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Gyarados (Japanese:ギャラドスGyarados) is a dual-typeWater/FlyingPokémon introduced inGeneration I.
Itevolves fromMagikarp starting atlevel 20.
Gyarados canMega Evolve intoMega Gyarados using theGyaradosite.
Biology

Gyarados is apiscine, draconicPokémon with a long serpentine body covered in slightly overlapping scales. It is mostly blue with a yellow underbelly, and it has a row of yellow spots down each side. Its mouth is very large and gaping, bearing four pointed teeth and yellow lips. It has one pair ofbarbel and a small white fin on each side of its face. The barbels are white on a female and blue on a male. It has small, red eyes, a three-pointed, dark blue crest on its head, and four white, spikydorsal fins. Gyarados's tail fin is similar in structure to the crest on its head, except with a thin, white fin spread between the points.
The process of Evolution causes a change in its brain structure that is believed to cause its violent nature. Gyarados's fangs can crush stones and its scales are harder than steel. Gyarados is feared for its fierce temper and wanton destructive tendencies since ancient times. In some regions, Gyarados is called the "deity of destruction" because of this. It appears in times of conflict and destroys the surrounding area. Its rampages have been known to last a month at a time. These rampages can occur even during a harsh storm. A Gyarados's rage won't stop completely until everything is destroyed. Some believed any human settlement is fated to be destroyed should a Gyarados appear. Gyarados lives in bothfresh and salty waters. Both Gyarados and its Mega form have demonstrated inPokémon Chronicles andPokémon the Series that it can leap huge distances both from the water[1] and from the ground[2], usually several times its own body length. However, Gyarados is rarely seen in the wild. The moveHyper Beam is often associated with Gyarados due to it being being powerful enough to instantly destroy everything it hits.
Forms
Gyarados canMega Evolve into Mega Gyarados.
When it Mega Evolves, Gyarados becomes bulkier. The fins on its cheeks become longer and gain a yellow tint. Its crest is larger and black, and its barbels also gain considerable length. A large spike extends downward underneath its chin, and it now has a black underside with a red stripe around the edges. The yellow spots along its body are replaced by raised red scales, which propel Mega Gyarados through the water. Two large yellow fins with blue spines appear on its back. Most of the other fins along its back disappear, replaced by two rows of blue spikes. There are now four yellowish, spiky fins near its tail: two on its back and two on its underside.
Due to the stress Mega Evolution puts on a Gyarados's body, it becomes even more ferocious and rough-tempered than before.[3] All other brain functions cease when Mega Evolution occurs, except for the destructive drive to burn down anything into cinders. Despite its brain having a powerful destructive instinct, it will obey aTrainer it truly trusts. Mega Gyarados can launch at Mach Speed by using its orifices to release water from both sides. With this speed, it has enough power to split large ships in two. Mega Gyarados is tied withHoopaUnbound as thetallestDark-type.
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Gyarados evolves fromMagikarp.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer toGame data→Evolution data.)
Game data
InDiamond and Pearl, ared Gyarados is featured on the TV on a program called "Search for the Red Gyarados." It is this that inspiresLucas orDawn andtheir rival to go toLake Verity, to see if there is a rare Pokémon dwelling in it.
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness andSky: A Gyarados appears in theMiracle Sea. He scares off thePhione in order to claim the Phione Dew, but is stopped by the player's team.
- PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure: Gyarados tries to take over theBeach Zone inEmpoleon's absence.Pikachu then has to beat Gyarados's Aqua Dash so Gyarados stops trying to take over.
- Pokémon: Magikarp Jump: The player's Magikarp may evolve into Gyarados as part of the "Adios, Gyarados!" and "Macho Karp"random events. However, once it evolves into Gyarados, it is forced to retire.
- Pokkén Tournament: Gyarados has been shown in the background of the Magikarp Festival stage as an NPC background Pokémon.
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| XY | Pokémon Center Battle Championship Gyarados | All | Japan | 50 | May 10 to 18, 2014; June 23 to July 6, 2014 |
| XYORAS | Pokémon Center Hiroshima Gyarados | All | Japan | 20![]() | June 25, 2015; June 26 to August 31, 2015 |
| ORAS | Winter Counterattack Gyarados | All | South Korea | 50![]() | January 16 to 17, 2016 |
| SV | Jump Festa 2023 Gyarados | All | All | 20 | December 17, 2022 to January 31, 2023 |
| SV | Sophia's Gyarados | All | Online | 50 | May 12 to June 30, 2024 |
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79 | 75 - 144 | 146 - 282 | |
60 | 58 - 123 | 112 - 240 | |
100 | 94 - 167 | 184 - 328 | |
81 | 77 - 146 | 150 - 287 | |
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HP: 95 | 155 - 202 | 300 - 394 | |
155 | 144 - 227 | 283 - 449 | |
109 | 102 - 177 | 200 - 348 | |
70 | 67 - 134 | 130 - 262 | |
130 | 121 - 200 | 238 - 394 | |
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Main series




