# Gyarados - XY Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gyarados in XY. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

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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**: 99.970%
- **Dragon Dance**: 98.469%
- **Substitute**: 97.468%
- **Bounce**: 97.300%
- **Other**: 6.793%

## Common Abilities
- **Intimidate**: 51.056%
- **Moxie**: 48.944%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 99.208%
- **Other**: 0.792%

## Common Teammates
- **Excadrill**: 53.052%
- **Mew**: 51.145%
- **Volcarona**: 45.198%
- **Klefki**: 30.472%
- **Tyranitar-Mega**: 29.504%
- **Serperior**: 25.337%

## FAQ for Gyarados in xy-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Gyarados?
Gyarados is frequently paired with Excadrill, Mew, Volcarona, Klefki. 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 `88/220/4/0/0/196`. This configuration accounts for 26.327% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gyarados?
Gyarados is most effectively run with the ability **Intimidate** (51.056%) and the item **Leftovers** (99.208%).

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

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