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
HP95
B
Attack125
A
Defense79
C
Sp. Atk60
C
Sp. Def100
B
Speed81
C
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 Entries

Once it appears, its rage never settles until it has razed the fields and mountains around it.

Diamond

In ancient literature, there is a record of a GYARADOS that razed a village when violence flared.

Pearl

Gyarados Weakness

Excellent

Type-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.

Gen IV Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
4xCriticali
Electric
2xWeaki
Rock
½xResisti
FireWaterFightingBugSteel
¼xResisti
None
0xImmunei
Ground
STAB (6)i
FireGroundRockGrassFightingBug
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. A decent partner pool 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
Magikarp
#129Magikarp
20
Level 20
Gyarados
#130Gyarados
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
ROLE
Balanced
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Utility
Physical
Breeding
Very Easy

Breed with Gyarados to get Magikarp eggs easily using 30 partners 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
Breed With (best first)
gyaradoscharizardkingdrasceptileflygonmiloticaltariaoctilleryarbokseadrasevipercharmeleon
12 of 30·

Find one free turn for Dragon Dance and Gyarados can run through teams. Adamant nature leans physical, Intimidate supports the sweep, and Ground coverage stops anything from walling it cleanly.

Best Build

Physical Setup Sweeper
Ability
Intimidate
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Nature
Adamant+ATK
EVs

Best Gyarados Moveset

  • WaterfallSTAB
  • Dragon Dance
  • EarthquakeCoverage
  • Ice Fang

Recommended Teammates

Tyranitar
TyranitarGood
Metagross
MetagrossDecent
Jirachi
JirachiDecent

TMs carry this one. Gyarados learns Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Dark and beyond give it real matchup play.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Thrash
12010020Normal
Lv 20
Bite
6010025Dark
Lv 23
Dragon Rage
—10010Dragon
Lv 26
Leer
—10030Normal
Lv 29
Twister
4010020Dragon
Lv 32
Ice Fang
659515Ice
Lv 35
Aqua Tail
909010Water
Lv 38
Rain Dance
——5Water
Lv 41
Hydro Pump
120805Water
Lv 44
Dragon Dance
——20Dragon
Lv 47
Hyper Beam
150905Normal

TM Moves

Src
TM45
Attract
—10015Normal
TM72
Avalanche-4
6010010Ice
TM14
Blizzard
120705Ice
TM55
Brine
6510010Water
TM78
Captivate
—10020Normal
TM79
Dark Pulse
8010015Dark
TM32
Double Team
——15Normal
TM59
Dragon Pulse
9010010Dragon
TM26
Earthquake
10010010Ground
TM58
Endure+4
——10Normal
TM42
Facade
7010020Normal
TM38
Fire Blast
120855Fire
TM35
Flamethrower
9510015Fire
TM21
Frustration
—10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
150905Normal
TM07
Hail
——10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
9510010Ice
TM83
Natural Gift
—10015Normal
TM66
Payback
5010010Dark
TM17
Protect+4
——10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
——5Water
TM44
Rest
——10Psychic
TM27
Return
—10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6
——20Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
4010015Fighting
TM37
Sandstorm
——10Rock
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM82
Sleep Talk
——10Normal
TM71
Stone Edge
100805Rock
HM04
Strength
8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
——10Normal
HM03
Surf
9510015Water
TM87
Swagger
—9015Normal
TM12
Taunt
—10020Dark
TM25
Thunder
1207010Electric
TM73
Thunder Wave
—10020Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
9510015Electric
TM41
Torment
—10015Dark
TM06
Toxic
—8510Poison
TM03
Water Pulse
6010020Water
HM07
Waterfall
8010015Water

Egg Moves

Gyarados doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Gyarados can't learn any Tutor moves

Reminder Moves

Src
Rem
Flail
—10015Normal
Rem
Splash
——40Normal
Rem
Tackle
3510035Normal

Transfer Moves

Src
Gen 3
Body Slam
8510015Normal
Gen 3
Double-Edge
12010015Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
——10Normal

Easy grab on Gyarados with high spawn rates across 114 locations in early-game fishing spots. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.

