Gyarados Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

95

Attack

125

Defense

79

Sp. Atk

60

Sp. Def

100

Speed

81

Total

540

Evolution

1. Magikarp
2. →
   Gyarados

Best counters to Gyarados

• ZekromHits for 4×
• MiraidonHits for 4×
• Raging BoltHits for 4×
• Wash RotomHits for 4×
• DracozoltHits for 4×
• LanturnHits for 4×

Other Water/Flying Pokémon

• Mantine
• Wingull
• Pelipper
• Mantyke
• Ducklett
• Swanna
• Cramorant

Frequently asked questions

What is Gyarados weak to?

As a Water/Flying type, Gyarados takes super-effective damage from Electric (4×) and Rock moves.

What is Gyarados resistant to?

Gyarados resists Fighting, Bug, Steel, Fire and Water moves. It is immune to Ground.

What are the best counters to Gyarados?

Strong type-based picks include Zekrom, Miraidon and Raging Bolt, which hit Gyarados with super-effective attacks.