# Gyarados - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in SV

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

## Best Gyarados Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | SV (`sv`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | sv |
| **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/sv/Gyarados)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sv/Gyarados
- **Format Overview**: [SV Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sv)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/sv](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sv)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (4x), Rock (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Ground (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Waterfall**: 94.507%
- **Thunder Wave**: 72.459%
- **Earthquake**: 59.683%
- **Taunt**: 59.623%
- **Protect**: 21.788%
- **Dragon Cheer**: 18.106%
- **Dragon Dance**: 16.948%
- **Dragon Tail**: 16.269%
- **Ice Fang**: 10.996%
- **Crunch**: 7.220%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 98.059%
- **Moxie**: 1.941%

## Common Items
- **Covert Cloak**: 45.023%
- **Clear Amulet**: 18.698%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 16.854%
- **Wacan Berry**: 5.004%
- **Leftovers**: 3.383%
- **Safety Goggles**: 2.813%
- **Quick Claw**: 2.509%
- **Mystic Water**: 1.483%
- **Other**: 4.233%

## Common Teammates
- **Amoonguss**: 63.152%
- **Tyranitar**: 44.951%
- **Incineroar**: 43.613%
- **Farigiraf**: 43.522%
- **Dialga**: 39.157%
- **Eternatus**: 18.717%

## FAQ for Gyarados in sv-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Gyarados?
Gyarados is frequently paired with Amoonguss, Tyranitar, Incineroar, Farigiraf. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Gyarados weak to and resistant against?
Gyarados is weak to Electric (4x), Rock (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to Ground (0x).

### 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 `252/252/4/0/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 39.158% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gyarados?
Gyarados is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (98.059%) and the item **Covert Cloak** (45.023%).

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

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