Gyarados was the Pokémon version of the tale about the ugly duckling. What starts out as a derpy andseeminglyuseless Magikarp eventually evolves into one of the strongest Pokémon in the original lineup! Many players in Pokémon Go will steer clear of a gym battle with a Gyarados hovering over it, and for good reason. In this guide, we’re going to cover the best moves and basic stats for this water-dragon Pokémon.
Best Gyarados Moveset inPokémon Go
The best movesets for Gyarados sometimes depend on the technique you use as a player and the Pokémon the opponent is using. However, in this guide, we will cover the top-ranking movesets based on their average stats for damage and success.
Before we list the movesets, we’re going to cover a few basic stats about Gyarados, so you can adequately prepare your playstyle and pick the appropriate movesets.
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Best Movesets
The following two moves reflect the attacks that show up the most frequently on the top five movesets. While this generally means this is the best move of that type, it’s not guaranteed.
The remaining movesets are the top 10 movesets for Gyarados, ranked by DPS (damage per second).
Attack Types
Similar toPokémon, attacks have a type (i.e., Fighting, Fairy, Psychic, etc.). In the list below, we list the attack type of every attack mentioned in the movesets for Gyarados above. Use this list to determine the best moves against thePokémon your Gyrados is fighting.
With these lists, you’ll know when to use Gyarados and how to use him most effectively. Good luck battling!
Want to know the strongest moveset for other Pokemon? Check out our guides forMetagrossandDragonite!
