Tyranitar (Journey Together 95) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Tyranitar from the Journey Together set is a Rare card boasting 190 HP. It features the striking ability Daunting Gaze and a powerful attack called Cracking Stomp. This card is numbered 95 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Pupitar)
• Ability: Daunting Gaze — Prevents opponent from playing Item cards while Tyranitar is active.
• Attack: Cracking Stomp — Deals 150 damage and discards the top 2 cards of the opponent’s deck.
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: I

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Scarlet & Violet “Journey Together” set, card number 95, classified as Rare. It showcases Tyranitar with a notable ability that disrupts opponent strategies by blocking Item cards and a high-damage attack that also mills the opponent’s deck.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via its set code “sv9-95,” rarity as Rare, and the illustrator AKIRA EGAWA. The card’s Darkness type and Stage 2 subtype further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Its ability to prevent Item card usage can be strategically significant in casual play, while its high damage output and deck disruption make it a formidable attacker.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the vibrant AKIRA EGAWA artwork. Avoid exposure to moisture and handle with clean hands to maintain its surface integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Journey Together (sv9): This set includes Tyranitar as a Rare Stage 2 Darkness-type Pokémon with a unique ability that hinders opponent Item card play and a powerful attack that disrupts the opponent’s deck. The set’s overall theme and release date remain unknown.