Physical
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.

Sword

Once it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.

Shield

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.

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. Plenty of partners 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 60 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)
gyaradoscharizardkingdraflygonmiloticnoivernaltariascraftydragalgeheliolisksalazzleturtonator
12 of 60·

Find one free turn for Dragon Dance and Gyarados can run through teams. Adamant nature leans physical, Moxie supports the sweep, and double STAB stops anything from walling it cleanly.

Best Build

Physical Setup Sweeper
Ability
Moxie
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Nature
Adamant+ATK
EVs

Best Gyarados Moveset

  • WaterfallSTAB
  • Dragon Dance
  • BounceSTAB
  • Ice Fang

Recommended Teammates

Krookodile
KrookodileDecent
Salamence
SalamenceDecent
Cobalion
CobalionDecent

Hard to wall, honestly. Gyarados threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Dark and Normal standing out. Pair that with Hydro Pump and Hurricane and switchins need to think twice.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Bite
6010025Dark
Lv 1
Flail
—10015Normal
Lv 1
Leer
—10030Normal
Lv 1
Splash
——40Normal
Lv 1
Tackle
4010035Normal
Lv 1
Twister
4010020Dragon
Lv 4
Whirlpool
358515Water
Lv 8
Ice Fang
659515Ice
Lv 12
Brine
6510010Water
Lv 16
Scary Face
—10010Normal
Lv 21
Waterfall
8010015Water
Lv 24
Crunch
8010015Dark
Lv 28
Rain Dance
——5Water
Lv 32
Aqua Tail
909010Water
Lv 36
Dragon Dance
——20Dragon
Lv 40
Hydro Pump
110805Water
Lv 44
Hurricane
1107010Flying
Lv 48
Thrash
12010010Normal
Lv 52
Hyper Beam
150905Normal

TM Moves

Src
TM31
Attract
—10015Normal
TM64
Avalanche-4
6010010Ice
TR06
Blizzard
110705Ice
TR01
Body Slam
8510015Normal
TM52
Bounce
85855Flying
TM55
Brine
6510010Water
TM97
Brutal Swing
6010020Dark
TM81
Bulldoze
6010020Ground
TR32
Crunch
8010015Dark
TR58
Dark Pulse
8010015Dark
TM45
Dive
8010010Water
TR51
Dragon Dance
——20Dragon
TR62
Dragon Pulse
8510010Dragon
TR10
Earthquake
10010010Ground
TR26
Endure+4
——10Normal
TM39
Facade
7010020Normal
TR15
Fire Blast
110855Fire
TR02
Flamethrower
9010015Fire
TM09
Giga Impact
150905Normal
TM35
Hail
——10Ice
TR89
Hurricane
1107010Flying
TR03
Hydro Pump
110805Water
TM08
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TR05
Ice Beam
9010010Ice
TM67
Ice Fang
659515Ice
TM27
Icy Wind
559515Ice
TR74
Iron Head
8010015Steel
TR31
Iron Tail
1007515Steel
TR45
Muddy Water
908510Water
TR24
Outrage
12010010Dragon
TM57
Payback
5010010Dark
TR72
Power Whip
1208510Grass
TM25
Protect+4
——10Normal
TM33
Rain Dance
——5Water
TM21
Rest
——10Psychic
TM76
Round
6010015Normal
TM32
Sandstorm
——10Rock
TR84
Scald
8010015Water
TM26
Scary Face
—10010Normal
TR27
Sleep Talk
——10Normal
TM24
Snore
5010015Normal
TR75
Stone Edge
100805Rock
TR20
Substitute
——10Normal
TR04
Surf
9010015Water
TR37
Taunt
—10020Dark
TR09
Thunder
1107010Electric
TM14
Thunder Wave
—9020Electric
TR08
Thunderbolt
9010015Electric
TR35
Uproar
9010010Normal
TR16
Waterfall
8010015Water
TM36
Whirlpool
358515Water

Egg Moves

Gyarados doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Src
Tutor
Lash Out
751005Dark
Tutor
Scale Shot
259020Dragon

Gyarados starts showing up in mid-game water routes at decent spawn rates across 114 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.

Where To Catch Gyarados in Sword & Shield

Magikarp is your first catch on the way to Gyarados. You'll find surfing, fishing, and more encounters from Lv. 4-65 across 220 total spots in the chain.

