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Gyarados

Best Gyarados build

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Generated from the game rules and this Pokémon's move pool: a solid default for a 30-minute run. Swap moves to match the cards you are offered.

Moves (4 slots)

SlotMoveKindWhyEvolves into
1Core (starting move) Water Gun Water Projectile A piercing jet. Reliable at any range. Scaldneeds Power · ×1.8 damage, +2 projectiles, +2 pierce and bigger
2Crowd clear Bubble Water Burst A fan of bubbles that slows whatever they touch. Surfneeds Sprint · +6 projectiles, ×1.6 damage and +1 pierce
3Close defense Gust Flying Orbit Whirlwinds that escort you. Hurricaneneeds Sprint · +2 orbs, ×1.7 damage and more radius
4Flex / damage Bubble Beam Water Spray A short fan of bubbles that slows. Aqua Tailneeds Power · ×1.7 damage, +4 shots and +1 pierce

How to play the run

  1. Level Water Gun first. It is your only attack at the start. Push it to level 5 with upgrade cards.
  2. Take Power once (+10% damage with every move.) so a golden card turns Water Gun into Scald (×1.8 damage, +2 projectiles, +2 pierce and bigger).
  3. Add Bubble for the hordes. Only your active move fires, so switch to it (1–4, Q/E or tap) when you are surrounded.
  4. Enter every rift you can. Beating the legendary gives a bond: fuse Water Gun with Bubble so both fire together from one slot.
  5. Hold Life Orb: +30% damage, but each attack costs a little HP. Held items drop from chests and bosses; you keep one at a time.
  6. Before minute 30, stack damage and defense: the Judgment of Arceus sends ever-stronger legendaries until you fall.

Level-up card priority

  1. Power — +10% damage with every move.evolution
  2. Sprint — +7% movement speed.evolution
  3. Reflexes — -8% cooldown on every move.
  4. Vigor — +20 max HP (and heals it).

Items

Life Orb — +30% damage, but each attack costs a little HP.

Alternative: Choice Band — +40% damage, but you can't switch moves.

Permanent upgrades first

  1. Repertoire (Start with 2 moves, 1,500 coins to max)
  2. Strength (+4% damage, 5,050 coins to max)
  3. Reflexes (-3% cooldown, 3,340 coins to max)
  4. Critical Hit (+3% critical chance (x1.5 damage), 6,300 coins to max)

Best weather

Rain: Water is boosted and Fire is weakened.

Super effective against

FireGrassFightingGroundBugRock

Best rift arenas for this build

Arenas whose legendaries take the most damage from these move types.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Gyarados build in PokéSurvivor?

Water Gun, Bubble, Gust, Bubble Beam, holding Life Orb. Take Power, Sprint so the moves can evolve at max level.

What item should Gyarados hold?

Life Orb (+30% damage, but each attack costs a little hp.) If you find Choice Band first, it is a good alternative.

How do Gyarados's moves evolve?

Water Gun → Scald (needs Power); Bubble → Surf (needs Sprint); Gust → Hurricane (needs Sprint); Bubble Beam → Aqua Tail (needs Power).

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