For Gold & Silver, we rate Gyarados C-Tier: a niche pick in Gold & Silver's meta. At 540 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Surf with Leftovers is the standard set.

Does Gyarados mega evolve?

Mega Evolution isn't available in Gold & Silver, 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 Gold & Silver, 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 role does Gyarados play in battle?

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.

What counters Gyarados?

In Gold & Silver, the best way to handle Gyarados: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.

Gyarados - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Mixed

Wallbreaker

CTier

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 stat exp. 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

Abilities were introduced in Generation III. Shown below for reference.

Intimidate

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

MoxieHA

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

EV Yield

HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe

Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

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

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 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

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 Gold & Silver (Best Counters)

Shuckle BugRock	C
Obtain MethodCianwood City Gift TM Move Moves RolloutTM04 Damage vs Gyarados Rollout 2x 9-11% View Shuckle builds →
Sudowoodo Rock	C
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 28 Thunder PunchTM41 Rock ThrowLv. 1 RolloutTM04 Damage vs Gyarados Rock Slide 2x 61-72% Thunder Punch 4x 33-39% Rock Throw 2x 40-48% Rollout 2x 27-32% View Sudowoodo builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock ThrowLv. 11 RolloutTM04 Damage vs Gyarados Rock Throw 2x 40-48% Rollout 2x 25-29% View Graveler builds →
Flaaffy Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 Thunder PunchTM41 Thunder ShockLv. 9 Damage vs Gyarados Thunder 4x 127-150%KO Thunder Punch 4x 86-102%KO Thunder Shock 4x 50-59% View Flaaffy builds →
Magnemite ElectricSteel	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 Thunder ShockLv. 6 RolloutTM04 Damage vs Gyarados Thunder 4x 141-166%KO Thunder Shock 4x 54-64% Rollout 2x 9-11% View Magnemite builds →

Gold & Silver Evolution

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. 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 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)

Gold & Silver Gyarados Best Moveset

Best Build

Experimental

Utility

Ability

Not in Gen 2

Item

LeftoversSUSTAIN

Nature

Not in Gen 2

Utility Moveset

SurfSTAB
Hydro PumpSTAB
Body Slam
Hidden Power FlyingSTAB

Recommended Teammates

DragoniteDecent

CharizardDecent

AerodactylDecent

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

A120805Water

Lv 45

Rain Dance

C——5Water

Lv 50

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

D—10015Normal

TM14

Blizzard

D120705Ice

TM03

Curse

B——10Ghost

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM24

Dragon Breath

D6010020Dragon

TM20

Endure+4

D——10Normal

TM38

Fire Blast

D120855Fire

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM02

Headbutt

C7010015Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM16

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM05

Roar-6

C——20Normal

TM08

Rock Smash

—2010015Fighting

TM37

Sandstorm

D——10Rock

TM35

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM13

Snore

—4010015Normal

HM04

Strength

C8010015Normal

HM03

Surf

A9510015Water

TM34

Swagger

C—8515Normal

TM25

Thunder

B1207010Electric

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

HM07

Waterfall

—8010015Water

HM06

Whirlpool

D358515Water

TM07

Zap Cannon

D100505Electric

Egg Moves

Gyarados doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Gyarados can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Gyarados in Gold & Silver

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.

