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No. 0130 · Generation I · Kanto

Gyarados

The Atrocious Pokémon

TL;DR. Gyarados is a water/flying-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 540. Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.

Water Flying

Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.

Height6.5 m

Weight235.0 kg

AbilitiesIntimidate

HiddenMoxie

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 540. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 95

Attack 125

Defense 79

Sp. Attack 60

Sp. Defense 100

Speed 81

Total540

540 base stat total, the 136th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 27th among Water-types.

125 base Attack, Gyarados's strongest stat, ranking 8th of 255 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Gyarados in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Gyarados reaches 3,391 CP at level 40 and 3,879 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack237

GO Defense186

GO Stamina216

Max CP (L40)3,391

Max CP (L50)3,834

Best buddy (L51)3,879

Raid catch CP 1,855–1,937 (L20). Weather boosted 2,319–2,422 (L25).

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Competitive

Gyarados in competitive play.

Gyarados is a Generation 9 UU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #138 in the Great League.

Dragon Dance

Dragon Dance / Waterfall / Scale Shot / Substitute

ItemLeftovers
AbilityMoxie
NatureAdamant
EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraDragon

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #138 86.7 score

Ultra League #60 89.4 score

Master League #35 86.3 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Gyarados.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Gyarados, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Gyarados?

Gyarados is a Water/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Gyarados weak to?

Gyarados takes 4× damage from Electric. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Rock.

What is Gyarados resistant to?

Gyarados is immune to Ground. It also resists Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel.

How does Gyarados evolve?

Gyarados evolves from Magikarp (Level 20). Gyarados evolves into Mega Gyarados (Mega Evolve with Gyaradosite (battle-only)).

What generation is Gyarados from?

Gyarados was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0130.

What are Gyarados's base stats?

Gyarados has HP 95, Attack 125, Defense 79, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 100, and Speed 81. Total base stat total: 540.

What are Gyarados's abilities?

Gyarados can have the ability Intimidate, plus the Hidden Ability Moxie.

Is Gyarados legendary or mythical?

No. Gyarados is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Gyarados's best stat?

Gyarados's highest base stat is Attack at 125, which ranks 8th of 255 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Gyarados good?

Gyarados has a base stat total of 540, the 136th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 27th among Water-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Mega

Mega Gyarados

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Gyarados as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Gyarados in Red / Blue — Gen I Red / Blue

Gyarados in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Gyarados in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Gyarados in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Gyarados 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Gyarados is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating

Electric

2× Weak to

Rock

½× Resists

Fire Water Fighting Bug Steel

0× Immune to

Ground

Comparison

Gyarados vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 255 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat	Gyarados	Water avg	Difference
HP	95	70	+25
Attack	125	74	+51
Defense	79	70	+9
Special Attack	60	71	-11
Special Defense	100	68	+32
Speed	81	73	+8
Total	540	426	+114

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Game appearances

Gyarados appears in 43 games.

Every mainline release where Gyarados is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I

1998 Blue
1998 Red
1999 Yellow

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun
2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Crown Tundra DLC
2020 Isle of Armor DLC
2022 Legends: Arceus

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet
2023 Teal Mask DLC
2025 Legends: Z-A
2026 Pokémon Champions
2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO
2021 Pokémon UNITE

Pokémon Champions: Confirmed in Pokémon Champions

Where to find

Catch Gyarados in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 24 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl

Canalave CityCelestic TownEterna CityFuego IronworksGreat Marsh Area 1Great Marsh Area 2Great Marsh Area 3Great Marsh Area 4Great Marsh Area 6Iron IslandLake AcuityLake ValorLake Verity After Galactic InterventionLake Verity Before Galactic InterventionMT Coronet 1F Route 207MT Coronet 4FMT Coronet B1fOreburgh Gate B1fPastoria CityRavaged PathResort AreaSendoff SpringSinnoh Pokemon LeagueSinnoh Route 203Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife CitySinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CitySinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 208Sinnoh Route 209Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria CitySinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome CitySinnoh Route 213Sinnoh Route 214Sinnoh Route 218Sinnoh Route 219Sinnoh Route 221Sinnoh Route 222Sinnoh Route 224Sinnoh Route 225Sinnoh Route 227Sinnoh Route 228Sinnoh Route 229Sinnoh Sea Route 220Sinnoh Sea Route 223Sinnoh Sea Route 226Sinnoh Sea Route 230Sinnoh Victory Road B1fSinnoh Victory Road Inside B1fSunyshore CityTwinleaf TownValley Windworks

