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'''Gyarados''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ギャラドス''' ''Gyarados'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Flying}} Pokémon.
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'''Gyarados''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ギャラドス''' ''Gyarados'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].


It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Magikarp}} starting at [[level]] 20.
It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Magikarp}} starting at [[level]] 20.
Gyarados can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Gyarados''' using the [[Gyaradosite]].


==Biology==
==Biology==
===Physiology===
[[File:Gyarados Mouth Closed.png|thumb|left|250px|Gyarados with its mouth closed]]
Gyarados is a large dragon Pokémon, resembling dragons seen in Chinese mythology. Its {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon with serpentine bodies|serpentine body}} is mostly blue, but its underbelly and the spots along its body are yellow. It has a three-pointed, dark blue crest on its head and four white fins down its back. Its mouth is very large and gaping, bearing four canine teeth, but bears some resemblance to that of its pre-evolution {{p|Magikarp}}. Like Magikarp, it has one barbel on both sides of its face. Its pectoral and dorsal fins also resemble Magikarp's. Gyarados is rarely shown with its mouth closed. When Gyarados is forced to undergo evolution, it retains Magikarp's red coloring, leading to the phenomena of the [[Red Gyarados]].
Gyarados is a {{wp|fish|piscine}}, draconic {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} 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 of {{wp|barbels (anatomy)|barbel}} 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, spiky {{wp|dorsal fin}}s. Gyarados's tail fin is similar in structure to the crest on its head, except with a thin, white fin spread between the points.


====Gender differences====
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 both {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon|fresh and salty waters}}. Both Gyarados and its Mega form have demonstrated in [[Pokémon Chronicles]] and ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' that it can leap huge distances both from the water<ref>''[[HS02|Cerulean Blues]]''</ref> and from the ground<ref>''[[XY133|Coming Apart at the Dreams!]]''</ref>, usually several times its own body length. However, Gyarados is rarely seen in the wild. The move {{m|Hyper Beam}} is often associated with Gyarados due to it being being powerful enough to instantly destroy everything it hits.
A female has white barbels, while a male has blue.


====Special abilities====
===Forms===
Gyarados, like most dragon-like Pokémon, has a high {{Stat|Attack}} stat, causing it to rely more on physical attacks than special ones. It is one of the few {{type2|Water}}s able to wield both {{type2|Fire}} and {{type2|Electric}} attacks. Its fangs can crush stones and its scales are harder than steel. Despite the strength of its fangs, it cannot learn the move {{m|Crunch}} and can only learn {{m|Ice Fang|one of the elemental fang moves}}.
Gyarados can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Gyarados.


===Behavior===
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.
This Pokémon bears little resemblance to its docile {{p|Magikarp|pre-evolution}}. Gyarados is infamously known for its fierce temper and wanton destructive tendencies. Once it has worked itself into a frenzy, it will not calm until everything around it is destroyed&mdash;this tendency is attributed to the dramatic structural changes its brain undergoes during evolution. It seems attracted to violence. During times of human conflict, Gyarados are said to appear, burning entire cities down to the ground. In addition, Gyarados are also notoriously difficult to tame even after they are captured by the trainer, usually requiring an exceptional amount of work in taming it until it can become loyal and obedient to its trainer.


===Habitat===
Due the stress Mega Evolution puts on a Gyarados's body, it becomes even more ferocious than before. 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 a {{pkmn|Trainer}} 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 with {{p|Hoopa}} {{fd|Hoopa|Unbound}} as the [[List of Pokémon by height|tallest]] {{type|Dark}}.
[[File:Watersedge.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon}}]]
Gyarados usually live in large bodies of water, such as lakes and ponds or even seas and oceans. The [[Lake of Rage]] is the best known nesting area for Gyarados, and most famously, the [[red Gyarados]], however, they are still quite rare even in the Lake Of Rage, as they are seldom found in the wild.


===Diet===
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==In the anime==
===Evolution===
[[File:Misty Gyarados.png|thumb|230px|right|Gyarados in the anime]]
Gyarados evolves from {{p|Magikarp}}.
[[File:Lance Gyarados Hyper Beam.png|thumb|230px|Red Gyarados in the anime]]


===Major appearances===
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
====[[Misty's Gyarados]]====
{{an|Misty}} obtained a Gyarados after passing the [[Pokémon Inspection Agency|PIA]] test in ''[[SS002|Cerulean Blues]]''. 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.


====[[Red Gyarados]]====
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''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'' and ''[[EP236|Rage Of Innocence]]'' focused on a [[red Gyarados]]. It was on a destructive rampage until [[Lance]] captured it. This Gyarados appeared again in ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]'' to stop the feuding of {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}.
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====Other====
==Game data==
A Gyarados appeared in ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]''. [[James]] was frustrated with his {{p|Magikarp}} and kicked it into the water. That Magikarp [[Evolution|evolved]] into a Gyarados. Groups of Gyarados were seen from within a submarine disguised as or styled after a Gyarados by [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} in ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]'' 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.
In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl]], a [[Shiny Pokémon|red]] Gyarados is featured on the TV on a program called "Search for the Red Gyarados." It is this that inspires {{ga|Lucas}} or {{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Barry|their rival}} to go to [[Lake Verity]], to see if there is a rare Pokémon dwelling in it.
 
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', a Gyarados owned by [[Fergus]] was one of the Pokémon that were captured and cloned by {{an|Mewtwo}}. Fergus attacked Mewtwo with Gyarados's Hyper Beam, but Mewtwo turned the attack back on it, knocking the Gyarados out. The Gyarados clone is seen again in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''. Before Mewtwo appeared, Ash commented that he had heard that Gyarados were hard to train.
 
Another Gyarados was used in ''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'', under the ownership of [[Crasher Wake]].
 
===Minor appearances===
Gyarados debuted in a cameo appearance in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. It was swimming by in a river that {{Ash}} had jumped into to avoid being chased by a flock of {{p|Spearow}}.
 
A Gyarados appeared in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''.
 
[[Nurse Joy]] had befriended a {{pkmn2|giant}} Magikarp that later evolved into Gyarados in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]''. Despite Magikarp being giant, it was regular-sized as a Gyarados.
 
The Magikarp that [[Dr. Quackenpoker]] had been observing evolved into Gyarados in ''[[EP109|The Wacky Watcher!]]''.
 
[[Trinity]] used a Gyarados in her battle against Misty in the Whirl Cup in ''[[EP217|The Perfect Match!]]''.
 
A Gyarados appeared in ''[[DP047|Sandshrew's Locker!]]''.
 
A Gyarados is used by one of the students of [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] in the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''.
 
A Gyarados {{m|Hyper Beam|blasted Team Rocket}} away in ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]''.
 
Another Gyarados makes an appearance at the beginning of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
 
===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}  
{{Animedexbody|EP016|Gyarados|Ash's Pokédex|Gyarados. This Pokémon has a vicious temperament, so use extreme caution. Its fangs can crush stones and its scales are harder than steel.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Misty Gyarados EToP.png|thumb|right|Misty's Gyarados in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
===In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
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{{an|Misty}} owns a Gyarados in the [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga.
 
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
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Gyarados debuts in the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}} in its own round, ''[[PS006|Gyarados Splashes In!]]''. Here, an enraged one attacks its own trainer, [[Misty]], but is recaught by {{adv|Red}}, who supposedly returns it to her. The drastic change in attitude of the Pokémon was the result of a [[Team Rocket]] experiment as is shown in ''[[PS007|Raging Rhydon]]''.
 
Later on, Misty traded this Gyarados to Red in exchange for Red's {{p|Krabby}} which he names [[Gyara]].
 
Gyarados is later seen with [[Lance]], using its {{m|BubbleBeam}} to shield him from the lava of [[Mt. Cerise]].
 
