Gyarados

Gyarados

Tier B BSS Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions)

Last Updated: 06/20/2026 01:03 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

6.09%
Usage Rate
56.45%
Win Rate
4.72%
Lead Rate
34.91%
Selection Rate
1146
Avg Rating
636
Total Games
358
Wins
278
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 B tier ranking in the BSS Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 6.1% usage rate and 56.4% win rate. This data represents 5,224 games analyzed over 14 days from 06/18/2026 to 06/20/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. Win rate has decreased recently, which may indicate emerging counters or declining effectiveness.

Rating Tier Performance

This Pokemon sees significantly higher usage in high-level play, indicating strong competitive viability among top players.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Waterfall used in 17.1% of battles. Power Whip demonstrates the highest win rate at 80.0% While Waterfall is the most popular choice, Power Whip shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Garchomp, Archaludon, and Hippowdon in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Samurott-Hisui, achieving a 100.0% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Talonflame, Machamp, and Toucannon, while caution is advised against Typhlosion-Hisui, Skeledirge, and Espeon. Particularly effective against Talonflame with a 100.0% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Gyarados offers solid performance as a mid-tier option. While not dominating the metagame, it provides consistent results when properly supported. Focus on team compositions that maximize its favorable matchups.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Gyarados
312 games
58.6% Win
6.0% appear
213 games
60.1% Win
4.1% appear
147 games
60.5% Win
2.8% appear
135 games
60.7% Win
2.6% appear
120 games
47.5% Win
2.3% appear
119 games
58.8% Win
2.3% appear
113 games
58.4% Win
2.2% appear
103 games
58.2% Win
2.0% appear
97 games
57.7% Win
1.9% appear
87 games
59.8% Win
1.7% appear
79 games
50.6% Win
1.5% appear
64 games
53.1% Win
1.2% appear
59 games
57.6% Win
1.1% appear
55 games
56.4% Win
1.1% appear
54 games
55.6% Win
1.0% appear
52 games
61.5% Win
1.0% appear
50 games
70.0% Win
1.0% appear
48 games
64.6% Win
0.9% appear
46 games
43.5% Win
0.9% appear
45 games
66.7% Win
0.9% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Gyarados
257 games
54.9% Win
4.92% appear
188 games
54.3% Win
3.60% appear
147 games
54.4% Win
2.81% appear
133 games
60.9% Win
2.55% appear
125 games
49.6% Win
2.39% appear
108 games
58.3% Win
2.07% appear
87 games
60.9% Win
1.67% appear
84 games
50.0% Win
1.61% appear
82 games
54.9% Win
1.57% appear
78 games
68.0% Win
1.49% appear
70 games
57.1% Win
1.34% appear
70 games
60.0% Win
1.34% appear
68 games
61.8% Win
1.30% appear
60 games
56.7% Win
1.15% appear
60 games
50.0% Win
1.15% appear
57 games
61.4% Win
1.09% appear
55 games
50.9% Win
1.05% appear
54 games
68.5% Win
1.03% appear
54 games
50.0% Win
1.03% appear
54 games
50.0% Win
1.03% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Gyarados
9 games
100.0% Win
0.17% appear
13 games
76.9% Win
0.25% appear
8 games
75.0% Win
0.15% appear
18 games
72.2% Win
0.34% appear
7 games
71.4% Win
0.13% appear
7 games
71.4% Win
0.13% appear
42 games
71.4% Win
0.80% appear
50 games
70.0% Win
0.96% appear
22 games
68.2% Win
0.42% appear
25 games
68.0% Win
0.48% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Gyarados
6 games
16.7% Win
0.11% appear
7 games
28.6% Win
0.13% appear
26 games
30.8% Win
0.50% appear
15 games
33.3% Win
0.29% appear
9 games
33.3% Win
0.17% appear
9 games
33.3% Win
0.17% appear
29 games
37.9% Win
0.56% appear
18 games
38.9% Win
0.34% appear
18 games
38.9% Win
0.34% appear
10 games
40.0% Win
0.19% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Gyarados performs well against
6 games
100.0% Win
0.11% appear
6 games
83.3% Win
0.11% appear
6 games
83.3% Win
0.11% appear
9 games
77.8% Win
0.17% appear
21 games
76.2% Win
0.40% appear
15 games
73.3% Win
0.29% appear
7 games
71.4% Win
0.13% appear
7 games
71.4% Win
0.13% appear
14 games
71.4% Win
0.27% appear
17 games
70.6% Win
0.33% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Gyarados
7 games
28.6% Win
0.13% appear
37 games
32.4% Win
0.71% appear
12 games
33.3% Win
0.23% appear
15 games
33.3% Win
0.29% appear
34 games
35.3% Win
0.65% appear
11 games
36.4% Win
0.21% appear
8 games
37.5% Win
0.15% appear
8 games
37.5% Win
0.15% appear
10 games
40.0% Win
0.19% appear
12 games
41.7% Win
0.23% appear