Gyarados (Pokémon)

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#0129: Magikarp
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, seeGyarados (disambiguation).
Gyarados
Atrocious Pokémon
ギャラドス
Gyarados
#0130
Gyarados
Gyarados
Mega Gyarados
Mega Gyarados




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Types
WaterFlying
Gyarados
WaterDark
Mega Gyarados
UnknownUnknown
UnknownUnknown
UnknownUnknown
UnknownUnknown
UnknownUnknown
Abilities
Intimidate
Gyarados
Cacophony
Mega Gyarados
Cacophony
Moxie
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Mold Breaker
Mega Gyarados
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male,50% female
Catch rate
45(11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Water 2 andDragon
Hatch time
cycles
Height
21'04"6.5 m
Gyarados
21'04"6.5 m
Mega Gyarados
0'0"0 m
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0'0"0 m
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0'0"0 m
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0'0"0 m
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0'0"0 m
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Weight
518.1 lbs.235.0 kg
Gyarados
672.4 lbs.305.0 kg
Mega Gyarados
0 lbs.0 kg
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0 lbs.0 kg
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0 lbs.0 kg
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0 lbs.0 kg
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0 lbs.0 kg
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Mega Stone
Gyaradosite[[|]]
Base experience yield
214
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
189
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
Gyarados
0
HP
2
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Mega Gyarados
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Footprint

Mega Gyarados
Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
70
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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.

Contents

Biology

Gyarados with its mouth closed

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.

Mega Gyarados

Evolution

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

Pokédex entries

Generation IKanto
#130
Red(JPN)(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it wasreused inPokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG)Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.
Blue
YellowBrutally vicious and enormously destructive. Known for totally destroying cities in ancient times.
StadiumExtremely vicious and horribly brutal. Has enough destructive power to totally annihilate even a major city.
Generation IIJohto
#077
GoldThey say that during past wars,Gyarados would appear and leave blazing ruins in its wake.
SilverOnce it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it.
CrystalIt appears whenever there is world conflict, burning down any place it travels through.
Stadium 2They say that during past wars,Gyarados would appear and leave blazing ruins in its wake.(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
Once it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it.(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation IIIHoenn
#053
Kanto
#130
RubyWhenMagikarp evolves intoGyarados, its brain cells undergo a structural transformation. It is said that this transformation is to blame for thisPokémon's wildly violent nature.
SapphireOnceGyarados goes on a rampage, its ferociously violent blood doesn't calm until it has burned everything down. There are records of thisPokémon's rampages lasting a whole month.
EmeraldIt is an extremely vicious and violentPokémon. When humans begin to fight, it will appear and burn everything to the ground with intensely hot flames.
FireRedIt has an extremely aggressive nature. TheHyper Beam it shoots from its mouth totally incinerates all targets.
LeafGreenRarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.
Generation IVSinnoh
#024
Johto
#077
DiamondOnce it appears, its rage never settles until it has razed the fields and mountains around it.
PearlIn ancient literature, there is a record of aGyarados that razed a village when violence flared.
PlatinumOnce it begins to rampage, aGyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.
HeartGoldThey say that during past strife,Gyarados would appear and leave blazing ruins in its wake.
SoulSilverOnce it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it.
Generation VUnova
#—
BlackOnce it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.
White
Black 2Once it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.
White 2
Generation VICentral Kalos
#050
Coastal Kalos
#—
Mountain Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#054
XIn ancient literature, there is a record of a Gyarados that razed a village when violence flared.
YRarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.
Omega RubyWhenMagikarp evolves into Gyarados, its brain cells undergo a structural transformation. It is said that this transformation is to blame for this Pokémon's wildly violent nature.
Alpha SapphireOnce Gyarados goes on a rampage, its ferociously violent blood doesn't calm until it has burned everything down. There are records of this Pokémon's rampages lasting a whole month.
Generation VIIAlola
 S  M : #092
Alola
 US  UM : #112
Kanto
#130
SunA tale is told of a town that angered Gyarados. Before the sun rose the next day, flames utterly consumed the town, leaving not a trace behind.
MoonThere are people who swear that any place Gyarados appears is fated for destruction.
Ultra SunIt fires hyper beams in all directions, burning the surrounding area to ash. There are some regions where it's called "the deity of destruction."
Ultra MoonThe energy from evolution stimulated its brain cells strongly, causing it to become very ferocious.
Let's Go PikachuBrutally vicious and enormously destructive. Known for totally destroying cities in ancient times.
Let's Go Eevee
Mega Gyarados
SunMega Evolution also affects its brain, leaving no other function except its destructive instinct to burn everything to cinders.
MoonIt jets water from the orifices on its sides, streaking above the water surface at supersonic speed.
Ultra SunMega Evolution places a burden on its body. The stress causes it to become all the more ferocious.
Ultra MoonIt zooms out of the water at Mach speeds. Even large ships caught in its path are split cleanly in two!
Let's Go PikachuAlthough it obeys its instinctive drive to destroy everything within its reach, it will respond to orders from a Trainer it truly trusts.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIIIGalar
#145
Isle of Armor
#043
Crown Tundra
#063
Sinnoh
#024
Hisui
#081
SwordIt has an extremely aggressive nature. TheHyper Beam it shoots from its mouth totally incinerates all targets.
ShieldOnce it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.
Brilliant DiamondOnce Gyarados appears, its rage never settles until the Pokémon has razed the fields and mountains around it.
Shining PearlIn ancient literature, there is a record of a Gyarados that razed a village when violence flared.
Legends: ArceusI suspect this Pokémon to be the true identity of a dragon written of in ancient texts, which claimed that it razed an entire village with white-hot beams from its maw.
Generation IXPaldea
#135
Kitakami
#44
Blueberry
#—
Lumiose
#033
Hyperspace
#—
ScarletOnce it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it.
VioletIt appears whenever there is world conflict, burning down any place it travels through.
Legends: Z-AIn ancient literature, there is a record of a Gyarados that razed a village when violence flared.
Mega Gyarados
Legends: Z-AIt jets water from the orifices on its sides, streaking above the water surface at supersonic speed.