Platinum

Canalave CityCelestic TownEterna CityFuego IronworksGreat Marsh Area 1Great Marsh Area 2Great Marsh Area 3Great Marsh Area 4Great Marsh Area 5Great Marsh Area 6Iron IslandLake AcuityLake ValorLake Verity After Galactic InterventionLake Verity Before Galactic InterventionMT Coronet 1F Route 207MT Coronet 4FMT Coronet B1fOreburgh Gate B1fPastoria CityRavaged PathSendoff SpringSinnoh Pokemon LeagueSinnoh Route 203Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife CitySinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CitySinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 208Sinnoh Route 209Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria CitySinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome CitySinnoh Route 213Sinnoh Route 214Sinnoh Route 218Sinnoh Route 219Sinnoh Route 221Sinnoh Route 222Sinnoh Route 224Sinnoh Route 225Sinnoh Route 227Sinnoh Route 228Sinnoh Route 229Sinnoh Sea Route 220Sinnoh Sea Route 223Sinnoh Sea Route 226Sinnoh Sea Route 230Sinnoh Victory Road B1fSinnoh Victory Road Inside B1fSunyshore CityTwinleaf TownValley Windworks

Gold, Silver, Crystal

Fuchsia CityLake OF Rage

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Cerulean Cave 1FCerulean Cave 2FCerulean Cave B1fFuchsia CityJohto Safari Zone Zone MarshlandLake OF RageMT Silver 1FSeafoam Islands B4f

FireRed, LeafGreen

Berry ForestBond BridgeCape BrinkCerulean Cave 1FCerulean Cave B1fCerulean CityCinnabar IslandFive IslandFive Isle MeadowFour IslandFuchsia CityGreen PathIcefall Cave EntranceIcefall Cave WaterfallKanto Route 10Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 12Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 22Kanto Route 23Kanto Route 24Kanto Route 25Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 6Kanto Sea Route 19Kanto Sea Route 20Kanto Sea Route 21Kindle RoadMemorial PillarOne IslandOutcast IslandPallet TownResort GorgeousRuin ValleySS AnneSeafoam Islands B3fSeafoam Islands B4fTanoby RuinsTrainer TowerTreasure BeachVermilion CityViridian CityWater LabyrinthWater Path

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Kanto Sea Route 20

Yellow

Fuchsia City

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald

Sootopolis City

Black 2, White 2

Nature Sanctuary

X, Y

Friend Safari WaterKalos Route 22Kalos Route 3Parfum Palace

Sun, Moon

Alola Route 13Alola Route 14Alola Route 15 MainAlola Route 7Alola Route 8 MainAlola Route 9 MainBrooklet Hill NorthBrooklet Hill SouthBrooklet Hill Totems DenKalae BayMalie GardenMelemele SeaPaniola TownPoni Breaker CoastPoni GauntletPoni MeadowPoni WildsSeafolk Village MainSeaward CaveSecluded ShoreTapu VillageVast Poni Canyon Northwest

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Akala OutskirtsAlola Route 13Alola Route 14Alola Route 15 MainAlola Route 7Alola Route 8 MainAlola Route 9 MainAncient Poni PathBrooklet Hill NorthBrooklet Hill SouthBrooklet Hill Totems DenHauoli City BeachfrontKalae BayMalie GardenMelemele SeaPaniola TownPoni Breaker CoastPoni GauntletPoni MeadowSeafolk Village MainSeaward CaveTapu VillageVast Poni Canyon Northwest

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