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Gyarados (Bulky Support) [QC 3/3] (GP 3/3)
- Thread starter Harsha
- Start date
Oh Harsha. You eager beaver you.
This set plays differently enough from the standard defensive sets to warrant an analysis (and additionally, it actually DOES something to its targets outside of simply phazing them off, so that's a plus).
QC Approved [3/3]
This set plays differently enough from the standard defensive sets to warrant an analysis (and additionally, it actually DOES something to its targets outside of simply phazing them off, so that's a plus).
QC Approved [3/3]
Okay, chicken now.
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[SET]
name: Bulky Support
move 1: Thunder Wave
move 2: Dragon Tail
move 3: Taunt
move 4: Waterfall
item: Leftovers
ability: Intimidate
nature: Impish
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>While Gyarados is often seen running offensive sets, it's quite capable of running a defensive set due to its Intimidate ability and bulk. Gyarados is able to check a vast majority of physically-based sweepers in the BW OU metagame such as Gliscor, Landorus, Lucario, Scrafty, Mamoswine, Infernape, and even more Pokemon due to its unique Water / Flying typing and good defensive stats. Intimidate helps Gyarados sponge hits, and it usually forces switches against physical sweepers. Even when uninvested, Gyarados's Waterfall still does a good amount of damage to said threats. Additionally, Gyarados can cripple threats with Thunder Wave, rendering them useless later on in the game. While Ground-types are immune to Thunder Wave, no one would dare switch a Ground-type in on Gyarados who has a Water-type STAB. With Dragon Tail, Gyarados gains a phazing move—a way to force out threatening sweepers with boosts—as well as another attacking option. Taunt ruins common switches such as Ferrothorn and Jellicent, as they lose the ability to paralyze or burn with Thunder Wave and Will-O-Wisp, respectively.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>While Thunder Wave is helpful, it won't be of much use for teams packing Toxic Spikes, or teams that try to use an different status to neuter the opponent. This allows Gyarados to run a move such as Stone Edge, Avalanche, or Earthquake to patch up weaknesses to Flying-, Dragon-, Poison-, and Steel-types effectively. Additionally, Roar can be considered over Dragon Tail because it has better accuracy, though it won't help Gyarados phaze Espeon or Xatu. However, one should note that Espeon will be decimated by Waterfall anyways, so Roar remains an option. Roar does help Gyarados phaze through opposing Substitutes though, so one should consider it before slapping on Dragon Tail. The EVs are structured to give Gyarados the maximum amount of switches into Stealth Rock while retaining great physical bulk.</p>
<p>Politoed is simply the best Gyarados partner because not only does it enhance Gyarados's Water-type STAB moves, it cancels out sandstorm. Sandstorm damage negates the recovery from Leftovers, and Gyarados appreciates all the HP it can get due to its lack of reliable recovery. Celebi is a good counter to this set because it can both absorb status due to Natural Cure, and doesn't take too much damage from Waterfall. Additionally, Celebi can break through Gyarados's Substitutes. (What, Substitute isn't on the set) If the opponent has only one Pokemon remaining, and it's immune to status and resists Waterfall (e.g. Bulk Up Breloom), it will give Gyarados a headache because it cannot be reliably phazed out. While Gastrodon does not enjoy taking a Dragon Tail, it is immune to both Thunder Wave and Waterfall. Taunt can prevent it from hurting other Pokemon on one's team, but Gastrodon remains a reliable check to this set should it not run an extra coverage move over Thunder Wave. While Rotom-W can be paralyzed, it does not take much damage from any of the moves on this set, and it can break Gyarados's Substitutes with one of its Electric-type STAB attacks. (What, Substitute isn't on the set) Tyranitar's Sand Stream is a good way to keep this set in check, though Waterfall ruins Tyranitar's day. Ferrothorn does not take much from any of Gyarados's attacks and is not affected by