Male Gyarados in theAlola PokédexFemale Gyarados in theAlola PokédexMega Gyarados in theAlola Pokédex
Gyarados in thePaldea PokédexGyarados in theKitakami Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I
RedBlue
EvolveMagikarp
Blue (Japan)
EvolveMagikarp
Yellow
Fuchsia City (Super Rod)
Generation II
GoldSilver
Lake of Rage (Surfing,Good Rod,Super Rod,Red Gyarados)
Fuchsia City (Good Rod orSuper Rod)
Crystal
Lake of Rage (Surfing,Good Rod,Super Rod,Red Gyarados)
Fuchsia City (Good Rod orSuper Rod)
Generation III
RubySapphire
Sootopolis City (Super Rod)
Emerald
Sootopolis City (Super Rod)
FireRedLeafGreen
Routes4,6,10,11,12,13,19,20,21,22,23,24, and25,Treasure Beach,Kindle Road,Cape Brink,Bond Bridge,Five Isle Meadow,Ruin Valley,Water Path,Water Labyrinth,Resort Gorgeous,Memorial Pillar,Green Path,Outcast Island,Tanoby Ruins,Pallet Town,Cerulean City,Viridian City,Fuchsia City,Vermilion City,Cinnabar Island,One Island,Four Island,Five Island,Seafoam Islands,Trainer Tower,Cerulean Cave,Berry Forest,Icefall Cave (Super Rod)
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
DiamondPearl
Great Marsh (Good Rod orSuper Rod)
Routes203,204,205,208,209,210,212,213,214,218,219,220,221,222,223,224,225,226,227,228,229, and230,Twinleaf Town,Eterna City,Canalave City,Celestic Town,Pastoria City,Sunyshore City,Lake Verity,Lake Acuity,Lake Valor,Ravaged Path,Valley Windworks,Mt. Coronet,Iron Island,Sendoff Spring,Pokémon League,Victory Road,Fuego Ironworks,Oreburgh Gate,Resort Area (Super Rod)
Platinum
Routes203,204,205,208,209,210,212,213,214,218,219,220,221,222,223,224,225,226,227,228,229, and230,Twinleaf Town,Eterna City,Canalave City,Celestic Town,Pastoria City,Great Marsh,Sunyshore City,Lake Verity,Lake Acuity,Lake Valor,Ravaged Path,Valley Windworks,Mt. Coronet,Iron Island,Sendoff Spring,Pokémon League,Victory Road,Fuego Ironworks,Oreburgh Gate (Super Rod)
HeartGoldSoulSilver
Lake of Rage (Surfing,Good Rod,Super Rod,Red Gyarados*)
Mt. Silver Cave 1F,Cerulean Cave,Seafoam Islands B4F (Super Rod)
Fuchsia City (Good Rod orSuper Rod)
Safari Zone (Good Rod in Meadow with 7 Waterside points; Super Rod in Meadow with 10 Waterside points, and with 14 Waterside points; Good Rod in Marshland with 3 Waterside points, and with 4 Waterside points; Super Rod in Marshland, default; Super Rod in Wetland with 6 Waterside points, and with 9 Waterside points)
Pal Park
Pond
Generation V
BlackWhite
EvolveMagikarp
Black 2White 2
Nature Preserve (fishing inrippling water)
Generation VI
XY