  1. Magikarp
    Step 1Catch Magikarp
    Route 2
    ShieldSuper RodLv.4-680%EarlyRoute
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 2
    SwordSuper RodLv.4-680%EarlyRoute
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 4
    ShieldSuper RodLv.13-1570%EarlyRoute
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 4
    SwordSuper RodLv.13-1570%EarlyRoute
    EFFORTLESS
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldSuper RodLv.14-1658%EarlyWater
    EASY
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordSuper RodLv.14-1658%EarlyWater
    EASY
    Motostoke
    ShieldSuper RodLv.7-1150%Early
    EASY
    Motostoke
    SwordSuper RodLv.7-1150%Early
    EASY
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldSuper RodLv.7-1150%EarlyCave
    EASY
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordSuper RodLv.7-1150%EarlyCave
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell
    ShieldSuper RodLv.8-1250%EarlyCave
    EASY
    East Lake Axewell
    SwordSuper RodLv.8-1250%EarlyCave
    EASY
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldSuper RodLv.11-1350%EarlyWater
    EASY
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordSuper RodLv.11-1350%EarlyWater
    EASY
    Challenge Beach
    ShieldSuper RodLv.13-1850%EarlyWater
    EASY
    Challenge Beach
    SwordSuper RodLv.13-1850%EarlyWater
    EASY
    Fields of Honor
    ShieldSuper RodLv.13-1850%Early
    EASY
    Fields of Honor
    SwordSuper RodLv.13-1850%Early
    EASY
    Soothing Wetlands
    ShieldSuper RodLv.13-1850%EarlySwamp
    EASY
    Soothing Wetlands
    SwordSuper RodLv.13-1850%EarlySwamp
    EASY
    Forest of Focus
    SwordSuper RodLv.13-1840%EarlyForest
    EASY
    Forest of Focus
    ShieldSuper RodLv.13-1840%EarlyForest
    EASY
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldOverworldLv.14-1625%EarlyWaterRaining
    EASY
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordOverworldLv.14-1625%EarlyWaterRaining
    EASY
    Route 5
    ShieldSuper RodLv.16-1870%MidRoute
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 5
    SwordSuper RodLv.16-1870%MidRoute
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 6
    ShieldSuper RodLv.28-3070%MidRoute
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 6
    SwordSuper RodLv.28-3070%MidRoute
    EFFORTLESS
    Courageous Cavern
    ShieldSuper RodLv.16-2150%MidCave
    EASY
    Courageous Cavern
    SwordSuper RodLv.16-2150%MidCave
    EASY
    Training Lowlands
    ShieldSuper RodLv.16-2150%Mid
    EASY
    Training Lowlands
    SwordSuper RodLv.16-2150%Mid
    EASY
    Loop Lagoon
    ShieldSuper RodLv.19-2450%Mid
    EASY
    Loop Lagoon
    SwordSuper RodLv.19-2450%Mid
    EASY
    Bridge Field
    ShieldSuper RodLv.26-2830%Mid
    EASY
    Bridge Field
    SwordSuper RodLv.26-2830%Mid
    EASY
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.38-4060%LateCaveHeavy Fog
    EFFORTLESS
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-4060%LateCaveIntense Sun
    EFFORTLESS
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.38-4060%LateCaveIntense Sun
    EFFORTLESS
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-4060%LateCaveSandstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.38-4060%LateCaveSandstorm
    EFFORTLESS
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-4060%LateCaveHeavy Fog
    EFFORTLESS
    Honeycalm Island
    ShieldSuper RodLv.43-4860%LateWater
    EASY
    Honeycalm Island
    SwordSuper RodLv.43-4860%LateWater
    EASY
    Honeycalm Sea
    ShieldSuper RodLv.43-4860%LateWater
    EASY
    Honeycalm Sea
    SwordSuper RodLv.43-4860%LateWater
    EASY
    Insular Sea
    ShieldSuper RodLv.43-4860%LateWater
    EASY
    Insular Sea
    SwordSuper RodLv.43-4860%LateWater
    EASY
    Stepping-Stone Sea
    ShieldSuper RodLv.43-4860%LateWater
    EASY
    Stepping-Stone Sea
    SwordSuper RodLv.43-4860%LateWater
    EASY
    Axew's Eye
    ShieldSuper RodLv.35-4050%Late
    EASY
    Axew's Eye
    SwordSuper RodLv.35-4050%Late
    EASY
    Route 2 - High Level
    ShieldSuper RodLv.37-4050%LateRoute
    EASY
    Route 2 - High Level
    SwordSuper RodLv.37-4050%LateRoute
    EASY
    Workout Sea
    ShieldSuper RodLv.43-4850%LateWater
    EASY
    Workout Sea
    SwordSuper RodLv.43-4850%LateWater
    EASY
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-4025%LateCaveThunderstorm
    EASY
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.38-4025%LateCaveThunderstorm
    EASY
    Slumbering Weald
    ShieldSuper RodLv.45-4720%LateForest
    MODERATE
    Slumbering Weald
    SwordSuper RodLv.45-4720%LateForest
    MODERATE
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-4015%LateCaveSnowstorm
    MODERATE
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.38-4015%LateCaveSnowstorm
    MODERATE
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-4010%LateCaveOvercast
    CHALLENGING
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.38-4010%LateCaveOvercast
    CHALLENGING
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-4010%LateCaveSnowing
    CHALLENGING
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.38-4010%LateCaveSnowing
    CHALLENGING
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-405%LateCaveNormal Weather
    HARD
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.38-405%LateCaveNormal Weather
    HARD
    West Lake Axewell
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-405%LateCaveRaining
    HARD
    West Lake Axewell
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.38-405%LateCaveRaining
    HARD
    Snowslide Slope
    ShieldSuper RodLv.60-6545%PostIce
    EASY
    Snowslide Slope
    SwordSuper RodLv.60-6545%PostIce
    EASY
    Frigid Sea
    ShieldSuper RodLv.60-6530%PostWater
    EASY
    Frigid Sea
    SwordSuper RodLv.60-6530%PostWater
    EASY
    Ballimere Lake
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6527%PostWaterNormal Weather
    EASY
    Ballimere Lake
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6527%PostWaterNormal Weather
    EASY
    Ballimere Lake
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6527%PostWaterThunderstorm
    EASY
    Ballimere Lake