Thunder Wave much; however, it also possesses the ability to hurt Gyarados every time it is attacked. Tangrowth can tank hits due to its great bulk. Good teammates for this set include entry hazard users because they make Gyarados's phazing do damage to opposing Pokemon. Celebi is another great partner for its ability to take out bulky Water-types, another good great checks to Gyarados. Jirachi is yet another great partner because of the good synergy it has with Gyarados. Furthermore, Jirachi is resistant to Choice-locked Terrakion's Stone Edge, and Gyarados is resistant to the same Pokemon's Close Combat. Jirachi's Wish support and Gyarados's Intimidate make the two a surprisingly good defensive core. One should always play bulky support Gyarados with a Rapid Spin user so that Stealth Rock does not hamper its ability to check threats; one wants Gyarados to be as healthy as possible throughout the match to effectively take down physically-based behemoths.</p>
[SET]
name: Bulky Support
move 1: Thunder Wave
move 2: Dragon Tail
move 3: Taunt
move 4: Waterfall
item: Leftovers
ability: Intimidate
nature: Impish
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>While Gyarados is often seen running offensive sets, it's quite capable of running a defensive set due to its Intimidate ability and bulk. Gyarados is able to check a vast majority of physically-based sweepers in the BW OU metagame such as Gliscor, Landorus, Lucario, Scrafty, Mamoswine, Infernape, and even more Pokemon due to its unique Water / Flying typing and good defensive stats. Intimidate helps Gyarados sponge hits, and it usually forces switches against physical sweepers. Even when uninvested, Gyarados's Waterfall still does a good amount of damage to said threats. Additionally, Gyarados can cripple threats with Thunder Wave, rendering them useless later on in the game. While Ground-types are immune to Thunder Wave, no one would dare switch a Ground-type in on Gyarados who has a Water-type STAB. With Dragon Tail, Gyarados gains a phazing move—a way to force out threatening sweepers with boosts—as well as another attacking option. Taunt ruins common switches such as Ferrothorn and Jellicent, as they lose the ability to paralyze or burn with Thunder Wave and Will-O-Wisp, respectively.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>While Thunder Wave is helpful, it won't be of much use for teams packing Toxic Spikes, or teams that try to use an different status to neuter the opponent. This allows Gyarados to run a move such as Stone Edge, Avalanche, or Earthquake to patch up weaknesses to Flying-, Dragon-, Poison-, and Steel-types effectively. Additionally, Roar can be considered over Dragon Tail because it has better accuracy, though it won't help Gyarados phaze Espeon or Xatu. However, one should note that Espeon will be decimated by Waterfall anyways, so Roar remains an option. Roar does help Gyarados phaze through opposing Substitutes though, so one should consider it before slapping on Dragon Tail. The EVs are structured to give Gyarados the maximum amount of switches into Stealth Rock while retaining great physical bulk.</p>
<p>Politoed is simply the best Gyarados partner because not only does it enhance Gyarados's Water-type STAB moves, it cancels out sandstorm. Sandstorm damage negates the recovery from Leftovers, and Gyarados appreciates all the HP it can get due to its lack of reliable recovery. Celebi is a good counter to this set because it can both absorb status due to Natural Cure, and doesn't take too much damage from Waterfall. Additionally, Celebi can break through Gyarados's Substitutes. (What, Substitute isn't on the set) If the opponent has only one Pokemon remaining, and it's immune to status and resists Waterfall (e.g. Bulk Up Breloom), it will give Gyarados a headache because it cannot be reliably phazed out. While Gastrodon does not enjoy taking a Dragon Tail, it is immune to both Thunder Wave and Waterfall. Taunt can prevent it from hurting other Pokemon on one's team, but Gastrodon remains a reliable check to this set should it not run an extra coverage move over Thunder Wave. While Rotom-W can be paralyzed, it does not take much damage from any of the moves on this set, and it can break Gyarados's