Does Gyarados mega evolve?

Mega Evolution isn't available in Diamond & Pearl, but Gyarados does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Gyarados hits 640 BST.

How do you use Gyarados in battle?

In Diamond & Pearl, Gyarados plays as a wallbreaker. Speed is middling, so pick your spots carefully. Waterfall is the primary attack.

What Pokemon work well with Gyarados?

In Diamond & Pearl, Gyarados pairs best with Tyranitar , Metagross , and Jirachi . Tyranitar has Good synergy and covers what Gyarados can't handle on its own.

What is the best nature for Gyarados?

In Diamond & Pearl, Adamant is the go-to nature for Gyarados. That's +Attack / -Sp. Atk. Pair it with 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe EVs. Fits the wallbreaker role.

Gyarados Diamond & Pearl - Weakness, Moveset & Stats

The physical/special split finally gives Gyarados physical Water-type attacks via Waterfall in Diamond & Pearl. Dragon Dance plus 125 Attack makes it one of the deadliest S-Tier sweepers in the game.

Ability 1Intimidate

Weak to

Physical

Wallbreaker

STier

81Speed · Above Avg

Is Gyarados Good in Diamond & Pearl Playthrough?

The physical/special split transforms Gyarados. MoveWaterfall is physical now, matching that massive Attack stat for the first time. AbilityIntimidate drops Attack on switch-in. Gyarados handles Flint, Bertha, and contributes against Cynthia. Available during the story via fishing. One of the best Pokemon in Sinnoh.

Roark

Gym 1

Good

Gyarados has the type edge here and should clean up Roark's team.

You Win

Geodude

Lv 12

RockGround

Rock Head

Stealth RockRock Throw

You Win

Onix

Lv 12

RockGround

Rock Head

Stealth RockRock ThrowScreech

You Win

Cranidos

Lv 14

Rock

Mold Breaker

HeadbuttPursuitLeer

Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 1

Gardenia

Gym 2

Good

Gyarados has the type edge here and should clean up Gardenia's team.

You Win

Cherubi

Lv 19

Grass

Chlorophyll

Grass KnotLeech SeedGrowthSafeguard

You Win

Turtwig

Lv 19

Grass

Overgrow

Grass KnotRazor LeafWithdrawReflect

Even

Roserade

Lv 22

GrassPoison

Natural Cure

Grass KnotMagical LeafPoison StingStun Spore

Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 2

Maylene

Gym 3

Good

Gyarados has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.

You Win

Meditite

Lv 27

FightingPsychic

Pure Power

Drain PunchConfusionMeditateDetect

Even

Machoke

Lv 27

Fighting

Guts

Brick BreakRock TombLeerForesight

You Win

Lucario

Lv 30

FightingSteel

Steadfast

Drain PunchForce PalmMetal ClawBone Rush

Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 3

Crasher Wake

Gym 4

Good

Gyarados has the type edge here and should clean up Crasher Wake's team.

Easy KO

Gyarados

Lv 27

WaterFlying

Intimidate

BrineDragon RageBiteSwagger

You Win

Quagsire

Lv 27

WaterGround

Damp

Mud BombSlamMud SportTail Whip

You Win

Floatzel

Lv 30

Water

Swift Swim

BrineIce FangPursuitSwift

Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 4

Fantina

Gym 5

Good

Gyarados has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.

You Win

Drifblim

Lv 32

GhostFlying

Aftermath

Ominous WindGustAstonishMinimize

You Win

Gengar

Lv 34

GhostPoison

Levitate

Shadow ClawPoison JabSpiteConfuse Ray

You Win

Mismagius

Lv 36

Ghost

Levitate

Shadow BallPsybeamMagical LeafConfuse Ray

Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 5

Byron

Gym 6

Good

Gyarados has the type edge here and should clean up Byron's team.