A [[Red Gyarados]] was seen in the [[Lake of Rage]] three years later, but it was caught by {{adv|Silver}}. It had the ability to control the other Gyarados in the lake.


When Red borrows {{adv|Blue}}'s {{p|Charizard}} to travel to [[Mt. Silver]], he temporarily trades his Gyarados to Blue. It later appears as one of Blue's Pokémon in {{PAV|13}}, used against {{p|Entei}}, and later part of his revealed team during the [[Gym Leader]] faceoff. Prior to the FireRed and LeafGreen saga, Blue returns Gyarados to Red.
====Pokédex entries====
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==In the TCG==
{{main|Gyarados (TCG)}}
[[Shiny Pokémon|Red]] Gyarados have appeared three times in the {{Trading Card Game}}, once in {{TCG|Neo Revelation}} as {{TCG ID|Neo Revelation|Shining Gyarados|65}}, once in {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} as [[Gyarados ☆ δ (EX Holon Phantoms 102)|Gyarados]] {{Star}} δ, and in {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} as {{TCG ID|HeartGold & SoulSilver|Gyarados|123}}. The most recent appearance in HeartGold & SoulSilver most likely commemorates Red Gyarados's initial appearance as a significant part of the storyline in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}.
==Other appearances==
=== [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] ===
Gyarados only 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."''
==Game data==
In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl]] a [[Shiny Pokémon|red]] Gyarados is featured on the TV on a program called "Search for the Red Gyarados." It is this that inspires {{ga|Lucas}} or {{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Barry|their rival}} to go to [[Lake Verity]], to see if there is a rare Pokémon dwelling in it.
===NPC appearances===
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}: A Gyarados appears in the [[Miracle Sea]]. He attempts to take control of the {{p|Phione}}, but is stopped by the player's team.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]]: A Gyarados appears in the [[Miracle Sea]]. He scares off the {{p|Phione}} in order to claim the Phione Dew, but is stopped by the player's team.
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}: The same Gyarados takes on the same role as it did in Time and Darkness.
* [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]: Gyarados tries to take over the [[Beach Zone]] in {{p|Empoleon}}'s absence. {{p|Pikachu}} then has to beat Gyarados's Aqua Dash so Gyarados stops trying to take over.
* [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]: Gyarados tries to take over the Beach Zone in {{p|Empoleon}}'s absence. {{p|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" {{DL|Pokémon: Magikarp Jump|Random encounter events|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.


===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It jets water from the orifices on its sides, streaking above the water surface at supersonic speed.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Mega Evolution places a burden on its body. The stress causes it to become all the more ferocious.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It zooms out of the water at Mach speeds. Even large ships caught in its path are split cleanly in two!}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Although it obeys its instinctive drive to destroy everything within its reach, it will respond to orders from a Trainer it truly trusts.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=145|reg2=Galar|num2=043|label2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Galar|num3=063|label3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=024|reg5=Hisui|num5=081}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It has an extremely aggressive nature. The {{m|Hyper Beam}} it shoots from its mouth totally incinerates all targets.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Once it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=Once Gyarados appears, its rage never settles until the Pokémon has razed the fields and mountains around it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=In ancient literature, there is a record of a Gyarados that razed a village when violence flared.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=I 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.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=135|reg2=Kitakami|num2=44|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=Once it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It appears whenever there is world conflict, burning down any place it travels through.}}
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|Gyarados in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
|Mega Gyarados in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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|style="border:2px solid #{{water color light}}; background:#{{water color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Gyarados SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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|Gyarados in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
|Gyarados in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|203|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|204|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|205|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|208|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|209|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|210|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|212|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|213|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|214|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|218|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|219|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|220|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|221|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|222|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|223|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|224|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|225|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|226|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|227|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|228|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|229|Sinnoh}}, and {{rtn|230|Sinnoh}}, [[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]], {{si|Pokémon League}}, {{si|Victory Road}}, [[Fuego Ironworks]], [[Oreburgh Gate]] ([[Super Rod]])}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Lake of Rage]] ({{m|Surf}}ing, [[Good Rod]], [[Super Rod]], [[Red Gyarados]]{{tt|*|If defeated, it will respawn after the player defeats the Elite Four}})<br>[[Mt. Silver Cave]] 1F, [[Cerulean Cave]], [[Seafoam Islands]] B4F ([[Super Rod]])<br>[[Fuchsia City]] ([[Good Rod]] or [[Super Rod]])<br/>{{safari|Johto}} (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)}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area={{rt|20|Kanto}} ([[Secret Technique|Sea Skim]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Axew's Eye]], [[Bridge Field]], [[Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Cap]], [[Giant's Mirror]], [[Giant's Seat]], [[Lake of Outrage]] ([[fishing]])<br>{{rt|2|Galar}} ({{m|Surf}}ing)<br>[[Bridge Field]], [[Dusty Bowl]], [[East Lake Axewell]], [[Lake of Outrage]], [[North Lake Miloch]], [[South Lake Miloch]], [[West Lake Axewell]] ({{m|Surf}}ing [[Wanderer]])<br>[[Bridge Field/Dens|Bridge Field]], [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]], [[East Lake Axewell/Dens|East Lake Axewell]], [[Giant's Cap/Dens|Giant's Cap]], [[Lake of Outrage/Dens|Lake of Outrage]], [[South Lake Miloch/Dens|South Lake Miloch]], [[West Lake Axewell/Dens|West Lake Axewell]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Giant's Bed]], [[Snowslide Slope]], [[Giant's Foot]], [[Frigid Sea]], [[Ballimere Lake]] ([[fishing]])<br>[[Workout Sea]], [[Stepping-Stone Sea]], [[Insular Sea]], [[Honeycalm Island]], [[Honeycalm Sea]] ({{m|Surf}}ing)<br>[[Challenge Beach]], [[Giant's Bed]] ({{m|Surf}}ing [[Wanderer]])<br>[[Workout Sea/Dens|Workout Sea]], [[Loop Lagoon/Dens|Loop Lagoon]], [[Honeycalm Sea/Dens|Honeycalm Sea]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Great Marsh]] ([[Good Rod]] or [[Super Rod]])<br>[[Route]]s {{rtn|203|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|204|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|205|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|208|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|209|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|210|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|212|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|213|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|214|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|218|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|219|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|220|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|221|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|222|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|223|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|224|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|225|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|226|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|227|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|228|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|229|Sinnoh}}, and {{rtn|230|Sinnoh}}, [[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]], {{si|Pokémon League}}, {{si|Victory Road}}, [[Fuego Ironworks]], [[Oreburgh Gate]], [[Resort Area]] ([[Super Rod]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Obsidian Fieldlands]]:''' [[Obsidian Falls]]<sup>Flying</sup>, [[Lake Verity]] (additional&nbsp;[[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]])<br>'''[[Cobalt Coastlands]]:''' [[Sand's Reach]] and nearby (additional&nbsp;[[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]]), massive [[mass outbreak]]s<br>'''[[Coronet Highlands]]:''' near [[Primeval Grotto]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Fellhorn Gorge]], [[Oni Mountain]], [[Chilling Waterhead]], [[Kitakami Wilds]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Bright Beach]] <small>(Normal Mode S, Advanced Mode C & A)</small>}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Fontaine]], [[Avia]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Aquatic Hill#Magikarp is All You Need|Aquatic Hill: Magikarp is All You Need]] <small>(Boss)</small>, [[Vehicle Gallery#Slithering Trains|Vehicle Gallery: Slithering Trains]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=Mystery House: [[Grand Sea]], [[Far-Off Sea]], [[Fantasy Strait]]<br/>[[Mystery_dungeon#Strong_Foes|Strong Foe]]: [[Waterfall Pond]] (5F-18F){{shinystar}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Mightywide River]]<sup><span style="color:#067162;">Level 2</span></sup>}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Gyarados Appears]]''<br>Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#Tenth release|''Pokémon Safari'']] <small>(Tenth release; {{Shiny}})</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Seasonal [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Lance|Gyarados|New Year's 2021}}<br>[[Evolution]]: {{sync/player|egg|Magikarp}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Purchase for 13,000 Aeos Coins/575 Aeos Gems}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Pokémon Center Battle Championship Gyarados|All|Japan|50|May 10 to 18, 2014;<br/>June 23 to July 6, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Gyarados_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Hiroshima Gyarados|All|Japan|20[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|June 25, 2015;<br/>June 26 to August 31, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Gyarados}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Winter Counterattack Gyarados|All|South Korea|50[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|January 16 to 17, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Winter Counterattack Gyarados}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Jump Festa 2023 Gyarados|All|All|20|December 17, 2022 to January 31, 2023|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Jump Festa 2023 Gyarados}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Sophia's Gyarados|All|Online|50|May 12 to June 30, 2024|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Sophia's Gyarados}}
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===Held items===
===Held items===
{{HeldItems
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.
{{HeldItems/header|type=water|type2=Flying}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Bitter Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Sky Tumblestone|35|Ball of Mud|15|Exp. Candy L|100|Seed of Mastery|40}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Gyarados=====
{{Stats
|type=water
|type=water
|type2=flying
|type2=flying
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
|HP=95
|Attack=125
|Defense=79
|SpAtk=60
|SpDef=100
|Speed=81
|Special=100
}}
}}


