Special
Wallbreaker
540High
81Moderate
CTier

Ground moves don't affect Gyarados at all — that's the advantage of Water/Flying typing. It needs some investment to avoid getting outsped. Built to hit on the physical side. An original Gen 1 pick.

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

They say that during past wars, GYARADOS would appear and leave blazing ruins in its wake.

Gold

Once it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it.

Silver

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 II Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
  • Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
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 small 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 13 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)
gyaradoscharizardkingdraoctilleryarbokseadracharmeleonmagikarpcharmanderremoraidekanshorsea
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Nothing fancy here. Gyarados builds around Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, a nature nature for the right stat lean, and flexible EVs EVs. An ability does its job quietly.

Best Build

Utility
Ability
Not in Gen 2
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Nature
Not in Gen 2

Best Gyarados Moveset

  • SurfSTAB
  • Hydro PumpSTAB
  • Body Slam
  • Hidden Power FlyingSTAB

Recommended Teammates

Dragonite
DragoniteDecent
Charizard
CharizardDecent
Aerodactyl
AerodactylDecent

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
Hyper Beam
150905Normal

TM Moves

Src
TM45
Attract
—10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
120705Ice
TM03
Curse
——10Ghost
TM32
Double Team
——15Normal
TM24
Dragon Breath
6010020Dragon
TM20
Endure+4
——10Normal
TM38
Fire Blast
120855Fire
TM21
Frustration
—10020Normal
TM02
Headbutt
7010015Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TM16
Icy Wind
559515Ice
TM17
Protect+4
——10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
——5Water
TM44
Rest
——10Psychic
TM27
Return
—10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6
——20Normal
TM08
Rock Smash
2010015Fighting
TM37
Sandstorm
——10Rock
TM35
Sleep Talk
——10Normal
TM13
Snore
4010015Normal
HM04
Strength
8010015Normal
HM03
Surf
9510015Water
TM34
Swagger
—8515Normal
TM25
Thunder
1207010Electric
TM06
Toxic
—8510Poison
HM07
Waterfall
8010015Water
HM06
Whirlpool
358515Water
TM07
Zap Cannon
100505Electric

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

Gyarados's scattered across 12 spots in early-game fishing spots with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.

