Partner ideas
for Gyarados (mega)
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Mega 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 (5)
Sneasler
FightingPoisonFake Out buys Mega Gyarados's setup turn
On 36% of Mega Gyarados's ranked teamsResists GrassResists FightingResists BugHits Grass super-effectively with Dire ClawHits Fairy super-effectively with Dire Claw
Sinistcha
GrassGhostRedirection covers Mega Gyarados's setup turn
On 44% of Mega Gyarados's ranked teamsResists GrassResists ElectricImmune to FightingAdds long-game durability
Clefable
FairyRedirection covers Mega Gyarados's setup turn
On 19% of Mega Gyarados's ranked teamsResists FightingResists BugHits Fighting super-effectively with MoonblastAdds long-game durability
Raichu
ElectricFake Out buys Mega Gyarados's setup turn
On 23% of Mega Gyarados's ranked teamsLightning Rod redirects single-target Electric attacks away from Mega Gyarados while both are active
Delphox
FirePsychicOn 16% of Mega Gyarados's ranked teams
Resists GrassResists FightingResists FairyHits Grass super-effectively with OverheatHits Fighting super-effectively with PsychicHits Bug super-effectively with Overheat
Plan partners (12)
Volcarona
BugFireRedirection covers Mega Gyarados's setup turn
Sets the Tailwind Mega Gyarados wantsResists GrassResists FightingResists BugResists FairyHits Grass super-effectively with Overheat
Salazzle
PoisonFireFake Out buys Mega Gyarados's setup turn
Resists GrassResists FightingResists BugResists FairyHits Grass super-effectively with OverheatHits Bug super-effectively with Overheat
Simisear
FireFake Out buys Mega Gyarados's setup turn
Resists GrassResists BugResists FairyHits Grass super-effectively with OverheatHits Bug super-effectively with Overheat
Infernape
FireFightingFake Out buys Mega Gyarados's setup turn
Resists GrassResists BugHits Grass super-effectively with OverheatHits Bug super-effectively with Overheat
Simisage
GrassFake Out buys Mega Gyarados's setup turn
Resists GrassResists ElectricHits Grass super-effectively with Gunk ShotHits Bug super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Fairy super-effectively with Gunk Shot
Lopunny
NormalFake Out buys Mega Gyarados's setup turn
Mega Gyarados resists its Brutal SwingHits Grass super-effectively with BlizzardHits Fighting super-effectively with Play RoughHits Bug super-effectively with Fire PunchHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron Tail
Raichualolan
ElectricPsychicFake Out buys Mega Gyarados's setup turn
Simipour
WaterFake Out buys Mega Gyarados's setup turn
Mega Gyarados resists its SurfHits Grass super-effectively with Gunk ShotHits Bug super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Fairy super-effectively with Gunk Shot
Meowstic
PsychicFake Out buys Mega Gyarados's setup turn
Meowsticfemale
PsychicFake Out buys Mega Gyarados's setup turn
Resists FightingHits Fighting super-effectively with Psychic
Kangaskhanmega
NormalFake Out buys Mega Gyarados's setup turn
Hits Grass super-effectively with Ice PunchAdds long-game durability
Decidueye
GrassGhostSets the Tailwind Mega Gyarados wants
Resists GrassResists ElectricImmune to FightingHits Grass super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Bug super-effectively with Brave Bird
Spicy Tech (1)
Gourgeistjumbo variety
GhostGrassFighting immunity via Trick-or-Treat
also: Gourgeist (Small Variety), Gourgeist, Gourgeist (Large Variety)
Defensive glue (6)
Skeledirge
FireGhostCovers its Grass, Fighting, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Heat WaveHits Electric super-effectively with Earth PowerHits Fighting super-effectively with Alluring VoiceHits Bug super-effectively with Heat WaveAdds long-game durability
Mawile
SteelFairyCovers its Grass, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Mega Gyarados resists its Brutal SwingHits Grass super-effectively with Fire BlastHits Fighting super-effectively with Play RoughHits Bug super-effectively with Fire BlastHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel Beam
Beedrill
BugPoisonCovers its Grass, Fighting, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Mega Gyarados resists its Brutal SwingHits Grass super-effectively with Bug BuzzHits Electric super-effectively with Drill RunHits Fairy super-effectively with Sludge Bomb
Stunfiskgalarian
GroundSteelCovers its Electric, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Mega Gyarados resists its SurfHits Grass super-effectively with Sludge WaveHits Electric super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Bug super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel Beam
Ceruledge
FireGhostCovers its Grass, Fighting, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Grass super-effectively with Bitter BladeHits Bug super-effectively with Bitter BladeAdds team-wide guard supportAdds long-game durability
Flareon
FireCovers its Grass, Bug and Fairy weaknesses
Mega Gyarados resists its Lava PlumeHits Grass super-effectively with OverheatHits Fighting super-effectively with Alluring VoiceHits Bug super-effectively with Overheat