Gyarados

No. 0130

Type: Water / Flying

I suspect this Pokémon to be the true identity of a dragon written of in ancient texts, which claimed that it razed an entire village with white-hot beams from its maw.

Base stats

HP95
Attack125
Defense79
Sp. Attack60
Sp. Defense100
Speed81

Total 540

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Ground — Cover 2 weaknesses (Electric, Rock) — Earthquake
  • Steel — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — Iron Head
  • Fighting — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Grass — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — It learns nothing of that type

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Setup sweeper
Ability
Intimidate
Item
Life Orb
Nature
Jolly
EVs
4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moves
Dragon Dance, Bulldoze, Aqua Tail, Outrage

Frequently asked questions

What type is Gyarados?
Gyarados is a Water and Flying type Pokémon.
What are Gyarados's base stats?
HP 95, Attack 125, Defense 79, Sp. Attack 60, Sp. Defense 100, Speed 81. That is a base stat total of 540.
What is Gyarados weak to?
Gyarados takes extra damage from Electric and Rock moves. It is immune to Ground.
What abilities does Gyarados have?
Gyarados can have Intimidate and Moxie. Its hidden ability is Moxie.
How do you get Gyarados?
Gyarados evolves from Magikarp: level 20.
What moves does Gyarados learn?
Gyarados learns 19 moves by levelling up and 54 by TM.