Where To Catch Gyarados in Gold & Silver

The path to Gyarados starts with Magikarp at Lv. 5-40 via fishing, surfing, and more encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Magikarp
    Step 1Catch Magikarp
    Blackthorn City
    SilverSurfing on waterLv.5-19CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Blackthorn City
    GoldSurfing on waterLv.5-19CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Dark Cave - East
    SilverSurfing on waterLv.5-19CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Dark Cave - East
    GoldSurfing on waterLv.5-19CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Dark Cave - West
    SilverSurfing on waterLv.5-19CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Dark Cave - West
    GoldSurfing on waterLv.5-19CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Blackthorn City
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Blackthorn City
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Cherrygrove City
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Cherrygrove City
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Cianwood City
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Cianwood City
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Dark Cave - East
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Dark Cave - East
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Dark Cave - West
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Dark Cave - West
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Dragon's Den
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarly
    EASY
    Dragon's Den
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarly
    EASY
    Dragon's Den
    GoldSurfing on waterLv.10-19CommonEarly
    EASY
    Dragon's Den
    SilverSurfing on waterLv.10-19CommonEarly
    EASY
    Ecruteak City
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Ecruteak City
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Ilex Forest
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyForest
    EASY
    Ilex Forest
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyForest
    EASY
    Lake of Rage
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Lake of Rage
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Lake of Rage
    SilverSurfing on waterLv.10-19CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Lake of Rage
    GoldSurfing on waterLv.10-19CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Mt. Mortar - 1F South
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Mt. Mortar - 1F South
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Mt. Mortar - 2F
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Mt. Mortar - 2F
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Mt. Mortar - B1F
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Mt. Mortar - B1F
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Mt. Silver - 2F
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Mt. Silver - 2F
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Mt. Silver - Outside
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Mt. Silver - Outside
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    New Bark Town
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    New Bark Town
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Olivine City
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Olivine City
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Olivine City - Harbor
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Olivine City - Harbor
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Route 30
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 30
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 31
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 31
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 32
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 32
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 34
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 34
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 35
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 35
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 40
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 40
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 41
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 41
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 42
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 42
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 44
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 44
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 45
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 45
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Ruins of Alph - Outside
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRuins
    EASY
    Ruins of Alph - Outside
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRuins
    EASY
    Slowpoke Well - 1F
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Slowpoke Well - 1F
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Slowpoke Well - B1F
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Slowpoke Well - B1F
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Union Cave - 1F
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Union Cave - 1F
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Union Cave - B1F
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Union Cave - B1F
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Union Cave - B2F
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Union Cave - B2F
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCave
    EASY
    Violet City
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Violet City
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Whirl Islands - 1F
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Whirl Islands - 1F
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Whirl Islands - B2F
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Whirl Islands - B2F
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Whirl Islands - B2F Inner Cave
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Whirl Islands - B2F Inner Cave
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Cerulean City
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Cerulean City
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Cinnabar Island - Gym
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Cinnabar Island - Gym
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyWater
    EASY
    Fuchsia City
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Fuchsia City
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Fuchsia City
    SilverSurfing on waterLv.10-24CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Fuchsia City
    GoldSurfing on waterLv.10-24CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Pallet Town
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Pallet Town
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Route 10
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 10
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 12
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 12
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 13
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 13
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 19
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 19
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 20
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 20
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 21
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 21
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 22
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 22
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 24
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 24
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 25
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 25
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 26
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 26
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 27
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 27
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 28
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 28
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 6
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 6
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 9
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 9
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Vermilion City - City
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Vermilion City - City
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Vermilion City - Harbor
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Vermilion City - Harbor
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Viridian City
    SilverOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Viridian City
    GoldOld RodLv.10CommonEarlyCity
    EASY
    Route 43
    SilverSurfing on waterLv.15-24CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 43
    GoldSurfing on waterLv.15-24CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 45
    GoldSurfing on waterLv.15-24CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 45
    SilverSurfing on waterLv.15-24CommonEarlyRoute
    EASY
    Blackthorn City
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Blackthorn City
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Cherrygrove City
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Cherrygrove City
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Cianwood City
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Cianwood City
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Dark Cave - East
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Dark Cave - East
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Dark Cave - West
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Dark Cave - West
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Dragon's Den
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMid
    EASY
    Dragon's Den
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMid
    EASY
    Ecruteak City
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Ecruteak City
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Ilex Forest
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidForest
    EASY
    Ilex Forest
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidForest
    EASY
    Lake of Rage
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidWater
    EASY
    Lake of Rage
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidWater
    EASY
    Mt. Mortar - 1F South
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Mt. Mortar - 1F South
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Mt. Mortar - 2F
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Mt. Mortar - 2F
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Mt. Mortar - B1F
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Mt. Mortar - B1F
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Mt. Silver - 2F
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Mt. Silver - 2F
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Mt. Silver - Outside
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Mt. Silver - Outside
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCave
    EASY
    New Bark Town
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    New Bark Town
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Olivine City
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Olivine City
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Olivine City - Harbor
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Olivine City - Harbor
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Route 30
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 30