Major appearances
James's Gyarados
InPokémon Shipwreck,James's Magikarpevolved into a Gyarados after he became frustrated with it and kicked it into the water. It subsequently attacked him withDragon Rage and left him.
Misty's Gyarados
InCerulean Blues,Misty obtained a Gyarados after passing thePIA test. Prior to the test, Misty was terrified of Gyarados, but in order to pass the test, she had to overcome her fear of it. In the end, she calmed and kept the Gyarados. InWhen Regions Collide!, it was revealed that it canMega Evolve into Mega Gyarados.
Red Gyarados
Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution andRage Of Innocence focused on a red Gyarados. It was on a destructive rampage untilLancecaught it. InGaining Groudon andThe Scuffle of Legends, Gyarados helped stop the feuding ofGroudon andKyogre. After a long absence, it reappeared inFlash of the Titans!, where it battledLeon and hisCharizard, and became the first Pokémon in the animated series toDynamax.
Other
InPokémon Shipwreck, four wild Gyarados joined James's Gyarados in using Dragon Rage.
InThe Pi-Kahuna, multiple Gyarados seen from within theTeam Rocket Gyarados submarine, shortly before the onset of a massive, annual tidal wave celebrated by local surfers who were apparently not aware of the annual migration. According to James, the Gyarados gathered each year in this location to lay their eggs.
InMewtwo Strikes Back and its remakeMewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution,Fergus's Gyarados was captured and cloned byMewtwo. He had it attack Mewtwo with Hyper Beam, but Mewtwo deflected the attack back towards it, knocking Gyarados out. The Gyarados clone reappeared inMewtwo Returns.
InThe Joy of Pokémon, a Gyarados evolved from agiant Magikarp theNurse Joy of anunnamed island had befriended as a child. Afterwards, it defeated Team Rocket.
InThe Joy of Water Pokémon, a Gyarados was an inhabitant ofLake Lucid, while another Gyarados was being treated byNurse Joy for neck problems. The health of the Gyarados treated by Nurse Joy was later jeopardized after an attack byTeam Rocket, but she calmed it down despite her fear ofWater-type Pokémon.
InThe Perfect Match!,Trinity used a Gyarados in aWhirl Cupbattle against Misty. Gyarados managed to defeatPoliwhirl before being defeated byCorsola. It reappeared in a flashback inEspeon, Not Included.
InBeauty is Skin Deep,Clair owns a Gyarados. InBetter Eight Than Never, it was used in herGym battle againstAsh, where it was defeated byPikachu'sThunderbolt. It reappeared in a flashback inthe next episode.
InSandshrew's Locker!, a Gyarados was the major obstacle in retrievingSandshrew'sPoké Ball.
InA Crasher Course in Power!,Crasher Wake used a Gyarados in his Gym battle against Ash. It went up against Pikachu and was defeated. It reappeared inMamie's flashback inFor The Love Of Meowth.
InBWS01,Cilan accidentally hooked a Gyarados while fishing forQwilfish. He resolved to catch it, but its immense power was too much for him, and Cilan abandoned the plan.
InComing Apart at the Dreams!,Lysandre has aShiny Gyarados that can Mega Evolve into Mega Gyarados. It battled Ash,Alain, and their Pokémon, eventually being defeated inthe next episode.
InThis Magik Moment!, a Magikarp actornicknamed Karpy evolved into a Gyarados after several efforts to suppress its Evolution so as to preserve its career. It subsequently went on a rampage, but it was eventually calmed down byGeorge Charino, allowing it to be cast in an improvisational guest role inLillie,Lana, andMallow's episode ofThe Refreshing Trio: Alola Idols.
InIvysaur's Mysterious Tower!,Jessie received aGyarados from theRocket Prize Master. It was used in an attempt to steal a horde ofBulbasaur andIvysaur inVermilion City.
InFriends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!,Paul used a Gyarados in his battle against Ash. It went up against hisLucario, only to be defeated.
Minor appearances
Gyarados debuted inPokémon - I Choose You!, where it was seen swimming by in a river thatAsh had jumped into to avoid being chased by a flock ofSpearow.
A Gyarados appeared in thebanned episodeEP035.
InLights, Camera, Quack-tion, a Gyarados was cast for the moviePokémon in Love.
A Gyarados appeared inPoké Ball Peril.
A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy inThe Joy of Pokémon.
