Physical
Wallbreaker
540High
81Moderate
ATier

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

Mega Evolution places a burden on its body. The stress causes it to become all the more ferocious.

Ultra Sun

It zooms out of the water at Mach speeds. Even large ships caught in its path are split cleanly in two!

Ultra Moon

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. No compatible 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 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

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

Physical Setup Sweeper
Ability
Intimidate
Item
Groundiumz
Nature
Jolly+SPE
EVs

Best Gyarados Moveset

  • WaterfallSTAB
  • EarthquakeCoverage
  • ProtectFAST +4
  • Dragon Dance

Recommended Teammates

Raichu
RaichuDecent
Regigigas
RegigigasDecent

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
Thrash
12010010Normal
Lv 21
Leer
—10030Normal
Lv 24
Twister
4010020Dragon
Lv 27
Ice Fang
659515Ice
Lv 30
Aqua Tail
909010Water
Lv 33
Scary Face
—10010Normal
Lv 36
Dragon Rage
—10010Dragon
Lv 39
Crunch
8010015Dark
Lv 42
Hydro Pump
110805Water
Lv 45
Dragon Dance
——20Dragon
Lv 48
Hurricane
1107010Flying
Lv 51
Rain Dance
——5Water
Lv 54
Hyper Beam
150905Normal

TM Moves

Src
TM45
Attract
—10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
110705Ice
TM59
Brutal Swing
6010020Dark
TM78
Bulldoze
6010020Ground
TM100
Confide
——20Normal
TM97
Dark Pulse
8010015Dark
TM32
Double Team
——15Normal
TM82
Dragon Tail-6
609010Dragon
TM26
Earthquake
10010010Ground
TM42
Facade
7010020Normal
TM38
Fire Blast
110855Fire
TM35
Flamethrower
9010015Fire
TM21
Frustration
—10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
150905Normal
TM07
Hail
——10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
9010010Ice
TM66
Payback
5010010Dark
TM17
Protect+4
——10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
——5Water
TM44
Rest
——10Psychic
TM27
Return
—10020Normal
TM05
Roar-6
——20Normal
TM48
Round
6010015Normal
TM37
Sandstorm
——10Rock
TM55
Scald
8010015Water
TM88
Sleep Talk
——10Normal
TM71
Stone Edge
100805Rock
TM90
Substitute
——10Normal
TM94
Surf
9010015Water
TM87
Swagger
—8515Normal
TM12
Taunt
—10020Dark
TM25
Thunder
1107010Electric
TM73
Thunder Wave
—9020Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
9010015Electric
TM41
Torment
—10015Dark
TM06
Toxic
—9010Poison
TM98
Waterfall
8010015Water

Egg Moves

Gyarados doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Src
Tutor
Aqua Tail
909010Water
Tutor
Bounce
85855Flying
Tutor
Dragon Pulse
8510010Dragon
Tutor
Icy Wind
559515Ice
Tutor
Iron Head
8010015Steel
Tutor
Iron Tail
1007515Steel
Tutor
Outrage
12010010Dragon
Tutor
Snore
5010015Normal
Tutor
Spite
—10010Ghost
Tutor
Uproar
9010010Normal
Tutor
Water Pulse
6010020Water

Reminder Moves

Src
Rem
Flail
—10015Normal
Rem
Splash
——40Normal
Rem
Tackle
4010035Normal

Transfer Moves

Src
Gen 4
Avalanche-4
6010010Ice
Gen 1
Bide+1
——10Normal
Gen 3
Body Slam
8510015Normal
Gen 4
Brine
6510010Water
Gen 1
Bubble Beam
6510020Water
Gen 4
Captivate
—10020Normal
Gen 2
Curse
——10Ghost
Gen 6
Dive
8010010Water
Gen 3
Double-Edge
12010015Normal
Gen 2
Dragon Breath
6010020Dragon
Gen 4
Endure+4
——10Normal
Gen 4
Headbutt
7010015Normal
Gen 6
Incinerate
6010015Fire
Gen 3
Mimic
——10Normal
Gen 4
Natural Gift
—10015Normal
Gen 1
Rage
2010020Normal
Gen 1
Reflect
——20Psychic
Gen 6
Rock Smash
4010015Fighting
Gen 6
Secret Power
7010020Normal
Gen 1
Skull Bash
13010010Normal
Gen 6
Strength
8010015Normal
Gen 1
Take Down
908520Normal
Gen 1
Water Gun
4010025Water
Gen 4
Whirlpool
358515Water
Gen 2
Zap Cannon
120505Electric

