Master League PvP guide
Gyarados (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Gyarados (Shadow) is a Water/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #32. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Aqua Tail and Twister.
Master League
#32
Strong pick
Type
Water/Flying
Best Fast Move
Dragon Breath
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,834
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT GYARADOS (SHADOW)
Is Gyarados (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Gyarados (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #32.
Gyarados (Shadow) is also a strong PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #69 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #270.
Gyarados (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #270 | 80.7 | Dragon Breath, Aqua Tail, Twister |
| Ultra League | #69 | 87.5 | Dragon Breath, Aqua Tail, Twister |
| Master LeagueBest | #32 | 87.5 | Dragon Breath, Aqua Tail, Twister |
Best Moveset for Gyarados (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Gyarados (Shadow) is Dragon Breath with Aqua Tail and Twister.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Gyarados (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Gyarados (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Dragon Breath → Aqua Tail
9 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dragon Breath → Twister
10 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Gyarados (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Gyarados (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Gyarados (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Gyarados (Shadow)'s Water/Flying typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric2.56×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- ground0.391×
- bug0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- fire0.625×
- steel0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Gyarados (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Gyarados (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Gyarados (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
26% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
27% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
34% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
58% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Resisted
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
44% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Resisted
52% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
103% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
37% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Resisted
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
52% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Resisted
56% HP
Ratings are shown from Gyarados (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Gyarados (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Gyarados (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Gyarados (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Gyarados (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Gyarados (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Gyarados (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Gyarados (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Gyarados (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Gyarados (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 1,499 | 16.5 | 1,744,637 |
| #2 | 0/15/13 | 1,497 | 16.5 | 1,739,334 | |
| #3 | 0/15/14 | 1,500 | 16.5 | 1,739,334 | |
| #4 | 1/14/13 | 1,499 | 16.5 | 1,737,983 | |
| #5 | 0/13/15 | 1,496 | 16.5 | 1,735,914 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 2,500 | 27.5 | 3,763,914 |
| #2 | 0/14/14 | 2,494 | 27.5 | 3,745,189 | |
| #3 | 0/14/15 | 2,499 | 27.5 | 3,745,189 | |
| #4 | 1/13/14 | 2,498 | 27.5 | 3,742,186 | |
| #5 | 0/15/13 | 2,495 | 27.5 | 3,740,536 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,834 | 50 | 6,938,523 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,818 | 50 | 6,910,990 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 3,824 | 50 | 6,904,003 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,825 | 50 | 6,902,758 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,803 | 50 | 6,883,456 |
Gyarados (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Gyarados (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Gyarados (Shadow) 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 16.5
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 128.6
- Defense
- 108.5
- HP
- 125
Ultra League
Gyarados (Shadow) 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 27.5
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 166
- Defense
- 140.8
- HP
- 161
Master League
Gyarados (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,834
- Attack
- 211.8
- Defense
- 168.9
- HP
- 194
Gyarados (Shadow) Evolution
Shadow Pokémon cannot Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO. You have to purify Gyarados (Shadow) first, and the purified Pokémon can then Mega Evolve into Gyarados (Mega). Purifying removes the Shadow attack bonus, so the Mega form never keeps Shadow stats.
Pokémon Similar to Gyarados (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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More PoGoCoach tools
Gyarados (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Gyarados (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Gyarados (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Aqua Tail and Twister.
Is Gyarados (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Gyarados (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #32.
What counters Gyarados (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Melmetal, Xerneas and Zacian (Crowned Sword) are among the strongest current counters to Gyarados (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Gyarados (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Gyarados (Shadow) is weak to Electric (2.56×), Rock (1.6×).