InThe Power of One, multiple Gyarados sensed the disturbance caused byLawrence III.
Awild Gyarados appeared inPikachu's Rescue Adventure.
InThe Wacky Watcher!, a Magikarp thatDr. Quackenpoker had been observing evolved into a Gyarados.
A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy inThe Rivalry Revival.
InPikachu & Pichu, a Gyarados was living inBig Town.
A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in the Fortune Teller book inThe Fortune Hunters.
A Gyarados appeared inBrock's fantasy inA Better Pill to Swallow.
A Gyarados appeared inSnorlax Snowman.
InHoundoom's Special Delivery, a Gyarados splashed away aHoundoom andMisty's Togepi. A Gyarados also sent Team Rocket blasting off after their balloon crash landed on top of its head.
Two Gyarados appeared inCelebi: The Voice of the Forest. One appeared in a lake, while the other appeared in the opening intro, which was reused forPokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias. The former Gyarados's appearance reappeared in a montage inThe Rise of Darkrai, which chronicled the preceding ninemovies.
InDueling Heroes, a Trainer's Gyarados competed in theWhirl Cup.
InThe Legend of Thunder!,Marina's fantasy featuring Lance had a standard-colored Gyarados in addition to the Shiny one.
InEnlighten Up!, a Gyarados was living inLake Slowpoke.
InGary's explanation inJohto Photo Finish, a Gyarados evolved from aMagikarp.
A Gyarados appeared inA Family That Battles Together Stays Together!, under the ownership ofLola. It reappeared in a fantasy inGrating Spaces!.
A Gyarados appeared inA Six Pack Attack!.
InThe Search for the Legend, four Gyarados were driven away bySilver'sSalamence atOne Island.
A Gyarados appeared as a thief inPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness andPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.
InTalking a Good Game!, a Gyarados went on a rampage after getting a twig lodged in its side. However,Anabel calmed it and removed the twig.
A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy inYa See We Want An Evolution!.
InAll Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!, a Gyarados dressed as aCaterpie in thePokémon Dress-Up Contest.
A Gyarados appeared in a flashback inPika and Goliath!.
InOne Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, a Gyarados was provided to a student by thePokémon Summer Academy for the second leg of thePokémon Triathlon.
InStrategy Begins at Home!, a Gyarados usedHyper Beam to blast Team Rocket off.
A Gyarados appeared in the opening sequence ofZoroark: Master of Illusions.
A Gyarados appeared inBest Wishes Until We Meet Again!.
A Gyarados appeared inKalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.
In the opening ofMega Evolution Special I, a Gyarados that canMega Evolve into Mega Gyarados battled a MegaAbomasnow.
A Gyarados and its Mega Evolved form appeared during the opening sequence ofVolcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
InPulling Out the Pokémon Base Pepper!, a Gyarados was playingPokémon Base.
A Mega Gyarados appeared in a fantasy inBig Sky, Small Fry!.
InI Choose You!, a Gyarados was swimming in a riverAsh andPikachu had fallen into.
InAlola, Kanto!, a wild Gyarados scaredMisty,Lillie, andMallow.
Three Gyarados appeared in a fantasy inWhen Regions Collide!.
InBattle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Gyarados competed in theBattle Royal preliminary round of theManalo Conference but was defeated byPikachu.
InGetting More Than You Battled For!, a Gyarados was living onCero Island.
InAn Adventure of Mega Proportions!, a Gyarados appeared in the waters aroundMega Island. In the same episode, a Gyarados capable of Mega Evolving appeared in a fantasy.
A Gyarados appeared inThis Could be the Start of Something Big!.
InDistant Blue Sky!, Ash attempted to catch a Gyarados, only for it to escape.
A Gyarados appeared inThe Same Moon, Now and Forever!.
A Gyarados appeared inThe Pendant That Starts It All (Part One).
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Red Gyarados
InThe Lake of Rage, the red Gyarados was subjected toTeam Rocket's experiments. However, it was calmed after Team Rocket's radio wave generator was destroyed.
Other
A soldier's Gyarados appeared inThe Redemption, during a fantasy of a story from the past. It was one of the many Pokémon fighting in the great war ofKalos 3,000 years previously.
Pokémon: Twilight Wings


