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How to Beat a Gyarados in Pokemon

Among competitive Pokemon players, Gyarados is a very popular Pokemon. Gyarados is a Water/Flying-type Pokemon with very high stats and a vast move pool. Because Gyarados has high stats compared to most Pokemon, many competitive Pokemon players have trouble defeating it. This Pokemon has the "Intimidate" ability, which allows it to lower the opponent's Attack by one stage. The best way to beat this Pokemon in "Pokemon Diamond" without cheating is by exploiting the weaknesses of Gyarados.

Instructions

- 1
  Capture an Electric-type Pokemon such as Pikachu or Jolteon and train it to Level 50. Teach Electric-type moves such as Thunderbolt and Thunder Punch to the Pokemon. Because Gyarados is a Water/Flying-type Pokemon, Electric-type moves are super-effective against it.
- 2
  Obtain a Rock-type Pokemon, such as Graveler or Probopass. Train it to level 50 and make it learn Rock-type moves such as Magnitude and Rock Slide. Gyarados is weak against Rock-type moves because it is a Flying-type.
- 3
  Increase your two Pokemon's Attack stats by EV Training. Gyarados has a below-average Defense stat, so exploit that by improving your Attack stat. Equip both Pokemon with a Power Bracer.
- 4
  Make each Pokemon fight 63 Kricketune and Bibarel on Route 212 to gain 252 Attack EVs. The Electric-type and the Rock-type Pokemon will get an extra 63 Attack stat points by the time they reach Level 100. They will gain these extra stat points gradually.
- 5
  Use Electric-type and Rock-type moves on the Gyarados. Use a move to inflict a status ailment such as Poison or Burn on the Gyarados, which will slowly deplete its hitpoints. Because your Pokemon now have high Attack stats, you will defeat the Gyarados within a few turns.

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