Mixed
Wallbreaker
540High
81Moderate
BTier

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

It has an extremely aggressive nature. The HYPER BEAM it shoots from its mouth totally incinerates all targets.

Fire Red

Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.

Leaf Green

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 III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
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 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)
gyaradoscharizardkingdrasceptileflygonmiloticaltariaoctilleryarbokseadrasevipercharmeleon
12 of 27·

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 Stallbreaker
Ability
Intimidate
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Nature
Adamant+ATK
EVs

Best Gyarados Moveset

  • EarthquakeCoverage
  • Dragon Dance
  • Hidden Power FlyingSTAB
  • TauntUtility

Recommended Teammates

Metagross
MetagrossDecent
Magneton
MagnetonDecent
Tyranitar
TyranitarDecent

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
6010025Dark
Lv 25
Dragon Rage
—10010Dragon
Lv 30
Leer
—10030Normal
Lv 35
Twister
4010020Dragon
Lv 40
Hydro Pump
120805Water
Lv 45
Rain Dance
——5Water
Lv 50
Dragon Dance
——20Dragon
Lv 55
Hyper Beam
150905Normal

TM Moves

Src
TM45
Attract
—10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
120705Ice
TM
Dive
6010010Water
TM32
Double Team
——15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
10010010Ground
TM42
Facade
7010020Normal
TM38
Fire Blast
120855Fire
TM35
Flamethrower
9510015Fire
TM21
Frustration
—10020Normal
TM07
Hail
——10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
9510010Ice
TM17
Protect+4
——10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
——5Water
TM44
Rest
——10Psychic
TM27
Return
—10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6
——20Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
2010015Fighting
TM37
Sandstorm
——10Rock
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
HM04
Strength
8010015Normal
HM03
Surf
9510015Water
TM12
Taunt
—10020Dark
TM25
Thunder
1207010Electric
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

Src
Tutor
Body Slam
8510015Normal
Tutor
Double-Edge
12010015Normal
Tutor
Mimic
——10Normal
Tutor
Substitute
——10Normal
Tutor
Thunder Wave
—10020Electric

Reminder Moves

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

88 encounter spots for Gyarados at decent spawn rates starting from early-game fishing spots. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.

Where To Catch Gyarados in FireRed & LeafGreen

To get Gyarados, start by catching Magikarp through fishing and gift encounters at Lv. 5-35. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

  1. Magikarp
    Step 1Catch Magikarp
    Berry Forest
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyForest
    EASY
    Berry Forest
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyForest
    EASY
    Bond Bridge
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarly
    EASY
    Bond Bridge
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarly
    EASY
    Cape Brink
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarly
    EASY
    Cape Brink
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarly
    EASY
    Celadon City
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Celadon City
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Celadon City
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Celadon City
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Cerulean Cave - 1F
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Cerulean Cave - 1F
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Cerulean Cave - B1F
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Cerulean Cave - B1F
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Cerulean City
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Cerulean City
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Cinnabar Island
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Cinnabar Island
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Five Island
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Five Island
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Five Isle Meadow
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarly
    EASY
    Five Isle Meadow
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarly
    EASY
    Four Island
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Four Island
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Fuchsia City
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Fuchsia City
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Green Path
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Green Path
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Icefall Cave - 1F Room 1
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Icefall Cave - 1F Room 1
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Icefall Cave - 1F Room 3
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Icefall Cave - 1F Room 3
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Kindle Road
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Kindle Road
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Memorial Pillar
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarly
    EASY
    Memorial Pillar
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarly
    EASY
    One Island
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    One Island
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Outcast Island
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Outcast Island
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Pallet Town
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Pallet Town
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Resort Gorgeous
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Resort Gorgeous
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Route 10
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 10
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 11
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 11
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 12
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 12
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 13
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 13
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 19
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 19
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 20
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 20
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 21
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 21
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 22
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 22
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 23
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 23
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 24
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 24
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 25
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 25
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 4
    LeafGreenGift from NPCLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 4
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 4
    FireRedGift from NPCLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 4
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 6
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 6
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Ruin Valley
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarly
    EASY
    Ruin Valley
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarly
    EASY
    Safari Zone - Center
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Safari Zone - Center
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Safari Zone - East
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Safari Zone - East
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Safari Zone - North
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Safari Zone - North
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Safari Zone - West
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Safari Zone - West
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyFacility
    EASY
    Seafoam Islands - B4F
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Seafoam Islands - B4F
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Seafoam Islands - B3F
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Seafoam Islands - B3F
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Tanoby Ruins
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRuins
    EASY
    Tanoby Ruins
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRuins
    EASY
    Trainer Tower
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyBuilding
    EASY
    Trainer Tower
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyBuilding
    EASY
    Treasure Beach
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Treasure Beach
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Vermilion City - City
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Vermilion City - City
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Vermilion City - Harbor
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Vermilion City - Harbor
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Viridian City
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Viridian City
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Water Labyrinth
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyBuilding
    EASY
    Water Labyrinth
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyBuilding
    EASY
    Water Path
    LeafGreenOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Water Path
    FireRedOld RodLv.5CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Celadon City
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-35CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Celadon City
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-35CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Berry Forest
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyForest
    MODERATE
    Berry Forest
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyForest
    MODERATE
    Bond Bridge
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarly
    MODERATE
    Bond Bridge
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarly
    MODERATE
    Cape Brink
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarly
    MODERATE
    Cape Brink
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarly
    MODERATE
    Cerulean Cave - 1F
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyCave
    MODERATE
    Cerulean Cave - 1F
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyCave
    MODERATE
    Cerulean Cave - B1F
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyCave
    MODERATE
    Cerulean Cave - B1F
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyCave
    MODERATE
    Cerulean City
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyCity
    MODERATE
    Cerulean City
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyCity
    MODERATE
    Cinnabar Island
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyWater
    MODERATE
    Cinnabar Island
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyWater
    MODERATE
    Five Island
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyWater
    MODERATE
    Five Island
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyWater
    MODERATE
    Five Isle Meadow
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarly
    MODERATE
    Five Isle Meadow
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarly
    MODERATE
    Four Island
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyWater
    MODERATE
    Four Island
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyWater
    MODERATE
    Fuchsia City
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyCity
    MODERATE
    Fuchsia City
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyCity
    MODERATE
    Green Path
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Green Path
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Icefall Cave - 1F Room 1
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyCave
    MODERATE
    Icefall Cave - 1F Room 1
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyCave
    MODERATE
    Icefall Cave - 1F Room 3
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyCave
    MODERATE
    Icefall Cave - 1F Room 3
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyCave
    MODERATE
    Kindle Road
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Kindle Road
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Memorial Pillar
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarly
    MODERATE
    Memorial Pillar
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarly
    MODERATE
    One Island
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyWater
    MODERATE
    One Island
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyWater
    MODERATE
    Outcast Island
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyWater
    MODERATE
    Outcast Island
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyWater
    MODERATE
    Pallet Town
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyCity
    MODERATE
    Pallet Town
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyCity
    MODERATE
    Resort Gorgeous
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyFacility
    MODERATE
    Resort Gorgeous
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyFacility
    MODERATE
    Route 10
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 10
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 11
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 11
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 12
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 12
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 13
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 13
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 19
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 19
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 20
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 20
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 21
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 21
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 22
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 22
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 23
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 23
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 24
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 24
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 25
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 25
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 4
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 4
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 6