===Stats===
=====Mega Gyarados=====
====Base stats====
{{Stats
{{BaseStats with RBY|
|type=Water
type=water|
|type2=Dark
type2=flying|
|HP=95
HP=     95 |
|Attack=155
Attack= 125 |
|Defense=109
Defense= 79 |
|SpAtk=70
SpAtk=   60 |
|SpDef=130
SpDef= 100 |
|Speed=81
Special=100 |
}}
Speed=   81 }}


====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
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===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
=====Gyarados=====
type1=Water|
{{TypeEffectiveness
type2=Flying|
|type1=Water
Normal= 100 |
|type2=Flying
Flying= 100 |
|Normal=100
Fighting= 50 |
|Fighting=50
Ground=   0 |
|Flying=100
Rock=   200 |
|Poison=100
Bug=     50 |
|Ground=0
Poison= 100 |
|Rock=200
Ghost=   100 |
|Bug=50
Steel=   50 |
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=50
|Grass=100
|Electric=400
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1
}}


Fire=     50 |
=====Mega Gyarados=====
Water=   50 |
{{TypeEffectiveness
Grass=   100 |
|type1=Water
Electric=400 |
|type2=Dark
Psychic= 100 |
|Normal=100
Ice=     100 |
|Fighting=200
Dragon= 100 |
|Flying=100
Dark=   100 |
|Poison=100
notes=yes|
|Ground=100
flying=yes|
|Rock=100
newground=1}}
|Bug=200
|Ghost=50
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=50
|Grass=200
|Electric=200
|Psychic=0
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=50
|Fairy= 200
|notes=yes
|dark=helditem
|newpsychic=1
}}


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Gyarados|Water|Flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|20|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Splash|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level5|23|Dragon Rage|Dragon|Special|&mdash;|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level5|26|Leer|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|29|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|32|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level5|35|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|38|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/level5|41|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|44|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level5|47|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Gyarados|Water|Flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Gyarados|Water|Flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM100|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM55|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM82|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM05|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM06|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Gyarados|Water|Flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM188|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM207|Temper Flare|Fire|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM209|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM226|Dragon Cheer|Dragon|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Gyarados|water|flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf|Gyarados|water|flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|2}}


====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Gyarados|water|flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Gyarados|water|flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}


====By a prior [[evolution]]====
====Special moves====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Gyarados|Water|Flying|5|1}}
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|129|Magikarp|||||Splash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Casseroya Lake|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|129|Magikarp|||||Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|129|Magikarp|||||Flail|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|129|Magikarp|d||||Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Gyarados|Water|Flying|5|1}}


===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
*{{m|Wrap}} {{ic|Normal}}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg water color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{tcg water color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Wrap}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Lance's Gyarados (VS 98)]]
|}


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
====Gyarados====
type=water |
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Flying}}
type2=flying |
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Water|ndex=130|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
ndex=130 |
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Water|ndex=130|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
pinball=Evolve |
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Water|ndex=130|rarity=Rare}}
pinballrs=Evolve |
|-
Trozei=yes |
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130
rarity=Rare |
|body=4
Dungeon=yes |
|rate=Evolve
body=4 |
|area=Waterfall Lake
rate=Evolve |
|P1=Don't make me angry. I can ruin the world!
area=Waterfall Lake |
|P2=Do something. My HP is down to about half.
P1=Don't make me angry. I can ruin the world! |
|P3=I've had it... I couldn't rampage if I wanted to...
P2=Do something. My HP is down to about half. |
|PL=I leveled up! My {{m|Hyper Beam}}'s been boosted, too!
P3=I've had it... I couldn't rampage if I wanted to... |
}}
PL=I leveled up! My {{m|Hyper Beam}}'s been boosted, too! |
|-
Partner=no |
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130
Ranger=yes |
|body=4
group=Water |
|rate=-4.5
assist=Water |
|IQ=C
fieldpower=0 |
}}
field=None |
|-
loop=11 |
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130
browser=Gyarados is a brutal Pokémon that can spit a {{m|hydro Pump|huge jet of water}} from its mouth. |
|coset=3
Dungeon2=yes |
|conto={{p|Steelix}}, {{p|Aggron}}, {{p|Walrein}}, {{p|Manaphy}}
body2=4 |
|recruitment=Visit Gyarados's secret base
rate2=-4.5 |
|gigantic=1
iq=C |
|P1=I have to thrash about! I need to!
Pad=Gyarados is the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attractions|Gyarados's Aqua Dash}} in the [[Beach Zone]]. After he got too cocky, he said he wanted to become the Zone Keeper. |
|P2=*pant pant* I'm getting tired… *pant pant*
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|fieldpower=0
|field=None
|loop=11
|num=125
|browser=Gyarados is a brutal Pokémon that can spit a {{m|Hydro Pump|huge jet of water}} from its mouth.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Water
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Water
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130 f
|walk=1.63
|hp=58
|attack=82
|defense=57
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130
|Pad=Gyarados is the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Gyarados's Aqua Dash}} in the [[Beach Zone]]. After he got too cocky, he said he wanted to become the Zone Keeper.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130
|HP=4
|atk=4
|def=4
|spd=3
|range=3
|move=Aqua Tail
|ability1=Intimidate
|ability2=Frighten
|ability3=Tenacity
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Magikarp}} when its Attack is 16 or higher
|link=[[Nobuchika]] and [[Takeyoshi]]
}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130
|power=3
|skill=True Strength
|skilldesc=Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=130|num=478
|mega=1
|stone=Gyaradosite
|min=70
|max=140
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Power of 5+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.
|swapper=Mega Boost
|megaspeedup=12
|effectdesc=Erases Pokémon on a randomized jagged line vertically.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=130S|num=478
|mega=1
|stone=Gyaradosite
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=L-Boost
|skilldesc=Increases damage when making an L-shaped match.
|megaspeedup=10
|effectdesc=Erases all Mega Gyarados in the puzzle area.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Magikarp
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Gyarados}}{{tt|300|First time}}/{{tt|60|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|30|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|15|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=216
|attack=237
|defense=186
|fast={{m|Bite}}, {{m|Waterfall}}{{tt|*|From December 8, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Breath}}{{tt|*|Prior to August 19, 2016 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Tail}}{{tt|†|From February 16, 2017 to December 8, 2017}}
|special={{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Crunch}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Outrage}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Twister}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]], {{m|Aqua Tail}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Magikarp Community Day}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130|pdex=224
|dex=Gyarados is extremely aggressive and strong enough to destroy everything in its path. The gouges in the rocky cliffs of [[Mightywide River]] were actually caused by Gyarados climbing up the waterfall.}}
|}


===Evolution===
====Mega Gyarados====
{{evobox
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Dark}}
|family=Normal
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130M
|sprite1=129
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Steelix}}, {{p|Aggron}}, {{p|Walrein}}, {{p|Manaphy}}
|recruitment=Visit Gyarados's secret base
|gigantic=1
|P1=I have to thrash about! I need to!
|P2=*pant pant* I'm getting tired… *pant pant*
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130M
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Magikarp
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=216
|attack=292
|defense=216
|fast={{m|Bite}}, {{m|Waterfall}}{{tt|*|From December 8, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Breath}}{{tt|*|Prior to August 19, 2016 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Tail}}{{tt|†|From February 16, 2017 to December 8, 2017}}
|special={{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Crunch}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Outrage}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Twister}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]], {{m|Aqua Tail}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Magikarp Community Day}}
}}
|}
 
===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0130Gyarados
|name1=Gyarados
|type1-1=Water
|type2-1=Flying
|forme1=Gyarados
|loc1=Default
|item1=Gyaradosite
|itemfile1=Dream Gyaradosite Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0130Gyarados-Mega
|type1-2=Water
|type2-2=Dark
|forme2=Mega Gyarados
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Gyaradosite
}}
 
===Evolution data===
{{evobox-2
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|no1=0129
|name1=Magikarp
|name1=Magikarp
|type1-1=Water
|type1-1=Water
|evotype1=Level
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 20}}
|level1=20
|no2=0130
|sprite2=130
|name2=Gyarados
|name2=Gyarados
|type1-2=Water
|type1-2=Water
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===Sprites===
===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water|type2=Flying}}
type=water|
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=130}}
type2=flying|
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=130}}
gen=1|
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=130}}
gender=both|
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=130}}
ndex=130|
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=130}}
name=Gyarados|
{{Spritebox/6/2FormsGender|ndex=130|form1=M|crop=176}}
}}
{{Spritebox/7/2FormsGender/PE|ndex=130|form1=M|crop=156|PEcrop=335}}
{{Spritebox/8/GenderLA|ndex=130|crop=124|LAcrop=175}}
<!--{{Spritebox/9/Gender|ndex=0130}}-->
{{Spritebox/HOME/2FormsGender|ndex=0130|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|130|Gyarados}}
 
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Rocket Prize Master Gyarados.png|thumb|250px|Gyarados in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'']]
[[File:Misty Mega Gyarados.png|thumb|250px|Mega Gyarados in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
[[File:Lance Red Gyarados.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Gyarados in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
[[File:Lysandre Mega Gyarados.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Mega Gyarados in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[James's Gyarados]]=====
In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', [[James]]'s Magikarp [[Evolution|evolved]] into a Gyarados after he became frustrated with it and kicked it into the water. It subsequently attacked him with {{m|Dragon Rage}} and left him.
 
=====[[Misty's Gyarados]]=====
In ''[[HS02|Cerulean Blues]]'', {{an|Misty}} obtained a Gyarados after passing the [[Pokémon Inspection Agency|PIA]] 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. In ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', it was revealed that it can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Gyarados.
 
====={{TP|Lance|Red Gyarados|Gyarados}}=====
''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'' and ''[[EP236|Rage Of Innocence]]'' focused on a red Gyarados. It was on a destructive rampage until {{an|Lance}} {{pkmn2|caught}} it. In ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]'', Gyarados helped stop the feuding of {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Groudon}} and {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Kyogre}}. After a long absence, it reappeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where it battled {{an|Leon}} and his {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}, and became the first Pokémon in the animated series to [[Dynamax]].
 
=====Other=====
In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', four wild Gyarados joined James's Gyarados in using Dragon Rage.
 
In ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]'', multiple Gyarados seen from within the {{TRT}} 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.
 
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and its remake ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', [[Fergus]]'s Gyarados was captured and cloned by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}. He had it attack Mewtwo with Hyper Beam, but Mewtwo deflected the attack back towards it, knocking Gyarados out. The Gyarados clone reappeared in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.
 
In ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]'', a Gyarados evolved from a {{pkmn2|giant}} Magikarp the [[Nurse Joy]] of an {{OBP|unnamed island|EP092}} had befriended as a child. Afterwards, it defeated Team Rocket.
 
In ''[[EP206|The Joy of Water Pokémon]]'', a Gyarados was an inhabitant of [[Lake Lucid]], while another Gyarados was being treated by [[Nurse Joy]] for neck problems. The health of the Gyarados treated by Nurse Joy was later jeopardized after an attack by {{TRT}}, but she calmed it down despite her fear of {{type|Water}} Pokémon.
 
In ''[[EP217|The Perfect Match!]]'', [[Trinity]] used a Gyarados in a [[Whirl Cup]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Misty. Gyarados managed to defeat {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}} before being defeated by {{TP|Misty|Corsola}}. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP226|Espeon, Not Included]]''.
 
In ''[[EP251|Beauty is Skin Deep]]'', [[Clair]] owns a Gyarados. In ''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'', it was used in her [[Gym]] battle against {{Ash}}, where it was defeated by {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunderbolt}}. It reappeared in a flashback in [[EP255|the next episode]].
 
In ''[[DP047|Sandshrew's Locker!]]'', a Gyarados was the major obstacle in retrieving {{p|Sandshrew}}'s {{i|Poké Ball}}.
 
In ''[[DP083|A 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 in [[Mamie]]'s flashback in ''[[DP178|For The Love Of Meowth]]''.
 
In [[BWS01]], {{an|Cilan}} accidentally hooked a Gyarados while fishing for {{p|Qwilfish}}. He resolved to catch it, but its immense power was too much for him, and Cilan abandoned the plan.
 
In ''[[XY133|Coming Apart at the Dreams!]]'', [[Lysandre]] has a {{Shiny}} Gyarados that can Mega Evolve into Mega Gyarados. It battled Ash, [[Alain]], and their Pokémon, eventually being defeated in [[XY134|the next episode]].
 
In ''[[SM113|This Magik Moment!]]'', a Magikarp actor [[nickname]]d 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 by [[George Charino]], allowing it to be cast in an improvisational guest role in {{an|Lillie}}, {{an|Lana}}, and {{an|Mallow}}'s episode of ''The Refreshing Trio: Alola Idols''.
 
In ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', [[Jessie]] received a {{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Gyarados}} from the [[Rocket Prize Master]]. It was used in an attempt to steal a horde of {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Ivysaur}} in [[Vermilion City]].
 
In ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]'', [[Paul]] used a Gyarados in his battle against Ash. It went up against his {{AP|Lucario}}, only to be defeated.
 
====Minor appearances====
Gyarados debuted in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', where it was seen swimming by in a river that {{Ash}} had jumped into to avoid being chased by a flock of {{p|Spearow}}.
 
A Gyarados appeared in the [[Banned episodes|banned episode]] [[EP035]].
 
In ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]'', a Gyarados was cast for the movie ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}''.
 
A Gyarados appeared in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''.
 
A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]''.
 
In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', multiple Gyarados sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].
 
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Gyarados appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.
 
In ''[[EP109|The Wacky Watcher!]]'', a Magikarp that [[Dr. Quackenpoker]] had been observing evolved into a Gyarados.
 
A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]''.
 
In ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', a Gyarados was living in [[Big Town]].
 
