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.
Although it obeys its instinctive drive to destroy everything within its reach, it will respond to orders from a Trainer it truly trusts.
Although it obeys its instinctive drive to destroy everything within its reach, it will respond to orders from a Trainer it truly trusts.
Gyarados Weakness
Type-wise, Gyarados takes extra damage from Electric and Rock. Watch out for Electric attacks, those deal 4x damage. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. With 95 HP and balanced defenses, Gyarados can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Electric |
| 2x (Weak) | Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Pikachu builds →Thunder 4x90-106%KO Thunderbolt 4x75-88% Thunder Shock 4x36-42% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Rhydon builds →Rock Slide 2x78-92% Rock Throw 2x52-62% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Graveler builds →Rock Slide 2x60-71% Rock Throw 2x40-48% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x34-41% Rock Throw 2x24-28% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain26-30% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Toxapex builds →Scald8-9% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves View Gliscor builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Pelipper builds →Hurricane48-56% Scald18-21% | ||
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee 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
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Gyarados Best Moveset
Find one free turn for Dragon Dance and Gyarados can run through teams. Jolly nature leans fast physical, Intimidate supports the sweep, and Ground coverage stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Gyarados picks up Thrash and Outrage along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add coverage across 8 types, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Gyarados in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
moderate rates across 4 encounter spots for Gyarados. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Gyarados in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
The path to Gyarados starts with Magikarp at Lv. 3-56 via surfing and gift encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MagikarpRoute 22Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.3-4 Route45%EarlyRoute 22Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.3-4 Route45%EarlyRoute 24Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.7-12 Route45%EarlyRoute 24Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.7-12 Route45%EarlyRoute 4Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.7-12 Route45%EarlyRoute 4Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.7-12 Route45%EarlyRoute 25Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.9-14 Route45%EarlyRoute 25Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.9-14 Route45%EarlyRoute 6Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.11-16 Route45%EarlyRoute 6Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.11-16 Route45%EarlyRoute 11Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.13-18 Route30%EarlyRoute 11Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.13-18 Route30%EarlyRoute 4Let's Go EeveeGift from NPC Lv.5 RouteEarlyRoute 4Let's Go PikachuGift from NPC Lv.5 RouteEarly$500Route 10Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.18-23 Route45%MidRoute 10Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.18-23 Route45%MidRoute 20 - EastLet's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.37-42 Route45%LateRoute 20 - EastLet's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.37-42 Route45%LateRoute 20 - WestLet's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.39-44 Route45%LateRoute 20 - WestLet's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.39-44 Route45%LateRoute 23Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.41-46 Route45%LateRoute 23Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.41-46 Route45%LateRoute 12Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.31-36 Route30%LateRoute 12Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.31-36 Route30%LateRoute 13Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.33-38 Route30%LateRoute 13Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.33-38 Route30%LateRoute 18Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.33-38 Route30%LateRoute 18Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.33-38 Route30%LateRoute 19Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.37-42 Route30%LateRoute 19Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.37-42 Route30%LateRoute 21Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.37-42 Route30%LateRoute 21Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.37-42 Route30%LateSeafoam Islands - Area 2Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.39-44 Water30%LateSeafoam Islands - Area 2Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.39-44 Water30%LateSeafoam Islands - Area 3Let's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.39-44 Water30%LateSeafoam Islands - Area 3Let's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.39-44 Water30%LateCerulean Cave - 1FLet's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.51-56 Cave45%PostCerulean Cave - 1FLet's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.51-56 Cave45%PostCerulean Cave - B1FLet's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.51-56 Cave45%PostCerulean Cave - B1FLet's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.51-56 Cave45%Post
Step 2Gyarados ✓Route 20 - EastLet's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.37-42 Route5%LateRoute 20 - EastLet's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.37-42 Route5%LateRoute 20 - WestLet's Go EeveeSurfing on water Lv.39-44 Route5%LateRoute 20 - WestLet's Go PikachuSurfing on water Lv.39-44 Route5%Lateor evolve from Magikarp (Step 1)
Gyarados Guide
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Intimidate changes the entire equation for Gyarados. The 540 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a wallbreaker. Waterfall with Groundiumz is the standard set.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Gyarados can Mega Evolve into Mega Gyarados. That's 640 BST, up from 540. The stat redistribution often changes its best role. Mega Stone required, one per battle.
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 physical attacker with base 125 Attack. 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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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves