Partner ideas
for Gyarados
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Gyarados: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (4)
Garchomp
DragonGroundOn 38% of Gyarados's ranked teams
Immune to ElectricResists RockGyarados is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Rock super-effectively with Earthquake
Sinistcha
GrassGhostRedirection covers Gyarados's setup turn
On 14% of Gyarados's ranked teamsResists ElectricResists Gyarados's EarthquakeHits Rock super-effectively with Matcha GotchaAdds long-game durability
Sneasler
FightingPoisonFake Out buys Gyarados's setup turn
On 20% of Gyarados's ranked teamsResists RockHits Rock super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard support
Raichu
ElectricFake Out buys Gyarados's setup turn
On 21% of Gyarados's ranked teamsLightning Rod redirects single-target Electric attacks away from Gyarados while both are active
Plan partners (12)
Simisage
GrassFake Out buys Gyarados's setup turn
Volcarona
BugFireRedirection covers Gyarados's setup turn
Sets the Tailwind Gyarados wantsHits Rock super-effectively with Giga DrainAdds long-game durability
Simipour
WaterFake Out buys Gyarados's setup turn
Gyarados resists its SurfHits Rock super-effectively with Hydro Pump
Raichualolan
ElectricPsychicFake Out buys Gyarados's setup turn
Clefable
FairyRedirection covers Gyarados's setup turn
Infernape
FireFightingFake Out buys Gyarados's setup turn
Hits Rock super-effectively with Close Combat
Lopunny
NormalFake Out buys Gyarados's setup turn
Hits Rock super-effectively with High Jump Kick
Meowstic
PsychicFake Out buys Gyarados's setup turn
Weavile
DarkIceFake Out buys Gyarados's setup turn
Hits Rock super-effectively with Low Kick
Meowsticfemale
PsychicFake Out buys Gyarados's setup turn
also: Liepard
Gliscor
GroundFlyingSets the Tailwind Gyarados wants
Immune to ElectricImmune to Gyarados's EarthquakeGyarados is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Rock super-effectively with Earthquake
Spicy Tech (1)
Gourgeistjumbo variety
GhostGrassFighting immunity via Trick-or-Treat
Resists ElectricResists Gyarados's EarthquakeHits Rock super-effectively with Seed BombAdds long-game durabilityalso: Gourgeist (Small Variety), Gourgeist, Gourgeist (Large Variety)
Defensive glue (7)
Torterra
GrassGroundCovers its Electric and Rock weaknesses
Resists Gyarados's EarthquakeGyarados is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with Headlong RushHits Rock super-effectively with Headlong RushAdds team-wide guard supportAdds long-game durability
Stunfisk
GroundElectricCovers its Electric and Rock weaknesses
Gyarados is immune to its BulldozeGyarados is immune to its EarthquakeGyarados resists its SurfHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Rock super-effectively with Earthquake
Stunfiskgalarian
GroundSteelCovers its Electric and Rock weaknesses
Gyarados is immune to its BulldozeGyarados is immune to its EarthquakeGyarados resists its SurfHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Rock super-effectively with Steel Beam
Meganium
GrassSpread-safe together for Earthquake, Bulldoze and Earthquake
Resists ElectricHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Rock super-effectively with Leaf StormAdds long-game durability
Swampert
WaterGroundCovers its Electric and Rock weaknesses
Gyarados is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Rock super-effectively with Wave CrashAdds team-wide guard support
Hippowdon
GroundCovers its Electric and Rock weaknesses
Gyarados is immune to its EarthquakeHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Rock super-effectively with EarthquakeAdds long-game durabilityalso: Runerigus