Gyarados vs Xerneas: Which Is Better?

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

Gyarados
#130
Gyarados
Water Flying
Atrocious Pokémon
Xerneas
#716
Xerneas
Fairy
Life Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

95 HP 126
125 Attack 131
79 Defense 95
60 Sp. Atk 131
100 Sp. Def 98
81 Speed 99
540 Total (BST) 680

Gyarados wins 1 stat, Xerneas wins 5 stats.

Gyarados attacking Xerneas

1x

Normal effectiveness

Xerneas attacking Gyarados

1x

Normal effectiveness

Physical Attributes

 GyaradosXerneas
Height6.5m3.0m
Weight235.0kg215.0kg

Abilities

Verdict: Which Is Better?

Xerneas

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

  • Xerneas has a higher base stat total (680 vs 540).
  • Xerneas wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).
  • Xerneas is faster (99 vs 81 Speed), so it usually moves first.

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

Gyarados vs Xerneas — FAQ

Is Gyarados better than Xerneas?

Based on base stats and type matchups, Xerneas is the better overall pick. Xerneas has a higher base stat total (680 vs 540); Xerneas wins 5 of 6 individual stats (vs 1).

Who would win a battle, Gyarados or Xerneas?

Neither has a type advantage (1x both ways). Xerneas is faster (99 vs 81 base Speed) and usually moves first. Xerneas hits harder (131 vs 125 best attacking stat).

Does Gyarados or Xerneas have better stats?

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

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