Substitutes with one of its Electric-type STAB attacks. (What, Substitute isn't on the set) Tyranitar's Sand Stream is a good way to keep this set in check, though Waterfall ruins Tyranitar's day. Ferrothorn does not take much from any of Gyarados's attacks and is not affected by Thunder Wave much; however, it also possesses the ability to hurt Gyarados every time it is attacked. Tangrowth can tank hits due to its great bulk. Good teammates for this set include entry hazard users because they make Gyarados's phazing do damage to opposing Pokemon. Celebi is another great partner for its ability to take out bulky Water-types, another good great checks to Gyarados. Jirachi is yet another great partner because of the good synergy it has with Gyarados. Furthermore, Jirachi is resistant to Choice-locked Terrakion's Stone Edge, and Gyarados is resistant to the same Pokemon's Close Combat. Jirachi's Wish support and Gyarados's Intimidate make the two a surprisingly good defensive core. One should always play bulky support Gyarados with a Rapid Spin user so that Stealth Rock does not hamper its ability to check threats; one wants Gyarados to be as healthy as possible throughout the match to effectively take down physically-based behemoths.</p>
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[SET]
name: Bulky Support
move 1: Thunder Wave
move 2: Dragon Tail
move 3: Taunt
move 4: Waterfall
item: Leftovers
ability: Intimidate
nature: Impish
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>While Gyarados is often seen running offensive sets, it's quite capable of running a defensive set due to its Intimidate ability and bulk. Gyarados is able to check a vast majority of physically-based sweepers in the BW OU metagame, (comma) such as Gliscor, Landorus, Lucario, Scrafty, Mamoswine, Infernape, andeven more Pokemonmore, due to its unique Water / Flying typing and good defensive stats. Intimidate helps Gyarados sponge hits, and it usually forces switches against physical sweepers. Even when uninvested, Gyarados's Waterfall still does a good amount of damage to said threats. Additionally, Gyarados can cripple threats with Thunder Wave, rendering them useless later on in the game. While Ground-types are immune to Thunder Wave, no one would dare switch a Ground-type in on Gyarados who has a Water-type STAB. With Dragon Tail, Gyarados gains a phazing move—a way to force out threatening sweepers with boosts—as well as another attacking option. Taunt ruins common switche-ins such as Ferrothorn and Jellicent, as they lose the ability to paralyze or burn with Thunder Wave andor Will-O-Wisp, respectively.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>While Thunder Wave is helpful, it won't be of much useforto teams packing Toxic Spikes, nor to teams that try to use an different status to neuter the opponent. This allows Gyarados to run a move such as Stone Edge, Avalanche, or Earthquake to patch up weaknesses to Flying-, Dragon-, Poison-, and Steel-types effectively. Additionally, Roar can be considered over Dragon Tail because it has better accuracy, though it won't help Gyarados phaze Espeon or Xatu. However, one should note that Espeon will be decimated by Waterfall anyways, so Roar remains an option. Roar does help Gyarados phaze through opposing Substitutes though, so one should consider it before slapping on Dragon Tail. The EVs are structured to give Gyarados the maximum amount of switches into Stealth Rock while retaining great physical bulk.</p>
<p>Politoed is simply the best Gyarados partner because not only does it enhance Gyarados's Water-type STAB moves,it cancels outbut it also removes sandstorm. Sandstorm damage negates the recovery from Leftovers, and Gyarados appreciates all the HP it can get due to its lack of reliable recovery. Celebi is a good counter to this set because it can absorb status due to Natural Cure, and doesn't take too much damage from Waterfall. If the opponent has only one Pokemon remaining, and it's immune to status and resists Waterfall (e.g. Bulk Up Breloom), it will give Gyarados a headache because it cannot be phazed out. While Gastrodon does not enjoy taking a Dragon Tail, it is immune to both Thunder Wave and Waterfall. Taunt can prevent it from