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Gyarados counters, weaknesses & stats

Type: Water / Flying

Looking for the best counters for Gyarados? This page lists the top Pokémon from the Pokémon Champions roster that hit Gyarados super-effectively, along with its full base stats, defensive matchups, abilities and weaknesses. Gyarados is a Water / Flying-type Pokémon that takes super-effective damage from Electric, Rock.

Base stats

HP
95
Attack
125
Defense
79
Sp. Attack
60
Sp. Defense
100
Speed
81
Total
540

Weaknesses

  • Electric (×4)
  • Rock (×2)

Resistances

  • Fire (×0.5)
  • Water (×0.5)
  • Fighting (×0.5)
  • Bug (×0.5)
  • Steel (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Ground

Abilities

  • Intimidate — Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
  • Moxie (hidden) — Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

Top counters vs Gyarados

  1. Pikachu (Electric)
  2. Raichu (Electric)
  3. Manectric (Electric)
  4. Mega Manectric (Electric)
  5. Luxray (Electric)
  6. Heliolisk (Electric / Normal)
  7. Dedenne (Electric / Fairy)
  8. Bellibolt (Electric)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best counter for Gyarados?

Based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety, the top counter in the Pokémon Champions roster is Pikachu. See the full ranked list above for more options.

What are Gyarados's weaknesses?

Gyarados is weak to Electric, Rock.

What type is Gyarados?

Gyarados is a Water / Flying-type Pokémon.