Competitive Information for Gyarados [Ruby/Sapphire]
Water / Flying
Abilities:
On switch-in, this Pokemon lowers the Attack of opponents by 1 stage.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Gyarados? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Gyarados, an exceptional Pokémon that excels with Water and Flying typing! It's to see Gyarados show up as a Ruby/Sapphire opponent. Its only type-related weaknesses are Electric and Rock. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Gyarados's strategies.
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 248 Hp / 60 Def / 188 SpD / 12 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- Rest
Gyarados shows an extraordinary Double Wall prowess in single battles. This strategy is built to have enough defenses and bulk to take both physical and special hits. Don't forget back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Gyarados last longer regaining it's health points every turn. With Intimidate, on switch-in Gyarados lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage.
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Dragon Dance is a status move (raises your Gyarados's attack and speed by 1 stage).
◆ Rest is a status move (Gyarados sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status).
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Item: Shell Bell / Silk Scarf
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Earthquake
- Rock Smash
- Dragon Dance
Gyarados thrives as a remarkable Physical Sweeper perfect for single battles. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with brute physical power. Remember before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Gyarados recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Intimidate, on switch-in Gyarados lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Gyarados's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 20-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Dragon Dance is a status move (raises your Gyarados's attack and speed by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Gyarados? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Soft Sand
Ability: Intimidate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake
- Double-Edge / Return
- Rock Smash
- Dragon Dance
In double battles, Gyarados is known as a noteworthy Physical Sweeper. This moveset is formulated to take down the opponent's team with intense physical attacks. In the old days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Gyarados recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Intimidate, on switch-in Gyarados lowers the attack of opponents by 1 stage. With a Soft Sand equipped to it, Gyarados's ground-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 20-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Dragon Dance is a status move (raises your Gyarados's attack and speed by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Gyarados can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Gyarados.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Gyarados can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Gyarados
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Gyarados's stats
- Dragon Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Gyarados
- Double-Edge
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
- Hidden Power Flying
- Hidden Power Rock
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Taunt
- Thunder Wave
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Gyarados in Ruby and Sapphire
- Adamant Nature ( 248/0/60/0/188/12/ )
- Adamant Nature ( 64/252/0/0/0/192/ )
- Optimize Gyarados's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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