This is a side-by-side look at Tyranitar and Salamence. Tyranitar is a Rock/Dark type from Generation II. Salamence is a Dragon/Flying type from Generation III.
Tyranitar vs Salamence statistics
Tyranitar's base stat total is 600. Salamence's is 600. Their totals are identical, which is rare for two different Pokemon.
Tyranitar wins in HP, Defense, and Special Defense. Salamence wins in Attack, Special Attack, and Speed.
Stat-by-stat breakdown
| Stat | Tyranitar | Salamence | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 100 | 95 | Tyranitar (+5) |
| Attack | 134 | 135 | Salamence (+1) |
| Defense | 110 | 80 | Tyranitar (+30) |
| Special Attack | 95 | 110 | Salamence (+15) |
| Special Defense | 100 | 80 | Tyranitar (+20) |
| Speed | 61 | 100 | Salamence (+39) |
| Total | 600 | 600 | Tie |
Type matchup
Tyranitar is a Rock/Dark type. Salamence is a Dragon/Flying type. They weather hits differently.
Physical profile
Tyranitar stands at 2.0 meters and weighs 202.0 kilograms. Salamence is 1.5 meters tall and 102.6 kilograms. Tyranitar is the taller of the two. Tyranitar is heavier by 99.4 kilograms.
Tyranitar is found in mountain habitats. Salamence is found in rough-terrain habitats.
Evolution and origin
Tyranitar debuted in Generation II. Salamence debuted in Generation III. They come from separate evolution lines.
Game availability
Both Tyranitar and Salamence appear in 10 games, so you can catch and use both in a single playthrough of any of them. Tyranitar shows up in 7 other games where Salamence is absent. Salamence shows up in 7 games without Tyranitar.
Only Salamence
Which one wins?
On base stats alone, the two are evenly matched. In an actual battle, the winner depends on moves, abilities, held items, levels, and who moves first. Base stats are a starting point, not the whole picture.
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