Gyarados - BSS Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) Analysis

Battle Statistics

13.15%

Usage Rate

55.35%

Win Rate

5.55%

Lead Rate

44.82%

Selection Rate

1249

Avg Rating

3619

Total Games

2003

Wins

1616

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 A tier ranking in the BSS Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 13.2% usage rate and 55.3% win rate. This data represents 13,758 games analyzed over 14 days from 08/18/2026 to 09/01/2026.

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

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 Dragon Dance used in 26.7% of battles. Power Whip demonstrates the highest win rate at 68.5% While Dragon Dance is the most popular choice, Power Whip shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Garchomp, Hippowdon, and Archaludon in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Hawlucha, achieving a 70.6% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Chandelure, Aerodactyl, and Kleavor, while caution is advised against Orthworm, Pyroar, and Sharpedo. Particularly effective against Chandelure with a 84.2% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Gyarados demonstrates top-tier performance in the current metagame. Its combination of high usage and strong win rate makes it a reliable choice for competitive play. Consider building teams that leverage its strengths while addressing common counter strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Gyarados

1746 games

55.6% Win

12.7% appear

981 games

56.0% Win

7.1% appear

842 games

59.1% Win

6.1% appear

758 games

58.3% Win

5.5% appear

725 games

57.2% Win

5.3% appear

703 games

55.9% Win

5.1% appear

553 games

58.2% Win

4.0% appear

459 games

53.8% Win

3.3% appear

450 games

57.1% Win

3.3% appear

428 games

53.3% Win

3.1% appear

405 games

60.7% Win

2.9% appear

392 games

59.4% Win

2.9% appear

386 games

58.3% Win

2.8% appear

344 games

63.7% Win

2.5% appear

333 games

57.1% Win

2.4% appear

312 games

61.5% Win

2.3% appear

284 games

53.2% Win

2.1% appear

274 games

50.0% Win

2.0% appear

257 games

56.8% Win

1.9% appear

256 games

50.4% Win

1.9% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Gyarados

1316 games

51.4% Win

9.57% appear

827 games

51.3% Win

6.01% appear

733 games

53.3% Win

5.33% appear

574 games

50.0% Win

4.17% appear

565 games

54.2% Win

4.11% appear

498 games

53.6% Win

3.62% appear

489 games

53.8% Win

3.55% appear

471 games

51.6% Win

3.42% appear

452 games

54.2% Win

3.29% appear

427 games

52.7% Win

3.10% appear

423 games

54.9% Win

3.07% appear

421 games

57.0% Win

3.06% appear

413 games

57.6% Win

3.00% appear

403 games

54.1% Win

2.93% appear

386 games

60.1% Win

2.81% appear

382 games

56.0% Win

2.78% appear

362 games

52.5% Win

2.63% appear

355 games

54.9% Win

2.58% appear

331 games

57.7% Win

2.41% appear

329 games

56.2% Win

2.39% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Gyarados

51 games

70.6% Win

0.37% appear

46 games

67.4% Win

0.33% appear

103 games

66.0% Win

0.75% appear

108 games

65.7% Win

0.78% appear

78 games

65.4% Win

0.57% appear

42 games

64.3% Win

0.31% appear

64 games

64.1% Win

0.47% appear

344 games

63.7% Win

2.50% appear

62 games

62.9% Win

0.45% appear

121 games

62.0% Win

0.88% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Gyarados

42 games

35.7% Win

0.31% appear

116 games

37.1% Win

0.84% appear

44 games

38.6% Win

0.32% appear

51 games

39.2% Win

0.37% appear

44 games

40.9% Win

0.32% appear

123 games

42.3% Win

0.89% appear

198 games

43.4% Win

1.44% appear

36 games

44.4% Win

0.26% appear

40 games

45.0% Win

0.29% appear

44 games

45.5% Win

0.32% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Gyarados performs well against

38 games

84.2% Win

0.28% appear

46 games

78.3% Win

0.33% appear

48 games

72.9% Win

0.35% appear

46 games

69.6% Win

0.33% appear

47 games

68.1% Win

0.34% appear

66 games

65.2% Win

0.48% appear

67 games

64.2% Win

0.49% appear

89 games

64.0% Win

0.65% appear

134 games

63.4% Win

0.97% appear

65 games

63.1% Win

0.47% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Gyarados

43 games

34.9% Win

0.31% appear

45 games

40.0% Win

0.33% appear

49 games

42.9% Win

0.36% appear

63 games

44.4% Win

0.46% appear

114 games

46.5% Win

0.83% appear

229 games

48.9% Win

1.66% appear

574 games

50.0% Win

4.17% appear

36 games

50.0% Win

0.26% appear

70 games

50.0% Win

0.51% appear

177 games

50.3% Win

1.29% appear