In Diamond & Pearl, Intimidate changes the entire equation for Gyarados. The 540 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked A-Tier as a wallbreaker. Waterfall with Leftovers is the standard set.

Does Gyarados mega evolve?

Mega Evolution isn't available in Diamond & Pearl, but Gyarados does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Gyarados hits 640 BST.

What is Gyarados weak to?

In Diamond & Pearl, 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.

What is the best ability for Gyarados?

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.

What role does Gyarados play in battle?

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 - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Wallbreaker

ATier

81Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

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

High

HP95

Attack125

Defense79

Sp. Atk60

Sp. Def100

Speed81

Total540

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height6.5 m

Weight235.0 kg

Base XP189

Abilities

IntimidateTop Pick

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

MoxieHANot in game

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

EV Yield

HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe

Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

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

Gyarados Weakness

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.

Gyarados Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
4x (Critical)	Electric
2x (Weak)	Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel
0x (Immune)	Ground

Type ChartExcellent

2Weak

5Resist

1Immune

Score+2

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

Electric

2xWeak

Rock

½xResist

Fire Water Fighting Bug Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ground

STAB (6)

Fire Ground Rock Grass Fighting Bug

How to Beat Gyarados in Diamond & Pearl (Best Counters)

Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 DischargeLv. 29 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Gyarados Thunder 4x 84-99% Thunderbolt 4x 68-80% Discharge 4x 62-73% Spark 4x 62-73% View Pachirisu builds →
Plusle Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 15 Shock WaveTM34 Damage vs Gyarados Thunder 4x 130-154%KO Thunderbolt 4x 109-128%KO Spark 4x 65-77% Shock Wave 4x 74-88% View Plusle builds →
Minun Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 15 Shock WaveTM34 Damage vs Gyarados Thunder 4x 118-139%KO Thunderbolt 4x 96-113%KO Spark 4x 55-66% Shock Wave 4x 65-77% View Minun builds →
Elekid Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 DischargeLv. 34 Thunder PunchLv. 28 Damage vs Gyarados Thunder 4x 105-124%KO Thunderbolt 4x 87-102%KO Discharge 4x 77-91% Thunder Punch 4x 87-102%KO View Elekid builds →
Voltorb Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 12 Shock WaveTM34 Damage vs Gyarados Thunder 4x 93-110%KO Thunderbolt 4x 77-91% Spark 4x 46-55% Shock Wave 4x 52-62% View Voltorb builds →

Diamond & Pearl Evolution

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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#129Magikarp

Level 20

#130Gyarados

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Magikarp

Water

Gyarados

WaterFlying

95+75

ATK

125+115

DEF

79+24

SP.ATK

60+45

SP.DEF

100+80

SPE

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)

Diamond & Pearl Gyarados Best Moveset

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

Highly recommended

Physical Setup Sweeper

Ability

Intimidate

Item

LeftoversSUSTAIN

Best Nature for Gyarados

Adamant+ATK

Gyarados best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Atk

Def

Spe

Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset

WaterfallSTAB
Dragon Dance
EarthquakeCoverage
Ice Fang

Recommended Teammates

TyranitarGood

MetagrossDecent

JirachiDecent

Moves

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

C6010025Dark

Lv 23

Dragon Rage

——10010Dragon

Lv 26

Leer

——10030Normal

Lv 29

Twister

—4010020Dragon

Lv 32

Ice Fang

A659515Ice

Lv 35

Aqua Tail

B909010Water

Lv 38

Rain Dance

C——5Water

Lv 41

Hydro Pump

C120805Water

Lv 44

Dragon Dance

S——20Dragon

Lv 47

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM72

Avalanche-4

C6010010Ice

TM14

Blizzard

D120705Ice

TM55

Brine

D6510010Water

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

TM79

Dark Pulse

D8010015Dark

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM59

Dragon Pulse

D9010010Dragon

TM26

Earthquake

S10010010Ground

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM38

Fire Blast

D120855Fire

TM35

Flamethrower

D9510015Fire

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TM07

Hail

D——10Ice

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

D9510010Ice

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM66

Payback

C5010010Dark

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM05

Roar-6

C——20Normal

HM06

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

TM37

Sandstorm

———10Rock

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM71

Stone Edge

C100805Rock

HM04

Strength

C8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

HM03

Surf

C9510015Water

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM12

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM25

Thunder

D1207010Electric

TM73

Thunder Wave

C—10020Electric

TM24

Thunderbolt

D9510015Electric

TM41

Torment

——10015Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

TM03

Water Pulse

D6010020Water

HM07

Waterfall

S8010015Water

Egg Moves

Gyarados doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Gyarados can't learn any Tutor moves