Step 1Catch Magikarp
Blackthorn City
GoldSurfing on water Lv.5-19 City
100%Early
Blackthorn City
SilverSurfing on water Lv.5-19 City
100%Early
Dark Cave - East
GoldSurfing on water Lv.5-19 Cave
100%Early
Dark Cave - East
SilverSurfing on water Lv.5-19 Cave
100%Early
Dark Cave - West
GoldSurfing on water Lv.5-19 Cave
100%Early
Dark Cave - West
SilverSurfing on water Lv.5-19 Cave
100%Early
Dragon's Den
GoldOld Rod Lv.10
100%Early
Dragon's Den
SilverOld Rod Lv.10
100%Early
Lake of Rage
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Water
100%Early
Lake of Rage
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Water
100%Early
Route 45
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route
100%Early
Route 45
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route
100%Early
Fuchsia City
GoldSurfing on water Lv.10-24 City
100%Early
Fuchsia City
SilverSurfing on water Lv.10-24 City
100%Early
Fuchsia City
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 City
100%Early
Fuchsia City
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 City
100%Early
Route 43
GoldSurfing on water Lv.15-24 Route
100%Early
Route 43
SilverSurfing on water Lv.15-24 Route
100%Early
Route 45
GoldSurfing on water Lv.15-24 Route
100%Early
Route 45
SilverSurfing on water Lv.15-24 Route
100%Early
Dragon's Den
GoldSurfing on water Lv.10-19
90%Early
Dragon's Den
SilverSurfing on water Lv.10-19
90%Early
Lake of Rage
GoldSurfing on water Lv.10-19 Water
90%Early
Lake of Rage
SilverSurfing on water Lv.10-19 Water
90%Early
Blackthorn City
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 City
85%Early
Blackthorn City
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 City
85%Early
Cherrygrove City
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 City
85%Early
Cherrygrove City
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 City
85%Early
Cianwood City
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 City
85%Early
Cianwood City
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 City
85%Early
Dark Cave - East
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Cave
85%Early
Dark Cave - East
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Cave
85%Early
Dark Cave - West
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Cave
85%Early
Dark Cave - West
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Cave
85%Early
Ecruteak City
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 City
85%Early
Ecruteak City
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 City
85%Early
Ilex Forest
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Forest
85%Early
Ilex Forest
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Forest
85%Early
Mt. Mortar - 1F South
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Cave
85%Early
Mt. Mortar - 1F South
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Cave
85%Early
Mt. Mortar - 2F
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Cave
85%Early
Mt. Mortar - 2F
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Cave
85%Early
Mt. Mortar - B1F
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Cave
85%Early
Mt. Mortar - B1F
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Cave
85%Early
Mt. Silver - 2F
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Cave
85%Early
Mt. Silver - 2F
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Cave
85%Early
Mt. Silver - Outside
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Cave
85%Early
Mt. Silver - Outside
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Cave
85%Early
New Bark Town
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 City
85%Early
New Bark Town
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 City
85%Early
Olivine City
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 City
85%Early
Olivine City
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 City
85%Early
Olivine City - Harbor
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 City
85%Early
Olivine City - Harbor
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 City
85%Early
Route 30
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 30
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 31
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 31
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 32
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 32
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 34
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 34
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 35
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 35
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 40
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 40
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 42
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 42
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 44
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 44
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Ruins of Alph - Outside
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Ruins
85%Early
Ruins of Alph - Outside
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Ruins
85%Early
Slowpoke Well - 1F
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Cave
85%Early
Slowpoke Well - 1F
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Cave
85%Early
Slowpoke Well - B1F
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Cave
85%Early
Slowpoke Well - B1F
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Cave
85%Early
Union Cave - 1F
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Cave
85%Early
Union Cave - 1F
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Cave
85%Early
Union Cave - B1F
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Cave
85%Early
Union Cave - B1F
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Cave
85%Early
Union Cave - B2F
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Cave
85%Early
Union Cave - B2F
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Cave
85%Early
Violet City
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 City
85%Early
Violet City
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 City
85%Early
Whirl Islands - 1F
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Water
85%Early
Whirl Islands - 1F
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Water
85%Early
Whirl Islands - B2F
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Water
85%Early
Whirl Islands - B2F
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Water
85%Early
Whirl Islands - B2F Inner Cave
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Water
85%Early
Whirl Islands - B2F Inner Cave
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Water
85%Early
Pallet Town
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 City
85%Early
Pallet Town
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 City
85%Early
Route 10
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 10
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 12
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 12
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 13
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 13
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 19
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 19
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 22
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 22
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 24
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 24
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 25
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 25
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 26
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 26
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 27
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 27
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 28
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 28
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 6
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 6
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 9
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Route 9
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 Route
85%Early
Vermilion City - City
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 City
85%Early
Vermilion City - City
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 City
85%Early
Vermilion City - Harbor
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 City
85%Early
Vermilion City - Harbor
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 City
85%Early
Viridian City
SilverOld Rod Lv.10 City
85%Early
Viridian City
GoldOld Rod Lv.10 City
85%Early
Dragon's Den
GoldGood Rod Lv.20
90%Mid
Dragon's Den
SilverGood Rod Lv.20
90%Mid
Lake of Rage
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Water
90%Mid
Lake of Rage
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Water
90%Mid
Route 45
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route
90%Mid
Route 45
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route
90%Mid
Fuchsia City
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 City
90%Mid
Fuchsia City
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 City
90%Mid
Blackthorn City
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 City
35%Mid
Blackthorn City
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 City
35%Mid
Cherrygrove City
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 City
35%Mid
Cherrygrove City
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 City
35%Mid
Cianwood City
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 City
35%Mid
Cianwood City
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 City
35%Mid
Dark Cave - East
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Cave
35%Mid
Dark Cave - East
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Cave
35%Mid
Dark Cave - West
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Cave
35%Mid
Dark Cave - West
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Cave
35%Mid
Ecruteak City
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 City
35%Mid
Ecruteak City
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 City
35%Mid
Ilex Forest
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Forest
35%Mid
Ilex Forest
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Forest
35%Mid
Mt. Mortar - 1F South
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Cave
35%Mid
Mt. Mortar - 1F South
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Cave
35%Mid
Mt. Mortar - 2F
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Cave
35%Mid
Mt. Mortar - 2F
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Cave
35%Mid
Mt. Mortar - B1F
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Cave
35%Mid
Mt. Mortar - B1F
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Cave
35%Mid
Mt. Silver - 2F
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Cave
35%Mid
Mt. Silver - 2F
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Cave
35%Mid
Mt. Silver - Outside