A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in the Fortune Teller book in ''[[EP157|The Fortune Hunters]]''.
 
A Gyarados appeared in {{an|Brock}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP170|A Better Pill to Swallow]]''.
 
A Gyarados appeared in ''[[PK09|Snorlax Snowman]]''.
 
In ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]'', a Gyarados splashed away a {{p|Houndoom}} and [[Misty's Togepi]].
 
Two Gyarados appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''. One appeared in a lake, while the other appeared in the opening intro, which was reused for ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''. The former Gyarados's appearance reappeared in a montage in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', which chronicled the preceding nine {{pkmn|movie}}s.
 
In ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]'', a Trainer's Gyarados competed in the [[Whirl Cup]].
 
In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', {{jo|Marina}}'s fantasy featuring Lance had a standard-colored Gyarados in addition to the Shiny one.
 
In ''[[EP244|Enlighten Up!]]'', a Gyarados was living in [[Lake Slowpoke]].
 
In [[Evolution|Gary's explanation]] in ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'', a Gyarados evolved from a {{p|Magikarp}}.
 
A Gyarados appeared in ''[[HS01|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]'', under the ownership of [[Lola]]. It reappeared in a fantasy in ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces!]]''.
 
A Gyarados appeared in ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]''.
 
In ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]'', four Gyarados were driven away by {{OBP|Silver|HS18}}'s {{p|Salamence}} at [[One Island]].
 
A Gyarados appeared as a thief in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]''.
 
In ''[[AG169|Talking 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 in ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want An Evolution!]]''.
 
In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', a Gyarados dressed as a {{p|Caterpie}} in the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]].
 
A Gyarados appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]''.
 
In ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'', a Gyarados was provided to a student by the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] for the second leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]].
 
In ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]'', a Gyarados used {{m|Hyper Beam}} to blast Team Rocket off.
 
A Gyarados appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
 
A Gyarados appeared in ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]''.
 
A Gyarados appeared in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''.
 
In the opening of ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', a Gyarados that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Gyarados battled a Mega {{p|Abomasnow}}.
 
A Gyarados and its Mega Evolved form appeared during the opening sequence of ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.
 
In ''[[SM028|Pulling Out the Pokémon Base Pepper!]]'', a Gyarados was playing [[Baseball|Pokémon Base]].
 
A Mega Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM033|Big Sky, Small Fry!]]''.
 
In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', a Gyarados was swimming in a river {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} and {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|M20|Pikachu}} had fallen into.
 
In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', a wild Gyarados scared {{an|Misty}}, {{an|Lillie}}, and {{an|Mallow}}.
 
Three Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]''.
 
In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', a Trainer's Gyarados competed in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]] but was defeated by {{AP|Pikachu}}.
 
In ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]'', a Gyarados was living on [[Cero Island]].
 
In ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]'', a Gyarados appeared in the waters around [[Mega Island]]. In the same episode, a Gyarados capable of Mega Evolving appeared in a fantasy.
 
A Gyarados appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''.
 
In ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]'', Ash attempted to catch a Gyarados, only for it to escape.
 
A Gyarados appeared in ''[[JN142|The Same Moon, Now and Forever!]]''.
 
A Gyarados appeared in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''.
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP016|Gyarados|Ash's Pokédex|Gyarados. This Pokémon has a vicious temperament, so use extreme caution. Its fangs can crush stones and its scales are harder than steel.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM043|Gyarados|Rotom Pokédex|Gyarados, the Atrocious Pokémon. A {{t|Water}} and {{t|Flying}} type. Rumors exist of a town that made Gyarados angry. That town was burned to the ground in one night, leaving no trace.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
 
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Honedge Lunatone Gyarados Talonflame Salamence PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Gyarados in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
[[File:Red Gyarados PG.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Gyarados in Pokémon Generations]]
====[[Red Gyarados]]====
In ''[[PG04|The Lake of Rage]]'', the red Gyarados was subjected to [[Team Rocket]]'s experiments. However, it was calmed after Team Rocket's radio wave generator was destroyed.
 
====Other====
A soldier's Gyarados appeared in ''[[PG18|The Redemption]]'', during a fantasy of a story from the past. It was one of the many Pokémon fighting in the great war of [[Kalos]] 3,000 years previously.
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===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Lysandre Gyarados Evolutions.png|250px|left|thumb|Gyarados in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
[[File:Lysandre Mega Gyarados Evolutions.png|250px|thumb|Mega Gyarados in Pokémon Evolutions]]
In ''[[TW02|Training]]'', a Gyarados was in the [[Wild Area]].
 
===GOTCHA!===
A Gyarados briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of {{ga|Blue}}.
 
===POKÉTOON===
A Gyarados appeared in ''[[PT04|Wait for Me, Magikarp!]]'', evolving from the titular {{p|Magikarp}}.
 
===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Gyarados appeared in ''[[PE03|The Visionary]]'', under the ownership of [[Lysandre]]. He [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] it in his battle against {{ga|Calem}}'s {{p|Xerneas}}, where it was immediately defeated with a single {{m|Moonblast}}.
 
===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Gyarados appeared in ''[[PPW04|Breathe Together]]''.
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==In the manga==
===Movie adaptations===
A Gyarados appeared in [[ICYR2]], under the ownership of [[Borosue]].
 
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
[[File:Misty Gyarados EToP.png|thumb|200px|Gyarados in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
{{main|Misty's Gyarados}}
{{an|Misty}} owns a Gyarados in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]].
 
{{Gary}} has a Gyarados, which was sent out with his other Pokémon to battle the {{pkmn2|giant}} Slowpoke in ''[[ET19|Ash vs. Gary]]''.
 
===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Gyarados appeared in [[PMDP54]].
 
===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
{{main|Red Gyarados}}
The Red Gyarados appeared in [[JBA4]], where it was targeted by [[Team Rocket]] at the [[Lake of Rage]].
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Gyara Dragon Rage Silver Gyarados DragonBreath.png|thumb|left|200px|Normal and Shiny Gyarados in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
{{main|Gyara}}
{{main|Lance's Gyarados}}
{{main|Silver's Gyarados}}
Gyarados debuted in ''[[PS006|Gyarados Splashes In!]]'', where he attacks his own Trainer [[Misty]] but is recaptured by {{adv|Red}}, who returns him to her. The drastic change in attitude of the Pokémon was the result of a [[Team Rocket]] experiment as is shown in ''[[PS007|Raging Rhydon]]''. Later on, Misty traded this Gyarados to Red in exchange for Red's {{p|Krabby}} which he names him [[Gyara]]. When Red borrows {{adv|Blue}}'s {{p|Charizard}} to travel to [[Mt. Silver]], he temporarily trades his Gyarados to Blue. He later appears as one of Blue's Pokémon in ''[[PS161|Entranced by Entei]]'', used against {{p|Entei}}, and later part of his revealed team during the [[Gym Leader]] face-off. Prior to the FireRed and LeafGreen saga, Blue returns Gyarados to Red.
 
A Gyarados was later seen with [[Lance]], using its {{m|Bubble Beam}} to shield him from the lava of [[Cerise Island]]. Lance had it since it was a Magikarp, and it first appeared in ''[[PS063|Extricated from Exeggutor]]''.
 
Multiple Magikarp had evolved into Gyarados at the [[Lake of Rage]] from the radio waves emitted from Team Rocket in ''[[PS112|Raise the Red Gyarados]]''. They are seen again in ''[[PS113|Delibird Delivery - 1]]'' in a flashback, and again in ''[[PS114|Delibird Delivery - 2]]'', where they were temporarily under Silver's control to surround the [[Masked Man]].
 
