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Pokemon Sword and Shield Gyarados

Pokemon Sword and Shield Gyarados is a Water and Flying Type Atrocious Pokémon, which makes it weak against Rock, Electric type moves. You can find and catch Gyarados in South Lake Miloch with a 25% chance to appear during Raining weather. The Max IV Stats of Gyarados are 95 HP, 125 Attack, 60 SP Attack, 79 Defense, 100 SP Defense, and 81 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Gyarados
Regular
Shiny
Gyarados Galar Pokedex ID: 145

List of Gyarados Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 540
HP 95
Attack 125
Defense 79
Special Attack 60
Special Defense 100
Speed 81

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Gyarados to have is Adamant, this will increase it's Attack and decrease it's Sp. Atk stats.

Gyarados Abilities

Ability Type Effect
IntimidateNormal
MoxieHidden

Sword Pokedex Entry

It has an extremely aggressive nature. The Hyper Beam it shoots from its mouth totally incinerates all targets.

Shield Pokedex Entry

Once it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Gyarados Evolutions

How do i evolve Gyarados in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Magikarp evolves into Gyarados when you reach Level 20.

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Level 20
Gyarados
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Magikarp
200105515202080
Gyarados
54012579601009581

Gyarados Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Gyarados?

Gyarados does not spawn in the wild. Instead you can catch Magikarp and evolve it into Gyarados. A popular spawn location you can find Magikarp is in the South Lake Miloch area with a 25% chance to spawn during Raining weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
South Lake Miloch
25%14 - 16
West Lake Axewell
5%38 - 40
West Lake Axewell
10%38 - 40
West Lake Axewell
5%38 - 40
West Lake Axewell
25%38 - 40
West Lake Axewell
60%38 - 40
West Lake Axewell
10%38 - 40
West Lake Axewell
15%38 - 40
West Lake Axewell
60%38 - 40
West Lake Axewell
60%38 - 40
Route 2 - Lake
2%38 - 40
Workout Sea
1%40 - 45
Workout Sea
1%40 - 45
Workout Sea
1%40 - 45
Workout Sea
1%40 - 45
Workout Sea
1%40 - 45
Workout Sea
1%40 - 45
Workout Sea
1%40 - 45
Workout Sea
1%40 - 45
Workout Sea
1%40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea
1%40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea
1%40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea
1%40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea
1%40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea
1%40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea
1%40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea
1%40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea
1%40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea
1%40 - 45
Insular Sea
1%40 - 45
Insular Sea
1%40 - 45
Insular Sea
1%40 - 45
Insular Sea
1%40 - 45
Insular Sea
1%40 - 45
Insular Sea
1%40 - 45
Insular Sea
1%40 - 45
Insular Sea
1%40 - 45
Insular Sea
1%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
1%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
1%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
1%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
1%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
1%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
1%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
1%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
1%40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea
1%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
1%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
1%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
1%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
1%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
1%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
1%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
1%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
1%40 - 45
Honeycalm Island
1%40 - 45

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Route 2 - Lakeside
50%37 - 40
Route 2 - Lakeside
9%37 - 40
Route 2
80%4 - 6
Route 4
70%13 - 15
Route 5
70%16 - 18
Route 6
70%28 - 30
Axew's Eye
50%35 - 40
Bridge Field
30%26 - 28
East Lake Axewell
50%8 - 12
Motostoke
50%7 - 11
North Lake Miloch
58%14 - 16
Slumbering Weald - Deep
20%45 - 47
South Lake Miloch
50%11 - 13
West Lake Axewell
50%7 - 11
Fields of Honor
50%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
50%13 - 18
Forest of Focus
40%13 - 18
Forest of Focus - Area 2
50%13 - 18
Courageous Cavern
50%16 - 21
Loop Lagoon
50%19 - 24
Training Lowlands
50%16 - 21
Workout Sea
50%43 - 48
Stepping-Stone Sea
60%43 - 48
Insular Sea
60%43 - 48
Honeycalm Sea
60%43 - 48
Honeycalm Island
60%43 - 48
Axew's Eye
5%35 - 40
Bridge Field
5%26 - 28
Dusty Bowl
5%40 - 45
Giant's Cap
5%26 - 28
Giant's Mirror
5%26 - 28
Giant's Seat
10%30 - 35
Lake of Outrage
5%50 - 52
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Gyarados Raids

Where do i find Gyarados Raids?

You can find Gyarados raids in the following locations: Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Lake of Outrage, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Gyarados Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Gyarados Weakness

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

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

What pokemon is Gyarados Weak Against?

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What pokemon is Gyarados Strong Against?

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Pokemon SW and SH Gyarados Moves List

What moves can Gyarados learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Gyarados can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Water and Flying type +50% STAB damage.

Gyarados Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
00[] Bite
01[] Flail
01[] Splash
01[] Tackle
01[] Leer
01[] Twister
04[] Whirlpool
08[] Ice Fang
12[] Brine
16[] Scary Face
21[] Waterfall
24[] Crunch
28[] Rain Dance
32[] Aqua Tail
36[] Dragon Dance
40[] Hydro Pump
44[] Hurricane
48[] Thrash
52[] Hyper Beam

TM Moves Gyarados can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM08Hyper BeamSpecial150905User must recharge next turn.
TM09Giga ImpactPhysical150905User must recharge next turn.
TM14Thunder WaveStatus9020Paralyzes opponent.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM26Scary FaceStatus10010Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
TM27Icy WindSpecial559515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM32SandstormStatus10Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM33Rain DanceStatus5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM35HailStatus10Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
TM36WhirlpoolSpecial52.58515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM45DivePhysical12010010Dives underwater on first turn, attacks on second turn.
TM52BouncePhysical127.5855Springs up on first turn, attacks on second. May paralyze opponent.
TM55BrineSpecial97.510010Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
TM57PaybackPhysical5010010Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM64AvalanchePhysical6010010Power doubles if user took damage first.
TM67Ice FangPhysical659515May cause flinching and/or freeze opponent.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM81BulldozePhysical6010020Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM97Brutal SwingPhysical6010020The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

Gyarados TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR01Body SlamPhysical8510015May paralyze opponent.
TR02FlamethrowerSpecial9010015May burn opponent.
TR03Hydro PumpSpecial165805
TR04SurfSpecial13510015Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TR05Ice BeamSpecial9010010May freeze opponent.
TR06BlizzardSpecial110705May freeze opponent.
TR08ThunderboltSpecial9010015May paralyze opponent.
TR09ThunderSpecial1107010May paralyze opponent.
TR10EarthquakePhysical10010010Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TR15Fire BlastSpecial110855May burn opponent.
TR16WaterfallPhysical12010015May cause flinching.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR24OutragePhysical12010010User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR31Iron TailPhysical1007515May lower opponent's Defense.
TR32CrunchPhysical8010015May lower opponent's Defense.
TR35UproarSpecial9010010User attacks for 3 turns and prevents sleep.
TR37TauntStatus10020Opponent can only use moves that attack.
TR45Muddy WaterSpecial1358510May lower opponent's Accuracy.
TR51Dragon DanceStatus20Raises user's Attack and Speed.
TR58Dark PulseSpecial8010015May cause flinching.
TR62Dragon PulseSpecial8510010
TR72Power WhipPhysical1208510
TR74Iron HeadPhysical8010015May cause flinching.
TR75Stone EdgePhysical100805High critical hit ratio.
TR84ScaldSpecial12010015May burn opponent.
TR89HurricaneSpecial1657010May confuse opponent.

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