#172 in usage · 0.1% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Gyarados Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Gyarados is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Gyarados @ Sitrus Berry Ability: Intimidate Level: 50 EVs: 5 HP / 31 Atk / 30 Spe Jolly Nature - Waterfall - Protect - Power Whip - Thunder Wave
Gyarados moves
Share of Gyarados sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- WaterfallWater92.2%
- ProtectNormal58.7%
- Power WhipGrass36%
- Thunder WaveElectric33.4%
- Ice FangIce33.2%
- TauntDark27.9%
- Stone EdgeRock21.8%
- Dragon DanceDragon19.9%
- Helping HandNormal16.9%
- EarthquakeGround9.2%
Items
- Sitrus Berry30.7%
- Leftovers16.5%
- Rocky Helmet13%
- Choice Scarf12.9%
- Life Orb8.9%
Abilities
- Intimidate97.9%
- Moxie2.1%
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 5 HP / 31 Atk / 30 Spe | 175 | 176 | 99 | 72 | 120 | 144 | 9.9% |
| Impish+Def −SpA | 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def | 202 | 147 | 144 | 72 | 120 | 101 | 5.9% |
| Impish+Def −SpA | 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD | 202 | 145 | 144 | 72 | 122 | 101 | 5.1% |
Natures in these spreads: Impish 11% · Jolly 9.9%.
Gyarados teammates
Share of Gyarados teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Gyarados set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Gyarados set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Waterfall, Protect, Power Whip and Thunder Wave with Sitrus Berry (30.7% of sets) and Intimidate, a Jolly nature and 5 HP / 31 Atk / 30 Spe.
What are Gyarados's best teammates in VGC?
Gyarados's most common partners are Rillaboom (30.3%), Sneasler (19.1%), Indeedee-F (18.2%), Hisuian Arcanine (17.9%) and Gholdengo (15.9%) — the share of Gyarados teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Gyarados use?
Impish (+Def −SpA) is the most common nature among Gyarados's top spreads (11%), followed by Jolly (9.9%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Gyarados in Pokémon Champions?
Gyarados has base 81 Speed: 146 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 133 neutral, and 90 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Gyarados in Pokémon Champions?
Gyarados is #172 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 0.1% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.