[[File:Lysandre Mega Gyarados Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Mega Gyarados in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
 
A [[Silver's Gyarados|Red Gyarados]] was seen in the [[Lake of Rage]] in ''[[PS112|Raise the Red Gyarados]]''. He was caught by {{adv|Silver}} and had the ability to control the other Gyarados in the lake.
 
In ''[[PS123|Debonaire Dragonair]]'', in the [[Dragon'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 in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].
 
A Gyarados [[nickname]]d Gyaddy appeared in ''[[PS233|The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon I]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Swimmer}} named Jack. It rescued {{adv|Ruby}} from a giant flood that happened throughout [[Slateport City]].
 
A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS306|Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming]]''.
 
[[Crasher Wake]] has a Gyarados, which was very briefly seen during his presentation, where he was riding on it in ''[[PS364|A Skuffle with Skorupi]]''.
 
[[Cyrus]] owns a Gyarados, which first appeared in ''[[PS409|Shunning Spiritomb]]''.
 
A Gyarados appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS516|One Way or Another]]''.
 
[[Lysandre]]'s Gyarados first appeared in ''[[PS552|They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping]]''. After [[Celosia]] had stolen [[Korrina]]'s [[Key Stone]] and fashioned it into a Mega Ring, Lysandre became able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] his Gyarados into Mega Gyarados.
 
A Gyarados appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS580|Flabébé Blooms]]''.
 
A Gyarados appeared in [[PASS41]], being one of many Pokémon to suddenly [[Dynamax]] due to the [[Darkest Day]].
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS006]]|The 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.}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}
 
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
{{main|Lance's Gyarados}}
A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]''.
 
The red Gyarados, owned by {{an|Lance}}, appeared in ''[[JNM04|Flash of the Titans!]]''.
 
A Gyarados appeared in ''[[JNM15|Getting More than You Battled For!]]''.
 
===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
[[Rald]] has a Gyarados, as seen in ''[[CBF3|Battle Between Student and Master!]]''.
 
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Crasher Wake has a Gyarados, which was used in a Gym battle against Hareta in ''[[DPA07|Dialga's Secret Keys]]''.
 
In ''[[DPA08|Team Galactic's Conspiracy, Revealed!!]]'', [[Cyrus]] sent out his Gyarados after his Weavile suffered heavy damage from Piplup's surprise attack. He used its {{m|Giga Impact}} to destroy the rope bridge where the battle was taking place, sending Hareta and Piplup falling into the river below.
 
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Gyarados appeared in a flashback in ''[[DPA26|Hearts and Spirits Collide]]''.
 
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
{{GnB|Black}} owns a Gyarados in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]].
 
A Trainer's Gyarados appeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.
 
===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
[[Shu]] {{pkmn2|caught}} a Gyarados in [[GDZ45]].
 
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{main|Red Gyarados}}
[[Lance]] owns a Gyarados, which debuted in ''[[PM036|Space Havoc!!]]''.
 
The Red Gyarados appeared in ''[[PM099|Stop the Strange Sonic Sound!!]]''.
 
===Pokémon Zensho===
A Gyarados appeared in [[PZ03]], under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Gyarados (TCG)}}
 
[[Shiny Pokémon|Red]] Gyarados have appeared five times in the {{Trading Card Game}}, once in {{TCG|Neo Revelation}} as {{TCG ID|Neo Revelation|Shining Gyarados|65}}, once in {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} as [[Gyarados ☆ δ (EX Holon Phantoms 102)|Gyarados]] {{Star}} δ, once in {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} as {{TCG ID|HeartGold & SoulSilver|Gyarados|123}}, and twice in {{TCG|BREAKpoint}} as {{TCG ID|BREAKpoint|Gyarados-EX|26}} and {{TCG ID|BREAKpoint|M Gyarados-EX|27}}.
 
==Other appearances==
[[File:Gyarados Detective Pikachu.jpeg|thumb|250px|Gyarados in {{DetPikMov}}]]
===[[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 a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.
 
===''{{DetPikMov}}''===
A Gyarados appeared in ''{{DetPikMov}}''. It was first seen as a {{p|Magikarp}}, but it eventually evolved and scared away a {{p|Charizard}} in order to protect [[Tim Goodman]] and {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}}.
 
===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
[[File:UNITE Gyarados.png|220px|thumb|Gyarados in Pokémon UNITE]]
{{main|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.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Gyarados_Mouth_Closed.png|thumb|230px|right|Gyarados with its mouth closed and violet eyes]]
[[File:Gyarados Red Battle Chess.png|thumb|Gyarados in Pokémon Battle Chess]]
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Gyarados' name was ''Skulkraken'', a combination of ''skull'' and ''{{wp|kraken}}'' (a mythological sea monster).
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Gyarados' name was "Skulkraken", a combination of ''skull'' and ''{{wp|kraken}}'' (a mythological sea monster).
* Despite being part {{type2|Flying}}, the only Flying-type move it can learn is {{m|Bounce}}, which is only possible via [[move tutor]] in {{game|Platinum}}. However, it has been seen flying in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* The radio drama ''[[The Birth of Mewtwo]]'' contains an audio footage of Gyarados' discovery by a female researcher which ends disturbingly.
* In [[Generation II]] and [[Generation IV]], Gyarados is the only 100%-certain {{shiny}} encounter and the first of only two shiny Pokémon to be integrated into a game's plot (the second was {{mdc|Celebi|2}} in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]).
* Gyarados's original design resembled a massive {{wp|leech}}-like creature without eyes.<ref>https://www.newsweek.com/pokemon-beta-designs-red-green-1265710</ref> Though this has now been debunked and is attributed to the myth of Namazu (read more below in Origin). The eyes can now be spotted as tiny dots.
* In the Pokémon anime, Gyarados's eyes are violet instead of the red that appears in its sprites and official artwork.
* Gyarados, {{p|Magikarp}}, and {{p|Regigigas}} are the three {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that can be encountered in the {{pkmn2|wild}} at the lowest and highest levels. In {{B2W2}}, Gyarados can be found at levels ranging from level 1 to 100 in the [[Nature Preserve]] by using a [[Super Rod]] in rippling water.
* Gyarados has the greatest increase of its base stat total of any Pokémon compared to its prevolution, an increase of 340 points. It shares this distinction with {{p|Milotic}}.
* In [[Generation II|Generations II]] and {{gen|IV}}, Gyarados is the first of only two [[Shiny Pokémon]] to be integrated into a game's plot (the second was {{mdc|Celebi|2}} in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}).
* As of [[Generation V]], Gyarados and its pre-evolution's [[egg group]] combination ({{egg|Water 2}} and {{egg|Dragon}}) is unique.
* Gyarados's {{Shiny}} form is the first Shiny Pokémon to appear in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.
* As of Generation V, Gyarados is used by three of the six Pokémon League Champions, being used by {{ga|Blue}}, [[Lance]] and [[Wallace]], making it the most popular Pokémon among Pokémon League Champions thus far (although Blue does not always have a Gyarados, depending on the player's starter Pokémon).
* Gyarados and its pre-evolved form's [[Egg Group]] combination ({{egg|Water 2}} and {{egg|Dragon}}) is unique.
** Gyarados is also a popular Pokémon among [[Gym Leader]]s, being used by Blue, [[Clair]] and [[Crasher Wake]].
** Gyarados is the only {{type|Flying}} Pokémon in the {{egg3|Water 2}}.
* Both of Gyarados's abilities involve the {{DL|Stats|Attack}} stat; {{a|Intimidate}} lowers the opponent's Attack, while {{a|Moxie}} increases its own.
* Despite being part Flying-type, Gyarados couldn't learn any Flying-type moves naturally prior to [[Generation VII]].
* Gyarados's known abilities are shared with another evolutionary line, {{p|Salamence}}.
* Gyarados is tied with {{p|Pelipper}} as the most common Pokémon found amongst [[Gym Leader]]s, being used by seven of them.
* Gyarados [[List of Pokémon that appear in every regional Pokédex|appears in every regional Pokédex]] except the [[List of Pokémon by Unova Pokédex number|Unova Pokédex]].
** Coincidentally, both are [[Water (type)|Water]] and [[Flying (type)|Flying]]-types.
* In many ways, Gyarados is the counterpart of {{p|Milotic}}. 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 their {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Special Attack}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} stats.
** Gyarados is tied with {{p|Milotic}} for the greatest increase in base stat total after evolving, at 340 points.
* Mega Gyarados is tied with {{p|Hoopa}} {{form|Hoopa|Unbound}} for being the [[List of Pokémon by height|tallest]] {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
* Gyarados appears in {{DL|Pokémon Battle Chess|Pokémon 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 including {{wp|Koinobori}} in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' and a 1997 May calendar insert, {{wp|Shachihoko}} on a Nagoya Castle pin, {{wp|Merlion}} from Pokémon Center Singapore, and most historically as the Dragon Gate myth discussed further below.