You Win

Bronzor

Lv 36

SteelPsychic

Levitate

Flash CannonExtrasensoryConfuse RayHypnosis

Easy KO

Steelix

Lv 36

SteelGround

Rock Head

Gyro BallIce FangDragon BreathSandstorm

Easy KO

Bastiodon

Lv 39

RockSteel

Sturdy

Flash CannonAncient PowerIron DefenseRest

Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 6

Candice

Gym 7

Good

Gyarados has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.

You Win

Snover

Lv 38

GrassIce

Snow Warning

AvalancheRazor LeafIngrainLeer

Easy KO

Sneasel

Lv 38

DarkIce

Inner Focus

AvalancheSlashFeint AttackTaunt

You Win

Medicham

Lv 40

FightingPsychic

Pure Power

Ice PunchForce PalmDetectBulk Up

Even

Abomasnow

Lv 42

GrassIce

Snow Warning

AvalancheWood HammerGrass WhistleSwagger

Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 7

Volkner

Gym 8

Even

Gyarados trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.

You Win

Raichu

Lv 46

Electric

Static

Charge BeamBrick BreakThunder WaveLight Screen

You Win

Ambipom

Lv 47

Normal

Technician

Shock WaveAgilityNasty PlotBaton Pass

Even

Octillery

Lv 47

Water

Suction Cups

Charge BeamOctazookaAurora BeamBullet Seed

Even

Luxray

Lv 49

Electric

Rivalry

Charge BeamThunder FangCrunchThunder Wave

Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Gym 8

Aaron

Elite Four

Good

Gyarados has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.

You Win

Dustox

Lv 53

BugPoison

Shield Dust

ToxicBug BuzzDouble TeamLight Screen

Easy KO

Beautifly

Lv 53

BugFlying

Swarm

Energy BallBug BuzzPsychicShadow Ball

Easy KO

Vespiquen

Lv 54

BugFlying

Pressure

Attack OrderDefend OrderHeal OrderPower Gem

Even

Heracross

Lv 54

BugFighting

Swarm

MegahornClose CombatNight SlashStone Edge

You Win

Drapion

Lv 57

PoisonDark

Battle Armor

X ScissorCross PoisonIce FangAerial Ace

Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Elite Four

Bertha

Elite Four

Good

Gyarados has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.

You Win

Quagsire

Lv 55

WaterGround

Damp

DigDouble TeamProtectSandstorm

Easy KO

Sudowoodo

Lv 56

Rock

Sturdy

EarthquakeSucker PunchHammer ArmSandstorm

Easy KO

Golem

Lv 56

RockGround

Rock Head

EarthquakeGyro BallBrick BreakSandstorm

Even

Whiscash

Lv 55

WaterGround

Oblivious

FissureAqua TailZen HeadbuttRock Slide

You Win

Hippowdon

Lv 59

Ground

Sand Stream

EarthquakeStone EdgeCrunchCurse

Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Elite Four

Flint

Elite Four

Good

Gyarados has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.

You Win

Rapidash

Lv 58

Fire

Run Away

Flare BlitzSolar BeamBounceSunny Day

Easy KO

Steelix

Lv 57

SteelGround

Rock Head

Fire FangRock TombScreechSunny Day

You Win

Drifblim

Lv 58

GhostFlying

Aftermath

Will O WispOminous WindDouble TeamBaton Pass

You Win

Lopunny

Lv 57

Normal

Cute Charm

Fire PunchCharmMirror CoatSunny Day

Even

Infernape

Lv 61

FireFighting

Blaze

Flare BlitzThunder PunchMach PunchEarthquake

Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Elite Four

Lucian

Elite Four

Even

Gyarados trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.

Even

Mr Mime

Lv 59

Psychic

Soundproof

PsychicThunderboltReflectLight Screen

You Win

Girafarig

Lv 59

NormalPsychic

Inner Focus

PsychicShadow BallDouble HitCrunch

Even

Medicham

Lv 60

FightingPsychic

Pure Power

Drain PunchFire PunchThunder PunchIce Punch

Even

Alakazam

Lv 60

Psychic

Synchronize

PsychicEnergy BallFocus BlastRecover

You Win

Bronzong

Lv 63

SteelPsychic

LevitateImmune to Ground attacks

PsychicGyro BallEarthquakeCalm Mind

Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Elite Four

Mars

Commander

Good

Gyarados has the type edge here and should clean up Mars's team.

