# Gyarados - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 7 Monotype

> Find the best Gyarados builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 7 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Gyarados Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **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/monotype/Gyarados)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Gyarados
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype)

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## Common Moves
- **Waterfall**: 93.484%
- **Earthquake**: 90.784%
- **Dragon Dance**: 80.070%
- **Substitute**: 41.472%
- **Taunt**: 37.515%
- **Thunder Wave**: 10.966%
- **Roar**: 9.358%
- **Rest**: 7.596%
- **Ice Fang**: 5.152%
- **Dragon Tail**: 4.679%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 92.494%
- **Moxie**: 7.506%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 82.379%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 11.214%
- **Choice Scarf**: 5.709%
- **Other**: 0.698%

## Common Teammates
- **Corviknight**: 72.520%
- **Enamorus**: 61.857%
- **Dragonite**: 38.175%
- **Skarmory**: 32.915%
- **Landorus**: 32.822%
- **Gliscor**: 31.321%

## FAQ for Gyarados in monotype-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Gyarados?
Gyarados is frequently paired with Corviknight, Enamorus, Dragonite, Skarmory. 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 `248/0/8/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 31.422% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gyarados?
Gyarados is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (92.494%) and the item **Leftovers** (82.379%).

### 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 monotype-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/monotype/Gyarados) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/monotype) - Build teams with Gyarados
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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