Gyarados vs Dialga: Which Is Better?

Quick answer: Dialga is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups — full breakdown below.

Gyarados
#130
Gyarados
Water Flying
Atrocious Pokémon
Dialga
#483
Dialga
Steel Dragon
Temporal Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

95 HP 100
125 Attack 120
79 Defense 120
60 Sp. Atk 150
100 Sp. Def 100
81 Speed 90
540 Total (BST) 680

Gyarados wins 1 stat, Dialga wins 4 stats, 1 tied.

Gyarados attacking Dialga

0.5x

Not very effective

Dialga attacking Gyarados

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 GyaradosDialga
Height6.5m5.4m
Weight235.0kg683.0kg

Abilities

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Dialga

Dialga is the better overall pick based on base stats and type matchups.

  • Dialga has a higher base stat total (680 vs 540).
  • Dialga wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).
  • Dialga hits Gyarados for 1x damage while only taking 0.5x back.
  • Dialga is faster (90 vs 81 Speed), so it usually moves first.

Competitive usage (VGC, June 2026): Gyarados is outside the usage rankings, Dialga is ranked #95 (on 0.1% of teams).

Verdict is computed from base stats and type effectiveness only — abilities, movepools, and format rules can change the picture in real battles.

Gyarados vs Dialga — FAQ

Is Gyarados better than Dialga?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Dialga is the better overall pick. Dialga has a higher base stat total (680 vs 540); Dialga wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).

Who would win a battle, Gyarados or Dialga?

Dialga has the type advantage — it deals 1x damage while taking 0.5x in return. Dialga is faster (90 vs 81 base Speed) and usually moves first.

Does Gyarados or Dialga have better stats?

Dialga has the higher base stat total (680 vs 540). Dialga is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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