Gyarados's scattered across 92 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

The path to Gyarados starts with Magikarp at Lv. 10-66 via fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Magikarp
    Step 1Catch Magikarp
    Paniola Town
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-1790%EarlyCity
    EFFORTLESS
    Paniola Town
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-1790%EarlyCity
    EFFORTLESS
    Seaward Cave
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-1790%EarlyCave
    EFFORTLESS
    Seaward Cave
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-1790%EarlyCave
    EFFORTLESS
    Poni Gauntlet
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-6159%Early
    EASY
    Poni Gauntlet
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-6159%Early
    EASY
    Poni Meadow
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-5759%Early
    EASY
    Poni Meadow
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-5759%Early
    EASY
    Akala Outskirts
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-2455%Early
    EASY
    Akala Outskirts
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-2455%Early
    EASY
    Brooklet Hill - Totem's Den
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-1655%Early
    EASY
    Brooklet Hill - Totem's Den
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-1655%Early
    EASY
    Route 13
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-3355%EarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 13
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-3355%EarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 14
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-3455%EarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 14
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-3455%EarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 7
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-1855%EarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 7
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-1855%EarlyRoute
    EASY
    Seafolk Village
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-4455%EarlyCity
    EASY
    Seafolk Village
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-4455%EarlyCity
    EASY
    Tapu Village
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-3455%EarlyCity
    EASY
    Tapu Village
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-3455%EarlyCity
    EASY
    Poni Gauntlet
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-6650%EarlyShaking spot
    EASY
    Poni Gauntlet
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-6650%EarlyShaking spot
    EASY
    Poni Meadow
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-6250%EarlyShaking spot
    EASY
    Poni Meadow
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-6250%EarlyShaking spot
    EASY
    Route 15
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-3550%EarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 15
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-3550%EarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 8
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-2050%EarlyRoute
    EASY
    Route 8
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-2050%EarlyRoute
    EASY
    Ancient Poni Path
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-4449%EarlyRoute
    EASY
    Ancient Poni Path
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-4449%EarlyRoute
    EASY
    Poni Breaker Coast
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-4449%EarlyWater
    EASY
    Poni Breaker Coast
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-4449%EarlyWater
    EASY
    Route 7
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-2345%EarlyRouteShaking spot
    EASY
    Route 7
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-2345%EarlyRouteShaking spot
    EASY
    Vast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-4645%Early
    EASY
    Vast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-4645%Early
    EASY
    Brooklet Hill - North
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-1644%Early
    EASY
    Brooklet Hill - North
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-1644%Early
    EASY
    Brooklet Hill - South
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-1644%Early
    EASY
    Brooklet Hill - South
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-1644%Early
    EASY
    Akala Outskirts
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-2940%EarlyShaking spot
    EASY
    Akala Outskirts
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-2940%EarlyShaking spot
    EASY
    Ancient Poni Path
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-4940%EarlyRouteShaking spot
    EASY
    Ancient Poni Path
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-4940%EarlyRouteShaking spot
    EASY
    Brooklet Hill - North
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-2140%EarlyShaking spot
    EASY
    Brooklet Hill - North
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-2140%EarlyShaking spot
    EASY
    Brooklet Hill - South
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-2140%EarlyShaking spot
    EASY
    Brooklet Hill - South
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-2140%EarlyShaking spot
    EASY
    Brooklet Hill - Totem's Den
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-2140%EarlyShaking spot
    EASY
    Brooklet Hill - Totem's Den
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-2140%EarlyShaking spot
    EASY
    Malie Garden
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-2840%EarlyForest
    EASY
    Malie Garden
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-2840%EarlyForest
    EASY
    Paniola Town
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-2240%EarlyCityShaking spot
    EASY
    Paniola Town
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-2240%EarlyCityShaking spot
    EASY
    Poni Breaker Coast
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-4940%EarlyWaterShaking spot
    EASY
    Poni Breaker Coast
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-4940%EarlyWaterShaking spot
    EASY
    Route 14
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-3940%EarlyRouteShaking spot
    EASY
    Route 14
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-3940%EarlyRouteShaking spot
    EASY
    Route 8
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-2540%EarlyRouteShaking spot
