Haxorus or Tyrantrum?

I know a question like this was asked previously but that was before Tyrantrum received Rock Head giving him a large boost, and I wish to use this Pokemon in a different. So I hope this question can pass.

For future reference here is the rest of my team:1.Mega Charizard Y2. Metagross3. Salamence4. Rotom-Wash5. Mega-Lucario6. ?

If you look at a team builder you would see that both Pokemon fit into the team very nicely.

These are the sets I would use:

Haxorus @ Choice ScarfAbility: Rivalry/Mold Breaker/UnnerveEVs: I’m still working on making this setAdamant NatureDragon ClawRock Slide/ EarthquakeNight Slash/ Shadow Claw/ Brick BreakX-Scissor/ Poison Jab

As you can see Rotom is one of the Pokemon on my team, so Mold Breaker Earthquake could only be used while Salamence or Charizard is on the field. However it could hit opposing Rotom, and if you take all of it forms together, it is one of the most common Pokemon in VGC. However if I did not use Mold Breaker I am not sure which of the other 2 abilities I should use. Is one gender much more common in VGC? Also Lum and Sitrus berries along with various damage reducing berries are extremely common in VGC, so Unnerve could also be a great ability. His main move is Dragon Claw and the rest are coverage.

Tyrantrum @ Choice ScarfAbility: Rock HeadEVs: Still working on this set tooAdamant Nature (He is like Mega-Tyranitar, just quick enough to be Adamant)Head SmashEarthquakeDragon ClawThunder Fang/ Fire Fang/ Ice Fang/ Poison Fang

This guy is more straight foward. I usually Lock into Head smash (50%) and sometimes Earthquake (20%) or Dragon Claw (25%) most of the time. The last move is coverage but right now I am using Poison as it is fairy coverage, and badly poisons non-steel opponents almost every time it is used. Head Smash blast holes through so many Pokemon. Trainers usually focus on the other Pokemon because he is uncommon and by then it is already too late.

I really want another Dragon in that last slot. I have given thought to Garchomp or Landorus but it really opens up and ice weakness in my opinion.

So which do you think is better? All feedback is appreciated. Thanks!

Pleaselog inorregisterto add a comment.

I’d go with Tyrantrum. As Grime Time said, it’s STAB Head Smash has no penalty, and makes it great for tearing holes in the opposing team. The poison fang is good for taking care of fairy types, and the STAB Dragon Claw is good for some raw power. Earthquake is very good for attacking both opponents at the same time and is powerful. Although Haxorus is also a good choice, with it’s fairly wide movepool and ungodly attack stat, Head Smash is the deciding factor in this, which ultimately make Tyrantrum the better Pokémon to use.