===Origin===
===Origin===
It appears to be based on a sea dragon or {{wp|sea serpent}}. Gyarados is partially based on a legend about how carp that leapt over the Dragon Gate would become dragons. Several waterfalls and cataracts in China are believed to be the location of the Dragon Gate. This is referenced by Pokémon Snap, as you need to get Magikarp into a waterfall to evolve it into Gyarados. This legend is an allegory of the drive and efforts needed to overcome obstacles (which can be tied to the fact that Gyarados' pre-evolution, Magikarp, could possibly take a lot of drive and effort to legitimately evolve into Gyarados).
[[File:EP244 Unknown Pokémon.png|thumb|200px|The unnamed Pokémon resembling Mega Gyarados]]
Gyarados appears to be based on a sea dragon or {{wp|sea serpent}} and a {{wp|Chinese dragon}}. It is also partially based on a legend about how carp that leaped over the {{wp|Longmen (mythology)|Dragon Gate}} would become {{wp|dragon}}s. Several waterfalls and cataracts in China are believed to be the location of the Dragon Gate such as the {{wp|Longmen Mountains}}. This is referenced by [[Pokémon Snap]], as the player needs to get a Magikarp into a waterfall to evolve it into Gyarados but only after it leaps over a mountain. This legend is an allegory of the drive and efforts needed to overcome obstacles, which can be tied to the fact that Gyarados' pre-evolved form, Magikarp, could possibly take a lot of drive and effort to legitimately evolve into Gyarados.
 
It may be partially based on the ''{{wp|kraken}}'', as both are destructive sea monsters that are infamous for terrorizing humans. To add to this, one of Gyarados' original names was considered to be "Skullkraken". Gyarados's {{t|Flying}} type may be a reference to ''{{wp|koinobori}}'', a carp-shaped {{wp|windsock}} traditionally flown to celebrate {{wp|Children's Day (Japan)|Children's Day}} in Japan, formerly called ''Tango no Sekku'' (端午の節句). Though it is more likely to be associated with Eastern Dragons in general due to their associations to Water and the Sky - such as the {{wp|Azure Dragon}}. It could also be inspired by the South African cryptid {{wp|Inkanyamba}}, a giant, winged eel that causes storms when angry, a trait Gyarados is famous for.


===Name origin===
Mega Gyarados' appearance bears similarities to the aforementioned ''koinobori''. Furthermore, its design, specifically its large dorsal fins, strongly resembles that of the unnamed "legendary water Pokémon" seen in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP244|Enlighten 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's name may be derived from a combination of 虐殺 ''gyakusatsu'' massacre/slaughter, and 逆境 ''gyakkyō'', hardship/adversity. Both words relate to the creature's violent nature and the hardship it experienced before evolving. The end of Gyarados' name, ドス ''dosu'', is a Japanese onomatopoeic word representing the piercing of flesh, once again owing to Gyarados' violent nature. Alternatively, the ''dos'' may just indicate that it's the second in its evolutionary line.
 
On December 2018, the Beta Sprite for Gyarados was showcased on the NHK Broadcast in Japan bearing the resemblance of a worm-like body with a mouthful of sharp teeth, barbels on the top of its head, and multiple fins on the side of its body. The inspiration for this original design may be related to the myth of 鯰 ''{{wp|Namazu}}'' or 大鯰 Ōnamazu from 16th century Japan. Namazu was known as a catfish that was said to destroy cities with earthquakes and appears during times of human conflict - much like Gyarados’ Pokedex entries in the original first 2 generations of games. Namazu’s history as a mythos is also directly tied to ''{{wp|Lake Biwa}}'' - the real life version of the Lake of Rage - where said earthquakes were said to occur. This idea was later replaced with the Dragon Gate myth and rehashed in Gen 3 as the inspiration for {{p|Whiscash}} appropriately named ナマズン "Namazun".
 
====Name origin====
According to [[Ken Sugimori]], Gyarados's name has no specific origin and was chosen merely for its "force".<ref name=Nameorigin>[https://archive.ph/ueFjq Tweet by 杉森 建 (@SUPER_32X).] Posted on December 12, 2011. Archived from the original via Archive.today.</ref> 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==
==In other languages==
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|ja=ギャラドス ''Gyarados''|jameaning=From {{tt|虐殺 ''gyakusatsu''|slaughter}}, {{tt|逆境 ''gyakkyō''|adversity}}, or {{tt|逆転 ''gyakuten''|reversal, turnaround}}; {{tt|荒らす ''arasu''|to devastate}}; and {{tt|脅す ''odosu''|to threaten}}
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|fr=Léviator|frmeaning=From ''{{wp|Leviathan}}'' and ''{{tt|or|gold}}''
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|es=Gyarados|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
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|ko=갸라도스 ''Gyarados''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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|zh_cmn=暴鯉龍 / 暴鲤龙 ''Bàolǐlóng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|暴 ''bào''|violent}}, {{tt|鯉 / 鲤 ''lǐ''|carp}}, and {{tt|龍 / 龙 ''lóng''|dragon}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|zh_yue=暴鯉龍 ''Bouhléihlùhng''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>鯉魚龍 ''Léih'yùhlùhng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|暴 ''bouh''|violent}}, {{tt|鯉 ''léih''|carp}}, and {{tt|龍 ''lùhng''|dragon}}<br>From {{tt|鯉魚 ''léih'yùh''|carp}} and {{tt|龍 ''lùhng''|dragon}}
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
|bg=Гайрадос ''Gairados''|bgmeaning=Transcription of English name
| Garados
|el=Γκαϊράδος ''Gairádos''|elmeaning=Transcription of English name
|  
|hi=गैराडोस ''Gyarados''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|ru=Гиарадос ''Giarados''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
|th=เกียราดอส ''Kiaradot''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
| Leviator
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| A corruption of ''{{wp|Leviathan}}''.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
| 갸라도스 ''Gyaradoseu''
|  
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese]] ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
| 暴鯉龍 / 暴鲤龙 ''Bàolǐlóng''
| Literally "Explosive dragon".
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese]] ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 鯉魚龍 ''Léihyùhlùhng''
| class="roundybr" | Literally "Carp dragon".
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==Related articles==
==Related articles==
* [[Misty's Gyarados]]
* [[Misty's Gyarados]]
* [[James's Gyarados]]
* [[Red Gyarados]]
* [[Red Gyarados]]
* [[Lance's Gyarados]]
* [[Gyara]]
* [[Gyara]]
* [[Silver's Gyarados]]
* [[Gyarados (UNITE)]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]


==External links==
==References==
*{{wp|Gyarados|Article on Wikipedia}}
 
==Notes==
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Types
Water Flying
Gyarados
Water Dark
Mega Gyarados
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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 and Dragon
Hatch time
5 cycles
Height
21'04" 6.5 m
Gyarados
21'04" 6.5 m
Mega Gyarados
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Weight
518.1 lbs. 235.0 kg
Gyarados
672.4 lbs. 305.0 kg
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Mega Stone
Gyaradosite [[|]]
Base experience yield
214
Gen. I-IV 		Unknown
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V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
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Footprint
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Mega Gyarados
Pokédex color
  Blue
Base friendship
70
External Links

Gyarados (Japanese: ギャラドス Gyarados) is a dual-type Water/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Magikarp starting at level 20.

