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.
It is an extremely vicious and violent POKéMON. When humans begin to fight, it will appear and burn everything to the ground with intensely hot flames.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Electric |
| 2x (Weak) | Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 2x47-56% Rock Throw 2x40-47% | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Aron SteelRock | D | |
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Solrock builds →Rock Tomb 2x50-58% Rock Throw 2x42-50% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Plusle builds →Thunderbolt 4x109-128%KO Spark 4x79-93% Shock Wave 4x74-87% | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Minun builds →Thunderbolt 4x99-117%KO Spark 4x74-87% Shock Wave 4x69-82% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Electrike builds →Thunderbolt 4x88-105%KO Spark 4x69-82% Shock Wave 4x64-76% | ||
Anorith RockBug | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt 4x145-171%KO Spark 4x107-127%KO Shock Wave 4x98-116%KO Thunder Shock 4x70-83% | ||
Electrode Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Electrode builds →Thunderbolt 4x107-127%KO Spark 4x79-94% Shock Wave 4x74-88% | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Manectric builds →Thunderbolt 4x130-154%KO Spark 4x94-110%KO Shock Wave 4x88-105%KO | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Plusle builds →Thunderbolt 4x112-132%KO Spark 4x83-99% Shock Wave 4x74-88% | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Minun builds →Thunderbolt 4x103-121%KO Spark 4x74-88% Shock Wave 4x70-83% | ||
Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt 4x146-172%KO Spark 4x106-125%KO Shock Wave 4x97-115%KO Thunder Shock 4x66-78% | ||
Electrode Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Electrode builds →Thunderbolt 4x106-125%KO Spark 4x79-94% Shock Wave 4x75-89% | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Manectric builds →Thunderbolt 4x133-157%KO Spark 4x97-115%KO Shock Wave 4x89-104%KO | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Plusle builds →Thunderbolt 4x110-130%KO Spark 4x83-99% Shock Wave 4x75-89% | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Minun builds →Thunderbolt 4x102-120%KO Spark 4x75-89% Shock Wave 4x70-83% | ||
Electrode Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Electrode builds →Thunder 4x129-152%KO Thunderbolt 4x107-126%KO Spark 4x78-91% Shock Wave 4x74-87% | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Manectric builds →Thunder 4x159-187%KO Thunderbolt 4x129-152%KO Spark 4x96-113%KO Shock Wave 4x88-104%KO | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Pikachu builds →Thunder 4x92-109%KO Thunderbolt 4x78-91% Shock Wave 4x51-61% Thunder Shock 4x37-43% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Plusle builds →Thunder 4x133-157%KO Thunderbolt 4x111-130%KO Spark 4x81-96% Shock Wave 4x74-87% | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Minun builds →Thunder 4x122-143%KO Thunderbolt 4x99-117%KO Spark 4x74-87% Shock Wave 4x70-83% | ||
Electrode Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Electrode builds →Thunder 4x129-152%KO Thunderbolt 4x107-126%KO Spark 4x78-91% Shock Wave 4x74-87% | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Manectric builds →Thunder 4x159-187%KO Thunderbolt 4x129-152%KO Spark 4x96-113%KO Shock Wave 4x88-104%KO | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Pikachu builds →Thunder 4x92-109%KO Thunderbolt 4x78-91% Shock Wave 4x51-61% Thunder Shock 4x37-43% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Plusle builds →Thunder 4x133-157%KO Thunderbolt 4x111-130%KO Spark 4x81-96% Shock Wave 4x74-87% | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Minun builds →Thunder 4x122-143%KO Thunderbolt 4x99-117%KO Spark 4x74-87% Shock Wave 4x70-83% | ||
In Emerald, Dugtrio's Rock Slide hits Gyarados for 72-84%. Houndoom's Crunch hits Gyarados for 34-40%. Hariyama deals 53-63% with Rock Slide.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityArenatrap ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Dugtrio builds →Rock Slide 2x72-84% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Houndoom builds →Pursuit17-20% Fire Blast23-27% Crunch34-40% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Hariyama builds →Knock Off6-7% Rock Slide 2x53-63% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagmaarmor ItemLeftovers NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Camerupt builds →Explosion82-97% Fire Blast20-24% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityWonderguard ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Shedinja builds →Shadow Ball39-46% | ||
Emerald 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
Emerald 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
Gyarados best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Stallbreaker Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- Hidden Power Flying
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Gyarados learns Hydro Pump and Surf 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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Gyarados in Emerald
decent spawn rates for Gyarados across 1 locations in early-game fishing spots. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Gyarados in Emerald