Routes3 and22,Parfum Palace (Super Rod)
Friend Safari (Water)
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
Sootopolis City (Super Rod)
Generation VII
SunMoon
Routes7,8,9,13,14, and15,Melemele Sea,Seaward Cave,Kala'e Bay,Paniola Town,Akala Outskirts,Brooklet Hill,Malie Garden,Seafolk Village,Poni Wilds,Poni Breaker Coast,Poni Meadow,Poni Gauntlet,Vast Poni Canyon,Secluded Shore (SOS Battle,fishing)
Ultra SunUltra Moon
Routes7,8,9,13,14, and15,Melemele Sea,Seaward Cave,Kala'e Bay,Paniola Town,Akala Outskirts,Brooklet Hill,Malie Garden,Seafolk Village,Poni Breaker Coast,Poni Meadow,Poni Gauntlet,Vast Poni Canyon (SOS Battle,fishing)
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
Route 20 (Sea Skim)
Generation VIII
SwordShield
Axew's Eye,Bridge Field,Dusty Bowl,Giant's Cap,Giant's Mirror,Giant's Seat,Lake of Outrage (fishing)
Route 2 (Surfing)
Bridge Field,Dusty Bowl,East Lake Axewell,Lake of Outrage,North Lake Miloch,South Lake Miloch,West Lake Axewell (SurfingWanderer)
Bridge Field,Dusty Bowl,East Lake Axewell,Giant's Cap,Lake of Outrage,South Lake Miloch,West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)
Expansion Pass
Giant's Bed,Snowslide Slope,Giant's Foot,Frigid Sea,Ballimere Lake (fishing)
Workout Sea,Stepping-Stone Sea,Insular Sea,Honeycalm Island,Honeycalm Sea (Surfing)
Challenge Beach,Giant's Bed (SurfingWanderer)
Workout Sea,Loop Lagoon,Honeycalm Sea,Giant's Bed,Giant's Foot,Ballimere Lake,Frigid Sea (Max Raid Battle)
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl
Great Marsh (Good Rod orSuper Rod)
Routes203,204,205,208,209,210,212,213,214,218,219,220,221,222,223,224,225,226,227,228,229, and230,Twinleaf Town,Eterna City,Canalave City,Celestic Town,Pastoria City,Sunyshore City,Lake Verity,Lake Acuity,Lake Valor,Ravaged Path,Valley Windworks,Mt. Coronet,Iron Island,Sendoff Spring,Pokémon League,Victory Road,Fuego Ironworks,Oreburgh Gate,Resort Area (Super Rod)
Legends: Arceus
Obsidian Fieldlands:Obsidian FallsFlying,Lake Verity (additional )
Cobalt Coastlands:Sand's Reach and nearby (additional ), massivemass outbreaks
Coronet Highlands: nearPrimeval Grotto
Generation IX
ScarletViolet
South Province:South Paldean Sea
East Province:East Paldean Sea
West Province:West Paldean Sea
North Province:North Paldean Sea
North Province:Casseroya Lake (DragonTeraType)
Tera Raid Battles (5★,6★)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Fellhorn Gorge,Oni Mountain,Chilling Waterhead,Kitakami Wilds
Legends: Z-A
Jaune District:Wild Zone 11
Centrico Plaza:Wild Zone 20 