Reminder Moves

Rem

Flail

——10015Normal

Rem

Splash

———40Normal

Rem

Tackle

—3510035Normal

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

Gen 3

Double-Edge

B12010015Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

How to Get Gyarados in Diamond & Pearl

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.

Step 1Catch Magikarp
Canalave City
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 City
100%Early
Canalave City
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 City
100%Early
Celestic Town
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 City
100%Early
Celestic Town
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 City
100%Early
Eterna City
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 City
100%Early
Eterna City
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 City
100%Early
Pastoria City
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 City
100%Early
Pastoria City
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 City
100%Early
Ravaged Path
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
100%Early
Ravaged Path
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
100%Early
Resort Area
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Facility
100%Early
Resort Area
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Facility
100%Early
Route 209
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
100%Early
Route 209
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
100%Early
Route 218
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
100%Early
Route 218
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
100%Early
Route 219
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
100%Early
Route 219
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
100%Early
Route 220
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
100%Early
Route 220
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
100%Early
Route 221
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
100%Early
Route 221
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
100%Early
Route 222
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
100%Early
Route 222
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
100%Early
Route 223
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
100%Early
Route 223
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
100%Early
Route 225
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
100%Early
Route 225
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
100%Early
Route 226
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
100%Early
Route 226
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
100%Early
Route 229
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
100%Early
Route 229
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
100%Early
Route 230
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
100%Early
Route 230
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
100%Early
Sunyshore City
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 City
100%Early
Sunyshore City
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 City
100%Early
Twinleaf Town
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 City
100%Early
Twinleaf Town
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 City
100%Early
Route 229
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
100%Early
Route 229
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
100%Early
Route 209
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
65%Early
Route 209
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
65%Early
Canalave City
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 City
55%Early
Canalave City
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 City
55%Early
Celestic Town
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 City
55%Early
Celestic Town
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 City
55%Early
Eterna City
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 City
55%Early
Eterna City
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 City
55%Early
Pastoria City
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 City
55%Early
Pastoria City
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 City
55%Early
Ravaged Path
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
55%Early
Ravaged Path
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
55%Early
Resort Area
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Facility
55%Early
Resort Area
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Facility
55%Early
Route 218
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
55%Early
Route 218
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
55%Early
Route 219
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
55%Early
Route 219
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
55%Early
Route 220
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
55%Early
Route 220
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
55%Early
Route 221
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
55%Early
Route 221
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
55%Early
Route 222
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
55%Early
Route 222
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
55%Early
Route 223
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
55%Early
Route 223
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
55%Early
Route 225
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
55%Early
Route 225
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
55%Early
Route 226
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
55%Early
Route 226
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
55%Early
Route 230
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
55%Early
Route 230
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
55%Early
Sunyshore City
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 City
55%Early
Sunyshore City
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 City
55%Early
Twinleaf Town
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 City
55%Early
Twinleaf Town
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 City
55%Early
Fuego Ironworks
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Power-plant
CommonEarly
Fuego Ironworks
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Power-plant
CommonEarly
Great Marsh - Area 1
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Facility
CommonEarly
Great Marsh - Area 1
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Facility
CommonEarly
Great Marsh - Area 2
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Facility
CommonEarly
Great Marsh - Area 2
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Facility
CommonEarly
Great Marsh - Area 3
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Facility
CommonEarly
Great Marsh - Area 3
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Facility
CommonEarly
Great Marsh - Area 4
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Facility
CommonEarly
Great Marsh - Area 4
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Facility
CommonEarly
Great Marsh - Area 6
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Facility
CommonEarly
Great Marsh - Area 6
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Facility
CommonEarly
Iron Island - Outside
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Water
CommonEarly
Iron Island - Outside
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Water
CommonEarly
Lake Acuity
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Water
CommonEarly
Lake Acuity
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Water
CommonEarly
Lake Valor
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Water
CommonEarly
Lake Valor
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Water
CommonEarly
Lake Verity
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Water
CommonEarly
Lake Verity
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Water
CommonEarly
Mt. Coronet - 4F
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Cave
CommonEarly
Mt. Coronet - 4F
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Cave
CommonEarly
Mt. Coronet - B1F
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Cave
CommonEarly
Mt. Coronet - B1F
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Cave
CommonEarly
Mt. Coronet - Route 207 Entrance
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Cave
CommonEarly
Mt. Coronet - Route 207 Entrance
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Cave
CommonEarly
Oreburgh Gate - B1F
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10
CommonEarly
Oreburgh Gate - B1F
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10
CommonEarly
Pokémon League
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10
CommonEarly
Pokémon League
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10
CommonEarly
Route 203
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 203
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 204 - North
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 204 - North
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 204 - South
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 204 - South
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 205 - North
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 205 - North