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Cave
35%Mid
Mt. Silver - Outside
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Cave
35%Mid
New Bark Town
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 City
35%Mid
New Bark Town
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 City
35%Mid
Olivine City
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 City
35%Mid
Olivine City
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 City
35%Mid
Olivine City - Harbor
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 City
35%Mid
Olivine City - Harbor
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 City
35%Mid
Route 30
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 30
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 31
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 31
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 34
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 34
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 35
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 35
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 40
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 40
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 42
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 42
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Ruins of Alph - Outside
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Ruins
35%Mid
Ruins of Alph - Outside
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Ruins
35%Mid
Slowpoke Well - 1F
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Cave
35%Mid
Slowpoke Well - 1F
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Cave
35%Mid
Slowpoke Well - B1F
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Cave
35%Mid
Slowpoke Well - B1F
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Cave
35%Mid
Union Cave - 1F
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Cave
35%Mid
Union Cave - 1F
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Cave
35%Mid
Union Cave - B1F
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Cave
35%Mid
Union Cave - B1F
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Cave
35%Mid
Union Cave - B2F
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Cave
35%Mid
Union Cave - B2F
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Cave
35%Mid
Violet City
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 City
35%Mid
Violet City
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 City
35%Mid
Whirl Islands - 1F
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Water
35%Mid
Whirl Islands - 1F
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Water
35%Mid
Whirl Islands - B2F
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Water
35%Mid
Whirl Islands - B2F
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Water
35%Mid
Whirl Islands - B2F Inner Cave
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Water
35%Mid
Whirl Islands - B2F Inner Cave
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Water
35%Mid
Pallet Town
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 City
35%Mid
Pallet Town
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 City
35%Mid
Route 10
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 10
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 12
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 12
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 13
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 13
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 19
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 19
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 22
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 22
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 24
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 24
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 25
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 25
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 26
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 26
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 27
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 27
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 28
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 28
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 6
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 6
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 9
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Route 9
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Route
35%Mid
Vermilion City - City
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 City
35%Mid
Vermilion City - City
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 City
35%Mid
Vermilion City - Harbor
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 City
35%Mid
Vermilion City - Harbor
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 City
35%Mid
Viridian City
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 City
35%Mid
Viridian City
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 City
35%Mid
Lake of Rage
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Water
70%Late
Lake of Rage
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Water
70%Late
Fuchsia City
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 City
70%Late
Fuchsia City
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 City
70%Late
Dragon's Den
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40
60%Late
Dragon's Den
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40
60%Late
Route 45
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
60%Late
Route 45
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
60%Late
Blackthorn City
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 City
20%Late
Blackthorn City
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 City
20%Late
Dark Cave - East
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave
20%Late
Dark Cave - East
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave
20%Late
Dark Cave - West
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave
20%Late
Dark Cave - West
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave
20%Late
Ecruteak City
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 City
20%Late
Ecruteak City
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 City
20%Late
Ilex Forest
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Forest
20%Late
Ilex Forest
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Forest
20%Late
Mt. Mortar - 1F South
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave
20%Late
Mt. Mortar - 1F South
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave
20%Late
Mt. Mortar - 2F
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave
20%Late
Mt. Mortar - 2F
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave
20%Late
Mt. Mortar - B1F
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave
20%Late
Mt. Mortar - B1F
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave
20%Late
Mt. Silver - 2F
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave
20%Late
Mt. Silver - 2F
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave
20%Late
Mt. Silver - Outside
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave
20%Late
Mt. Silver - Outside
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave
20%Late
Route 30
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 30
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 31
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 31
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 32
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 32
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 35
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 35
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 42
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 42
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 44
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 44
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Ruins of Alph - Outside
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Ruins
20%Late
Ruins of Alph - Outside
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Ruins
20%Late
Slowpoke Well - 1F
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave
20%Late
Slowpoke Well - 1F
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave
20%Late
Slowpoke Well - B1F
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave
20%Late
Slowpoke Well - B1F
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave
20%Late
Union Cave - 1F
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave
20%Late
Union Cave - 1F
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave
20%Late
Union Cave - B1F
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave
20%Late
Union Cave - B1F
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Cave
20%Late
Violet City
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 City
20%Late
Violet City
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 City
20%Late
Route 10
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 10
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 12
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 12
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 13
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 13
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 22
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 22
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 24
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 24
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 25
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 25
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 28
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 28
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 6
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 6
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 9
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Route 9
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Route
20%Late
Viridian City
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 City
20%Late
Viridian City
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 City
20%Late
Train until Level 20
Step 2Gyarados ✓
Lake of Rage
SilverSurfing on water Lv.15-19 Water
10%Early
Lake of Rage
GoldSurfing on water Lv.15-19 Water
10%Early
Lake of Rage
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 Water
10%Mid
Lake of Rage
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 Water
10%Mid
Fuchsia City
GoldGood Rod Lv.20 City
10%Mid
Fuchsia City
SilverGood Rod Lv.20 City
10%Mid
Lake of Rage
SilverInteract with Pokemon Lv.30 Water
LimitedMid
Lake of Rage
GoldInteract with Pokemon Lv.30 Water
LimitedMid
Lake of Rage
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 Water
30%Late
Lake of Rage
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 Water
30%Late
Fuchsia City
GoldSuper Rod Lv.40 City
30%Late
Fuchsia City
SilverSuper Rod Lv.40 City
30%Late
or evolve from Magikarp (Step 1)