In side games

Generation I
Snap
Valley
Pinball
EvolveMagikarp
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
EvolveMagikarp
Trozei!
Phobos Submarine, Trozei Battle,Mr. Who's Den
MD Red
EvolveWonder Mail unlockedMagikarp
MD Blue
EvolveMagikarp
Ranger
Olive Jungle (during mission),Safra Sea
Generation IV
MD TimeMD Darkness
Bottomless Sea (B1F-B25F)
MD Sky
Bottomless Sea (B1F-B25F)
Rumble
Bright Beach(Normal Mode S, Advanced Mode C & A)
MD StormyMD Light
Wonder Mail codes
PokéPark Wii
Beach Zone
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lake:World Axle - B2F
Conquest
Fontaine,Avia
Rumble U
Aquatic Hill: Magikarp is All You Need(Boss),Vehicle Gallery: Slithering Trains
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Island of Haste: Stage 1
Rumble World
Origin Hideaway: Waterfall Basin(Back Boss)
Picross
Area 27: Stage 10
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Charizard Sea2019,Bulbasaur Sea,Charizard SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Mystery House:Grand Sea,Far-Off Sea,Fantasy Strait
Strong Foe:Waterfall Pond (5F-18F)Shiny
New Snap
Mightywide RiverLevel 2
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Event:Gyarados Appears
Event:Pokémon Safari(Tenth release;Shiny)
Masters EX
Seasonalsync pair scout: Lance (New Year's 2021) & Gyarados
Evolution:Scottie/Bettie &MagikarpEgg
UNITE
Obtain from License Journey for 1,470 License Points
Purchase for 575 Aeos Gems
Obtain from License Journey for 1,470 License Points(MegaGyarados)
Purchase for 840 Aeos Gems(MegaGyarados)


In events

GamesEventRegionLocationLevelDistribution period
XYPokémon Center Battle Championship GyaradosAllJapan50May 10 to 18, 2014;
June 23 to July 6, 2014
XYORASPokémon Center Hiroshima GyaradosAllJapan20ShinyJune 25, 2015;
June 26 to August 31, 2015
ORASWinter Counterattack GyaradosAllSouth Korea50ShinyJanuary 16 to 17, 2016
SVJump Festa 2023 GyaradosAllAll20December 17, 2022 to January 31, 2023
SVSophia's GyaradosAllOnline50May 12 to June 30, 2024

Held items

Pokémon caught inGeneration I must be traded to aGeneration II game in order for a held item to appear.

