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So I've long had a 3048 Gyrados with Bite and Hydro Pump. He's been a trooper, but I've always wanted a Dragon attack set. Is that stronger?

Seems it would do better to compete with the Dragonite gluts, as well as, do better against the typical water counters.

What say you?

Asked by urbanhoustonian7 years 9 months ago
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Bite is just fine on offense. It hits fast and allows for dodging. It has some type coverage too.

Dragon tail is okay too. You won't be hitting anything super effective except dragons though. You also don't be able to dodge every blow that comes your way.

Outrage is awful. Crunch is okay. Hydropumps is where it's at.

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For me,
Rule number one: you don't waste TMs on Gyarados
Rule number two: you don't put Gyarados in gyms
Rule number three: you don't feed Gyarados in gyms

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I'm going to TM my twister Gary so he has dt/t and stick him in gyms :)

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Prior to the rework, he was to be placed high in the gym. But now this purpose is lost.
TMs are rare and there are other better recipients than Gyarados.
What do you use Gyrados for?

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Mostly as an attacker, but, like you said, he's not as effective. I figure with DT/O, he becomes a great Dragonite killer without the dragon weakness you get with Dragonite vs Dragonite.

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My DT/HP Gyarados helped me solo a Arcanine. His HP is the strongest in the game.

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Isn't Gyarados with B/ HP good attacking raid bossses Alakazam or Gengar? Should you spend a fast TM to change DT?

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For raid (soloing tier 3) i wont change it
That moveset is doing OK against Arcanine, and Gengar for soloing tier 3 for every raid boss charge move, yes including Arcanine wild charge
In that CP range it can held its own in the attacking team if you only have 3 ideal attacker for example, then put 1 or 2 Gyarados is acceptable.
I dont have all ideal mons especially with ideal moveset and good level yet, so i find Gary B/HP (also B/C and DT/C) is an OK substitute

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