You Win

Golbat

Lv 37

PoisonFlying

Inner Focus

Air CutterBiteToxicSupersonic

You Win

Bronzor

Lv 37

SteelPsychic

LevitateImmune to Ground attacks

Gyro BallExtrasensoryIron DefenseConfuse Ray

You Win

Purugly

Lv 39

Normal

Thick Fat

SlashFeint AttackHypnosisFake Out

Jupiter

Commander

Strong

Gyarados resists most of Jupiter's coverage and hits back hard.

Easy KO

Zubat

Lv 18

PoisonFlying

Inner Focus

Giga DrainWing AttackBite

Easy KO

Skuntank

Lv 20

PoisonDark

Stench

Night SlashPoison GasScreechSmokescreen

Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Commander

Saturn

Commander

Good

Gyarados has the type edge here and should clean up Saturn's team.

Even

Kadabra

Lv 38

Psychic

Synchronize

PsychicShock WaveRecoverEmbargo

You Win

Bronzor

Lv 38

SteelPsychic

LevitateImmune to Ground attacks

Gyro BallExtrasensoryShadow BallConfuse Ray

Easy KO

Toxicroak

Lv 40

PoisonFighting

Anticipation

Poison JabBrick BreakX ScissorSwagger

Other strong Pokemon you can catch and use for Commander

Cynthia

Champion

Even

Gyarados trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.

You Win

Spiritomb

Lv 61

GhostDark

Pressure

Dark PulsePsychicSilver WindEmbargo

Even

Roserade

Lv 60

GrassPoison

Natural Cure

Energy BallSludge BombShadow BallExtrasensory

Even

Gastrodon

Lv 60

WaterGround

Sticky Hold

Muddy WaterEarthquakeStone EdgeSludge Bomb

You Win

Lucario

Lv 63

FightingSteel

Steadfast

Aura SphereDragon PulsePsychicEarthquake

Risky

Milotic

Lv 63

Water

Marvel Scale

SurfIce BeamMirror CoatAqua Ring

You Win

Garchomp

Lv 66

DragonGround

Sand Veil

Dragon RushEarthquakeBrick BreakGiga Impact

Also good Pokemon you can catch and use for Champion

Catchable

Post-game only

Type

WaterFlying

Tier

Catch Gyarados in Twinleaf Town (Super Rod fishing, Lv 30-55, common).

View Gyarados locations

Recommended Moves

After Gardenia
- TM68NormalGiga ImpactPower 150Accuracy 90%PP 5Veilstone Game Corner
- TM38FireFire BlastPower 120Accuracy 85%PP 5Lake Verity
After Crasher Wake
- HM03WaterSurfPower 143Accuracy 100%PP 15Celestic Town
- LV 35WaterAqua TailPower 135Accuracy 90%PP 10
- LV 41WaterHydro PumpPower 180Accuracy 80%PP 5
- LV 44DragonDragon DancePower —Accuracy 100%PP 20
- LV 47NormalHyper BeamPower 150Accuracy 90%PP 5
After Volkner
- HM07WaterWaterfallPower 120Accuracy 100%PP 15Sunyshore City
Post-Game
- TM42NormalFacadePower 70Accuracy 100%PP 20Survival Area

How to Get Gyarados in Diamond & Pearl

Gyarados lurks under the same water as its tiny base form, 114 encounters across 42 spots off the Good and Super Rods. The serpent is common in most, so you can fish one up rather than grind a Magikarp.

42 locations to catch Gyarados

Encountered via fishing with a Rod

Badge 1

Badge 2

Badge 3

Badge 4

Badge 5

Badge 6

Badge 7

Badge 8

Post-Game

Catch Magikarp at any of the 42 locations below, then level it up to 20 — it evolves into Gyarados.