GamesHeld items
RedBlue
Yellow
Legends: Arceus
Normal
Grit items by level
Alpha
Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Gyarados
StatRange
At Lv. 50At Lv. 100
95
155 - 202300 - 394
125
117 - 194229 - 383
79
75 - 144146 - 282
60
58 - 123112 - 240
100
94 - 167184 - 328
81
77 - 146150 - 287
Total:
540
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0EVs,IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hinderingnature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252EVs,IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpfulnature.
  • This Pokémon'sSpecial base stat inGeneration I was100.
Mega Gyarados
StatRange
At Lv. 50At Lv. 100
95
155 - 202300 - 394
155
144 - 227283 - 449
109
102 - 177200 - 348
70
67 - 134130 - 262
130
121 - 200238 - 394
81
77 - 146150 - 287
Total:
640
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0EVs,IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hinderingnature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252EVs,IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpfulnature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/3★★
Power
5/5★★★★★
Skill
1/2
Stamina
3/4★★★
Jump
4/5★★★★
Total
15/19★★★


Type effectiveness

Gyarados
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug½×
Ghost
Steel½×
Fire½×
Water½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug½×
Ghost
Steel½×
Fire½×
Water½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug½×
Ghost
Steel½×
Fire½×
Water½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug½×
Ghost
Steel½×
Fire½×
Water½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:
Mega Gyarados
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost½×
Steel½×
Fire½×
Water½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice½×
Dragon
Dark½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost½×
Steel½×
Fire½×
Water½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice½×
Dragon
Dark½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost½×
Steel½×
Fire½×
Water½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice½×
Dragon
Dark½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost½×
Steel½×
Fire½×
Water½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice½×
Dragon
Dark½×
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

Gyarados is available inScarlet and Violet andLegends Z-A.

Byleveling up

SV

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  Acc.  PP
011FlailNormalPhysical0000100100%15
011SplashNormalStatus000000——%40
011TackleNormalPhysical04040100100%35
011LeerNormalStatus0000100100%30
011TwisterDragonSpecial04040100100%20
Evo.Evo.BiteDarkPhysical06060100100%25
044WhirlpoolWaterSpecial0353508585%15
088Ice FangIcePhysical0656509595%15
1212BrineWaterSpecial06565100100%10
1616Scary FaceNormalStatus0000100100%10
2121WaterfallWaterPhysical08080100100%15
2424CrunchDarkPhysical08080100100%15
2828Rain DanceWaterStatus000000——%5
3232Aqua TailWaterPhysical0909009090%10
3636Dragon DanceDragonStatus000000——%20
4040Hydro PumpWaterSpecial11011008080%5
4444HurricaneFlyingSpecial11011007070%10
4848ThrashNormalPhysical120120100100%10
5252Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15015009090%5
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Gyarados
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Gyarados
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

ZA

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
LearnPlus Move  Type  Cat.  Power  CD 
Evo.23BiteDarkPhysical060606
Rem.10Water GunWaterSpecial040406
Rem.10WhirlpoolWaterSpecial020207
110TackleNormalPhysical040404
110LeerNormalStatus00006
110SplashNormalStatus00004
110TwisterDragonSpecial040406
2427WaterfallWaterPhysical080808
3033CrunchDarkPhysical080808
3337Iron HeadSteelPhysical080808
4043BounceFlyingPhysical0858512
4447HurricaneFlyingSpecial11011010
4548Dragon RushDragonPhysical10010012
5053Hydro PumpWaterSpecial11011012
5558Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15015020
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Gyarados
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Gyarados
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

ByTM

SV

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
  TM  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  Acc.  PP 
TM001TM001Take DownNormalPhysical09090085}}85%20
TM006TM006Scary FaceNormalStatus0000100}}100%10
TM007TM007ProtectNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TM010TM010Ice FangIcePhysical06565095}}95%15
TM011TM011Water PulseWaterSpecial06060100}}100%20
TM022TM022Chilling WaterWaterSpecial05050100}}100%20
TM025TM025FacadeNormalPhysical07070100}}100%20
TM028TM028BulldozeGroundPhysical06060100}}100%20
TM034TM034Icy WindIceSpecial05555095}}95%15
TM044TM044Dragon TailDragonPhysical06060090}}90%10
TM046TM046AvalancheIcePhysical06060100}}100%10
TM047TM047EndureNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
TM049TM049Sunny DayFireStatus000000—}}—%5
TM050TM050Rain DanceWaterStatus000000—}}—%5
TM051TM051SandstormRockStatus000000—}}—%10
TM066TM066Body SlamNormalPhysical08585100}}100%15
TM070TM070Sleep TalkNormalStatus000000—}}—%10
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  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Gyarados
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Gyarados
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ZA

