Gyarados

Gyarados

Tier E OU (Over Used)

Last Updated: 07/02/2026 01:07 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.00%
Usage Rate
47.79%
Win Rate
23.19%
Lead Rate
1207
Avg Rating
1423
Total Games
680
Wins
743
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 OU (Over Used) metagame with a 1.0% usage rate and 47.8% win rate. This data represents 70,844 games analyzed over 14 days from 06/18/2026 to 07/01/2026.

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 40.3% of battles. Earthquake demonstrates the highest win rate at 55.5% Both Dragon Dance and Earthquake are competitive choices with distinct strategic applications.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Dragonite, Tyranitar, and Blaziken in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Deoxys-Speed, achieving a 57.7% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Blaziken, Primarina, and Iron Treads, while caution is advised against Dondozo, Clefable, and Landorus-Therian. Particularly effective against Blaziken with a 62.0% 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
385 games
48.3% Win
0.5% appear
259 games
48.6% Win
0.4% appear
241 games
49.8% Win
0.3% appear
221 games
48.9% Win
0.3% appear
185 games
48.6% Win
0.3% appear
173 games
50.3% Win
0.2% appear
163 games
50.3% Win
0.2% appear
143 games
53.9% Win
0.2% appear
141 games
46.8% Win
0.2% appear
137 games
51.8% Win
0.2% appear
134 games
50.0% Win
0.2% appear
129 games
48.8% Win
0.2% appear
119 games
46.2% Win
0.2% appear
118 games
44.9% Win
0.2% appear
107 games
47.7% Win
0.1% appear
99 games
48.5% Win
0.1% appear
95 games
44.2% Win
0.1% appear
86 games
52.3% Win
0.1% appear
80 games
43.8% Win
0.1% appear
80 games
45.0% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Gyarados
374 games
44.9% Win
0.53% appear
282 games
46.5% Win
0.40% appear
278 games
42.5% Win
0.39% appear
227 games
40.5% Win
0.32% appear
216 games
44.4% Win
0.30% appear
212 games
48.6% Win
0.30% appear
194 games
43.8% Win
0.27% appear
194 games
47.4% Win
0.27% appear
190 games
49.0% Win
0.27% appear
167 games
44.3% Win
0.24% appear
146 games
49.3% Win
0.21% appear
140 games
42.1% Win
0.20% appear
139 games
46.0% Win
0.20% appear
138 games
41.3% Win
0.19% appear
137 games
48.2% Win
0.19% appear
130 games
50.8% Win
0.18% appear
126 games
42.1% Win
0.18% appear
121 games
48.8% Win
0.17% appear
120 games
38.3% Win
0.17% appear
119 games
41.2% Win
0.17% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Gyarados
78 games
57.7% Win
0.11% appear
78 games
57.7% Win
0.11% appear
77 games
54.5% Win
0.11% appear
143 games
53.9% Win
0.20% appear
86 games
52.3% Win
0.12% appear
137 games
51.8% Win
0.19% appear
163 games
50.3% Win
0.23% appear
173 games
50.3% Win
0.24% appear
134 games
50.0% Win
0.19% appear
241 games
49.8% Win
0.34% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Gyarados
80 games
43.8% Win
0.11% appear
95 games
44.2% Win
0.13% appear
79 games
44.3% Win
0.11% appear
118 games
44.9% Win
0.17% appear
78 games
44.9% Win
0.11% appear
80 games
45.0% Win
0.11% appear
119 games
46.2% Win
0.17% appear
141 games
46.8% Win
0.20% appear
107 games
47.7% Win
0.15% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Gyarados performs well against
71 games
62.0% Win
0.10% appear
70 games
58.6% Win
0.10% appear
115 games
55.6% Win
0.16% appear
111 games
52.2% Win
0.16% appear
77 games
52.0% Win
0.11% appear
77 games
52.0% Win
0.11% appear
130 games
50.8% Win
0.18% appear
95 games
50.5% Win
0.13% appear
99 games
50.5% Win
0.14% appear
146 games
49.3% Win
0.21% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Gyarados
68 games
30.9% Win
0.10% appear
87 games
36.8% Win
0.12% appear
120 games
38.3% Win
0.17% appear
77 games
40.3% Win
0.11% appear
227 games
40.5% Win
0.32% appear
119 games
41.2% Win
0.17% appear
138 games
41.3% Win
0.19% appear
140 games
42.1% Win
0.20% appear
126 games
42.1% Win
0.18% appear
278 games
42.5% Win
0.39% appear