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Just putting it out there that I've been running a specially defensive RestTalk Gyarados with Waterfall and Avalanche pretty successfully. It takes hits from both sides of the spectrum pretty well thanks to Intimidate and makes a remarkable switch-in to physical and special Lucario; it also a good check against Skymin and a fantastic Infernape counter.
(Gyarados) (M) @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP/80 Def/176 SDef
Careful nature (+SDef, -SAtk)
- Waterfall
- Avalanche
- Sleep Talk
- Rest
The EVs are rather arbitrary, but they get the job done. I just maxed HP, and put enough SpD to get an extra point yet still have a good number in Defense to help take advantage of Intimidate. I know Junior used a specially defensive RestTalk Gyara so maybe he can share what his EVs were/are.
(Gyarados) (M) @ Leftovers
Ability: Intimidate
EVs: 252 HP/80 Def/176 SDef
Careful nature (+SDef, -SAtk)
- Waterfall
- Avalanche
- Sleep Talk
- Rest
The EVs are rather arbitrary, but they get the job done. I just maxed HP, and put enough SpD to get an extra point yet still have a good number in Defense to help take advantage of Intimidate. I know Junior used a specially defensive RestTalk Gyara so maybe he can share what his EVs were/are.