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
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TM013TM013Ice BeamIceSpecial090908
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TM017TM017ProtectNormalStatus000015
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TM033TM033Body SlamNormalPhysical085858
TM035TM035EndureNormalStatus000012
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TM041TM041Water PulseWaterSpecial060606
TM044TM044Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15015020
TM049TM049Icy WindIceSpecial055557
TM055TM055Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15015020
TM056TM056Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12012010
TM058TM058Iron HeadSteelPhysical080808
TM062TM062FlamethrowerFireSpecial090908
TM065TM065Stone EdgeRockPhysical10010010
TM067TM067ThunderboltElectricSpecial090908
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TM070TM070WhirlpoolWaterSpecial020207
TM073TM073SurfWaterSpecial090908
TM075TM075Dragon PulseDragonSpecial085858
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TM079TM079HurricaneFlyingSpecial11011010
TM085TM085SubstituteNormalStatus000010
TM087TM087Iron TailSteelPhysical10010010
TM090TM090Dark PulseDarkSpecial080808
TM093TM093OutrageDragonPhysical12012015
TM095TM095TauntDarkStatus000012
TM096TM096Hydro PumpWaterSpecial11011012
TM098TM098WaterfallWaterPhysical080808
TM105TM105BlizzardIceSpecial11011012
TM106TM106ThunderElectricSpecial11011010
TM109TM109FacadeNormalPhysical070707
TM110TM110Chilling WaterWaterSpecial050507
TM139TM139SwaggerNormalStatus000010
TM140TM140Muddy WaterWaterSpecial090908
TM143TM143Scale ShotDragonPhysical015156
TM146TM146Skull BashNormalPhysical15015012
TM148TM148ScaldWaterSpecial080807
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Gyarados
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Gyarados
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Bybreeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  Acc.  PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must bechain bred onto Gyarados
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Gyarados
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Gyarados
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By a priorEvolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  Acc.  PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Gyarados
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Gyarados
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Special moves

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Event  Move  Type  Cat.  Pwr.  Acc.  PP 
Wild Tera PokémonOutrageDragonPhysical120100%10
  • A superscript level indicates that Gyarados can learn this move normally in Generation IX
  • Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Gyarados
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Gyarados
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TCG-only moves

MoveCard
WrapLance's Gyarados (VS 98)

Side game data

Gyarados

Pokémon Pinball
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Pinball RS
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 4
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area:Waterfall Lake
Phrases
51%-100% HPDon't make me angry. I can ruin the world!
26%-50% HPDo something. My HP is down to about half.
1%-25% HPI've had it... I couldn't rampage if I wanted to...
Level upI leveled up! MyHyper Beam's been boosted, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, andExplorers of Sky
Body size: 4
Recruit rate: -4.5%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon

Body size:Gigantic (9 tiles)
How to Recruit: Visit Gyarados's secret base
Connected to:Steelix,Aggron,Walrein,Manaphy
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
NormalI have to thrash about! I need to!
Low HP (< 50%)*pant pant* I'm getting tired… *pant pant*
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Water
Poké Assist:
Water
Field move:None
Loops: 11Min. exp.: 430Max. exp.:
Browser entryR-125
Gyarados is a brutal Pokémon that can spit ahuge jet of water from its mouth.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack●●●●
Defense●●●
Speed●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack●●●●
Defense●●●
Speed●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.63 secondsBase HP: 58
Base Attack: 82Base Defense: 57Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PokéPark Pad entry:
Gyarados is the Attraction Chief ofGyarados's Aqua Dash in theBeach Zone. After he got too cocky, he said he wanted to become the Zone Keeper.
Pokémon Conquest
HP:★★★★Move:Aqua Tail
Attack:★★★★Ability 1:Intimidate
Ability 2:Frighten
Ability 3:Tenacity
Defense:★★★★
Speed:★★★
Evolves fromMagikarp when its Attack is 16 or higher
Range: 3Perfect Links:Nobuchika andTakeyoshi
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Water
Attack Power:★★★★★

