Gyarados vs Lucario: Which Is Better?

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

Gyarados
#130
Gyarados
Water Flying
Atrocious Pokémon
Lucario
#448
Lucario
Fighting Steel
Aura Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

95 HP 70
125 Attack 110
79 Defense 70
60 Sp. Atk 115
100 Sp. Def 70
81 Speed 90
540 Total (BST) 525

Gyarados wins 4 stats, Lucario wins 2 stats.

Gyarados attacking Lucario

1x

Normal effectiveness

Lucario attacking Gyarados

0.5x

Not very effective

Physical Attributes

 GyaradosLucario
Height6.5m1.2m
Weight235.0kg54.0kg

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Gyarados

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

  • Gyarados has a higher base stat total (540 vs 525).
  • Gyarados wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 2).
  • Gyarados hits Lucario for 1x damage while only taking 0.5x back.

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

Gyarados vs Lucario — FAQ

Is Gyarados better than Lucario?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Gyarados is the better overall pick. Gyarados has a higher base stat total (540 vs 525); Gyarados wins 4 of 6 individual stats (vs 2).

Who would win a battle, Gyarados or Lucario?

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

Does Gyarados or Lucario have better stats?

Gyarados has the higher base stat total (540 vs 525). Gyarados is both bulkier and stronger offensively.

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