Stats & Training
Attack and Special carry most of Gyarados's stat budget. Defense's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack stat exp. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Brutally vicious and enormously destructive. Known for totally destroying cities in ancient times.
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. 4 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 |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 4x80-94% Thunder Shock 4x39-47% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 4x74-87% Thunder Shock 4x39-47% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x37-44% Rock Throw 2x24-29% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Geodude builds →Rock Slide 2x51-61% Rock Throw 2x37-44% | ||
 Magnemite Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Magnemite builds →Thunderbolt 4x118-140%KO Thunder Shock 4x59-70% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 4x74-88% Thunder Shock 4x37-44% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x37-44% Rock Throw 2x26-30% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Geodude builds →Rock Slide 2x53-63% Rock Throw 2x37-44% | ||
Magnemite Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Magnemite builds →Thunderbolt 4x121-143%KO Thunder Shock 4x56-66% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 4x77-91% Thunder Shock 4x36-43% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x34-41% Rock Throw 2x24-29% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Geodude builds →Rock Slide 2x53-62% Rock Throw 2x36-43% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Rhyhorn builds →Thunderbolt 4x38-45% Rock Slide 2x54-65% | ||
Magnemite Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Magnemite builds →Thunderbolt 4x118-139%KO Thunder Shock 4x57-67% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Pikachu builds →Thunder 4x86-101%KO Thunderbolt 4x73-86% Thunder Shock 4x35-41% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x33-39% Rock Throw 2x24-28% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Geodude builds →Rock Slide 2x51-60% Rock Throw 2x35-41% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Rhyhorn builds →Thunderbolt 4x34-40% Rock Slide 2x53-62% | ||
Magnemite Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Magnemite builds →Thunderbolt 4x114-135%KO Thunder Shock 4x54-64% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | S | |
Obtain MethodPower Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Zapdos builds →Thunder 4x180-212%KO Thunderbolt 4x146-173%KO Thunder Shock 4x69-81% | ||
 Magneton Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Magneton builds →Thunder 4x174-205%KO Thunderbolt 4x144-169%KO Thunder Shock 4x66-78% | ||
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% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Graveler builds →Rock Slide 2x60-71% Rock Throw 2x40-48% | ||
 Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Voltorb builds →Thunder 4x96-113%KO Thunderbolt 4x78-92% | ||
In Yellow, Rhydon's Rock Slide hits Gyarados for 75-89%. Exeggutor's Explosion hits Gyarados for 63-74%. Zapdos's Thunderbolt also KOs at 143-169%.
 | S | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Rhydon builds →Rock Slide 2x75-89% Body Slam28-33% | ||
 | S | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Exeggutor builds →Psychic36-42% Explosion63-74% | ||
Zapdos Electric | S | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Zapdos builds →Drill Peck29-34% Thunderbolt 4x143-169%KO | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Cloyster builds →Explosion63-74% Clamp5-6% Blizzard31-37% | ||
Yellow Evolution
Magikarp's chain leads to Gyarados (at level 20). A Water/Flying type at 580 stats, sitting in the Undiscovered group. Attack grew the most through evolution (+115 over Magikarp), and Gyarados peaks at 580 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Yellow Gyarados Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Hyper Beam
- Hydro Pump
- Blizzard
- Body Slam
Recommended Teammates
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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Gyarados in Yellow
decent spawn rates in early-game fishing spots across 1 locations. Gyarados's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Gyarados in Yellow
The path to Gyarados starts with Magikarp at Lv. 5-15 via fishing and gift encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MagikarpCeladon CityOld Rod Lv.5 City100%EarlyCerulean Cave - 1FOld Rod Lv.5 Cave100%EarlyCerulean Cave - B1FOld Rod Lv.5 Cave100%EarlyFuchsia CityOld Rod Lv.5 City100%EarlyPallet TownOld Rod Lv.5 City100%EarlyRoute 10Old Rod Lv.5 Route100%EarlyRoute 11Old Rod Lv.5 Route100%EarlyRoute 12Old Rod Lv.5 Route100%EarlyRoute 13Old Rod Lv.5 Route100%EarlyRoute 17Old Rod Lv.5 Route100%EarlyRoute 18Old Rod Lv.5 Route100%EarlyRoute 19Old Rod Lv.5 Route100%EarlyRoute 20Old Rod Lv.5 Route100%EarlyRoute 21Old Rod Lv.5 Route100%EarlyRoute 22Old Rod Lv.5 Route100%EarlyRoute 23Old Rod Lv.5 Route100%EarlyRoute 24Old Rod Lv.5 Route100%EarlyRoute 25Old Rod Lv.5 Route100%EarlyRoute 4Gift from NPC Lv.5 Route100%EarlyBuy for 500Route 6Old Rod Lv.5 Route100%EarlySafari Zone - CenterOld Rod Lv.5 Facility100%EarlySafari Zone - EastOld Rod Lv.5 Facility100%EarlySafari Zone - NorthOld Rod Lv.5 Facility100%EarlySafari Zone - WestOld Rod Lv.5 Facility100%EarlySeafoam Islands - B4FOld Rod Lv.5 Water100%EarlySeafoam Islands - B3FOld Rod Lv.5 Water100%EarlyVermilion City - CityOld Rod Lv.5 City100%EarlyVermilion City - HarborOld Rod Lv.5 City100%EarlyViridian CityOld Rod Lv.5 City100%EarlyFuchsia CitySuper Rod Lv.5-15 City75%EarlySafari Zone - EastSuper Rod Lv.5-15 Facility75%EarlySafari Zone - NorthSuper Rod Lv.5-15 Facility75%EarlySafari Zone - WestSuper Rod Lv.5-15 Facility75%EarlySafari Zone - CenterSuper Rod Lv.5-10 Facility50%Early
Step 2Gyarados ✓Fuchsia CitySuper Rod Lv.15 City25%Earlyor evolve from Magikarp (Step 1)
Gyarados Guide
For Yellow, we rate Gyarados B-Tier: a solid option in Yellow for the right team. At 580 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Hyper Beam anchors the moveset.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Yellow, but Gyarados does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Gyarados hits 680 BST.
Base 81 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Gyarados is a mixed attacker with base 125 Attack and 100 Special. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
For Yellow, the core moveset is Hyper Beam, Hydro Pump, Blizzard, and Body Slam. Hyper Beam leads at 17% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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