# Gyarados - Gen 5 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gyarados in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Gyarados)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Gyarados
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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## Common Moves
- **Waterfall**: 99.837%
- **Dragon Dance**: 95.638%
- **Bounce**: 56.132%
- **Substitute**: 42.313%
- **Ice Fang**: 32.331%
- **Natural Gift**: 30.892%
- **Earthquake**: 28.651%
- **Other**: 14.206%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 84.715%
- **Moxie**: 15.285%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 62.746%
- **Liechi Berry**: 29.160%
- **Cheri Berry**: 2.700%
- **Choice Scarf**: 2.505%
- **Other**: 2.889%

## Common Teammates
- **Excadrill**: 61.904%
- **Latios**: 47.091%
- **Jirachi**: 44.573%
- **Scizor**: 36.370%
- **Virizion**: 32.584%
- **Alakazam**: 29.542%

## FAQ for Gyarados in bw-1760

### What are the top moves for Gyarados?
The most common moves for Gyarados are Waterfall, Dragon Dance, Bounce, Substitute. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gyarados?
Gyarados is frequently paired with Excadrill, Latios, Jirachi, Scizor. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Gyarados?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Gyarados?
The top build for Gyarados features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 40.467% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gyarados?
Gyarados is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (84.715%) and the item **Leftovers** (62.746%).

### What is the most common role for Gyarados?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Gyarados often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the bw-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Gyarados?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 95 |
| Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 79 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 81 |
| **BST** | **540** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Gyarados on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Gyarados) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Gyarados
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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