Gyarados Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Water / Flying · BST: 540 · Role: Physical Wallbreaker
Gyarados is a Water / Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Electric, Rock. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Gyarados, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Pikachu, Raichu, Manectric plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 540 base stat total, Gyarados plays as a Physical Wallbreaker. Its highest stat is Attack (125), and at base 81 Speed it sits faster than 55% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.
What counters Gyarados in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Gyarados
How each counter beats Gyarados
- Pikachu (Electric) outspeeds Gyarados and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Raichu (Electric) outspeeds Gyarados and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Manectric (Electric) outspeeds Gyarados and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Mega Manectric (Electric) outspeeds Gyarados and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
- Luxray (Electric) underspeeds but can still trade Gyarados and hits it super-effectively with STAB Electric moves.
Gyarados weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Electric (×4)
- Rock (×2)
Resistances
- Fire (×0.5)
- Water (×0.5)
- Fighting (×0.5)
- Bug (×0.5)
- Steel (×0.5)
Immunities
- Ground
Base stats
- HP
- 95
- Attack
- 125
- Defense
- 79
- Sp. Attack
- 60
- Sp. Defense
- 100
- Speed
- 81
- Total
- 540
Best Tera Types for Gyarados
The best Tera Types for Gyarados cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Intimidate — [object Object]
- Moxie (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Water-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Gyarados:
Frequently asked questions about Gyarados
What counters Gyarados in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Gyarados are Pikachu, Raichu, Manectric, Mega Manectric, Luxray. These Pokémon hit Gyarados super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Gyarados weak to?
Gyarados is a Water / Flying-type Pokémon weak to Electric, Rock. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Gyarados?
The single best pick against Gyarados in the Pokémon Champions roster is Pikachu, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Gyarados in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Gyarados, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Water / Flying) and carries super-effective coverage (Electric, Rock). Avoid Pokémon that share Gyarados's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Gyarados good in Pokémon Champions?
Gyarados's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (540 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.