Physical
Wallbreaker
540High
81Moderate
ATier
Ground moves don't affect Gyarados at all — that's the advantage of Water/Flying typing. Intimidate lowers the opponent's Attack on switch-in. An original Gen 1 pick. It needs some investment to avoid getting outsped.
Attack and Sp. Def carry most of Gyarados's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Base Stats
540High
HP95B
Attack125A
Defense79C
Sp. Atk60C
Sp. Def100B
Speed81C
Total540
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Gyarados yields +2 Atk
HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe
Details
Catch45Challenging•Slow1.25M XP•6.5m / 21'04"•235kg / 518.1 lbs•189Base XP
Pokedex EntriesBrilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Once Gyarados appears, its rage never settles until the Pokémon has razed the fields and mountains around it.
In ancient literature, there is a record of a Gyarados that razed a village when violence flared.
Gyarados Weakness
ExcellentType-wise, Gyarados takes extra damage from Electric and Rock. Watch out for Electric attacks, those deal 4x damage. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. With 95 HP and balanced defenses, Gyarados can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
2Weak
5Resist
1Immune
Scorei+2
Stealth Rock25% on switch
4x Electric — Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, Thunder
Abilities
IntimidateLowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
MoxieHARaises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
Evolved from Magikarp. Gyarados is the final form in this two-stage line. No compatible partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are hatches fast. Attack grew the most through evolution (+115 over Magikarp), and Gyarados peaks at 540 total stats.
How to Evolve
2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Magikarp
Water
Gyarados
WaterFlying
HP
20
95+75
ATK
10
125+115
DEF
55
79+24
SP.ATK
15
60+45
SP.DEF
20
100+80
SPE
80
81+1
BST
200D-Tier
540A-Tier+340
Breeding
Very EasyBreed with Gyarados to get Magikarp eggs easily from the Dragon and Water2 egg groups.
Egg Groups
DragonWater2
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
5 cycles·1,285 steps
Fast~1 min with Flame Body
Find one free turn for Dragon Dance and Gyarados can run through teams. Adamant nature leans physical, Moxie supports the sweep, and double STAB stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Ability
Moxie
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Nature
Adamant+ATK
EVs
Best Gyarados Moveset
- Waterfall
- Dragon Dance
- Bounce
- Ice Fang
Recommended Teammates
Hard to wall, honestly. Gyarados threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Dark and Normal standing out. Pair that with Hydro Pump and Hurricane and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
Lv 1
Bite
6010025DarkLv 1
Flail
—10015NormalLv 1
Leer
—10030NormalLv 1
Splash
——40NormalLv 1
Tackle
4010035NormalLv 1
Twister
4010020DragonLv 4
Whirlpool
358515WaterLv 8
Ice Fang
659515IceLv 12
Brine
6510010WaterLv 16
Scary Face
—10010NormalLv 21
Waterfall
8010015WaterLv 24
Crunch
8010015DarkLv 28
Rain Dance
——5WaterLv 32
Aqua Tail
909010WaterLv 36
Dragon Dance
——20DragonLv 40
Hydro Pump
110805WaterLv 44
Hurricane
1107010FlyingLv 48
Thrash
12010010NormalLv 52
Hyper Beam
150905NormalTM Moves
Src
TM45
Attract
—10015NormalTM72
Avalanche-4
6010010IceTM14
Blizzard
110705IceTM55
Brine
6510010WaterTM83
Bulldoze
6010020GroundTM79
Dark Pulse
8010015DarkTM32
Double Team
——15NormalTM59
Dragon Pulse
8510010DragonTM26
Earthquake
10010010GroundTM58
Endure+4
——10NormalTM42
Facade
7010020NormalTM38
Fire Blast
110855FireTM35
Flamethrower
9010015FireTM68
Giga Impact
150905NormalTM07
Hail
——10IceTM15
Hyper Beam
150905NormalTM13
Ice Beam
9010010IceTM23
Iron Tail
1007515SteelTM66
Payback
5010010DarkTM17
Protect+4
——10NormalTM18
Rain Dance
——5WaterTM44
Rest
——10PsychicTM05
Roar-6
——20NormalTM98
Rock Smash
4010015FightingTM37
Sandstorm
——10RockTM49
Scald
8010015WaterTM82
Sleep Talk
——10NormalTM71
Stone Edge
100805RockTM96
Strength
8010015NormalTM90
Substitute
——10NormalTM95
Surf
9010015WaterTM87
Swagger
—8515NormalTM12
Taunt
—10020DarkTM25
Thunder
1107010ElectricTM73
Thunder Wave
—9020ElectricTM24
Thunderbolt
9010015ElectricTM41
Torment
—10015DarkTM03
Water Pulse
6010020WaterTM99
Waterfall
8010015WaterEgg Moves
Gyarados doesn't have any Egg moves
Tutor Moves
Gyarados can't learn any Tutor moves
Gyarados's scattered across 114 spots in early-game fishing spots with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Gyarados in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Gyarados starts with Magikarp at Lv. 3-55 via fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MagikarpEFFORTLESSCanalave CityBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyCityEFFORTLESSCanalave CityShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyCityEFFORTLESSCelestic TownShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyCityEFFORTLESSCelestic TownBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyCityEFFORTLESSEterna CityBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyCityEFFORTLESSEterna CityShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyCityEFFORTLESSFuego IronworksBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyPower-plantEFFORTLESSFuego IronworksShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyPower-plantEFFORTLESSGreat Marsh - Area 1Brilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSGreat Marsh - Area 1Shining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSGreat Marsh - Area 2Brilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSGreat Marsh - Area 2Shining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSGreat Marsh - Area 3Shining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSGreat Marsh - Area 3Brilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSGreat Marsh - Area 4Brilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSGreat Marsh - Area 4Shining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSGreat Marsh - Area 6Brilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSGreat Marsh - Area 6Shining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSIron Island - OutsideBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSIron Island - OutsideShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSLake AcuityBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSLake AcuityShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSLake ValorShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSLake ValorBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSLake VerityShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSLake VerityBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSMt. Coronet - 4FBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Coronet - 4FShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Coronet - B1FBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Coronet - B1FShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSOreburgh Gate - B1FBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyEFFORTLESSOreburgh Gate - B1FShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyEFFORTLESSPastoria CityShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyCityEFFORTLESSPastoria CityBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyCityEFFORTLESSPokémon LeagueBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyEFFORTLESSPokémon LeagueShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyEFFORTLESSRavaged PathBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRavaged PathShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSResort AreaBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSResort AreaShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSRoute 203Brilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 203Shining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 204 - NorthShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 204 - NorthBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 205 - NorthBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 205 - NorthShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 205 - SouthBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 205 - SouthShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 208Brilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 208Shining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 209Shining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 209Brilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 210 - NorthShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 210 - NorthBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 212 - NorthBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 212 - NorthShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 212 - SouthBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 212 - SouthShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 213Brilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 213Shining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 214Brilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 214Shining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 218Shining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 218Brilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 219Brilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 219Shining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 220Brilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 220Shining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 221Brilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 221Shining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 222Brilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 222Shining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 223Shining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 223Brilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 224Brilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 224Shining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 225Brilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 225Shining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 226Brilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 226Shining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 227Brilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 227Shining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 228Shining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 228Brilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 229Shining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 229Brilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 230Brilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 230Shining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSendoff SpringBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyEFFORTLESSSendoff SpringShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyEFFORTLESSSunyshore CityBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyCityEFFORTLESSSunyshore CityShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyCityEFFORTLESSTwinleaf TownBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyCityEFFORTLESSTwinleaf TownShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyCityEFFORTLESSValley WindworksShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyPower-plantEFFORTLESSValley WindworksBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyPower-plantEFFORTLESSVictory Road - B1FBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSVictory Road - B1FShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FBrilliant DiamondOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FShining PearlOld RodLv.3-10100%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSRoute 229Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-25100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 229Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-25100%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSVictory Road - B1FBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-25100%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSVictory Road - B1FShining PearlGood RodLv.10-25100%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-25100%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FShining PearlGood RodLv.10-25100%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSCanalave CityBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyCityEFFORTLESSCanalave CityShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyCityEFFORTLESSCelestic TownShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyCityEFFORTLESSCelestic TownBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyCityEFFORTLESSEterna CityBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyCityEFFORTLESSEterna CityShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyCityEFFORTLESSFuego IronworksBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyPower-plantEFFORTLESSFuego IronworksShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyPower-plantEFFORTLESSGreat Marsh - Area 1Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSGreat Marsh - Area 1Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSGreat Marsh - Area 2Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSGreat Marsh - Area 2Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSGreat Marsh - Area 3Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSGreat Marsh - Area 3Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSGreat Marsh - Area 4Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSGreat Marsh - Area 4Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSGreat Marsh - Area 6Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSGreat Marsh - Area 6Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSIron Island - OutsideBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSIron Island - OutsideShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSLake AcuityBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSLake AcuityShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSLake ValorBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSLake ValorShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSLake VerityShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSLake VerityBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyWaterEFFORTLESSMt. Coronet - 4FBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Coronet - 4FShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Coronet - B1FBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Coronet - B1FShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyCaveEFFORTLESSOreburgh Gate - B1FBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyEFFORTLESSOreburgh Gate - B1FShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyEFFORTLESSPastoria CityShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyCityEFFORTLESSPastoria CityBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyCityEFFORTLESSPokémon LeagueBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyEFFORTLESSPokémon LeagueShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyEFFORTLESSRavaged PathBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRavaged PathShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSResort AreaBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSResort AreaShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSRoute 203Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 203Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 204 - NorthShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 204 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 205 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 205 - NorthShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 205 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 205 - SouthShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 208Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 208Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 209Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 209Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 210 - NorthShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 210 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 212 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 212 - NorthShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 212 - SouthBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 212 - SouthShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 213Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 213Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 214Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 214Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 218Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 218Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 219Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 219Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 220Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 220Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 221Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 221Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 222Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 222Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 223Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 223Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 224Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 224Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 225Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 225Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 226Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 226Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 227Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 227Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 228Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 228Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 230Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 230Shining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSendoff SpringBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyEFFORTLESSSendoff SpringShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyEFFORTLESSSunyshore CityBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyCityEFFORTLESSSunyshore CityShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyCityEFFORTLESSTwinleaf TownBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyCityEFFORTLESSTwinleaf TownShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyCityEFFORTLESSValley WindworksShining PearlGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyPower-plantEFFORTLESSValley WindworksBrilliant DiamondGood RodLv.10-2565%EarlyPower-plant
Step 2Gyarados ✓HARDGreat Marsh - Area 1Shining PearlGood RodLv.15-305%EarlyFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 1Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.15-305%EarlyFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 2Shining PearlGood RodLv.15-305%EarlyFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 2Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.15-305%EarlyFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 3Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.15-305%EarlyFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 3Shining PearlGood RodLv.15-305%EarlyFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 4Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.15-305%EarlyFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 4Shining PearlGood RodLv.15-305%EarlyFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 6Shining PearlGood RodLv.15-305%EarlyFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 6Brilliant DiamondGood RodLv.15-305%EarlyFacilityEFFORTLESSRoute 229Shining PearlSuper RodLv.20-55100%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 229Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-55100%MidRouteEFFORTLESSVictory Road - B1FShining PearlSuper RodLv.20-55100%MidCaveEFFORTLESSVictory Road - B1FBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-55100%MidCaveEFFORTLESSVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FShining PearlSuper RodLv.20-55100%MidCaveEFFORTLESSVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-55100%MidCaveEASYEterna CityShining PearlSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidCityEASYEterna CityBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidCityEASYLake AcuityShining PearlSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidWaterEASYLake AcuityBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidWaterEASYLake ValorShining PearlSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidWaterEASYLake ValorBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidWaterEASYLake VerityShining PearlSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidWaterEASYLake VerityBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidWaterEASYMt. Coronet - 4FShining PearlSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 4FBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidCaveEASYMt. Coronet - B1FBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidCaveEASYMt. Coronet - B1FShining PearlSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidCaveEASYMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidCaveEASYMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceShining PearlSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidCaveEASYOreburgh Gate - B1FBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidEASYOreburgh Gate - B1FShining PearlSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidEASYPastoria CityBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidCityEASYPastoria CityShining PearlSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidCityEASYRavaged PathShining PearlSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidRouteEASYRavaged PathBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidRouteEASYResort AreaShining PearlSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidFacilityEASYResort AreaBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidFacilityEASYRoute 203Shining PearlSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidRouteEASYRoute 203Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidRouteEASYRoute 204 - NorthShining PearlSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidRouteEASYRoute 204 - NorthBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidRouteEASYRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidRouteEASYRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidRouteEASYRoute 205 - NorthShining PearlSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidRouteEASYRoute 205 - NorthBrilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidRouteEASYRoute 208Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidRouteEASYRoute 208Shining PearlSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidRouteEASYRoute 209Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidRouteEASYRoute 209Shining PearlSuper RodLv.30-5565%MidRouteEASYRoute 210 - 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Intimidate changes the entire equation for Gyarados. The 540 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked A-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Magikarp evolves into Gyarados at level 20. Gyarados is the fully evolved form. At 540 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Intimidate is what you want on Gyarados. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Moxie) work on paper but Intimidate is what makes Gyarados worth using. Intimidate synergizes with Gyarados's base 100 Sp.Def, letting it soak special attacks as a pivot.
Base 81 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Gyarados is a physical attacker with base 125 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Gyarados appears in 22 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Gyarados has appeared in 22 titles over 9 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A