hurting other Pokemon on one's team, but Gastrodon remains a reliable check to this set should it not run an extra coverage move over Thunder Wave. While Rotom-W can be paralyzed, it does not take much damage from any of the moves on this set. Tyranitar's Sand Stream is a good way to keep this set in check, though Waterfall ruins Tyranitar's day. Ferrothorn does not take much from any of Gyarados's attacks and is not affected by Thunder Wave much; however, it alsoadditionally, it possesses the ability to hurt Gyarados every time it is attacked. Finally, Tangrowth can tank Gyarados's hits due to its great physical bulk. Good teammates for this set include entry hazard users because they make Gyarados's phazing do damage to opposing Pokemon. (maybe provide a couple of examples?) Celebi is a great partner for its ability to take out bulky Water-types, great checks to Gyarados. Jirachi is yet another great partner because of the good synergy it has with Gyarados. Furthermor; for example, Jirachi is resistant to Choice Terrakion's Stone Edge, and Gyarados is resistant to the same Pokemon's Close Combat. Furthermore, Jirachi's Wish support and Gyarados's Intimidate make the two a surprisingly good defensive core. One should always play bulky support Gyarados with a Rapid Spin user so that Stealth Rock does not hamper its ability to check threats; one wants Gyarados to be as healthy as possible throughout the match to effectively take down physically-based behemoths. (examples of spinners would probably be good too; a brief mention of starmie and tentacruel should be fine)</p>
name: Bulky Support
move 1: Thunder Wave
move 2: Dragon Tail
move 3: Taunt
move 4: Waterfall
item: Leftovers
ability: Intimidate
nature: Impish
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>While Gyarados is often seen running offensive sets, it's quite capable of running a defensive set due to its Intimidate ability and bulk. Gyarados is able to check a vast majority of physically-based sweepers in the BW OU metagame, (comma) such as Gliscor, Landorus, Lucario, Scrafty, Mamoswine, Infernape, and
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>While Thunder Wave is helpful, it won't be of much use
<p>Politoed is simply the best Gyarados partner because not only does it enhance Gyarados's Water-type STAB moves,
[SET]
name: Bulky Support
move 1: Thunder Wave
move 2: Dragon Tail
move 3: Taunt
move 4: Waterfall
item: Leftovers
ability: Intimidate
nature: Impish
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>While Gyarados is often seen running offensive sets, it's quite capable of running a defensive set due to its Intimidate ability and bulk. Gyarados is able to check a vast majority of physically-based sweepers in the BW OU metagame, such as Gliscor, Landorus, Lucario, Scrafty, Mamoswine, Infernape, and more, due to its unique Water / Flying typing and good defensive stats. Intimidate helps Gyarados sponge hits, and it usually forces switches against physical sweepers. Even when uninvested, Gyarados's Waterfall still does a good amount of damage to said threats. Additionally, Gyarados can cripple threats with Thunder Wave, rendering them useless later on in the game. While Ground-types are immune to Thunder Wave, no one would dare switch a Ground-type in on Gyarados who has a Water-type STAB. With Dragon Tail, Gyarados gains a phazing move—a way to force out threatening sweepers with boosts—as well as another attacking option. Taunt ruins common switch-ins such as Ferrothorn and Jellicent, as they lose the ability to paralyze or burn with Thunder Wave or Will-O-Wisp, respectively.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>While Thunder Wave is helpful, it won't be of much use to teams packing Toxic Spikes, nor to teams that try to use an different status to neuter the opponent. This allows Gyarados to run a move such as Stone Edge, Avalanche, or Earthquake to patch up weaknesses to Flying-, Dragon-, Poison-, and Steel-types effectively. Additionally, Roar can be considered over Dragon Tail because it has better accuracy, though it won't help Gyarados phaze Espeon or Xatu. However, one should note that Espeon will be decimated by Waterfall anyways, so Roar remains an option. Roar does help Gyarados phaze through opposing Substitutes though, so one should consider it before slapping on Dragon Tail. The EVs are structured to give Gyarados the maximum amount of switches into Stealth Rock while retaining great physical bulk.</p>
