# Gyarados - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gyarados in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview (`championspreview`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championspreview |
| **Usage** | 5% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview/Gyarados)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview/Gyarados
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championspreview](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview)

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## Common Moves
- **Waterfall**: 35.651%
- **Thunder Wave**: 18.491%
- **Protect**: 16.272%
- **Dragon Dance**: 11.588%
- **Crunch**: 9.763%
- **Taunt**: 8.432%
- **Helping Hand**: 3.748%
- **Icy Wind**: 3.254%
- **Earthquake**: 2.811%
- **Ice Fang**: 1.824%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 45.759%
- **Mold Breaker**: 10.108%
- **Hospitality**: 2.909%
- **Trace**: 0.247%

## Common Items
- **Gyaradosite**: 9.763%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 5.819%
- **Leftovers**: 2.564%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 2.318%
- **Clear Amulet**: 1.578%
- **Life Orb**: 0.542%
- **Aguav Berry**: 0.197%
- **Eject Button**: 0.148%
- **Wacan Berry**: 0.099%
- **White Herb**: 0.049%

## Common Teammates
- **Sneasler**: 42.258%
- **Sinistcha**: 37.229%
- **Garchomp**: 37.032%
- **Tyranitar**: 29.536%
- **Metagross**: 28.353%
- **Whimsicott**: 19.083%

## Featured Teams with Gyarados

### Team 1 by JoeUX9
*Record: 10 - 2 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Klefki, Garchomp, Tyranitar-Mega, Rotom-Heat, Gyarados, Sinistcha

**Gyarados Set**:
- **Ability**: Intimidate
- **Item**: Lum Berry
- **Moves**: Waterfall, Thunder Wave, Helping Hand, Taunt

### Team 2 by Hidalgo F
*Record: 8 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Garchomp, Venusaur, Kingambit, Charizard, Gyarados, Incineroar

**Gyarados Set**:
- **Ability**: Intimidate
- **Item**: Lum Berry
- **Moves**: Waterfall, Ice Fang, Thunder Wave, Taunt

### Team 3 by SableyeVGC
*Record: 7 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Gengar, Kingambit, Gyarados, Garchomp, Rotom-Heat, Conkeldurr

**Gyarados Set**:
- **Ability**: Intimidate
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Waterfall, Thunder Wave, Taunt, Protect

### Team 4 by hatty hattington360
*Record: 6 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Tyranitar, Garchomp, Basculegion, Glimmora, Gyarados, Talonflame

**Gyarados Set**:
- **Ability**: Intimidate
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: Waterfall, Taunt, Thunder Wave, Protect

### Team 5 by SimsyBool
*Record: 6 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Corviknight, Garchomp-Mega, Gyarados, Kingambit, Sinistcha, Sneasler

**Gyarados Set**:
- **Ability**: Intimidate
- **Item**: Lum Berry
- **Moves**: Waterfall, Thunder Wave, Taunt, Protect

### Team 6 by Trraab
*Record: 6 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Charizard, Garchomp, Gyarados, Archaludon, Incineroar, Whimsicott

**Gyarados Set**:
- **Ability**: Intimidate
- **Item**: Mystic Water
- **Moves**: Waterfall, Earthquake, Crunch, Protect

### Team 7 by Fede_Guitin
*Record: 5 - 4 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Talonflame, Garchomp, Gardevoir, Gyarados, Raichu, Gengar

**Gyarados Set**:
- **Ability**: Intimidate
- **Item**: Quick Claw
- **Moves**: Earthquake, Waterfall, Dragon Dance, Protect

### Team 8 by shaikhvgc786
*Record: 5 - 3 - 0 drop*

**Pokemon**: Gengar-Mega, Incineroar, Gyarados, Sneasler, Hydreigon, Meganium

**Gyarados Set**:
- **Ability**: Intimidate
- **Item**: Lum Berry
- **Moves**: Taunt, Thunder Wave, Waterfall, Helping Hand

### Team 9 by SolarPie
*Record: 5 - 3 - 0 drop*

**Pokemon**: Gyarados, Garchomp, Whimsicott, Sneasler, Zoroark-Hisui, Charizard

**Gyarados Set**:
- **Ability**: Intimidate
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: Waterfall, Thunder Wave, Taunt, Protect

### Team 10 by Bruneaux

**Pokemon**: Gardevoir, Garchomp, Whimsicott, Orthworm, Raichu, Gyarados

**Gyarados Set**:
- **Ability**: Intimidate
- **Item**: Lum Berry
- **Moves**: Waterfall, Bulldoze, Taunt, Protect


## FAQ for Gyarados in championspreview-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Gyarados?
Gyarados is frequently paired with Sneasler, Sinistcha, Garchomp, Tyranitar. 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gyarados?
Gyarados is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (45.759%) and the item **Gyaradosite** (9.763%).

### What is the most common role for Gyarados?
Based on common item usage (Gyaradosite), Gyarados often functions as a **tactical** in the championspreview-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/championspreview/Gyarados) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championspreview) - Build teams with Gyarados
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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