Mixed
Wallbreaker
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
B
Attack125
A
Defense79
C
Sp. Atk60
C
Sp. Def100
B
Speed81
C
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

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.

Emerald

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
DamageTypes
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 III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
4xCritical
2xWeak
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
How to Beat Gyarados in Emerald (Best Counters)
Electrode
Electrode
Electric
C
Available Moves
Moves
  • ThunderTM25
  • ThunderboltTM24
  • SparkLv. 21
  • Shock WaveTM34
Damage vs Gyarados
Thunder 4x
129-152%KO
Thunderbolt 4x
107-126%KO
Spark 4x
78-91%
Shock Wave 4x
74-87%
View Electrode builds →

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

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
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 27 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)
charizardkingdrasceptileflygonmiloticaltariaoctilleryarbokseadrasevipercharmeleonmagikarp

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

Highly recommended
Physical Stallbreaker
Ability
Intimidate
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Gyarados

Gyarados best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Physical Stallbreaker Moveset

  • EarthquakeCoverage
  • Dragon Dance
  • Hidden Power FlyingSTAB
  • TauntUtility

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

Lv 1
Thrash
12010020Normal
Lv 20
Bite
C6010025Dark
Lv 25
Dragon Rage
10010Dragon
Lv 30
Leer
10030Normal
Lv 35
Twister
4010020Dragon
Lv 40
Hydro Pump
C120805Water
Lv 45
Rain Dance
C5Water
Lv 50
Dragon Dance
S20Dragon
Lv 55
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
D120705Ice
HM08
Dive
6010010Water
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
S10010010Ground
TM42
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM38
Fire Blast
D120855Fire
TM35
Flamethrower
D9510015Fire
TM21
Frustration
10020Normal
TM07
Hail
10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
D9510010Ice
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6
C20Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
2010015Fighting
TM37
Sandstorm
10Rock
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
HM04
Strength
8010015Normal
HM03
Surf
C9510015Water
TM12
Taunt
A10020Dark
TM25
Thunder
D1207010Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
D9510015Electric
TM41
Torment
D10015Dark
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison
TM03
Water Pulse
6010020Water
HM07
Waterfall
B8010015Water

Egg Moves

Gyarados doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Tutor
Double-Edge
B12010015Normal
Tutor
Endure+4
D10Normal
Tutor
Icy Wind
559515Ice
Tutor
Mimic
10Normal
Tutor
Sleep Talk
D10Normal
Tutor
Snore
4010015Normal
Tutor
Substitute
C10Normal
Tutor
Swagger
9015Normal
Tutor
Thunder Wave
B10020Electric

Reminder Moves

Rem
Rem
Flail
D10015Normal
Rem
Splash
40Normal
Rem
Tackle
3510035Normal

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.

  1. Magikarp
    Step 1Catch Magikarp
    Route 104
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    100%Early
    Sootopolis City
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 City
    100%Early
    Sootopolis City
    Surfing on water Lv.5-35 City
    100%Early
    Route 104
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    100%Early
    Sootopolis City
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 City
    100%Early
    Abandoned Ship - B1F
    Old Rod Lv.5-10
    70%Early
    Abandoned Ship - B2F
    Old Rod Lv.5-10
    70%Early
    Dewford Town
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 City
    70%Early
    Ever Grande City
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 City
    70%Early
    Lilycove City
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 City
    70%Early
    Meteor Falls - 1F Room 1
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Water
    70%Early
    Meteor Falls - 1F Room 2
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Water
    70%Early
    Meteor Falls - B1F Room 1
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Water
    70%Early
    Meteor Falls - B1F Room 2
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Water
    70%Early
    Mossdeep City
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 City
    70%Early
    Pacifidlog Town
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 City
    70%Early
    Petalburg City
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 City
    70%Early
    Route 102
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 103
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 105 - Outside
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 106
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 107
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 108
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 109
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 110
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 111 - South
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 114
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 115
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 117
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 118
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 119
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 120
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 121
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 122
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 123
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 124
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 125
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 126
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 127
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 128
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 129
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 130
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 131
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 132
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 133
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Route 134
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Route
    70%Early
    Safari Zone - Northwest
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Facility
    70%Early
    Safari Zone - Southwest
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Facility
    70%Early
    Seafloor Cavern - Entrance
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Cave
    70%Early
    Seafloor Cavern - Room 6
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Cave
    70%Early
    Seafloor Cavern - Room 7
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Cave
    70%Early
    Shoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High Tide
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Cave
    70%Early
    Shoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High Tide
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Cave
    70%Early
    Slateport City
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 City
    70%Early
    Victory Road - B2F
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Cave
    70%Early
    Abandoned Ship - B1F
    Good Rod Lv.10-30
    60%Early
    Abandoned Ship - B2F
    Good Rod Lv.10-30
    60%Early
    Dewford Town
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 City
    60%Early
    Ever Grande City
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 City
    60%Early
    Lilycove City
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 City
    60%Early
    Meteor Falls - 1F Room 1
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Water
    60%Early
    Meteor Falls - 1F Room 2
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Water
    60%Early
    Meteor Falls - B1F Room 1
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Water
    60%Early
    Meteor Falls - B1F Room 2
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Water
    60%Early
    Mossdeep City
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 City
    60%Early
    Pacifidlog Town
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 City
    60%Early
    Petalburg City
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 City
    60%Early
    Route 102
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 103
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 105 - Outside
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 106
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 107
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 108
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 109
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 110
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 111 - South
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 114
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 115
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 117
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 118
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 119
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 120
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 121
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 122
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 123
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 124
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 125
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 126
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 127
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 128
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 129
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 130
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 131
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 132
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 133
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Route 134
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route
    60%Early
    Safari Zone - Northwest
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Facility
    60%Early
    Safari Zone - Southwest
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Facility
    60%Early
    Seafloor Cavern - Entrance
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Cave
    60%Early
    Seafloor Cavern - Room 6
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Cave
    60%Early
    Seafloor Cavern - Room 7
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Cave
    60%Early
    Shoal Cave - 1F Room 1, High Tide
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Cave
    60%Early
    Shoal Cave - 1F Room 2, High Tide
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Cave
    60%Early
    Slateport City
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 City
    60%Early
    Victory Road - B2F
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Cave
    60%Early
    Safari Zone - South Extension
    Old Rod Lv.5-10 Facility
    CommonEarly
    Safari Zone - South Extension
    Good Rod Lv.10-30 Facility
    CommonEarly
    Route 104
    Super Rod Lv.20-45 Route
    100%Mid
    Sootopolis City
    Super Rod Lv.30-35 City
    80%Mid
  2. Gyarados
    Step 2Gyarados
    Sootopolis City
    Super Rod Lv.5-45 City
    20%Early
    or 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.

  • In Emerald, 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 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.

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