<p>Politoed is simply the best Gyarados partner because not only does it enhance Gyarados's Water-type STAB moves, but it also removes sandstorm. Sandstorm damage negates the recovery from Leftovers, and Gyarados appreciates all the HP it can get due to its lack of reliable recovery. Celebi is a good counter to this set because it can absorb status due to Natural Cure, and doesn't take too much damage from Waterfall. If the opponent has only one Pokemon remaining, and it's immune to status and resists Waterfall (e.g. Bulk Up Breloom), it will give Gyarados a headache because it cannot be phazed out. While Gastrodon does not enjoy taking a Dragon Tail, it is immune to both Thunder Wave and Waterfall. Taunt can prevent it from hurting other Pokemon on one's team, but Gastrodon remains a reliable check to this set should it not run an extra coverage move over Thunder Wave. While Rotom-W can be paralyzed, it does not take much damage from any of the moves on this set. Tyranitar's Sand Stream is a good way to keep this set in check, though Waterfall ruins Tyranitar's day. Ferrothorn does not take much from any of Gyarados's attacks and is not affected by Thunder Wave much; additionally, it possesses the ability to hurt Gyarados every time it is attacked. Finally, Tangrowth can tank Gyarados's hits due to its great physical bulk. Good teammates for this set include entry hazard users because they make Gyarados's phazing do damage to opposing Pokemon. (maybe provide a couple of examples?) Celebi is a great partner for its ability to take out bulky Water-types, great checks to Gyarados. Jirachi is yet another great partner because of the good synergy it has with Gyarados; for example, Jirachi is resistant to Choice Terrakion's Stone Edge, and Gyarados is resistant to the same Pokemon's Close Combat. Furthermore, Jirachi's Wish support and Gyarados's Intimidate make the two a surprisingly good defensive core. One should always play bulky support Gyarados with a Rapid Spin user so that Stealth Rock does not hamper its ability to check threats; one wants Gyarados to be as healthy as possible throughout the match to effectively take down physically-based behemoths. (examples of spinners would probably be good too; a brief mention of starmie and tentacruel should be fine)</p>
name: Bulky Support
move 1: Thunder Wave
move 2: Dragon Tail
move 3: Taunt
move 4: Waterfall
item: Leftovers
ability: Intimidate
nature: Impish
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>While Gyarados is often seen running offensive sets, it's quite capable of running a defensive set due to its Intimidate ability and bulk. Gyarados is able to check a vast majority of physically-based sweepers in the BW OU metagame, such as Gliscor, Landorus, Lucario, Scrafty, Mamoswine, Infernape, and more, due to its unique Water / Flying typing and good defensive stats. Intimidate helps Gyarados sponge hits, and it usually forces switches against physical sweepers. Even when uninvested, Gyarados's Waterfall still does a good amount of damage to said threats. Additionally, Gyarados can cripple threats with Thunder Wave, rendering them useless later on in the game. While Ground-types are immune to Thunder Wave, no one would dare switch a Ground-type in on Gyarados who has a Water-type STAB. With Dragon Tail, Gyarados gains a phazing move—a way to force out threatening sweepers with boosts—as well as another attacking option. Taunt ruins common switch-ins such as Ferrothorn and Jellicent, as they lose the ability to paralyze or burn with Thunder Wave or Will-O-Wisp, respectively.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>While Thunder Wave is helpful, it won't be of much use to teams packing Toxic Spikes, nor to teams that try to use an different status to neuter the opponent. This allows Gyarados to run a move such as Stone Edge, Avalanche, or Earthquake to patch up weaknesses to Flying-, Dragon-, Poison-, and Steel-types effectively. Additionally, Roar can be considered over Dragon Tail because it has better accuracy, though it won't help Gyarados phaze Espeon or Xatu. However, one should note that Espeon will be decimated by Waterfall anyways, so Roar remains an option. Roar does help Gyarados phaze through opposing Substitutes though, so one should consider it before slapping on Dragon Tail. The EVs are structured to give Gyarados the maximum amount of switches into Stealth Rock while retaining great physical bulk.</p>
