How FAST Can Tyranitar Beat Pokémon Crystal?

Tyranitar, Johto’s imposing pseudo-legendary, faces its double weakness to Fighting in this optimized solo run. Using speedrun strategies, can it dominate Pokémon Crystal’s toughest trainers? Let’s find out! 🏆 Crystal Solo Run Playlist 🏆 ► Watch all my solo Pokémon Crystal challenges! Ampharos joins Furret, Typhlosion, and more as they take on Gen 2 under strict solo rules. ►   • Pokémon Crystal Solo Runs   🥈 Cross-Generation Playlist 🥈 ► Curious how Pokémon from different generations perform in older games? Check out unique solo runs like Gen 4 legends in Gen 1 battles! ►   • Cross-Generation Pokémon Solo Runs   🍕 Pokémon Solo Run Playlist 🍕 ► A full collection of solo runs across various Pokémon games, featuring unique challenges, surprising underdogs, and epic victories. ►https://tinyurl.com/mattpkmnsolo 🍤 Solo Run Rules: 🍤 1️⃣ Only the title Pokémon can be used in battle. No switching at all, HM Pokémon are allowed. 2️⃣ No items in battle (Potions, TMs allowed outside). 3️⃣ No skips or exploits. 4️⃣ Double Team, Attract, and Curse TMs are banned. 5️⃣ Gameplay is at 3x speed (~180 frames). 💸 Support the Channel! 💸 ► Patreon:   / gymleadermatt   ► Membership:    / @gymleadermatt1987   🍿 Join the squad, brother!🍿 ►http://tinyurl.com/h7yt67w #Tyranitar #PokemonChallenge #PokemonCrystal #Speedrun 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Stats and Moves 2:40 - High Attack but Only Special Moves 7:07 - First Gym: Falkner’s Flying Types 9:14 - Second Gym: Bugsy’s Bug Team 10:28 - Rival #2: Another Tough Early Fight 14:15 - Headbutt to Use Tyranitar's Physical Attack 16:02 - Third Gym: Whitney’s Normal Types 19:31 - Fourth Gym: Morty’s Ghost Types 20:00 - Hidden Power and Why I Chose Flying 23:45 - Sharp Beaked Tyranitar Strategy 25:19 - Fifth Gym: Chuck’s Fighting Team, Brother 27:11 - Picking Up the Hard Stone 27:58 - Sixth Gym: Pryce’s Ice Types 28:16 - Seventh Gym: Jasmine’s Steel Team 29:44 - Eighth Gym: Clair’s Dragons 30:24 - Extra Training for Bruno Prep 32:32 - Elite Four Start: Will’s Psychic Team 33:27 - What Pushed Me Past Bruno 37:10 - Johto Champion and the Kanto Transition 41:31 - Why I Hate Curse 42:25 - Red Prep and Learnset Explanation 43:10 - Red Battle 46:32 - What a Consistent Red Fight Would Look Like 49:16 - Final Thoughts on Tyranitar