Gyarados
Intimidate lowers opponent's Attack on switch-in. Dragon Dance sweeper. Moxie snowballs KOs.
Type Weaknesses & Resistances
Base Stats
HP95
Attack125
Defense79
Sp. Atk60
Sp. Def100
Speed81
Total540
Recommended Moveset
Dragon Dance
Waterfall
Bounce
Earthquake
Abilities
IntimidateMoxie
Competitive Strategy
Gyarados is a top-tier Dragon Dance sweeper. Intimidate gives it setup opportunities. Its 4× Electric weakness means one Thunderbolt ends it — never stay in on Electric types. Moxie variant snowballs after the first KO.
Best Counters
- •Electric-type moves (4× weak)
- •Rock-type moves
- •Stealth Rock
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gyarados weak to?
Gyarados is 4× weak to Electric. Gyarados is 2× weak to Rock.
What is the best moveset for Gyarados?
The recommended moveset is: Dragon Dance, Waterfall, Bounce, Earthquake.
How to counter Gyarados?
Best counters: Electric-type moves (4× weak), Rock-type moves, Stealth Rock.