<p>Politoed is simply the best Gyarados partner because not only does it enhance Gyarados's Water-type STAB moves, but it also removes sandstorm. Sandstorm damage negates the recovery from Leftovers, and Gyarados appreciates all the HP it can get due to its lack of reliable recovery. Celebi is a good counter to this set because it can absorb status due to Natural Cure, and doesn't take too much damage from Waterfall. If the opponent has only one Pokemon remaining, and it's immune to status and resists Waterfall (e.g. Bulk Up Breloom), it will give Gyarados a headache because it cannot be phazed out. While Gastrodon does not enjoy taking a Dragon Tail, it is immune to both Thunder Wave and Waterfall. Taunt can prevent it from hurting other Pokemon on one's team, but Gastrodon remains a reliable check to this set should it not run an extra coverage move over Thunder Wave. While Rotom-W can be paralyzed, it does not take much damage from any of the moves on this set. Tyranitar's Sand Stream is a good way to keep this set in check, though Waterfall ruins Tyranitar's day. Ferrothorn does not take much from any of Gyarados's attacks and is not affected by Thunder Wave much; additionally, it possesses the ability to hurt Gyarados every time it is attacked. Finally, Tangrowth can tank Gyarados's hits due to its great physical bulk. Good teammates for this set include entry hazard users because they make Gyarados's phazing do damage to opposing Pokemon. (maybe provide a couple of examples?) Celebi is a great partner for its ability to take out bulky Water-types, great checks to Gyarados. Jirachi is yet another great partner because of the good synergy it has with Gyarados; for example, Jirachi is resistant to Choice Terrakion's Stone Edge, and Gyarados is resistant to the same Pokemon's Close Combat. Furthermore, Jirachi's Wish support and Gyarados's Intimidate make the two a surprisingly good defensive core. One should always play bulky support Gyarados with a Rapid Spin user so that Stealth Rock does not hamper its ability to check threats; one wants Gyarados to be as healthy as possible throughout the match to effectively take down physically-based behemoths. (examples of spinners would probably be good too; a brief mention of starmie and tentacruel should be fine)</p>
[SET]
name: Bulky Support
move 1: Thunder Wave
move 2: Dragon Tail
move 3: Taunt
move 4: Waterfall
item: Leftovers
ability: Intimidate
nature: Impish
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>While Gyarados is often seen running offensive sets, it's quite capable of running a defensive set due to its Intimidate ability and bulk. Gyarados is able to check a vast majority of physically-based sweepers in the BW OU metagame such as Gliscor, Landorus, Lucario, Scrafty, Mamoswine, Infernape, and even more Pokemon due to its relatively unique Water / Flying typing and good defensive stats. Intimidate helps Gyarados sponge hits, and it usually forces switches against physical sweepers. Even when uninvested, Gyarados's Waterfall still does a good amount of damage to said threats. Additionally, Gyarados can cripple threats with Thunder Wave, rendering them useless later on in the game. While Ground-types are immune to Thunder Wave, no one would dare switch a Ground-type in on Gyaradoswho has a , thanks to its Water-type STAB. With Dragon Tail, Gyarados gains a phazing move—a way to force out threatening sweepers with boosts—as well as another attacking option. Taunt ruins common switches such as Ferrothorn and Jellicent, as they lose the ability to paralyze or burn with Thunder Wave and Will-O-Wisp, respectively.