Gyarados Guide

For Gold & Silver, we rate Gyarados C-Tier: a niche pick in Gold & Silver's meta. At 540 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Surf with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Gold & Silver, but Gyarados does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Gyarados hits 640 BST.
In Gold & Silver, 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.
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.
In Gold & Silver, the best way to handle Gyarados: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.

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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Onix RockGround	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 14 Damage vs Gyarados Rock Throw 2x 28-34% View Onix builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 11 Damage vs Gyarados Rock Throw 2x 41-49% View Geodude builds →
Mareep Electric	D
Available Move Moves Thunder ShockLv. 9 Damage vs Gyarados Thunder Shock 4x 49-59% View Mareep builds →

Onix RockGround	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 14 Damage vs Gyarados Rock Throw 2x 27-32% View Onix builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 11 Damage vs Gyarados Rock Throw 2x 41-49% View Geodude builds →
Mareep Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 Thunder ShockLv. 9 Damage vs Gyarados Thunder 4x 116-138%KO Thunder Shock 4x 47-57% View Mareep builds →

Onix RockGround	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 14 Damage vs Gyarados Rock Throw 2x 25-31% View Onix builds →
Geodude RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock ThrowLv. 11 RolloutTM04 Damage vs Gyarados Rock Throw 2x 38-45% Rollout 2x 23-28% View Geodude builds →
Sudowoodo Rock	C
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Thunder PunchTM41 Rock ThrowLv. 1 RolloutTM04 Damage vs Gyarados Thunder Punch 4x 34-41% Rock Throw 2x 44-52% Rollout 2x 25-31% View Sudowoodo builds →
Mareep Electric	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 Thunder ShockLv. 9 Damage vs Gyarados Thunder 4x 110-131%KO Thunder Shock 4x 46-55% View Mareep builds →
Magnemite ElectricSteel	D
Available Moves Moves ThunderTM25 Thunder ShockLv. 6 RolloutTM04 Damage vs Gyarados Thunder 4x 146-172%KO Thunder Shock 4x 59-69% Rollout 2x 9-11% View Magnemite builds →

Golem RockGround	A
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves EarthquakeSTAB Explosion Rapid Spin RoarUtility Damage vs Gyarados Explosion 77-91% Rapid Spin 15-18% View Golem builds →
Jolteon Electric	A
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves ThunderboltSTAB Baton Pass Thunder Wave GrowthSetup Damage vs Gyarados Thunderbolt 4x 129-152%KO View Jolteon builds →