InTraining, a Gyarados was in theWild Area.
GOTCHA!
A Gyarados briefly appeared inGOTCHA!, under the ownership ofBlue.
POKÉTOON
A Gyarados appeared inWait for Me, Magikarp!, evolving from the titularMagikarp.
Pokémon Evolutions
A Gyarados appeared inThe Visionary, under the ownership ofLysandre. HeMega Evolved it in his battle againstCalem'sXerneas, where it was immediately defeated with a singleMoonblast.
Pokémon: Paldean Winds
Awild Gyarados appeared inBreathe Together.
Pokémon Concierge

A unique Gyarados with a star-shaped mark on its side appeared inI Hope I Can Evolve Too.... It evolved from a Magikarp which likewise had a star-shaped mark on its side.
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Movie adaptations
A Gyarados appeared inICYR2, under the ownership ofBorosue.
The Electric Tale of Pikachu

- Main article:Misty's Gyarados
Misty owns a Gyarados inThe Electric Tale of Pikachu.
Gary has a Gyarados, which was sent out with his other Pokémon to battle thegiant Slowpoke inAsh vs. Gary.
Pocket Monsters DP
A Gyarados appeared inPMDP54.
Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure
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The Red Gyarados appeared inJBA4, where it was targeted byTeam Rocket at theLake of Rage.
Pokémon Adventures

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- Main article:Lance's Gyarados
- Main article:Silver's Gyarados
Gyarados debuted inGyarados Splashes In!, where he attacks his own TrainerMisty but is recaptured byRed, who returns him to her. The drastic change in attitude of the Pokémon was the result of aTeam Rocket experiment as is shown inRaging Rhydon. Later on, Misty traded this Gyarados to Red in exchange for Red'sKrabby. He names this GyaradosGyara. When Red borrowsBlue'sCharizard to travel toMt. Silver, he temporarily trades his Gyarados to Blue. He later appears as one of Blue's Pokémon inEntranced by Entei, used againstEntei, and later part of his revealed team during theGym Leader face-off. Prior to the FireRed and LeafGreen saga, Blue returns Gyarados to Red.
A Gyarados was later seen withLance, using itsBubble Beam to shield him from the lava ofCerise Island. Lance had it since it was a Magikarp, and it first appeared inExtricated from Exeggutor.
Multiple Magikarp had evolved into Gyarados at theLake of Rage from the radio waves emitted from Team Rocket inRaise the Red Gyarados. They are seen again inDelibird Delivery - 1 in a flashback, and again inDelibird Delivery - 2, where they were temporarily under Silver's control to surround theMasked Man.