    EASY
    Route 8
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-2540%EarlyRouteShaking spot
    EASY
    Seafolk Village
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-4940%EarlyCityShaking spot
    EASY
    Seafolk Village
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-4940%EarlyCityShaking spot
    EASY
    Seaward Cave
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-2240%EarlyCaveShaking spot
    EASY
    Seaward Cave
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-2240%EarlyCaveShaking spot
    EASY
    Tapu Village
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-3940%EarlyCityShaking spot
    EASY
    Tapu Village
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-3940%EarlyCityShaking spot
    EASY
    Kala'e Bay
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-1735%EarlyWater
    EASY
    Kala'e Bay
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-1735%EarlyWater
    EASY
    Malie Garden
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-3330%EarlyForestShaking spot
    EASY
    Malie Garden
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-3330%EarlyForestShaking spot
    EASY
    Hau'oli City - Beachfront
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-1725%EarlyCity
    MODERATE
    Hau'oli City - Beachfront
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-1725%EarlyCity
    MODERATE
    Kala'e Bay
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-2225%EarlyWaterShaking spot
    MODERATE
    Kala'e Bay
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-2225%EarlyWaterShaking spot
    MODERATE
    Melemele Sea
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-1725%EarlyWater
    MODERATE
    Melemele Sea
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-1725%EarlyWater
    MODERATE
    Vast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-5125%EarlyShaking spot
    MODERATE
    Vast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-5125%EarlyShaking spot
    MODERATE
    Route 15
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-4020%EarlyRouteShaking spot
    MODERATE
    Route 15
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-4020%EarlyRouteShaking spot
    MODERATE
    Route 9
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-2320%EarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Route 9
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-2320%EarlyRoute
    MODERATE
    Hau'oli City - Beachfront
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-2215%EarlyCityShaking spot
    MODERATE
    Hau'oli City - Beachfront
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-2215%EarlyCityShaking spot
    MODERATE
    Melemele Sea
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-2215%EarlyWaterShaking spot
    MODERATE
    Melemele Sea
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-2215%EarlyWaterShaking spot
    MODERATE
  2. Gyarados
    Step 2Gyarados ✓
    Malie Garden
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-3335%EarlyForestShaking spot
    EASY
    Malie Garden
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-3335%EarlyForestShaking spot
    EASY
    Akala Outskirts
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-29EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Akala Outskirts
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-24EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Akala Outskirts
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-29EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Akala Outskirts
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-24EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Ancient Poni Path
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-49EarlyRouteSOS from Magikarp
    Ancient Poni Path
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-44EarlyRouteSOS from Magikarp
    Ancient Poni Path
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-49EarlyRouteSOS from Magikarp
    Ancient Poni Path
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-44EarlyRouteSOS from Magikarp
    Brooklet Hill - North
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-21EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Brooklet Hill - North
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-16EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Brooklet Hill - North
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-21EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Brooklet Hill - North
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-16EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Brooklet Hill - South
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-21EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Brooklet Hill - South
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-16EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Brooklet Hill - South
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-21EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Brooklet Hill - South
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-16EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Brooklet Hill - Totem's Den
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-16EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Brooklet Hill - Totem's Den
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-21EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Brooklet Hill - Totem's Den
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-16EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Brooklet Hill - Totem's Den
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-21EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Hau'oli City - Beachfront
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-22EarlyCitySOS from Magikarp
    Hau'oli City - Beachfront
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-17EarlyCitySOS from Magikarp
    Hau'oli City - Beachfront
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-22EarlyCitySOS from Magikarp
    Hau'oli City - Beachfront
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-17EarlyCitySOS from Magikarp
    Kala'e Bay
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-22EarlyWaterSOS from Magikarp
    Kala'e Bay
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-17EarlyWaterSOS from Magikarp
    Kala'e Bay
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-22EarlyWaterSOS from Magikarp
    Kala'e Bay
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-17EarlyWaterSOS from Magikarp