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 205 - South
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 205 - South
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 208
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 208
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 210 - North
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 210 - North
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 212 - North
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 212 - North
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 212 - South
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 212 - South
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 213
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 213
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 214
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 214
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 224
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 224
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 227
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 227
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 228
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Route 228
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Route
CommonEarly
Sendoff Spring
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10
CommonEarly
Sendoff Spring
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10
CommonEarly
Valley Windworks
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Power-plant
CommonEarly
Valley Windworks
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Power-plant
CommonEarly
Victory Road - B1F
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Cave
CommonEarly
Victory Road - B1F
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Cave
CommonEarly
Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1F
DiamondOld Rod Lv.3-10 Cave
CommonEarly
Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1F
PearlOld Rod Lv.3-10 Cave
CommonEarly
Fuego Ironworks
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Power-plant
CommonEarly
Fuego Ironworks
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Power-plant
CommonEarly
Great Marsh - Area 1
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Facility
CommonEarly
Great Marsh - Area 1
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Facility
CommonEarly
Great Marsh - Area 2
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Facility
CommonEarly
Great Marsh - Area 2
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Facility
CommonEarly
Great Marsh - Area 3
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Facility
CommonEarly
Great Marsh - Area 3
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Facility
CommonEarly
Great Marsh - Area 4
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Facility
CommonEarly
Great Marsh - Area 4
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Facility
CommonEarly
Great Marsh - Area 6
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Facility
CommonEarly
Great Marsh - Area 6
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Facility
CommonEarly
Iron Island - Outside
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Water
CommonEarly
Iron Island - Outside
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Water
CommonEarly
Lake Acuity
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Water
CommonEarly
Lake Acuity
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Water
CommonEarly
Lake Valor
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Water
CommonEarly
Lake Valor
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Water
CommonEarly
Lake Verity
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Water
CommonEarly
Lake Verity
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Water
CommonEarly
Mt. Coronet - 4F
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Cave
CommonEarly
Mt. Coronet - 4F
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Cave
CommonEarly
Mt. Coronet - B1F
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Cave
CommonEarly
Mt. Coronet - B1F
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Cave
CommonEarly
Mt. Coronet - Route 207 Entrance
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Cave
CommonEarly
Mt. Coronet - Route 207 Entrance
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Cave
CommonEarly
Oreburgh Gate - B1F
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25
CommonEarly
Oreburgh Gate - B1F
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25
CommonEarly
Pokémon League
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25
CommonEarly
Pokémon League
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25
CommonEarly
Route 203
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 203
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 204 - North
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 204 - North
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 204 - South
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 204 - South
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 205 - North
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 205 - North
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 205 - South
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 205 - South
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 208
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 208
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 210 - North
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 210 - North
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 212 - North
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 212 - North
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 212 - South
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 212 - South
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 213
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 213
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 214
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 214
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 224
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 224
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 227
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 227
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 228
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Route 228
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Route
CommonEarly
Sendoff Spring
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25
CommonEarly
Sendoff Spring
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25
CommonEarly
Valley Windworks
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Power-plant
CommonEarly
Valley Windworks
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Power-plant
CommonEarly
Victory Road - B1F
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Cave
CommonEarly
Victory Road - B1F
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Cave
CommonEarly
Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1F
DiamondGood Rod Lv.10-25 Cave
CommonEarly
Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1F
PearlGood Rod Lv.10-25 Cave
CommonEarly
Route 226
DiamondIn-game trade Route
Limited
Trade for (give Finneon)
Route 226
PearlIn-game trade Route
Limited
Trade for (give Finneon)
Train until Level 20
Step 2Gyarados ✓
Great Marsh - Area 1
PearlGood Rod Lv.15-30 Facility
RareEarly
Great Marsh - Area 1
DiamondGood Rod Lv.15-30 Facility
RareEarly
Great Marsh - Area 2
PearlGood Rod Lv.15-30 Facility
RareEarly
Great Marsh - Area 2
DiamondGood Rod Lv.15-30 Facility
RareEarly
Great Marsh - Area 3
DiamondGood Rod Lv.15-30 Facility
RareEarly
Great Marsh - Area 3
PearlGood Rod Lv.15-30 Facility
RareEarly
Great Marsh - Area 4
DiamondGood Rod Lv.15-30 Facility
RareEarly
Great Marsh - Area 4
PearlGood Rod Lv.15-30 Facility
RareEarly
Great Marsh - Area 6
PearlGood Rod Lv.15-30 Facility
RareEarly
Great Marsh - Area 6
DiamondGood Rod Lv.15-30 Facility
RareEarly
Route 229
PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-55 Route
100%Mid
Route 229
DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-55 Route
100%Mid
Route 209
DiamondSuper Rod Lv.30-55 Route
65%Mid
Route 209
PearlSuper Rod Lv.30-55 Route
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Pastoria City
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Canalave City
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Victory Road - B1F
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Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1F
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Fuego Ironworks
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Fuego Ironworks
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Valley Windworks
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Valley Windworks
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Great Marsh - Area 1
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Great Marsh - Area 2
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Great Marsh - Area 3
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Great Marsh - Area 3
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Great Marsh - Area 4
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Great Marsh - Area 6
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or evolve from Magikarp (Step 1)