ARed Gyarados was seen in theLake of Rage inRaise the Red Gyarados. He was caught bySilver and had the ability to control the other Gyarados in the lake.
InDebonaire Dragonair, in theDragon's Den, three Gyarados appeared, rising out of the water, but they did not attack Clair. Instead, they make way for her peacefully before Suicune appears and attacks.
A Gyarados appeared inThe Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight inIlex Forest.
A Gyaradosnicknamed Gyaddy appeared inThe Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon I, under the ownership of aSwimmer named Jack. It rescuedRuby from a giant flood that happened throughoutSlateport City.
A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy inPinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming.
Crasher Wake has a Gyarados, which was very briefly seen during his presentation, where he was riding on it inA Skuffle with Skorupi.
Cyrus owns a Gyarados, which first appeared inShunning Spiritomb.
A Gyarados appeared in a flashback inOne Way or Another.
Lysandre's Gyarados first appeared inThey Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping. AfterCelosia had stolenKorrina'sKey Stone and fashioned it into a Mega Ring, Lysandre became able toMega Evolve his Gyarados into Mega Gyarados.
A Gyarados appeared in a flashback inFlabébé Blooms.
A Gyarados appeared inShing!! Final Form, being one of many Pokémon to suddenlyDynamax due to theDarkest Day.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon Journeys
- Main article:Lance's Gyarados
A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy inLegend? Check! Friends? Check!.
The red Gyarados, owned byLance, appeared inFlash of the Titans!.
A Gyarados appeared inGetting More than You Battled For!.
Pokémon Battle Frontier
Rald has a Gyarados, as seen inBattle Between Student and Master!.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
Crasher Wake has a Gyarados, which was used in a Gym battle against Hareta inDialga's Secret Keys.
InTeam Galactic's Conspiracy, Revealed!!,Cyrus sent out his Gyarados after his Weavile suffered heavy damage from Piplup's surprise attack. He used itsGiga Impact to destroy the rope bridge where the battle was taking place, sending Hareta and Piplup falling into the river below.
ATrainer's Gyarados appeared in a flashback inHearts and Spirits Collide.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
Black owns a Gyarados inPokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys.
A Trainer's Gyarados appeared inLet's Fight For The Future!!.
Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
- Main article:Red Gyarados
Lance owns a Gyarados, which debuted inSpace Havoc!!.
The Red Gyarados appeared inStop the Strange Sonic Sound!!.
Pokémon Zensho
A Gyarados appeared inPZ03, under the ownership of aTeam Rocket Grunt.
In the TCG
- Main article:Gyarados (TCG)
Red Gyarados have appeared five times in theTCG, once inNeo Revelation asShining Gyarados, once inEX Holon Phantoms asGyarados
δ, once inHeartGold & SoulSilver asGyarados, and twice inBREAKpoint asGyarados-EX andM Gyarados-EX.
Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Gyarados appears as a trophy.
Trophy information
"An Atrocious Pokémon rarely seen in the wild. When it does appear, it's usually running rampant in a destructive rage--behavior that has the unfortunate side effect of leaving whole cities in ruin. It is said that when humans begin a conflict, Gyarados incinerates the towns of both warring parties. There are records of a Gyarados rampage lasting as long as a month. Its pre-Evolution form is Magikarp."
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Gyarados appears as aSpirit.
POKÉMON Detective Pikachu
A Gyarados appeared inPOKÉMON Detective Pikachu. It was first seen as aMagikarp, but it eventually evolved and scared away aCharizard in order to protectTim Goodman andDetective Pikachu.
Pokémon UNITE

- Main article:Gyarados (UNITE)
- Main article:Mega Gyarados (UNITE)
Gyarados is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee all-rounder that starts as Magikarp, which evolves into Gyarados by either filling up an effort gauge or reaching level 7. Mega Gyarados is also playable through a separate Unite License.
Trivia