Badge 1

Badge 2

Badge 3

Badge 4

Badge 5

Badge 6

Badge 7

Badge 8

Post-Game

Where To Catch Gyarados in DP

Magikarp gets you Gyarados sooner: catch it at the very start and evolve it at Lv 20. Wild Gyarados first appears at Great Marsh (after Badge 3).

Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Diamond & Pearl for Gyarados.

How to Get Shiny Gyarados in Diamond & Pearl

Gyarados evolves from Magikarp, so breed that pre-evo Masuda-style and raise it into the serpent. Compare Shiny Gyarados odds across every game

Normal vs Shiny

Color ShiftBluetoRed

Shiny TierS Tier Shiny

Shiny Gyarados Evolution

2 Forms

Stage 1Magikarp

Lv. 20

Stage 2Gyarados

Showing shiny artworkView Full Evolution Chart

Diamond & Pearl Shiny Gyarados Calculator

2 Methods

Fastest Path

The best route is Masuda Method, about 1 in 1,639 on each try.

Encounter Method2 in Diamond & Pearl

Masuda Method: Breed with a parent from a different-language game. Works on any breedable line.

Full Odds: Walk through grass, surf, or fish. Every encounter is its own independent shiny roll.

Eggs Hatched

How many you have done, or plan to do.

120,000

Shiny Odds Per Try1 / 1,639Masuda Method

Chance By Now50.0%at 1,136 eggs hatchedAbout 5 in 10 hunters have one by now

What To Expect

Chance	Encounters	Time
10%lucky few	173--	--
25%one in four	472--	--
50%coin flip	1,136--	--
90%very likely	3,773--	--

How is this calculated?

Every encounter has the same shiny chance, the Shiny Odds Per Try shown above. Each one is a separate roll that does not care how many you have already done, so the more you hunt, the higher your overall chance of at least one shiny. The formula below turns your odds and your number of tries into that combined chance.

chance after N tries = 1 − (1 − p)^N, where p = 1 / odds per try

Example at 1 in 8,192 (classic full odds): about 864 encounters for a 10 percent chance, 5,678 for 50 percent, and 18,862 for 90 percent.

The table above flips that around: it shows how many encounters it takes to reach a 10, 25, 50, and 90 percent chance at your current odds. Turning on boosts like the Shiny Charm, sandwiches, or chains improves your odds, so the encounter numbers drop.

These are estimates, not promises. Most games have no pity counter, meaning no guaranteed shiny no matter how many you hunt, so even Very Likely is not guaranteed: some hunters find one early, others go well past that point.

Where these shiny odds come from: Read our full methodology

Curious how fast a hunt could go? Work out your Diamond & Pearl shiny odds for Gyarados.

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

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

What is Gyarados Weak Against

Excellent

2Weak

5Resist

1Immune

Score+2

4xCritical

Electric

2xWeak

Rock

½xResist

Fire Water Fighting Bug Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ground

