Haxorus or Tyrantrum, Who is the better Dragon?
After finding that the Hydreigon that I was training in attack fell through and failed, I looked for an alternative. Haxorus immediately came to mind. But, after facing Grant for the umpteenth time, I wondered out loud why he bothered using a Tyrantrum. Curious to see why, I checked out it’s stats, and I want another opinion: Which of these Pokemon is better as an attacker? Haxorus or Tyrantrum?
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These Pokémon have some differences, but both are great choices.
Haxorus is a wonderful Pokémon. It’s stats are amazing, with a focus on attack and speed.
Stats:HP: 76Attack: 147Defense: 90Sp.Atk: 60Sp.Def: 70Speed: 97
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Tyrantrum is also a good option and in some situations it can be just as useful as Haxorus.
Stats:HP: 82Attack: 121Defense: 119Sp.Atk: 69Sp.Def: 59Speed: 71
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I would choose Haxorus over Tyrantrum. Tyrantrum may be bulkier, but has double the weaknesses that Haxorus does. Most importantly, Haxorus has higher attack and speed stats which are two of the most important factors for a Physical Sweeper. However, in the end it is of course your decision and practically every Pokémon shines in some situations.
Well let’s compare them against each other:
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The clear winner imo is Haxorus, with it’s sheer power.
Anyway Haxorus is currently ranked in UU by Smogon, while Tyrantrum is in RU.
Haxorus @ Choice BandAbility: Mold BreakerEVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpeJolly Nature- Outrage- Earthquake- Poison Jab- Dragon Claw
Tyrantrum @ Choice ScarfAbility: Strong JawEVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 SpeJolly Nature- Stone Edge- Earthquake- Ice Fang- Fire Fang
Alrighty it’s time to compare some Pokemon. This time it’s Haxorus vs Tyrantrum
Let’s look at their base stats:
Haxorus
Hp: 76Attack: A massive 147Defense: 90Special Attack: 60Special Defense: 70Speed: 97
Tyrantrum
Hp: 82Attack: 121Defense: 119Special Attack: 69Special Defense: 59Speed: 71
Haxorus pretty much outclasses Tyrantrum in every stat, except defense.This damage calc is one of the only good things about Tyrantrum:
0+ Atk Choice Band Weavile Ice Punch vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Tyrantrum: 200-236 (54.3 - 64.1%) – guaranteed 2HKO
It can take Physical Hits extremely well. Haxorus would die immediately.
Haxorus can dish out some incredibly powerful hits, like to this steelix:
+1 252+ Atk Haxorus Earthquake vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Steelix: 214-252 (73.5 - 86.5%) – guaranteed 2HKO
And that’s after a Dragon Dance.Now let’s look at their movepools:
Haxorus has a very mediocre movepool, but it has access to amazing moves such as Superpower or Outrage
Tyrantrum’s movepool isn’t any better, it’s actually worse. But it gets great moves like the elemental fang moves(including poison fang) and Rock Slide. If it gets Outrage in ORAS, all other dragons better watch out.
Now, abilities:
Haxorus has the ever-so-loved Mold Breaker, which can be used to take out them pesky Rotom-Ws everywhere.Tyrantrum also gets a good ability, Strong Jaw. It boosts it’s Elemental Fang moves by 50%, which is really good. Strong Jaw also boosts these moves:BiteCrunchPoison FangHyper Fang
Alrighty I think we’re done here. You can use both if you like, but is prefer to use this guy:
Here’s a good set for Haxorus
Haxorus @ Lefties or Lum Berry(your choice)Trait: Mold BreakerAdamant NatureEVs: 252 Atk, 252 Spe, 4 HpMoves:Dragon DanceOutrage/Dragon ClawEarthquake/SuperpowerPoison Jab
Hope I helped!
