MATCHUP · SIMULATOR RESULT

Gyarados vs. Dragonite: Who wins?

Of 100 simulated battles (level 50, standard sets), Gyarados wins 0 and Dragonite 100.

Assumptions: level 50, no items, neutral nature, last four level-up moves, Gen 9 mechanics, greedy AI on both sides.

Gyarados — modern sprite

Gyarados

WaterFlying
VS
Dragonite — modern sprite

Dragonite

DragonFlying

WIN RATE

GyaradosDragonite

WHY IT PLAYS OUT THIS WAY

Gyarados is faster than Dragonite (101 vs. 100 Speed) and moves first.

Best answer of Gyarados: Thrash deals 34.3–41% of Dragonite's HP per hit.

Best answer of Dragonite: Outrage deals 62.4–74.1% of Gyarados's HP per hit.

SPEED CHECK

Gyarados
101
Dragonite
100

Gyarados moves first.

BATTLE LENGTH

2turns (median)

Half of the 100 battles were over within 2 turns.

Gyarados → Dragonite

  • Thrash57–68 HP34.3–41%×1
  • Hurricane42–51 HP25.3–30.7%×1
  • Hydro Pump21–25 HP12.7–15.1%×½

Dragonite → Gyarados

  • Outrage106–126 HP62.4–74.1%×1
  • Dragon Rush88–105 HP51.8–61.8%×1
  • Aqua Tail26–31 HP15.3–18.2%×½

TRANSPARENCY

Simulated standard sets

Gyarados

Dragon Dance · Hydro Pump · Hurricane · Thrash

Dragonite

Aqua Tail · Dragon Rush · Outrage · Safeguard

Both sides fought at level 50 with their last four level-up moves, no items and neutral natures. 100 seeded battles with greedy AI on both sides — fully reproducible.

Think it goes differently? Simulate it yourself

The same pairing is preloaded in the battle simulator — change moves, items, abilities and level, then fight it out turn by turn.

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Q&A

Gyarados. At level 50 Gyarados reaches 101 Speed, Dragonite only 100 — so Gyarados moved first in every simulated battle.

Rarely. Of 100 simulated battles (level 50, standard sets), Dragonite wins 100 and Gyarados only 0. Custom moves or items can change the picture — try it in the simulator above.

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