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Gyarados: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

WATERFLYING
HP
95
Atk
125
Def
79
SpA
60
SpD
100
Spe
81
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Weaknesses

  • ELECTRIC4x
  • ROCK2x

Best Nature

Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. WaterfallWATERPhysical25.4%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus19.7%
  3. Dragon DanceDRAGONStatus15.6%
  4. CrunchDARKPhysical13.1%

Best Ability / Item

Mold BreakerGyaradositeGyaradosite

Best Gyarados Moves

  • #1

    Waterfall

    WATPhysical80 BP

    The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.

    25.41%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    19.67%
  • #3

    Dragon Dance

    DRAStatus

    The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that boosts its Attack and Speed stats.

    15.57%
  • #4

    Crunch

    DARPhysical80 BP

    The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

    13.11%
  • #5

    Thunder Wave

    ELEStatus

    The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

    8.20%
  • #6

    Taunt

    DARStatus

    The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

    7.38%
  • #7

    Helping Hand

    NORStatus

    The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.

    4.10%
  • #8

    Ice Fang

    ICEPhysical65 BP

    The user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.

    3.28%
  • #9

    Iron Head

    STEPhysical80 BP

    The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

    1.64%
  • #10

    Power Whip

    GRAPhysical120 BP

    The user violently whirls its vines, tentacles, or the like to lash the target.

    1.64%

Best Gyarados Natures

  • #1

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    100.00%

Best Gyarados Abilities

  • #1

    Mold Breaker

    56.25%
  • #2

    Intimidate

    When the Pokémon enters a battle, it intimidates opposing Pokémon and makes them cower, lowering their Attack stats.

    43.75%

Best Gyarados Items

  • #1
    Gyaradosite

    Gyaradosite

    Allows Gyarados to Mega Evolve into Mega Gyarados.

    56.25%
  • #2
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    15.63%
  • #3
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Cures any status condition .

    12.50%
  • #4
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    6.25%
  • #5
    Wacan Berry

    Wacan Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Electric-type move.

    3.13%
  • #6
    Charti Berry

    Charti Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Rock-type move by 50%.

    3.13%
  • #7
    Quick Claw

    Quick Claw

    May allow the user to move first.

    3.13%

Best Gyarados Teammates

  • #1
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    22.92%
  • #2
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    13.54%
  • #3
    kingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    12.50%
  • #4
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    12.50%
  • #5
    delphox-megaDelphox-mega
    FIRPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    11.46%
  • #6
    tyranitar-megaTyranitar-mega
    ROCDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    6.25%
  • #7
    floette-megaFloette-mega
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    5.21%
  • #8
    corviknightCorviknight
    FLYSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    5.21%
  • #9
    rotom-heatRotom-heat
    ELEFIR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.21%
  • #10
    ninetales-alolaNinetales-alola
    ICEFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    5.21%

Teams with Gyarados

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Tyranitar MegaGyaradosSkeledirgeSinistchaGlimmoraKommo-O
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Gengar MegaGarchompHelioliskNinetalesVictreebel MegaGyarados
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GyaradosGarchompSinistchaKingambitDelphox MegaFloette Mega
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ArchaludonPelipperStarmie MegaGyaradosIncineroarFarigiraf
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TyranitarAerodactylGarchompEmboarGyaradosDragonite
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TalonflameKingambitGarchompMeganium MegaGyaradosGengar
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GengarTyranitar MegaGyaradosArcanineSnorlaxGarchomp
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Charizard Mega YGyaradosGarchompWhimsicottTyranitar MegaExcadrill
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SneaslerDelphox MegaGarchompKingambitGyaradosFloette Mega
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Delphox MegaTsareenaGarchompGyaradosScizorTalonflame
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Tyranitar MegaExcadrillGyaradosCorviknightSinistchaRotom-Heat
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How to use Gyarados in the current VGC format

Gyarados is listed as a Water/Flying type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Gyarados fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Mold Breaker, Gyaradosite and Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32. Its frequent moves include Waterfall, Protect, Dragon Dance, Crunch, Thunder Wave, and Taunt. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Gyarados has important weaknesses to electric 4x, rock 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as garchomp, sinistcha, kingambit, sneasler, and delphox-mega appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Gyarados. Open the Gyarados teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Gyarados with other Pokémon in the active format.