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6527%PostWaterThunderstorm
    EASY
    Ballimere Lake
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6527%PostWaterIntense Sun
    EASY
    Ballimere Lake
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6527%PostWaterIntense Sun
    EASY
    Ballimere Lake
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6527%PostWaterRaining
    EASY
    Ballimere Lake
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6527%PostWaterRaining
    EASY
    Ballimere Lake
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6527%PostWaterOvercast
    EASY
    Ballimere Lake
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6527%PostWaterOvercast
    EASY
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6525%PostCaveThunderstorm
    EASY
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6525%PostCaveThunderstorm
    EASY
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6525%PostCaveIntense Sun
    EASY
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6525%PostCaveIntense Sun
    EASY
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6525%PostCaveRaining
    EASY
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6525%PostCaveRaining
    EASY
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6525%PostCaveHeavy Fog
    EASY
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6525%PostCaveHeavy Fog
    EASY
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6525%PostCaveOvercast
    EASY
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6525%PostCaveOvercast
    EASY
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6525%PostCaveNormal Weather
    EASY
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6525%PostCaveNormal Weather
    EASY
    Ballimere Lake
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6520%PostWaterSnowing
    MODERATE
    Ballimere Lake
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6520%PostWaterSnowing
    MODERATE
    Giant's Bed
    ShieldSuper RodLv.60-6520%Post
    MODERATE
    Giant's Bed
    SwordSuper RodLv.60-6520%Post
    MODERATE
    Giant's Foot
    ShieldSuper RodLv.60-6520%Post
    MODERATE
    Giant's Foot
    SwordSuper RodLv.60-6520%Post
    MODERATE
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6520%PostCaveSnowstorm
    MODERATE
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6520%PostCaveSnowstorm
    MODERATE
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.60-6520%PostCaveSnowing
    MODERATE
    Roaring-Sea Caves
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.60-6520%PostCaveSnowing
    MODERATE
  2. Gyarados
    Step 2Gyarados ✓
    Giant's Seat
    SwordSuper RodLv.30-3510%MidWater
    CHALLENGING
    Giant's Seat
    ShieldSuper RodLv.30-3510%MidWater
    CHALLENGING
    Bridge Field
    ShieldSuper RodLv.26-285%Mid
    EXTREME
    Bridge Field
    SwordSuper RodLv.26-285%Mid
    EXTREME
    Giant's Cap
    SwordSuper RodLv.26-285%Mid
    EXTREME
    Giant's Cap
    ShieldSuper RodLv.26-285%Mid
    EXTREME
    Giant's Mirror
    SwordSuper RodLv.26-285%Mid
    EXTREME
    Giant's Mirror
    ShieldSuper RodLv.26-285%Mid
    EXTREME
    Axew's Eye
    ShieldSuper RodLv.35-405%Late
    EXTREME
    Axew's Eye
    SwordSuper RodLv.35-405%Late
    EXTREME
    Dusty Bowl
    SwordSuper RodLv.40-455%Late
    EXTREME
    Dusty Bowl
    ShieldSuper RodLv.40-455%Late
    EXTREME
    Route 2
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.38-402%LateRouteAll Weather
    EXTREME
    Route 2
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.38-402%LateRouteAll Weather
    EXTREME
    Honeycalm Island
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Island
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Island
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterOvercast
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Island
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterThunderstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Island
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterNormal Weather
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Island
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterIntense Sun
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Island
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Island
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowing
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Island
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSandstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Island
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterThunderstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Island
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterRaining
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Island
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterIntense Sun
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Island
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Island
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowing
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Island
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterOvercast
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Island
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSandstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Island
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterNormal Weather
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Island
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterRaining
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSandstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterNormal Weather
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterRaining
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterOvercast
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterThunderstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterNormal Weather
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterIntense Sun
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowing
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSandstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterThunderstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterRaining
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterIntense Sun
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowing
    LEGENDARY
    Honeycalm Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterOvercast
    LEGENDARY
    Insular Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterIntense Sun
    LEGENDARY
    Insular Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    LEGENDARY
    Insular Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowing
    LEGENDARY
    Insular Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterOvercast
    LEGENDARY
    Insular Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSandstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Insular Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterNormal Weather
    LEGENDARY
    Insular Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterRaining
    LEGENDARY
    Insular Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Insular Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    LEGENDARY
    Insular Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterOvercast
    LEGENDARY
    Insular Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterNormal Weather
    LEGENDARY
    Insular Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterThunderstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Insular Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Insular Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterIntense Sun
    LEGENDARY
    Insular Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowing
    LEGENDARY
    Insular Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSandstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Insular Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterThunderstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Insular Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterRaining
    LEGENDARY
    Stepping-Stone Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterOvercast
    LEGENDARY
    Stepping-Stone Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSandstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Stepping-Stone Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterNormal Weather
    LEGENDARY
    Stepping-Stone Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterRaining
    LEGENDARY
    Stepping-Stone Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Stepping-Stone Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    LEGENDARY
    Stepping-Stone Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterOvercast
    LEGENDARY
    Stepping-Stone Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterNormal Weather
    LEGENDARY
    Stepping-Stone Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterThunderstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Stepping-Stone Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Stepping-Stone Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterIntense Sun
    LEGENDARY
    Stepping-Stone Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowing
    LEGENDARY
    Stepping-Stone Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSandstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Stepping-Stone Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterThunderstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Stepping-Stone Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterRaining
    LEGENDARY
    Stepping-Stone Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterIntense Sun
    LEGENDARY
    Stepping-Stone Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    LEGENDARY
    Stepping-Stone Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowing
    LEGENDARY
    Workout Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterIntense Sun
    LEGENDARY
    Workout Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    LEGENDARY
    Workout Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowing
    LEGENDARY
    Workout Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterOvercast
    LEGENDARY
    Workout Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSandstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Workout Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterNormal Weather
    LEGENDARY
    Workout Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterRaining
    LEGENDARY
    Workout Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Workout Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    LEGENDARY
    Workout Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterOvercast
    LEGENDARY
    Workout Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterNormal Weather
    LEGENDARY
    Workout Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterThunderstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Workout Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Workout Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterIntense Sun
    LEGENDARY
    Workout Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowing
    LEGENDARY
    Workout Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSandstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Workout Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterThunderstorm
    LEGENDARY
    Workout Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterRaining
    LEGENDARY
    Frigid Sea
    SwordSuper RodLv.60-6515%PostWater
    MODERATE
    Frigid Sea
    ShieldSuper RodLv.60-6515%PostWater
    MODERATE
    Giant's Bed
    SwordSuper RodLv.60-6515%Post
    MODERATE
    Giant's Bed
    ShieldSuper RodLv.60-6515%Post
    MODERATE
    Giant's Foot
    SwordSuper RodLv.60-6515%Post
    MODERATE
    Giant's Foot
    ShieldSuper RodLv.60-6515%Post
    MODERATE
    Snowslide Slope
    SwordSuper RodLv.60-6515%PostIce
    MODERATE
    Snowslide Slope
    ShieldSuper RodLv.60-6515%PostIce
    MODERATE
    Lake of Outrage
    SwordSuper RodLv.50-525%PostWater
    EXTREME
    Lake of Outrage
    ShieldSuper RodLv.50-525%PostWater
    EXTREME
    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 physical attacker with base 125 Attack. 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.