Where To Catch Gyarados in Diamond & Pearl

To get Gyarados, start by catching Magikarp through fishing and trade encounters at Lv. 3-55. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

  1. Magikarp
    Step 1Catch Magikarp
    Canalave City
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Canalave City
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Celestic Town
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Celestic Town
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Eterna City
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Eterna City
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Fuego Ironworks
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyPower-plant
    EASY
    Fuego Ironworks
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyPower-plant
    EASY
    Great Marsh - Area 1
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Great Marsh - Area 1
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Great Marsh - Area 2
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Great Marsh - Area 2
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Great Marsh - Area 3
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Great Marsh - Area 3
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Great Marsh - Area 4
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Great Marsh - Area 4
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Great Marsh - Area 6
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Great Marsh - Area 6
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Iron Island - Outside
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Iron Island - Outside
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Lake Acuity
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Lake Acuity
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Lake Valor
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Lake Valor
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Lake Verity
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Lake Verity
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - 4F
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - 4F
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - B1F
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - B1F
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - Route 207 Entrance
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - Route 207 Entrance
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Oreburgh Gate - B1F
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarly
    EASY
    Oreburgh Gate - B1F
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarly
    EASY
    Pastoria City
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Pastoria City
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Pokémon League
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarly
    EASY
    Pokémon League
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarly
    EASY
    Ravaged Path
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Ravaged Path
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Resort Area
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Resort Area
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Route 203
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 203
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 204 - North
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 204 - North
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 204 - South
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 204 - South
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 205 - North
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 205 - North
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 205 - South
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 205 - South
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 208
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 208
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 209
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 209
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 210 - North
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 210 - North
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 212 - North
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 212 - North
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 212 - South
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 212 - South
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 213
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 213
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 214
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 214
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 218
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 218
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 219
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 219
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 220
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 220
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 221
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 221
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 222
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 222
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 223
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 223
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 224
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 224
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 225
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 225
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 226
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 226
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 227
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 227
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 228
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 228
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 229
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 229
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 230
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 230
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Sendoff Spring
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarly
    EASY
    Sendoff Spring
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarly
    EASY
    Sunyshore City
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Sunyshore City
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Twinleaf Town
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Twinleaf Town
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Valley Windworks
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyPower-plant
    EASY
    Valley Windworks
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyPower-plant
    EASY
    Victory Road - B1F
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Victory Road - B1F
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1F
    DiamondOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1F
    PearlOld RodLv.3-10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Canalave City
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Canalave City
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Celestic Town
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Celestic Town
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Eterna City
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Eterna City
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Fuego Ironworks
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyPower-plant
    EASY
    Fuego Ironworks
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyPower-plant
    EASY
    Great Marsh - Area 1
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Great Marsh - Area 1
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Great Marsh - Area 2
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Great Marsh - Area 2
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Great Marsh - Area 3
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Great Marsh - Area 3
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Great Marsh - Area 4
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Great Marsh - Area 4
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Great Marsh - Area 6
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Great Marsh - Area 6
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Iron Island - Outside
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Iron Island - Outside
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Lake Acuity
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Lake Acuity
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Lake Valor
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Lake Valor
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Lake Verity
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Lake Verity
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - 4F
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - 4F
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - B1F
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - B1F
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - Route 207 Entrance
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - Route 207 Entrance
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Oreburgh Gate - B1F
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarly
    EASY
    Oreburgh Gate - B1F
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarly
    EASY
    Pastoria City
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Pastoria City
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Pokémon League
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarly
    EASY
    Pokémon League
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarly
    EASY
    Ravaged Path
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Ravaged Path
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Resort Area
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Resort Area
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Route 203
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 203
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 204 - North
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 204 - North
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 204 - South
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 204 - South
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 205 - North
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 205 - North
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 205 - South
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 205 - South
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 208
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 208
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 209
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 209
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 210 - North
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 210 - North
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 212 - North
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 212 - North
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 212 - South
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 212 - South
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 213
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 213