    Malie Garden
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-33EarlyForestSOS from Magikarp
    Malie Garden
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-28EarlyForestSOS from Magikarp
    Malie Garden
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-33EarlyForestSOS from Magikarp
    Malie Garden
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-28EarlyForestSOS from Magikarp
    Melemele Sea
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-22EarlyWaterSOS from Magikarp
    Melemele Sea
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-17EarlyWaterSOS from Magikarp
    Melemele Sea
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-22EarlyWaterSOS from Magikarp
    Melemele Sea
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-17EarlyWaterSOS from Magikarp
    Paniola Town
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-22EarlyCitySOS from Magikarp
    Paniola Town
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-17EarlyCitySOS from Magikarp
    Paniola Town
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-22EarlyCitySOS from Magikarp
    Paniola Town
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-17EarlyCitySOS from Magikarp
    Poni Breaker Coast
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-44EarlyWaterSOS from Magikarp
    Poni Breaker Coast
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-49EarlyWaterSOS from Magikarp
    Poni Breaker Coast
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-44EarlyWaterSOS from Magikarp
    Poni Breaker Coast
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-49EarlyWaterSOS from Magikarp
    Poni Gauntlet
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-66EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Poni Gauntlet
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-61EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Poni Gauntlet
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-66EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Poni Gauntlet
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-61EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Poni Meadow
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-62EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Poni Meadow
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-57EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Poni Meadow
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-62EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Poni Meadow
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-57EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Route 13
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-33EarlyRouteSOS from Magikarp
    Route 13
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-33EarlyRouteSOS from Magikarp
    Route 14
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-34EarlyRouteSOS from Magikarp
    Route 14
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-39EarlyRouteSOS from Magikarp
    Route 14
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-34EarlyRouteSOS from Magikarp
    Route 14
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-39EarlyRouteSOS from Magikarp
    Route 15
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-40EarlyRouteSOS from Magikarp
    Route 15
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-35EarlyRouteSOS from Magikarp
    Route 15
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-40EarlyRouteSOS from Magikarp
    Route 15
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-35EarlyRouteSOS from Magikarp
    Route 7
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-18EarlyRouteSOS from Magikarp
    Route 7
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-23EarlyRouteSOS from Magikarp
    Route 7
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-18EarlyRouteSOS from Magikarp
    Route 7
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-23EarlyRouteSOS from Magikarp
    Route 8
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-25EarlyRouteSOS from Magikarp
    Route 8
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-20EarlyRouteSOS from Magikarp
    Route 8
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-25EarlyRouteSOS from Magikarp
    Route 8
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-20EarlyRouteSOS from Magikarp
    Route 9
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-23EarlyRouteSOS from Magikarp
    Route 9
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-23EarlyRouteSOS from Magikarp
    Seafolk Village
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-49EarlyCitySOS from Magikarp
    Seafolk Village
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-44EarlyCitySOS from Magikarp
    Seafolk Village
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-49EarlyCitySOS from Magikarp
    Seafolk Village
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-44EarlyCitySOS from Magikarp
    Seaward Cave
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-17EarlyCaveSOS from Magikarp
    Seaward Cave
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-22EarlyCaveSOS from Magikarp
    Seaward Cave
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-17EarlyCaveSOS from Magikarp
    Seaward Cave
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-22EarlyCaveSOS from Magikarp
    Tapu Village
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-39EarlyCitySOS from Magikarp
    Tapu Village
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-34EarlyCitySOS from Magikarp
    Tapu Village
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-39EarlyCitySOS from Magikarp
    Tapu Village
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-34EarlyCitySOS from Magikarp
    Vast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-51EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Vast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-46EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Vast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-51EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Vast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-46EarlySOS from Magikarp
    Malie Garden
    Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-285%EarlyForest
    EXTREME
    Malie Garden
    Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-285%EarlyForest
    EXTREME
    or evolve from Magikarp (Step 1)

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