# Gyarados - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2020 May International Challenge

> Find the best Gyarados builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2020 May International Challenge. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Gyarados Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2020 May International Challenge (`vgc2020mayic`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | VGC 2020 May International Challenge |
| **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/vgc2020mayic/Gyarados)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2020mayic/Gyarados
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2020 May International Challenge Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2020mayic)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2020mayic](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2020mayic)

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## Common Moves
- **Waterfall**: 90.1%
- **Bounce**: 72.9%
- **Power Whip**: 66.7%
- **Earthquake**: 34.2%
- **Dragon Dance**: 27.8%
- **Protect**: 25.6%
- **Crunch**: 12.8%
- **Taunt**: 9.7%
- **Ice Fang**: 9.0%
- **Stone Edge**: 6.5%

## Common Abilities
- **Moxie**: 55.7%
- **Intimidate**: 44.3%

## Common Items
- **Lum Berry**: 22.8%
- **Life Orb**: 22.2%
- **Assault Vest**: 11.6%
- **Wacan Berry**: 6.7%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 4.7%
- **Leftovers**: 3.3%
- **Weakness Policy**: 3.0%
- **Charti Berry**: 2.1%
- **Choice Band**: 1.7%
- **Focus Sash**: 1.6%

## Common Teammates
- **Togekiss**: undefined%
- **Dragapult**: undefined%
- **Excadrill**: undefined%
- **Tyranitar**: undefined%
- **Whimsicott**: undefined%
- **Grimmsnarl**: undefined%

## FAQ for Gyarados in vgc2020mayic-1760

### What are the top moves for Gyarados?
The most common moves for Gyarados are Waterfall, Bounce, Power Whip, Earthquake. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Gyarados?
Gyarados is frequently paired with Togekiss, Dragapult, Excadrill, 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 **Moxie** (55.7%) and the item **Lum Berry** (22.8%).

### What is the most common role for Gyarados?
Based on common item usage (Lum Berry), Gyarados often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2020mayic-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/vgc2020mayic/Gyarados) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2020 May International Challenge Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2020mayic) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2020mayic) - Build teams with Gyarados
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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