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 214
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 214
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 218
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 218
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 219
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 219
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 220
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 220
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 221
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 221
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 222
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 222
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 223
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 223
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 224
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 224
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 225
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 225
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 226
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 226
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 227
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 227
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 228
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 228
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 229
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 229
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 230
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 230
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Sendoff Spring
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarly
    EASY
    Sendoff Spring
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarly
    EASY
    Sunyshore City
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Sunyshore City
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Twinleaf Town
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Twinleaf Town
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Valley Windworks
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyPower-plant
    EASY
    Valley Windworks
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyPower-plant
    EASY
    Victory Road - B1F
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Victory Road - B1F
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1F
    DiamondGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1F
    PearlGood RodLv.10-25CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Route 226
    DiamondIn-game tradeLimitedRouteTrade for (give Finneon)
    LEGENDARY
    Route 226
    PearlIn-game tradeLimitedRouteTrade for (give Finneon)
    LEGENDARY
  2. Gyarados
    Step 2Gyarados ✓
    Great Marsh - Area 1
    PearlGood RodLv.15-30RareEarlyFacility
    HARD
    Great Marsh - Area 1
    DiamondGood RodLv.15-30RareEarlyFacility
    HARD
    Great Marsh - Area 2
    PearlGood RodLv.15-30RareEarlyFacility
    HARD
    Great Marsh - Area 2
    DiamondGood RodLv.15-30RareEarlyFacility
    HARD
    Great Marsh - Area 3
    DiamondGood RodLv.15-30RareEarlyFacility
    HARD
    Great Marsh - Area 3
    PearlGood RodLv.15-30RareEarlyFacility
    HARD
    Great Marsh - Area 4
    DiamondGood RodLv.15-30RareEarlyFacility
    HARD
    Great Marsh - Area 4
    PearlGood RodLv.15-30RareEarlyFacility
    HARD
    Great Marsh - Area 6
    PearlGood RodLv.15-30RareEarlyFacility
    HARD
    Great Marsh - Area 6
    DiamondGood RodLv.15-30RareEarlyFacility
    HARD
    Route 229
    PearlSuper RodLv.20-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 229
    DiamondSuper RodLv.20-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Victory Road - B1F
    PearlSuper RodLv.20-55CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Victory Road - B1F
    DiamondSuper RodLv.20-55CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1F
    PearlSuper RodLv.20-55CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1F
    DiamondSuper RodLv.20-55CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Canalave City
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Canalave City
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Celestic Town
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Celestic Town
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Eterna City
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Eterna City
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Fuego Ironworks
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidPower-plant
    EASY
    Fuego Ironworks
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidPower-plant
    EASY
    Iron Island - Outside
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidWater
    EASY
    Iron Island - Outside
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidWater
    EASY
    Lake Acuity
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidWater
    EASY
    Lake Acuity
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidWater
    EASY
    Lake Valor
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidWater
    EASY
    Lake Valor
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidWater
    EASY
    Lake Verity
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidWater
    EASY
    Lake Verity
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidWater
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - 4F
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - 4F
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - B1F
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - B1F
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - Route 207 Entrance
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Mt. Coronet - Route 207 Entrance
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Oreburgh Gate - B1F
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMid
    EASY
    Oreburgh Gate - B1F
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMid
    EASY
    Pastoria City
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Pastoria City
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Pokémon League
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMid
    EASY
    Pokémon League
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMid
    EASY
    Ravaged Path
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Ravaged Path
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Resort Area
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidFacility
    EASY
    Resort Area
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidFacility
    EASY
    Route 203
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 203
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 204 - North
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 204 - North
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 204 - South
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 204 - South
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 205 - North
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 205 - North
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 205 - South
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 205 - South
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 208
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 208
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 209
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 209
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 210 - North
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 210 - North
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 212 - North
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 212 - North
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 212 - South
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 212 - South
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 213
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 213
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 214
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 214
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 218
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 218
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 219
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 219
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 220
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 220
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 221
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 221
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 222
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 222
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 223
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 223
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 224
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 224
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 225
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 225
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 226
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 226
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 227
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 227
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 228
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 228
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 230
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 230
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Sendoff Spring
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMid
    EASY
    Sendoff Spring
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMid
    EASY
    Sunyshore City
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Sunyshore City
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Twinleaf Town
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Twinleaf Town
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-55CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Valley Windworks
    DiamondSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidPower-plant
    EASY
    Valley Windworks
    PearlSuper RodLv.30-40CommonMidPower-plant
    EASY
    Great Marsh - Area 1
    PearlSuper RodLv.40-55RareLateFacility
    EXTREME
    Great Marsh - Area 1
    DiamondSuper RodLv.40-55RareLateFacility
    EXTREME
    Great Marsh - Area 2
    PearlSuper RodLv.40-55RareLateFacility
    EXTREME
    Great Marsh - Area 2
    DiamondSuper RodLv.40-55RareLateFacility
    EXTREME
    Great Marsh - Area 3
    PearlSuper RodLv.40-55RareLateFacility
    EXTREME
    Great Marsh - Area 3
    DiamondSuper RodLv.40-55RareLateFacility
    EXTREME
    Great Marsh - Area 4
    DiamondSuper RodLv.40-55RareLateFacility
    EXTREME
    Great Marsh - Area 4
    PearlSuper RodLv.40-55RareLateFacility
    EXTREME
    Great Marsh - Area 6
    PearlSuper RodLv.40-55RareLateFacility
    EXTREME
    Great Marsh - Area 6
    DiamondSuper RodLv.40-55RareLateFacility
    EXTREME
    or evolve from Magikarp (Step 1)

  • Intimidate changes the entire equation for Gyarados. The 540 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked A-Tier as a wallbreaker.

  • Gyarados's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric) and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Jolteon is the most dangerous since Electric moves deal 4x damage. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

  • 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.