Gyarados

Gyarados

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions)

Last Updated: 06/20/2026 01:04 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.24%
Usage Rate
45.23%
Win Rate
21.11%
Lead Rate
47.74%
Selection Rate
1184
Avg Rating
398
Total Games
180
Wins
218
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 E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 1.2% usage rate and 45.2% win rate. This data represents 16,019 games analyzed over 14 days from 06/18/2026 to 06/20/2026.

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 Waterfall used in 25.1% of battles. Crunch demonstrates the highest win rate at 50.0% While Waterfall is the most popular choice, Crunch shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Sinistcha, Garchomp, and Raichu in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Delphox, achieving a 55.0% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Annihilape, Milotic, and Archaludon, while caution is advised against Delphox, Farigiraf, and Rotom-Wash. Particularly effective against Annihilape with a 73.7% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Gyarados currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Gyarados
142 games
45.8% Win
0.9% appear
124 games
50.0% Win
0.8% appear
81 games
48.1% Win
0.5% appear
72 games
44.4% Win
0.5% appear
64 games
40.6% Win
0.4% appear
63 games
46.0% Win
0.4% appear
61 games
50.8% Win
0.4% appear
61 games
47.5% Win
0.4% appear
60 games
41.7% Win
0.4% appear
59 games
47.5% Win
0.4% appear
50 games
44.0% Win
0.3% appear
48 games
35.4% Win
0.3% appear
46 games
54.4% Win
0.3% appear
44 games
54.5% Win
0.3% appear
40 games
50.0% Win
0.2% appear
36 games
52.8% Win
0.2% appear
36 games
50.0% Win
0.2% appear
35 games
42.9% Win
0.2% appear
35 games
42.9% Win
0.2% appear
35 games
40.0% Win
0.2% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Gyarados
163 games
46.0% Win
1.02% appear
134 games
46.3% Win
0.84% appear
128 games
38.3% Win
0.80% appear
113 games
45.1% Win
0.71% appear
112 games
39.3% Win
0.70% appear
83 games
39.8% Win
0.52% appear
81 games
40.7% Win
0.51% appear
80 games
45.0% Win
0.50% appear
75 games
49.3% Win
0.47% appear
72 games
38.9% Win
0.45% appear
72 games
48.6% Win
0.45% appear
62 games
32.3% Win
0.39% appear
52 games
50.0% Win
0.32% appear
50 games
48.0% Win
0.31% appear
45 games
51.1% Win
0.28% appear
41 games
51.2% Win
0.26% appear
39 games
35.9% Win
0.24% appear
38 games
52.6% Win
0.24% appear
37 games
56.8% Win
0.23% appear
34 games
38.2% Win
0.21% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Gyarados
20 games
55.0% Win
0.12% appear
31 games
54.8% Win
0.19% appear
22 games
54.5% Win
0.14% appear
44 games
54.5% Win
0.27% appear
22 games
54.5% Win
0.14% appear
46 games
54.4% Win
0.29% appear
26 games
53.9% Win
0.16% appear
36 games
52.8% Win
0.22% appear
23 games
52.2% Win
0.14% appear
61 games
50.8% Win
0.38% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Gyarados
16 games
31.2% Win
0.10% appear
23 games
34.8% Win
0.14% appear
48 games
35.4% Win
0.30% appear
34 games
38.2% Win
0.21% appear
20 games
40.0% Win
0.12% appear
35 games
40.0% Win
0.22% appear
25 games
40.0% Win
0.16% appear
64 games
40.6% Win
0.40% appear
22 games
40.9% Win
0.14% appear
60 games
41.7% Win
0.37% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Gyarados performs well against
19 games
73.7% Win
0.12% appear
30 games
60.0% Win
0.19% appear
37 games
56.8% Win
0.23% appear
16 games
56.2% Win
0.10% appear
38 games
52.6% Win
0.24% appear
25 games
52.0% Win
0.16% appear
25 games
52.0% Win
0.16% appear
41 games
51.2% Win
0.26% appear
45 games
51.1% Win
0.28% appear
52 games
50.0% Win
0.32% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Gyarados
17 games
29.4% Win
0.11% appear
62 games
32.3% Win
0.39% appear
32 games
34.4% Win
0.20% appear
17 games
35.3% Win
0.11% appear
39 games
35.9% Win
0.24% appear
32 games
37.5% Win
0.20% appear
21 games
38.1% Win
0.13% appear
34 games
38.2% Win
0.21% appear
128 games
38.3% Win
0.80% appear
72 games
38.9% Win
0.45% appear