True Strength
Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
Pokémon Shuffle
Water
Attack Power: 70 - 140 20

#478

Power of 5+
Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.
Swappable Skill(s): Mega Boost
Mega Effects 12
Erases Pokémon on a randomized jagged line vertically.
Pokémon Shuffle
Water
Attack Power: 70 - 110 5

#478

L-Boost
Increases damage when making an L-shaped match.
Mega Effects 10
Erases all Mega Gyarados in the puzzle area.
Pokémon GO
Base HP: 216Base Attack: 237Base Defense: 186
Egg Distance: N/ABuddy Distance: 1 kmEvolution Requirement:Gyarados Mega Energy300/60/30/15
Fast Attacks:Bite,Waterfall*,Dragon Breath*,Dragon Tail
Charged Attacks:Hydro Pump,Crunch*,Outrage*,Twister*,Dragon Pulse,FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon,ReturnAs Purified Pokémon,Aqua Tail
Pokémon Café ReMix

Gyarados
Icon:Specialty:Cookie:


Drinks
How to recruit
Hearts needed:Delivery: 0.5% Offering Rate
Puzzle Abilities
Puzzle score:Lv. 1: 130Lv. 25: 400
Megaphones:Lv. 1: x1 / 35 linksLv. 25: x1 / 28 links
Skill Info
Skill gauge:
100
Standard Skill:Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks to either side.
Powered-Up Skill:Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks to either side.
Specialty Gimmick Info
Unlocks atDescription
Lv.3Clear up to 2 to their next stage by making a combo next to them.
Lv.5Clear up to 2 closed by making a combo next to them.
Lv.15Clear up to 3 by making a combo next to them.
Hidden Specialty Gimmick
No hidden specialty gimmick is available yet.
Outfit Grade Up
Outfit Grade 1: Puzzle score +3%Outfit Grade 2: Puzzle score +3%
Outfit Grade 3: Puzzle score +3%Outfit Grade 4: Puzzle score +3%, Score
Alternate Outfits

Customer
Pokémon Café ReMix

Gyarados
Icon:Specialty:Cookie:


Drinks
How to recruit
Hearts needed:Delivery:
Puzzle Abilities
Puzzle score:Lv. 1: 120Lv. 25: 360
Megaphones:Lv. 1: x1 / 35 linksLv. 25: x1 / 28 links
Skill Info
Skill gauge:
100
Standard Skill:Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks to either side.
Powered-Up Skill:Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks to either side.
Specialty Gimmick Info
Unlocks atDescription
Lv.3Clear up to 2 to their next stage by making a combo next to them.
Lv.5Clear up to 2 closed by making a combo next to them.
Lv.15Clear up to 3 by making a combo next to them.
Hidden Specialty Gimmick
No hidden specialty gimmick is available yet.
Outfit Grade Up
Outfit Grade 1: Puzzle score +3%Outfit Grade 2: Puzzle score +3%
Outfit Grade 3: Puzzle score +3%Outfit Grade 4: Puzzle score +3%, Score
Alternate Outfits

Customer
New Pokémon Snap
Photodex entry #224
Gyarados is extremely aggressive and strong enough to destroy everything in its path. The gouges in the rocky cliffs ofMightywide River were actually caused by Gyarados climbing up the waterfall.

Mega Gyarados

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon

Body size:Gigantic (9 tiles)
How to Recruit: Visit Gyarados's secret base
Connected to:Steelix,Aggron,Walrein,Manaphy
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
NormalI have to thrash about! I need to!
Low HP (< 50%)*pant pant* I'm getting tired… *pant pant*
Pokémon GO
Base HP: 216Base Attack: 292Base Defense: 247
Egg Distance: N/ABuddy Distance: 3 kmEvolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks:Bite,Waterfall*,Dragon Breath*,Dragon Tail
Charged Attacks:Hydro Pump,Crunch*,Outrage*,Twister*,Dragon Pulse,ReturnAs Purified Pokémon,Aqua Tail

Form data

Mega Evolution

Evolution data

Unevolved
Magikarp
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 20
First Evolution
Gyarados
 Water  Flying 


Sprites

Generation I
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Generation VIII
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Cross-Generation
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For other sprites and images, please seeGyarados images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In animation

Main series

Gyarados inPokémon Journeys: The Series
Shiny Gyarados inPokémon Journeys: The Series
Mega Gyarados inPokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
Shiny Mega Gyarados inPokémon the Series: XY

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).

Pokédex entries

EpisodePokémonSourceEntry
EP016GyaradosAsh's PokédexGyarados. This Pokémon has a vicious temperament, so use extreme caution. Its fangs can crush stones and its scales are harder than steel.
EpisodePokémonSourceEntry
SM043GyaradosRotom PokédexGyarados, the Atrocious Pokémon. AWater andFlying type. Rumors exist of a town that made Gyarados angry. That town was burned to the ground in one night, leaving no trace.

Pokémon Generations

Gyarados inPokémon Generations
Shiny Gyarados in Pokémon Generations

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

Gyarados inPokémon Evolutions
Mega Gyarados in Pokémon Evolutions

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 Gyarados with a star-shaped mark inPokémon 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.

In the manga

Movie adaptations

A Gyarados appeared inICYR2, under the ownership ofBorosue.

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Gyarados inThe 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

Main article:Red Gyarados

The Red Gyarados appeared inJBA4, where it was targeted byTeam Rocket at theLake of Rage.

Pokémon Adventures

Normal and Shiny Gyarados inPokémon Adventures
Main article:Gyara
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.

Mega Gyarados inPokémon Adventures

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

MangaChapterEntry
Pokémon AdventuresPS006The evolved form of Magikarp. Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage. Can fire a Hyper Beam from its mouth.

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!

Shucaught a Gyarados inGDZ45.

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 asGyaradosStar δ, once inHeartGold & SoulSilver asGyarados, and twice inBREAKpoint asGyarados-EX andM Gyarados-EX.

Other appearances

Gyarados inPOKÉMON Detective Pikachu

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

Gyarados in 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

Gyarados in Pokémon Battle Chess

Origin

The unnamed Pokémon resembling Mega Gyarados

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.

Gyarados' beta sprite

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).

In other languages

LanguageTitleMeaning
JapaneseギャラドスGyaradosFrom虐殺gyakusatsu,逆境gyakkyō, or逆転gyakuten;荒らすarasu; and脅すodosu
FrenchLéviatorFromLeviathan andor
SpanishGyaradosSame as English/Japanese name
GermanGaradosSimilar to English/Japanese name
ItalianGyaradosSame as English/Japanese name
Korean갸라도스GyaradosTranscription of Japanese name
Mandarin Chinese暴鯉龍 / 暴鲤龙BàolǐlóngFrombào,鯉 / 鲤, and龍 / 龙lóng
Cantonese Chinese暴鯉龍Bouhléihlùhng*
鯉魚龍Léih'yùhlùhng*
Frombouh,léih, andlùhng
From鯉魚léih'yùh andlùhng
More languages
BulgarianГайрадосGairadosTranscription of English name
GreekΓκαϊράδοςGairádosTranscription of English name
HindiगैराडोसGyaradosTranscription of English name
RussianГиарадосGiaradosTranscription of English name
ThaiเกียราดอสKiaradotTranscription of Japanese name

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