# Gyarados - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 OU

> Find the best Gyarados builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Gyarados Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Gyarados)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Gyarados
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Gyarados.

## Common Moves
- **Waterfall**: 99.446%
- **Dragon Dance**: 98.880%
- **Earthquake**: 97.920%
- **Substitute**: 76.974%
- **Scale Shot**: 11.942%
- **Other**: 14.839%

## Common Abilities
- **Moxie**: 95.445%
- **Intimidate**: 4.555%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 78.316%
- **Loaded Dice**: 11.589%
- **Expert Belt**: 2.855%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 2.621%
- **Other**: 4.619%

## Common Teammates
- **Kingambit**: 77.208%
- **Scizor**: 76.970%
- **Regieleki**: 76.414%
- **Iron Valiant**: 76.315%
- **Ceruledge**: 76.198%
- **Gholdengo**: 12.187%

## FAQ for Gyarados in gen9ou-1825

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

### What are the best team partners for Gyarados?
Gyarados is frequently paired with Kingambit, Scizor, Regieleki, Iron Valiant. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 76.191% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gyarados?
Gyarados is most effectively run with the ability **Moxie** (95.445%) and the item **Leftovers** (78.316%).

### 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 gen9ou-1825 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/gen9ou/Gyarados) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Gyarados
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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