Type Matchups
Gyarados is a Water/Flying-type Pokémon. It's weak to Electric, Rock moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Weak To
Immune To
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Gyarados by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Gyarados excels as a physical attacker with a base stat total of 540.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Gyarados fits into these proven competitive cores:
Fire-Water-Grass
Perfect triangle — every type that threatens one is resisted by another
Ground-Steel-Flying
Classic defensive backbone with immunity synergy
Water-Ground-Grass
Excellent defensive synergy
Fire-Steel-Water
Industrial core — each member covers the others
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Build Team Around Gyarados →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gyarados weak to?
Gyarados is weak to Electric (4×), Rock (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Gyarados?
The best teammates for Gyarados are Sandshrew, Sandslash, Nidoqueen because they resist Gyarados's key weaknesses.
Is Gyarados good for competitive?
Yes, Gyarados is competitively viable with a BST of 540. Gyarados excels as a physical attacker with a base stat total of 540.
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Gyarados is a Water-type Pokémon
Gyarados is a Flying-type Pokémon
Gyarados has a Build Around guide
Sandshrew covers Gyarados's weaknesses
Sandslash covers Gyarados's weaknesses
Nidoqueen covers Gyarados's weaknesses
Nidoking covers Gyarados's weaknesses
Diglett covers Gyarados's weaknesses
Gyarados is available in Scarlet Violet
Gyarados is available in Sword Shield
Gyarados is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
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