Gyarados

Gyarados

Tier D Champions OU

Last Updated: 06/18/2026 14:08 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

3.21%
Usage Rate
49.83%
Win Rate
8.25%
Lead Rate
1185
Avg Rating
3248
Total Games
1618
Wins
1630
Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ Important Note:

  • This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
  • Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
  • Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
  • For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Performance by Rating Tier

Gyarados Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Gyarados currently holds a D tier ranking in the Champions OU metagame with a 3.2% usage rate and 49.8% win rate. This data represents 50,549 games analyzed over 28 days from 05/21/2026 to 06/18/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. Win rate has remained consistent throughout the analysis period.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Dragon Dance used in 45.9% of battles. Bounce demonstrates the highest win rate at 59.3% While Dragon Dance is the most popular choice, Bounce shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Garchomp, Volcarona, and Corviknight in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Espathra, achieving a 62.7% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Snorlax, Milotic, and Froslass, while caution is advised against Starmie, Kangaskhan, and Conkeldurr. Particularly effective against Snorlax with a 70.0% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Gyarados maintains a balanced presence in the metagame. Its moderate usage and win rate suggest viability in specific team archetypes. Experiment with different builds and partner Pokemon to optimize performance.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Gyarados
740 games
51.6% Win
1.5% appear
587 games
55.7% Win
1.2% appear
582 games
52.6% Win
1.1% appear
568 games
46.6% Win
1.1% appear
552 games
50.2% Win
1.1% appear
541 games
54.2% Win
1.1% appear
506 games
50.0% Win
1.0% appear
491 games
54.0% Win
1.0% appear
412 games
53.9% Win
0.8% appear
370 games
53.0% Win
0.7% appear
346 games
50.6% Win
0.7% appear
341 games
51.3% Win
0.7% appear
329 games
46.8% Win
0.7% appear
301 games
50.5% Win
0.6% appear
301 games
50.2% Win
0.6% appear
295 games
45.8% Win
0.6% appear
290 games
50.3% Win
0.6% appear
272 games
51.1% Win
0.5% appear
257 games
51.0% Win
0.5% appear
255 games
58.0% Win
0.5% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Gyarados
1144 games
46.9% Win
2.26% appear
1122 games
45.5% Win
2.22% appear
637 games
49.3% Win
1.26% appear
610 games
49.7% Win
1.21% appear
608 games
46.0% Win
1.20% appear
558 games
50.2% Win
1.10% appear
545 games
47.9% Win
1.08% appear
527 games
48.4% Win
1.04% appear
521 games
44.1% Win
1.03% appear
490 games
47.1% Win
0.97% appear
473 games
44.6% Win
0.94% appear
461 games
51.4% Win
0.91% appear
460 games
51.5% Win
0.91% appear
405 games
45.7% Win
0.80% appear
376 games
49.2% Win
0.74% appear
357 games
50.1% Win
0.71% appear
347 games
48.1% Win
0.69% appear
343 games
53.4% Win
0.68% appear
312 games
50.0% Win
0.62% appear
298 games
54.4% Win
0.59% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Gyarados
67 games
62.7% Win
0.13% appear
92 games
59.8% Win
0.18% appear
67 games
59.7% Win
0.13% appear
59 games
59.3% Win
0.12% appear
255 games
58.0% Win
0.50% appear
139 games
56.1% Win
0.27% appear
587 games
55.7% Win
1.16% appear
85 games
55.3% Win
0.17% appear
67 games
55.2% Win
0.13% appear
111 games
55.0% Win
0.22% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Gyarados
86 games
32.6% Win
0.17% appear
49 games
36.7% Win
0.10% appear
62 games
40.3% Win
0.12% appear
72 games
41.7% Win
0.14% appear
67 games
41.8% Win
0.13% appear
157 games
42.0% Win
0.31% appear
109 games
43.1% Win
0.22% appear
201 games
43.3% Win
0.40% appear
62 games
43.5% Win
0.12% appear
121 games
43.8% Win
0.24% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Gyarados performs well against
50 games
70.0% Win
0.10% appear
55 games
69.1% Win
0.11% appear
95 games
66.3% Win
0.19% appear
51 games
64.7% Win
0.10% appear
77 games
59.7% Win
0.15% appear
124 games
59.7% Win
0.25% appear
71 games
59.1% Win
0.14% appear
73 games
58.9% Win
0.14% appear
55 games
58.2% Win
0.11% appear
71 games
57.8% Win
0.14% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Gyarados
58 games
29.3% Win
0.11% appear
54 games
35.2% Win
0.11% appear
86 games
36.0% Win
0.17% appear
62 games
38.7% Win
0.12% appear
95 games
39.0% Win
0.19% appear
227 games
41.9% Win
0.45% appear
69 games
42.0% Win
0.14% appear
521 games
44.1% Win
1.03% appear
473 games
44.6% Win
0.94% appear
114 games
44.7% Win
0.23% appear