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 31
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 31
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 32
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 32
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 34
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 34
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 35
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 35
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 40
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 40
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 41
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 41
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 42
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 42
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 44
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 44
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 45
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 45
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Ruins of Alph - Outside
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidRuins
    EASY
    Ruins of Alph - Outside
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidRuins
    EASY
    Slowpoke Well - 1F
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Slowpoke Well - 1F
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Slowpoke Well - B1F
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Slowpoke Well - B1F
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Union Cave - 1F
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Union Cave - 1F
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Union Cave - B1F
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Union Cave - B1F
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Union Cave - B2F
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Union Cave - B2F
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCave
    EASY
    Violet City
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Violet City
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Whirl Islands - 1F
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidWater
    EASY
    Whirl Islands - 1F
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidWater
    EASY
    Whirl Islands - B2F
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidWater
    EASY
    Whirl Islands - B2F
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidWater
    EASY
    Whirl Islands - B2F Inner Cave
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidWater
    EASY
    Whirl Islands - B2F Inner Cave
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidWater
    EASY
    Cerulean City
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Cerulean City
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Cinnabar Island - Gym
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidWater
    EASY
    Cinnabar Island - Gym
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidWater
    EASY
    Fuchsia City
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Fuchsia City
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Pallet Town
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Pallet Town
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Route 10
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 10
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 12
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 12
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 13
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 13
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 19
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 19
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 20
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 20
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 21
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 21
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 22
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 22
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 24
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 24
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 25
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 25
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 26
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 26
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 27
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 27
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 28
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 28
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 6
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 6
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 9
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Route 9
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidRoute
    EASY
    Vermilion City - City
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Vermilion City - City
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Vermilion City - Harbor
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Vermilion City - Harbor
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Viridian City
    SilverGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Viridian City
    GoldGood RodLv.20CommonMidCity
    EASY
    Dragon's Den
    GoldSuper RodLv.40CommonLate
    EASY
    Dragon's Den
    SilverSuper RodLv.40CommonLate
    EASY
    Lake of Rage
    GoldSuper RodLv.40CommonLateWater
    EASY
    Lake of Rage
    SilverSuper RodLv.40CommonLateWater
    EASY
    Route 45
    SilverSuper RodLv.40CommonLateRoute
    EASY
    Route 45
    GoldSuper RodLv.40CommonLateRoute
    EASY
    Fuchsia City
    SilverSuper RodLv.40CommonLateCity
    EASY
    Fuchsia City
    GoldSuper RodLv.40CommonLateCity
    EASY
    Blackthorn City
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCity
    MODERATE
    Blackthorn City
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCity
    MODERATE
    Dark Cave - East
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCave
    MODERATE
    Dark Cave - East
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCave
    MODERATE
    Dark Cave - West
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCave
    MODERATE
    Dark Cave - West
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCave
    MODERATE
    Ecruteak City
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCity
    MODERATE
    Ecruteak City
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCity
    MODERATE
    Ilex Forest
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateForest
    MODERATE
    Ilex Forest
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateForest
    MODERATE
    Mt. Mortar - 1F South
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCave
    MODERATE
    Mt. Mortar - 1F South
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCave
    MODERATE
    Mt. Mortar - 2F
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCave
    MODERATE
    Mt. Mortar - 2F
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCave
    MODERATE
    Mt. Mortar - B1F
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCave
    MODERATE
    Mt. Mortar - B1F
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCave
    MODERATE
    Mt. Silver - 2F
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCave
    MODERATE
    Mt. Silver - 2F
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCave
    MODERATE
    Mt. Silver - Outside
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCave
    MODERATE
    Mt. Silver - Outside
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCave
    MODERATE
    Route 30
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 30
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 31
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 31
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 32
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 32
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 35
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 35
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 42
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 42
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 44
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 44
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Ruins of Alph - Outside
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRuins
    MODERATE
    Ruins of Alph - Outside
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRuins
    MODERATE
    Slowpoke Well - 1F
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCave
    MODERATE
    Slowpoke Well - 1F
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCave
    MODERATE
    Slowpoke Well - B1F
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCave
    MODERATE
    Slowpoke Well - B1F
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCave
    MODERATE
    Union Cave - 1F
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCave
    MODERATE
    Union Cave - 1F
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCave
    MODERATE
    Union Cave - B1F
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCave
    MODERATE
    Union Cave - B1F
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCave
    MODERATE
    Violet City
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCity
    MODERATE
    Violet City
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCity
    MODERATE
    Route 10
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 10
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 12
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 12
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 13
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 13
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 22
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 22
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 24
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 24
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 25
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 25
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 28
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 28
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 6
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 6
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 9
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 9
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateRoute
    MODERATE
    Viridian City
    SilverSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCity
    MODERATE
    Viridian City
    GoldSuper RodLv.40UncommonLateCity
    MODERATE
  2. Gyarados
    Step 2Gyarados ✓
    Lake of Rage
    SilverSurfing on waterLv.15-19UncommonEarlyWater
    MODERATE
    Lake of Rage
    GoldSurfing on waterLv.15-19UncommonEarlyWater
    MODERATE
    Lake of Rage
    SilverGood RodLv.20UncommonMidWater
    MODERATE
    Lake of Rage
    GoldGood RodLv.20UncommonMidWater
    MODERATE
    Fuchsia City
    GoldGood RodLv.20UncommonMidCity
    MODERATE
    Fuchsia City
    SilverGood RodLv.20UncommonMidCity
    MODERATE
    Lake of Rage
    SilverInteract with PokemonLv.30LimitedMidWater
    HARD
    Lake of Rage
    GoldInteract with PokemonLv.30LimitedMidWater
    HARD
    Lake of Rage
    SilverSuper RodLv.40CommonLateWater
    EASY
    Lake of Rage
    GoldSuper RodLv.40CommonLateWater
    EASY
    Fuchsia City
    GoldSuper RodLv.40CommonLateCity
    EASY
    Fuchsia City
    SilverSuper RodLv.40CommonLateCity
    EASY
    or evolve from Magikarp (Step 1)

  • Intimidate changes the entire equation for Gyarados. The 540 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-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.

  • Base 81 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Gyarados is a special attacker with base 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.