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>While Thunder Wave is helpful, it won't be of much use for teams packing Toxic Spikes, or teams that try to use an different status to neuter the opponent. This allows Gyarados to run a move such as Stone Edge, Avalanche, or Earthquake to patch up weaknesses to Flying-, Dragon-, Poison-, and Steel-types effectively. Additionally, Roar can be considered over Dragon Tail because it has better accuracy, though it won't help Gyarados phaze Espeon or Xatu. However, one should note that Espeon will be decimated by Waterfall anyways, so Roar remains an option. Roar does help Gyarados phaze through opposing Substitutes though, so one should consider it before slapping on Dragon Tail. The EVs are structured to give Gyarados the maximum amount of switches into Stealth Rock while retaining great physical bulk.</p>
<p>Politoed is simply the best Gyarados partner because not only does it enhance Gyarados's Water-type STAB moves, it cancels out sandstorm. Sandstorm damage negates the recovery from Leftovers, and Gyarados appreciates all the HP it can get due to its lack of reliable recovery. However, note that Waterfall ruins Tyranitar's day. Celebi is a good counter to this set because it can absorb status due to Natural Cure, and doesn't take too much damage from Waterfall. If the opponent has only one Pokemon remaining, and it's immune to status and resists Waterfall (e.g. Bulk Up Breloom), it will give Gyarados a headache because it cannot be phazed out. While Gastrodon does not enjoy taking a Dragon Tail, it is immune to both Thunder Wave and Waterfall. Taunt can prevent it who does this refer to? from hurting other Pokemon on one's team, but Gastrodon remains a reliable check to this set should it not run an extra coverage move over Thunder Wave. While Rotom-W can be paralyzed, it does not take much damage from any of the moves on this set. Tyranitar's Sand Stream is a good way to keep this set in check, though Waterfall ruins Tyranitar's day. Ferrothorn does not take much from any of Gyarados's attacks and is not affected by Thunder Wave much; however, it also possesses the ability to hurt Gyarados every time it is attacked Gyarados attacks it. Tangrowth can tank hits due to its great bulk, and will likely be problematic as well. mention teammates to first rotom-w and gastrodon, then the bulky grasses</p>
<p>Good teammates for this set include entry hazard users because they make Gyarados's phazing do more damageto opposing PokemonFurthermore To illustrate, Jirachi is resistant to Choice Terrakion's Stone Edge, and Gyarados is resistant to the same Pokemon's Close Combat. Jirachi's Wish support and Gyarados's Intimidate make the two a surprisingly good defensive core. One should always play bulky support Gyarados with a Rapid Spin user so that Stealth Rock does not hamper its ability to check threats; one wants Gyarados to be as healthy as possible throughout the match to effectively take down physically-<remove hyphen>based behemoths.</p>
name: Bulky Support
move 1: Thunder Wave
move 2: Dragon Tail
move 3: Taunt
move 4: Waterfall
item: Leftovers
ability: Intimidate
nature: Impish
evs: 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>While Gyarados is often seen running offensive sets, it's quite capable of running a defensive set due to its Intimidate ability and bulk. Gyarados is able to check a vast majority of physically-based sweepers in the BW OU metagame such as Gliscor, Landorus, Lucario, Scrafty, Mamoswine, Infernape, and even more Pokemon due to its relatively unique Water / Flying typing and good defensive stats. Intimidate helps Gyarados sponge hits, and it usually forces switches against physical sweepers. Even when uninvested, Gyarados's Waterfall still does a good amount of damage to said threats. Additionally, Gyarados can cripple threats with Thunder Wave, rendering them useless later on in the game. While Ground-types are immune to Thunder Wave, no one would dare switch a Ground-type in on Gyarados
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>While Thunder Wave is helpful, it won't be of much use for teams packing Toxic Spikes, or teams that try to use a
<p>Politoed is simply the best Gyarados partner because not only does it enhance Gyarados's Water-type STAB move
<p>Good teammates for this set include entry hazard users because they make Gyarados's phazing do more damage