Gyarados Guide

In Diamond & Pearl, Intimidate changes the entire equation for Gyarados. The 540 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked A-Tier as a wallbreaker. Waterfall with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Diamond & Pearl, but Gyarados does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Gyarados hits 640 BST.
In Diamond & Pearl, 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.
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.

Game Availability

Since debuting in Red & Blue, Gyarados has appeared in 22 titles over 10 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.

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Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Move Moves SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Gyarados Spark 4x 74-89% View Pachirisu builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Gyarados Rock Throw 2x 31-39% View Lunatone builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Gyarados Rock Throw 2x 41-50% View Solrock builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Gyarados Rock Throw 2x 28-33% View Onix builds →
Elekid Electric	D
Available Move Moves Thunder ShockLv. 7 Damage vs Gyarados Thunder Shock 4x 56-67% View Elekid builds →

Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Gyarados Thunderbolt 4x 76-90% Spark 4x 64-75% View Pachirisu builds →
Elekid Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 Shock WaveLv. 19 Thunder ShockLv. 7 Damage vs Gyarados Thunderbolt 4x 95-113%KO Shock Wave 4x 64-75% Thunder Shock 4x 44-53% View Elekid builds →
Electrike Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 20 Damage vs Gyarados Thunderbolt 4x 95-113%KO Spark 4x 64-75% View Electrike builds →
Shinx Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 17 Damage vs Gyarados Thunderbolt 4x 70-83% Spark 4x 83-98% View Shinx builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 RolloutLv. 16 Damage vs Gyarados Rock Tomb 2x 28-34% Rollout 2x 15-19% View Omanyte builds →

Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 DischargeLv. 29 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Gyarados Thunder 4x 91-108%KO Thunderbolt 4x 72-85% Discharge 4x 67-79% Spark 4x 67-79% View Pachirisu builds →
Elekid Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Thunder PunchLv. 28 Shock WaveTM34 Damage vs Gyarados Thunder 4x 115-136%KO Thunderbolt 4x 96-113%KO Thunder Punch 4x 91-108%KO Shock Wave 4x 67-79% View Elekid builds →
Electrike Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 20 Shock WaveTM34 Damage vs Gyarados Thunder 4x 115-136%KO Thunderbolt 4x 96-113%KO Spark 4x 67-79% Shock Wave 4x 67-79% View Electrike builds →
Shinx Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 17 Shock WaveTM34 Damage vs Gyarados Thunder 4x 81-96% Thunderbolt 4x 67-79% Spark 4x 81-96% Shock Wave 4x 48-57% View Shinx builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 RolloutLv. 16 Damage vs Gyarados Rock Slide 2x 36-42% Rock Tomb 2x 28-34% Rollout 2x 16-20% View Omanyte builds →

Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 DischargeLv. 29 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Gyarados Thunder 4x 91-108%KO Thunderbolt 4x 72-85% Discharge 4x 67-79% Spark 4x 67-79% View Pachirisu builds →
Elekid Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 Thunder PunchLv. 28 Shock WaveTM34 Damage vs Gyarados Thunder 4x 115-136%KO Thunderbolt 4x 96-113%KO Thunder Punch 4x 91-108%KO Shock Wave 4x 67-79% View Elekid builds →
Electrike Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 20 Shock WaveTM34 Damage vs Gyarados Thunder 4x 115-136%KO Thunderbolt 4x 96-113%KO Spark 4x 67-79% Shock Wave 4x 67-79% View Electrike builds →
Shinx Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 17 Shock WaveTM34 Damage vs Gyarados Thunder 4x 81-96% Thunderbolt 4x 67-79% Spark 4x 81-96% Shock Wave 4x 48-57% View Shinx builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 RolloutLv. 16 Damage vs Gyarados Rock Slide 2x 36-42% Rock Tomb 2x 28-34% Rollout 2x 16-20% View Omanyte builds →

Pachirisu Electric	C
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 DischargeLv. 29 SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Gyarados Thunder 4x 86-101%KO Thunderbolt 4x 69-82% Discharge 4x 61-72% Spark 4x 61-72% View Pachirisu builds →
Elekid Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 DischargeLv. 34 Thunder PunchLv. 28 Damage vs Gyarados Thunder 4x 106-125%KO Thunderbolt 4x 90-106%KO Discharge 4x 82-96% Thunder Punch 4x 90-106%KO View Elekid builds →
Electrike Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 20 Thunder FangLv. 33 Damage vs Gyarados Thunder 4x 106-125%KO Thunderbolt 4x 90-106%KO Spark 4x 61-72% Thunder Fang 4x 61-72% View Electrike builds →
Shinx Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 ThunderboltTM24 SparkLv. 17 Thunder FangLv. 33 Damage vs Gyarados Thunder 4x 77-91% Thunderbolt 4x 65-77% Spark 4x 77-91% Thunder Fang 4x 77-91% View Shinx builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 RolloutLv. 16 Damage vs Gyarados Rock Slide 2x 32-38% Rock Tomb 2x 26-31% Rollout 2x 14-17% View Omanyte builds →

HippowdonThreatens with Stealth Rock, walls physical sets Ground	B
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves EarthquakeSTAB Slack Off Stealth Rock RoarUtility View Hippowdon builds →
GliscorRecovers with Roost, outspeeds, walls physical sets GroundFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves EarthquakeSTAB RoostRecovery TauntUtility Ice Fang Damage vs Gyarados Ice Fang 17-20% View Gliscor builds →
TentacruelResists Water, outspeeds, walls special sets WaterPoison	B
Recommended Build AbilityLiquidooze ItemBlack Sludge NatureCalm Moves Rapid Spin SurfSTAB Toxic Spikes Sludge Bomb Damage vs Gyarados Rapid Spin 9-11% Surf 12-15% Sludge Bomb 24-29% View Tentacruel builds →
CharizardRecovers with Roost, outspeeds FireFlying	C
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves Air Slash FlamethrowerSTAB Solar Beam Hidden Power Grass Damage vs Gyarados Air Slash 43-50% Flamethrower 26-30% View Charizard builds →
Hariyama Fighting	C
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemToxic Orb NatureAdamant Moves Close Combat Payback Ice Punch Fake Out Damage vs Gyarados Close Combat 37-44% Payback 21-25% View Hariyama builds →