Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Gyarados is a water/flying-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 540 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 81) and a physical attacking profile. Its Intimidate ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Gyarados. Build around what Gyarados actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Gyarados is a Water/Flying-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Gyarados is a Water/Flying-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Rock. It resists Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel. It is immune to Ground.
- Electric4× damage
- Rock2× damage
- Fire0.5× damage
- Water0.5× damage
- Fighting0.5× damage
- Bug0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
- Ground0× damage
To counter Gyarados in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Rock moves and can withstand its Water/Flying STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Gyarados's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