The path to Gyarados starts with Magikarp at Lv. 5-45 via fishing and surfing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MagikarpRoute 104Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route100%EarlySootopolis CityOld Rod Lv.5-10 City100%EarlySootopolis CitySurfing on water Lv.5-35 City100%EarlyRoute 104Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route100%EarlySootopolis CityGood Rod Lv.10-30 City100%EarlyAbandoned Ship - B1FOld Rod Lv.5-1070%EarlyAbandoned Ship - B2FOld Rod Lv.5-1070%EarlyDewford TownOld Rod Lv.5-10 City70%EarlyEver Grande CityOld Rod Lv.5-10 City70%EarlyLilycove CityOld Rod Lv.5-10 City70%EarlyMeteor Falls - 1F Room 1Old Rod Lv.5-10 Water70%EarlyMeteor Falls - 1F Room 2Old Rod Lv.5-10 Water70%EarlyMeteor Falls - B1F Room 1Old Rod Lv.5-10 Water70%EarlyMeteor Falls - B1F Room 2Old Rod Lv.5-10 Water70%EarlyMossdeep CityOld Rod Lv.5-10 City70%EarlyPacifidlog TownOld Rod Lv.5-10 City70%EarlyPetalburg CityOld Rod Lv.5-10 City70%EarlyRoute 102Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 103Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 105 - OutsideOld Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 106Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 107Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 108Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 109Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 110Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 111 - SouthOld Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 114Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 115Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 117Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 118Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 119Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 120Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 121Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 122Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 123Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 124Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 125Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 126Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 127Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 128Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 129Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 130Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 131Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 132Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 133Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlyRoute 134Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route70%EarlySafari Zone - NorthwestOld Rod Lv.5-10 Facility70%EarlySafari Zone - SouthwestOld Rod Lv.5-10 Facility70%EarlySeafloor Cavern - EntranceOld Rod Lv.5-10 Cave70%EarlySeafloor Cavern - Room 6Old Rod Lv.5-10 Cave70%EarlySeafloor Cavern - Room 7Old Rod Lv.5-10 Cave70%EarlyShoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High TideOld Rod Lv.5-10 Cave70%EarlyShoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High TideOld Rod Lv.5-10 Cave70%EarlySlateport CityOld Rod Lv.5-10 City70%EarlyVictory Road - B2FOld Rod Lv.5-10 Cave70%EarlyAbandoned Ship - B1FGood Rod Lv.10-3060%EarlyAbandoned Ship - B2FGood Rod Lv.10-3060%EarlyDewford TownGood Rod Lv.10-30 City60%EarlyEver Grande CityGood Rod Lv.10-30 City60%EarlyLilycove CityGood Rod Lv.10-30 City60%EarlyMeteor Falls - 1F Room 1Good Rod Lv.10-30 Water60%EarlyMeteor Falls - 1F Room 2Good Rod Lv.10-30 Water60%EarlyMeteor Falls - B1F Room 1Good Rod Lv.10-30 Water60%EarlyMeteor Falls - B1F Room 2Good Rod Lv.10-30 Water60%EarlyMossdeep CityGood Rod Lv.10-30 City60%EarlyPacifidlog TownGood Rod Lv.10-30 City60%EarlyPetalburg CityGood Rod Lv.10-30 City60%EarlyRoute 102Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 103Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 105 - OutsideGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 106Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 107Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 108Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 109Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 110Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 111 - SouthGood Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 114Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 115Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 117Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 118Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 119Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 120Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 121Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 122Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 123Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 124Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 125Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 126Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 127Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 128Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 129Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 130Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 131Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 132Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 133Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlyRoute 134Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route60%EarlySafari Zone - NorthwestGood Rod Lv.10-30 Facility60%EarlySafari Zone - SouthwestGood Rod Lv.10-30 Facility60%EarlySeafloor Cavern - EntranceGood Rod Lv.10-30 Cave60%EarlySeafloor Cavern - Room 6Good Rod Lv.10-30 Cave60%EarlySeafloor Cavern - Room 7Good Rod Lv.10-30 Cave60%EarlyShoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High TideGood Rod Lv.10-30 Cave60%EarlyShoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High TideGood Rod Lv.10-30 Cave60%EarlySlateport CityGood Rod Lv.10-30 City60%EarlyVictory Road - B2FGood Rod Lv.10-30 Cave60%EarlySafari Zone - South ExtensionOld Rod Lv.5-10 FacilityCommonEarlySafari Zone - South ExtensionGood Rod Lv.10-30 FacilityCommonEarlyRoute 104Super Rod Lv.20-45 Route100%MidSootopolis CitySuper Rod Lv.30-35 City80%Mid
Step 2Gyarados ✓Sootopolis CitySuper Rod Lv.5-45 City20%Earlyor evolve from Magikarp (Step 1)
Gyarados Guide
In Emerald, Intimidate changes the entire equation for Gyarados. The 540 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a wallbreaker. Earthquake with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Emerald, but Gyarados does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Gyarados hits 640 BST.
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 mixed attacker with base 125 Attack and 60 Sp. Atk. 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves