Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Gyarados

Gyarados

Atrocious Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Gyarados is a Water and Flying Type Atrocious Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Gyarados can be found with Intimidate as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 2 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Adamant Nature, based on 540 combined Base Stats.

Navigate this Gyarados Guide using the links below.

Gyarados Stats & Abilities
Gyarados Evolutions
Gyarados Locations
Gyarados Weakness
Gyarados Best Moves
Gyarados Level Up Moves
Gyarados TM Moves
Pokemon Similar to Gyarados

Gyarados Stats and Abilities

Based on Gyarados Base IVs we consider this pokemon A-Tier choice. Gyarados Highest IV Stat is Attack 125 and the Lowest being Special Attack 60.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
E	HP	95	300	394
A	Attack	125	229	383
E	Defense	79	146	282
E	Special Attack	60	112	240
D	Special Defense	100	184	328
D	Speed	81	150	287
A	Total	540


Gyarados	Detail
Best Nature	Adamant ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Special Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Dry
EV Yield	2 Attack
Growth Rate	Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Dragon, Water 2
Egg Cycles	5 (1,029–1,285 steps)


Abilities	Description
Intimidate Ability 1	Intimidate lower's the Attack of all opponents by one stage when the ability-bearer switches in (including the start of a battle).
Moxie Hidden Ability	Moxie increases the user's Attack one stage upon fainting an opponent.

How To Evolve Gyarados in BDSP

Magikarp requires (Level 20) to evolve into Gyarados.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution
Magikarp	Level 20 →	Gyarados

Where To Find Gyarados in BDSP

Gyarados has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Victory Road	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 20-55
Victory Road	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Victory Road	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Valley Windworks	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-40
Valley Windworks	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Valley Windworks	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Twinleaf Town	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-55
Twinleaf Town	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Twinleaf Town	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Sunyshore City	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-40
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Sunyshore City	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Sunyshore City	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Sendoff Spring	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-55
Sendoff Spring	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Sendoff Spring	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Route 230	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-40
Route 230	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Route 230	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Route 229	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 20-55
Route 229	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
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Route 229	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Route 228	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-55
Route 228	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Route 228	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Route 227	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-55
Route 227	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Route 227	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Route 225	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-55
Route 225	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Route 225	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
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Route 224	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-40
Route 224	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Route 224	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Route 223	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-40
Route 223	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Route 223	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Route 222	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-40
Route 222	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Route 222	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Route 221	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-40
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Route 221	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Route 221	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Route 220	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-40
Route 220	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Route 220	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Route 219	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-40
Route 219	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Route 219	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Route 218	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-55
Route 218	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
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Route 218	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Route 214	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-55
Route 214	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Route 214	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Route 213	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-40
Route 213	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Route 213	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Route 212	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-55
Route 212	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Route 212	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
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Route 210	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-55
Route 210	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Route 210	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Route 209	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-55
Route 209	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Route 209	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Route 208	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-55
Route 208	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Route 208	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Route 205	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-55
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Route 205	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Route 205	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Route 204	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-55
Route 204	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Route 204	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Route 203	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-55
Route 203	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Route 203	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Resort Area	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-55
Resort Area	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
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Resort Area	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Ravaged Path	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-55
Ravaged Path	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Ravaged Path	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Pokemon League	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-40
Pokemon League	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Pokemon League	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Pastoria City	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-55
Pastoria City	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Pastoria City	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
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Oreburgh Gate	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-55
Oreburgh Gate	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Oreburgh Gate	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Mt. Coronet	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-55
Mt. Coronet	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Mt. Coronet	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Lake Verity	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-55
Lake Verity	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Lake Verity	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Lake Valor	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-55
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Lake Valor	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Lake Valor	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Lake Acuity	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-55
Lake Acuity	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Lake Acuity	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Iron Island	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-40
Iron Island	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Iron Island	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Fuego Ironworks	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-40
Fuego Ironworks	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
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Fuego Ironworks	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Eterna City	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-55
Eterna City	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Eterna City	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Celestic Town	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-40
Celestic Town	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Celestic Town	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Canalave City	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-40
Canalave City	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Canalave City	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
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Great Marsh	100 - 20%	Gyarados Lv. 15-30
Great Marsh	100 - 20%	Gyarados Lv. 40-55
Great Marsh	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Great Marsh	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10
Route 226	Interact	Magikarp Lv.
Route 226	5 - 1%	Gyarados Lv. 30-40
Route 226	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 10-25
Route 226	5 - 1%	Magikarp Lv. 3-10

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Gyarados Weakness

Gyarados is a Water and Flying Type pokemon. This will cause Gyarados to take More Damage from Rock, Electric Type Moves, and Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Ground Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Gyarados Weaknesses


Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Electric
2.0x More Damage	Rock
0.5x Less Damage	Steel Fire Water Fighting Bug
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Ground

What pokemon is Gyarados Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Tyranitar
S	Zapdos
S	Raikou
S	Regirock
A	Electivire

What pokemon is Gyarados Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh
S	Dialga
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Groudon

Best Moves Gyarados in BDSP

Best Moveset for Gyarados Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
52	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
48	Thrash	Physical	120	100	10	User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
44	Hurricane	Special	165	70	10	May confuse opponent.
40	Hydro Pump	Special	165	80	5	The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Best Moveset for Gyarados TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	110	70	5	May freeze opponent.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	110	85	5	May burn opponent.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Gyarados Lv Up Moves

Gyarados TM Moves

Gyarados Level Up Moves

List of Moves Gyarados can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Bite	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May cause flinching.
1	Flail	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
1	Splash	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Doesn't do ANYTHING.
1	Tackle	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
1	Leer	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
1	Twister	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May cause flinching. Hits Pokémon using Fly/Bounce with double power.
4	Whirlpool	Power: 52.5 Acc: 85 PP: 15 Special Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
8	Ice Fang	Power: 65 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
12	Brine	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
16	Scary Face	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
21	Waterfall	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
24	Crunch	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
28	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
32	Aqua Tail	Power: 135 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
36	Dragon Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Attack and Speed.
40	Hydro Pump	Power: 165 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Special The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
44	Hurricane	Power: 165 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May confuse opponent.
48	Thrash	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
52	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.

Gyarados TM Moves

List of Moves Gyarados can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM03	Water Pulse	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM05	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM07	Hail	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
TM12	Taunt	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TM13	Ice Beam	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
TM14	Blizzard	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May freeze opponent.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM25	Thunder	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM37	Sandstorm