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 6
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Ruin Valley
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarly
    MODERATE
    Ruin Valley
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarly
    MODERATE
    Safari Zone - Center
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyFacility
    MODERATE
    Safari Zone - Center
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyFacility
    MODERATE
    Safari Zone - East
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyFacility
    MODERATE
    Safari Zone - East
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyFacility
    MODERATE
    Safari Zone - North
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyFacility
    MODERATE
    Safari Zone - North
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyFacility
    MODERATE
    Safari Zone - West
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyFacility
    MODERATE
    Safari Zone - West
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyFacility
    MODERATE
    Seafoam Islands - B4F
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyWater
    MODERATE
    Seafoam Islands - B4F
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyWater
    MODERATE
    Seafoam Islands - B3F
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyWater
    MODERATE
    Seafoam Islands - B3F
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyWater
    MODERATE
    Tanoby Ruins
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRuins
    MODERATE
    Tanoby Ruins
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRuins
    MODERATE
    Trainer Tower
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyBuilding
    MODERATE
    Trainer Tower
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyBuilding
    MODERATE
    Treasure Beach
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyWater
    MODERATE
    Treasure Beach
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyWater
    MODERATE
    Vermilion City - City
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyCity
    MODERATE
    Vermilion City - City
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyCity
    MODERATE
    Vermilion City - Harbor
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyCity
    MODERATE
    Vermilion City - Harbor
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyCity
    MODERATE
    Viridian City
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyCity
    MODERATE
    Viridian City
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyCity
    MODERATE
    Water Labyrinth
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyBuilding
    MODERATE
    Water Labyrinth
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyBuilding
    MODERATE
    Water Path
    LeafGreenGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Water Path
    FireRedGood RodLv.5-15UncommonEarlyRoute
    MODERATE
  2. Gyarados
    Step 2Gyarados ✓
    Berry Forest
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyForest
    MODERATE
    Berry Forest
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyForest
    MODERATE
    Bond Bridge
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarly
    MODERATE
    Bond Bridge
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarly
    MODERATE
    Cape Brink
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarly
    MODERATE
    Cape Brink
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarly
    MODERATE
    Cerulean Cave - 1F
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyCave
    MODERATE
    Cerulean Cave - 1F
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyCave
    MODERATE
    Cerulean Cave - B1F
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyCave
    MODERATE
    Cerulean Cave - B1F
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyCave
    MODERATE
    Cerulean City
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyCity
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    Cerulean City
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyCity
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    Cinnabar Island
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyWater
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    Cinnabar Island
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyWater
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    Five Island
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyWater
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    Five Island
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyWater
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    Five Isle Meadow
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarly
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    Five Isle Meadow
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarly
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    Four Island
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyWater
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    Four Island
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyWater
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    Fuchsia City
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyCity
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    Fuchsia City
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyCity
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    Green Path
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Green Path
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Icefall Cave - 1F Room 1
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyCave
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    Icefall Cave - 1F Room 1
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyCave
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    Icefall Cave - 1F Room 3
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyCave
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    Icefall Cave - 1F Room 3
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyCave
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    Kindle Road
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Kindle Road
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Memorial Pillar
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarly
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    Memorial Pillar
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarly
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    One Island
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyWater
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    One Island
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyWater
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    Outcast Island
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyWater
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    Outcast Island
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyWater
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    Pallet Town
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyCity
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    Pallet Town
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyCity
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    Resort Gorgeous
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyFacility
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    Resort Gorgeous
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyFacility
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    Route 10
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Route 10
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Route 11
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Route 11
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Route 12
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Route 12
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Route 13
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Route 13
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Route 19
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Route 19
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Route 20
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Route 20
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Route 21
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Route 21
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Route 22
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Route 22
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Route 23
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Route 23
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Route 24
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Route 24
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Route 25
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Route 25
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Route 4
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Route 4
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Route 6
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Route 6
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Ruin Valley
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarly
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    Ruin Valley
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarly
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    Seafoam Islands - B4F
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-35UncommonEarlyWater
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    Seafoam Islands - B4F
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-35UncommonEarlyWater
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    Seafoam Islands - B3F
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-35UncommonEarlyWater
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    Seafoam Islands - B3F
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-35UncommonEarlyWater
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    Tanoby Ruins
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRuins
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    Tanoby Ruins
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRuins
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    Trainer Tower
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyBuilding
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    Trainer Tower
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyBuilding
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    Treasure Beach
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyWater
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    Treasure Beach
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyWater
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    Vermilion City - City
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyCity
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    Vermilion City - City
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyCity
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    Vermilion City - Harbor
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyCity
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    Vermilion City - Harbor
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyCity
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    Viridian City
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyCity
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    Viridian City
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyCity
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    Water Labyrinth
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyBuilding
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    Water Labyrinth
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyBuilding
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    Water Path
    FireRedSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    Water Path
    LeafGreenSuper RodLv.15-25UncommonEarlyRoute
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    or evolve from Magikarp (Step 1)

  • Intimidate changes the entire equation for Gyarados. The 540 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-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 mixed attacker — base 125 Attack and 60 Sp. Atk. 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.