>>27847473OP had to go and be a faggot and pick my favorite 'mon competitive wise, so I'll go with my second and third choices.
Tyranitar is one of the only Pokemon who, simply put, has never been bad. It could run a Defensive Curse set or classic four attacks in Gen 2. It often ran something similar in Gen 3, now backed by Sand Stream.
Gen 4 introduced perhaps the greatest Tyranitar set ever in Tyraniboah. For you newfags, that was Mixed SubPunch Tyranitar.
>Mixed SubPunch TyranitarI shouldn't have to explain how badass that is. SubPunch to easily cut down Blissey, Dark Pulse to circumvent Skarm, and your choice of Flamethrower or Ice Beam in the last slot. It was the pinnacle of Stall breaking power.
Gen 5 was Weather Wars: The Breakfast cereal, so of course Tyranitar thrived. While Tyraniboah was less common, it still had a variety of sets to choose from. Whether you opted for a Choice Scarf to trap powerful Psychic types, or a Chople Berry set that could survive Fighting attacks, Tyranitar was sure to bring massive team support.
Today, Tyranitar functions very much in the same way it did in Gen 5. It can tank hits, hit like a tank, and carry the team, often all on one set. While it is not particularly common, Mega Tyranitar is a new set that boasts fucking titanic defenses, along with a small boost in Speed. This means that Mega Tyranitar can run a potentially devastating Dragon Dance or even Rock Polish set. However, due to its inability to hold an item, Mega Tyranitar offers much less to the team overall, and function more as a win condition.
Regardless of the generation that it's in, Tyranitar is sure to offer a lot to your team, and you've probably gotten your ass handed to you by the Armor Pokemon at least once.
Plus that cry. BOOMSHAOOOO
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