What is Gyarados Strong Against

6Strong

0Resisted

0Immune

Score+6

2xStrong

Fire Grass Fighting Ground Bug Rock

½xResisted

None

0xImmune

None

Best Pokemon Against Gyarados

Magnezone ElectricSteel	A
TM Move Moves ThunderboltTM24 Damage vs Gyarados Thunderbolt 4x 156-183%KO View Magnezone builds →
Jolteon Electric	B
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Hearthome City Gift) TM Move Moves ThunderboltTM24 Damage vs Gyarados Thunderbolt 4x 134-158%KO View Jolteon builds →
Luxray Electric	C
TM Move Moves ThunderboltTM24 Damage vs Gyarados Thunderbolt 4x 122-144%KO View Luxray builds →
Manectric Electric	C
TM Move Moves ThunderboltTM24 Damage vs Gyarados Thunderbolt 4x 131-154%KO View Manectric builds →
Electabuzz Electric	C
TM Move Moves ThunderboltTM24 Damage vs Gyarados Thunderbolt 4x 122-144%KO View Electabuzz builds →
Rotom ElectricGhost	C
Obtain MethodOld Chateau Interact Encounter TM Move Moves ThunderboltTM24 Damage vs Gyarados Thunderbolt 4x 122-144%KO View Rotom builds →
Electrode Electric	B
Available Moves Moves ThunderboltTM24 RolloutLv. 15 Damage vs Gyarados Thunderbolt 4x 107-126%KO Rollout 2x 10-12% View Electrode builds →
Raichu Electric	C
TM Move Moves ThunderboltTM24 Damage vs Gyarados Thunderbolt 4x 116-137%KO View Raichu builds →
Plusle Electric	B
TM Move Moves ThunderboltTM24 Damage vs Gyarados Thunderbolt 4x 110-129%KO View Plusle builds →
Kabutops RockWater	C
Obtain MethodEvolve Kabuto (Oreburgh City Gift) TM Move Moves Rock SlideTM80 Damage vs Gyarados Rock Slide 2x 67-79% View Kabutops builds →
Minun Electric	C
TM Move Moves ThunderboltTM24 Damage vs Gyarados Thunderbolt 4x 101-119%KO View Minun builds →
Omastar RockWater	C
Obtain MethodEvolve Omanyte (Oreburgh City Gift) Available Move Moves Ancient PowerLv. 37 Damage vs Gyarados Ancient Power 2x 46-54% View Omastar builds →
Cradily RockGrass	C
Obtain MethodEvolve Lileep (Oreburgh City Gift) TM Move Moves Rock SlideTM80 Damage vs Gyarados Rock Slide 2x 51-61% View Cradily builds →
Armaldo RockBug	C
Obtain MethodEvolve Anorith (Oreburgh City Gift) TM Move Moves Rock SlideTM80 Damage vs Gyarados Rock Slide 2x 73-86% View Armaldo builds →

Gyarados Evolutions

Evolved from Magikarp. Gyarados is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs hatch 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

200F-Tier

540S-Tier+340

ROLE

Balanced

Wallbreaker

TYPE

Utility

Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Gyarados to get Magikarp eggs easily using 30 partners from the Dragon and Water 2 egg groups.

Egg Groups

DragonWater 2

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

5 cycles·1,285 steps

Fast~1 min with Flame Body

Breed With (best first)

DP Gyarados Best Moveset

The physical/special split changes everything for Gyarados. MoveWaterfall is physical now, and 125 Attack finally uses Water damage after three generations where every Water move ran off 60 Sp. Atk. AbilityIntimidate adds defensive value, MoveDragon Dance boosts Attack and Speed, and the moveset snowballs once it gets a turn to set up.

Best Build

Experimental

Physical Setup Sweeper

Gyarados best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Atk

Def

Spe

Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset

WaterfallSTAB
Dragon Dance
EarthquakeCoverage
Ice Fang

Recommended Teammates

TyranitarGood

MetagrossDecent

JirachiDecent

Moves List

TMs carry this one. Gyarados learns Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail 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 23

Dragon Rage

——10010Dragon

Lv 26

Leer

——10030Normal

Lv 29

Twister

—4010020Dragon

Lv 32

Ice Fang

B659515Ice

Lv 35

Aqua Tail

B1359010Water

Lv 38

Rain Dance

C——5Water

Lv 41

Hydro Pump

C180805Water

Lv 44

Dragon Dance

B——20Dragon

Lv 47

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM Moves

41 of 43 TMs are obtainable before the Elite Four

TM45

AttractAmity Squarebadge 2

——10015Normal

TM72

Avalanche-4Prize for defeating Candicenot until badge 7

C6010010Ice

TM14

BlizzardLake Acuitybadge 2

D120705Ice

TM55

BrinePrize for defeating Crasher Wakebadge 4

D9710010Water

TM78

CaptivateRoute 204badge 2

——10020Normal

TM79

Dark PulseVictory Roadnot until badge 8

D8010015Dark

TM32

Double TeamWayward Cavebadge 2

———15Normal

TM59

Dragon PulseVictory Roadnot until badge 8

D9010010Dragon

TM26

EarthquakeWayward Cave (secret entrance under bike path)badge 6

B10010010Ground

TM58

Endure+4Veilstone Game Cornerbadge 2

C——10Normal

TM42

FacadeSurvival Area

C7010020Normal

TM38

Fire BlastLake Veritybadge 2

D120855Fire

TM35

FlamethrowerVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2

D9510015Fire

TM21

FrustrationVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2

D—10020Normal

TM68

Giga ImpactVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2

B150905Normal

TM07

HailTrade 10 Green Shards to the resident of the house on the south stretch of Route 212, near Pastoria Citybadge 2

