Is Tyrantrum viable in Gen 8 OU?

Since Tyrantrum is not in Gen 9, I’m asking for Gen 8. Tyrantrum has Strong Jaw with all elemental fangs/Psychic fangs/Crunch going crazy while it also has Rock Head making Head smash go insane making Choice scarf a must have. It does have 6 weaknesses and very low Special defense & Speed stats is the problem. You can put in doubles or singles & include movesets if you want.

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No, Tyrantrum is not viable

Why? 1: It’s outclassed by Tyranitar.Tyranitar is a more bulky and efficient defensive Pokémon that also has access to Sand Stream. Tyranitar soaks hits Tyrantrum would die to.

252 SpA Tapu Koko Dazzling Gleam vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyrantrum: 324-384 (106.2 - 125.9%) – guaranteed OHKO

252 SpA Tapu Koko Dazzling Gleam vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 140-168 (41 - 49.2%) – guaranteed 3HKO

Tyrantitar is also a more efficient Dragon Dancer. It can Dragon Dance and survive a hit Tyrantrum would die to.

252+ SpA Volcanion Steam Eruption vs. 0 HP / 0 SpD Tyranitar in Sand: 264-312 (77.4 - 91.4%) – guaranteed 2HKO

Imagine that Tyranitar with a Weakness Policy! Anyway, Tyrantrum is just plain outclassed by Tyranitar.

2: It’s countered by a lot!:

Here’s a few examples. This is even with a Dragon Dance.

Uber Defensive Ferrothorn(especially if you don’t carry Fire Fang):

252+ Def Ferrothorn Body Press vs. 0 HP / 0 Def Tyrantrum: 168-198 (55 - 64.9%) – guaranteed 2HKO after Leech Seed damage

Bulky Physical Wall, Special Sweeper Tapu Fini:

+1 252 Atk Tyrantrum Head Smash vs. 252 HP / 116 Def Tapu Fini: 280-330 (81.3 - 95.9%) – guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

Bulky Special Sweeping Heatran(Air Balloon):

+1 252 Atk Tyrantrum Close Combat vs. 252 HP / 4+ Def Heatran: 322-380 (83.4 - 98.4%) – guaranteed 2HKO

252 SpA Heatran Earth Power vs. -1 0 HP / 4 SpD Tyrantrum: 450-530 (147.5 - 173.7%) – guaranteed OHKO

Physical Wall Clefable:

+1 252 Atk Tyrantrum Head Smash vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Clefable: 306-361 (77.6 - 91.6%) – guaranteed 2HKO

0 SpA Clefable Moonblast vs. 0 HP / 4 SpD Tyrantrum: 300-354 (98.3 - 116%) – 87.5% chance to OHKO

So yeah….. Tyrantrum isn’t viable in Gen 8 OU.

About doubles, Tyrantrum could be good with access to Rock Slide and Earthquake, but Tyranitar also has both of those, so…….. yeah. I would choose Exadrill with Tyranitar. It uses Ttar’s Sand Stream extremely well with Sand Rush and a fat 135 Atk.