- In thePokémon Red and Blue beta, Gyarados's name was "Skulkraken", a combination ofskull andkraken (a mythological sea monster).
- The radio dramaThe Birth of Mewtwo contains an audio footage of Gyarados'sdiscovery by a female researcher which ends disturbingly.
- Gyarados andMagikarp are the onlyPokémon that can be obtained without atrade,transfer, orevent in everycore series game.
- Gyarados, Magikarp, andRegigigas are the three Pokémon that can be encountered in thewild at the lowest and highest levels. InPokémon Black 2 and White 2, Gyarados can be found at levels ranging from level 1 to 100 in theNature Preserve by using aSuper Rod in rippling water.
- InGenerations II andIV, Gyarados is the first of only twoShiny Pokémon to be integrated into a game's plot (the second wasCelebi inPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness andPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky).
- Gyarados'sShiny form is the first Shiny Pokémon to appear in thePokémon Adventures manga.
- Gyarados and its pre-evolved form'sEgg Group combination (Water 2 andDragon) is unique.
- Gyarados is the onlyFlying-type Pokémon in theWater 2 Egg Group.
- Despite being part Flying-type, Gyarados couldn't learn any Flying-type moves naturally prior toGeneration VII.
- Gyarados is tied withPelipper as the most common Pokémon found amongstGym Leaders, being used by seven of them. Coincidentally, both are dualWater/Flying type.
- Gyarados is also used by threePokémon League members (countingBlue andLance only once each) and twovillainous team leaders, making it the most common Pokémon among boss Trainers in the core series at twelve appearances.
- In many ways, Gyarados is the counterpart ofMilotic. Both are the serpentine evolved forms of weak fish Pokémon, and both appear in times of conflict; Gyarados to destroy, Milotic to becalm. Both have base stat totals of 540, the only difference being the distribution of theirAttack,Special Attack andSpecial Defense stats.
- Gyarados is tied withMilotic for the greatest increase in base stat total after evolving, at 340 points.
- Mega Gyarados is tied withHoopaUnbound for being thetallestDark-type Pokémon.
- Gyarados appears inPokémon Battle Chess. It doesn't behave like any traditional piece in chess. It is only present after Magikarp is damaged.
- Gyarados has featured as multiple cultural references in the Pokémon franchise includingKoinobori inPokémon the Series and a 1997 May calendar insert,Shachihoko on a Nagoya Castle pin,Merlion from Pokémon Center Singapore, and most historically as the Dragon Gate myth discussed further below.
Origin

Gyarados appears to be based on aChinese dragon and akoinobori. Gyarados is heavily hinted to be based on the Chinese tale of acarp ascending into a dragon upon swimming up a river or waterfall and thenleaping over theDragon Gate. This legend is an allegory for the drive needed to overcome obstacles, which can be tied to the fact it can take a lot of effort to evolve a Magikarp into Gyarados.
Gyarados may also reference myths about earthquakes that were popular in Japan until the late Edo period. While said phenomenon is currently associated with the giant catfishNamazu, older explanations involved a giant underground dragon encircling the Japanese archipelago, or located under certain islands (such as theChikubu Island in theLake Biwa). Notably, theLake of Rage appears to be the Pokémon world's counterpart of the Lake Biwa.
Gyarados also seems to be inspired by depictions of vicioussea monsters — mainly sea dragons andsea serpents — found on medieval and Renaissance maritime navigation maps, such as theCarta marina. This is further hinted by one of Gyarados' English names during early localization ("Skulkraken"), which references akraken. Alternatively, Gyarados could also be inspired by the South African cryptidInkanyamba, a giant, winged eel that causes storms when angry.
Mega Gyarados appears to continue the theme of cartographic sea monsters, incorporating details of fish-like depictions of creatures such as theLeviathan and the Serra. Furthermore, its design, specifically its large dorsal fins, strongly resembles that of the unnamed "legendary water Pokémon" seen in thePokémon the Series episodeEnlighten Up!, first aired on April 18, 2002, in which Misty recounts seeing an unknown water Pokémon. This creature may have inspired the design of Mega Gyarados when it was eventually created 10 years later.

On December 2018, the beta sprite for Gyarados was showcased on a NHK Broadcast in Japan, where it had a worm-like body with a mouthful of sharp teeth and barbels on the top of its head.[4]
Name origin
According toKen Sugimori, Gyarados's name has no specific origin and was chosen merely for its "force".[5] However, it may be variously derived from 虐殺gyakusatsu (slaughter), 逆境gyakkyō (adversity), or 逆転gyakuten (reversal, turnaround); 荒らすarasu (to devastate); and 脅すodosu (to threaten).
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Related articles
- Misty's Gyarados
- James's Gyarados
- Red Gyarados
- Lance's Gyarados
- Gyara
- Silver's Gyarados
- Gyarados (UNITE)
- Mega Evolution
References
- ↑Cerulean Blues
- ↑Coming Apart at the Dreams!
- ↑| Mega Gyarados | Official Site | Pokémon X and Pokémon Y
- ↑https://www.newsweek.com/pokemon-beta-designs-red-green-1265710
- ↑Tweet by 杉森 建 (@SUPER_32X). Posted on December 12, 2011. Archived from the original via Archive.today.
External links
See also:Mega Evolution characteristics •Mega Stone •Key Stone •Infinity Energy •Mega Energy •Rogue Mega Evolution •Mega Power •Donut
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