D——10Ice

TM10

Hidden PowerVeilstone Game Corner

D6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper BeamVeilstone Department Storebadge 2

C150905Normal

TM13

Ice BeamRoute 216badge 2

D9510010Ice

TM83

Natural GiftVeilstone Department Storebadge 2

D—10015Normal

TM66

PaybackRoute 215badge 2

C5010010Dark

TM17

Protect+4Veilstone Department Storebadge 2

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain DanceTrade 10 Blue Shards to the resident of the house on the south stretch of Route 212, near Pastoria Citybadge 2

C——5Water

TM44

RestVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2

C——10Psychic

TM27

ReturnVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2

D—10020Normal

TM05

Roar-6Route 213not until badge 7

C——20Normal

HM06

Rock SmashOreburgh Gate

D4010015Fighting

TM37

SandstormTrade 10 Yellow Shards to the resident of the house on the south stretch of Route 212, near Pastoria Citybadge 2

———10Rock

TM43

Secret PowerAmity Squarebadge 2

—7010020Normal

TM82

Sleep TalkEterna Forestbadge 2

C——10Normal

TM71

Stone EdgeVictory Roadnot until badge 8

C100805Rock

HM04

StrengthLost Towerbadge 2

C8010015Normal

TM90

SubstituteVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2

C——10Normal

HM03

SurfCelestic Townbadge 4

C14210015Water

TM87

SwaggerTM in Mr Backlot office in the Pokémon Mansion on Route 212badge 2

——9015Normal

TM12

TauntRoute 211badge 1

C—10020Dark

TM25

ThunderLake Valorbadge 2

D1207010Electric

TM73

Thunder WaveExchange Service Corner building in the Battle Park, entered through the Fight Area gatehouse

C—10020Electric

TM24

ThunderboltVeilstone Game Cornerbadge 2

D9510015Electric

TM41

TormentVictory Roadnot until badge 8

D—10015Dark

TM06

ToxicRoute 212badge 2

C—8510Poison

TM03

Water PulseRavaged Pathbadge 5

D9010020Water

HM07

WaterfallSunyshore Citynot until badge 8

B12010015Water

Egg Moves

Gyarados doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Gyarados can't learn any Tutor moves

Reminder Moves

Rem

Flail

D—10015Normal

Rem

Splash

D——40Normal

Rem

Tackle

D3510035Normal

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

Gen 3

Double-Edge

B12010015Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

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

Intimidate

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

EV Yield

HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe

Attack training target

Pokedex Entry

Once it appears, its rage never settles until it has razed the fields and mountains around it.

In ancient literature, there is a record of a GYARADOS that razed a village when violence flared.

Gyarados Diamond & Pearl Guide

Mega Evolution isn't available in Diamond & Pearl, but Gyarados does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Gyarados hits 640 BST.
In Diamond & Pearl, Gyarados plays as a wallbreaker. Speed is middling, so pick your spots carefully. Waterfall is the primary attack.
In Diamond & Pearl, Gyarados pairs best with Tyranitar, Metagross, and Jirachi. Tyranitar has Good synergy and covers what Gyarados can't handle on its own.
In Diamond & Pearl, Adamant is the go-to nature for Gyarados. That's +Attack / -Sp. Atk. Pair it with 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe EVs. Fits the wallbreaker role.

Game Availability

Since debuting in Red & Blue, Gyarados has appeared in 22 titles over 9 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 6, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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What is Gyarados Weak Against

Best Pokemon Against Gyarados

Gyarados Evolutions

How to Evolve

Breeding

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