Gyarados can Mega Evolve into Mega Gyarados using the Gyaradosite.

Biology

Gyarados with its mouth closed

Gyarados is a piscine, draconic Pokémon 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 of barbel 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, spiky dorsal 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 both fresh and salty waters. Both Gyarados and its Mega form have demonstrated in Pokémon Chronicles and Pokémon 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 move Hyper Beam is often associated with Gyarados due to it being being powerful enough to instantly destroy everything it hits.

Forms

Gyarados can Mega 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 the stress Mega Evolution puts on a Gyarados's body, it becomes even more ferocious than before. 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 a Trainer 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 with Hoopa Unbound as the tallest Dark-type.

Mega Gyarados
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Evolution

Gyarados evolves from Magikarp.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

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Unevolved
Magikarp
 Water 

→
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First Evolution
Gyarados
 Water  Flying 

Game data

In Diamond and Pearl, a red Gyarados is featured on the TV on a program called "Search for the Red Gyarados." It is this that inspires Lucas or Dawn and their rival to go to Lake Verity, to see if there is a rare Pokémon dwelling in it.

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#130
Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG) Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.
Blue
Yellow Brutally vicious and enormously destructive. Known for totally destroying cities in ancient times.
Stadium Extremely vicious and horribly brutal. Has enough destructive power to totally annihilate even a major city.
Generation II Johto
#077
Gold They say that during past wars, Gyarados would appear and leave blazing ruins in its wake.
Silver Once it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it.
Crystal It appears whenever there is world conflict, burning down any place it travels through.
Stadium 2 They 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 III Hoenn
#053 		Kanto
#130
Ruby When Magikarp 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.
Sapphire Once 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.
Emerald It is an extremely vicious and violent Pokémon. When humans begin to fight, it will appear and burn everything to the ground with intensely hot flames.
FireRed It has an extremely aggressive nature. The Hyper Beam it shoots from its mouth totally incinerates all targets.
LeafGreen Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#024 		Johto
#077
Diamond Once it appears, its rage never settles until it has razed the fields and mountains around it.
Pearl In ancient literature, there is a record of a Gyarados that razed a village when violence flared.
Platinum Once it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.
HeartGold They say that during past strife, Gyarados would appear and leave blazing ruins in its wake.
SoulSilver Once it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black Once it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.
White
Black 2 Once it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Central #050 		Hoenn
#054
X In ancient literature, there is a record of a Gyarados that razed a village when violence flared.
Y Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.
Omega Ruby When Magikarp 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 Sapphire Once 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 VII Alola
 S  M : #092 		Alola
 US  UM : #112 		Kanto
#130
Sun A 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.
Moon There are people who swear that any place Gyarados appears is fated for destruction.
Ultra Sun It 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 Moon The energy from evolution stimulated its brain cells strongly, causing it to become very ferocious.
Let's Go Pikachu Brutally vicious and enormously destructive. Known for totally destroying cities in ancient times.
Let's Go Eevee
Mega Gyarados
Sun Mega Evolution also affects its brain, leaving no other function except its destructive instinct to burn everything to cinders.
Moon It jets water from the orifices on its sides, streaking above the water surface at supersonic speed.
Ultra Sun Mega Evolution places a burden on its body. The stress causes it to become all the more ferocious.
Ultra Moon It zooms out of the water at Mach speeds. Even large ships caught in its path are split cleanly in two!
Let's Go Pikachu Although 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 VIII Galar
#145 		Galar
Isle of Armor #043 		Galar
Crown Tundra #063 		Sinnoh
#024 		Hisui
#081
Sword It has an extremely aggressive nature. The Hyper Beam it shoots from its mouth totally incinerates all targets.
Shield Once it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.
Brilliant Diamond Once Gyarados appears, its rage never settles until the Pokémon has razed the fields and mountains around it.
Shining Pearl In ancient literature, there is a record of a Gyarados that razed a village when violence flared.
Legends: Arceus I 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 IX Paldea
#135 		Kitakami
#44 		Blueberry
#—
Scarlet Once it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it.
Violet It appears whenever there is world conflict, burning down any place it travels through.


Pokédex Image Gyarados SM.png Pokédex Image Gyarados-Mega SM.png
Gyarados in the Alola Pokédex Mega Gyarados in the Alola Pokédex
Pokédex Image Gyarados SV.png Pokédex Image Gyarados SV Kitakami.png
Gyarados in the Paldea Pokédex Gyarados in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Evolve Magikarp
Blue (Japan)
Evolve Magikarp
Yellow
Fuchsia City (Super Rod)
Generation II
Gold Silver
Lake of Rage (Surfing, Good Rod, Super Rod, Red Gyarados)
Fuchsia City (Good Rod or Super Rod)
Crystal
Lake of Rage (Surfing, Good Rod, Super Rod, Red Gyarados)
Fuchsia City (Good Rod or Super Rod)
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Sootopolis City (Super Rod)
Emerald
Sootopolis City (Super Rod)
FireRed LeafGreen
Routes 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, 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
Diamond Pearl
Great Marsh (Good Rod or Super Rod)
Routes 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212, 213, 214, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, and 230, 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
Routes 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212, 213, 214, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, and 230, 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)
HeartGold SoulSilver
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 or Super 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
Black White
Evolve Magikarp
Black 2 White 2
Nature Preserve (fishing in rippling water)
Generation VI
X Y
Routes 3 and 22, Parfum Palace (Super Rod)
Friend Safari (Water)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Sootopolis City (Super Rod)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Routes 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, and 15, 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 Sun Ultra Moon
Routes 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, and 15, 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 Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Route 20 (Sea Skim)
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
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 (Surfing Wanderer)
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 (Surfing Wanderer)
Workout Sea, Loop Lagoon, Honeycalm Sea (Max Raid Battle)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Great Marsh (Good Rod or Super Rod)
Routes 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212, 213, 214, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, and 230, 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 Alpha icon.png)
Cobalt Coastlands: Sand's Reach and nearby (additional Alpha icon.png), massive mass outbreaks
Coronet Highlands: near Primeval Grotto
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
South Province: South Paldean Sea
East Province: East Paldean Sea
West Province: West Paldean Sea
North Province: North Paldean Sea
North Province: Casseroya Lake (Dragon Tera Type)
Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Chilling Waterhead, Kitakami Wilds


In side games

Generation I
Snap
Valley
Pinball
Evolve Magikarp
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
Evolve Magikarp
Trozei!
Phobos Submarine, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red
Evolve Wonder Mail unlocked Magikarp
MD Blue
Evolve Magikarp
Ranger
Olive Jungle (during mission), Safra Sea
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Bottomless Sea (B1F-B25F)
MD Sky
Bottomless Sea (B1F-B25F)
Rumble
Bright Beach (Normal Mode S, Advanced Mode C & A)
MD Stormy MD 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
Seasonal sync pair scout: Lance (New Year's 2021) & Gyarados
Evolution: Scottie/Bettie & MagikarpEgg
UNITE
Purchase for 13,000 Aeos Coins/575 Aeos Gems


In events

Games Event Region Location Level Distribution period
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 20Shiny June 25, 2015;
June 26 to August 31, 2015
ORAS Winter Counterattack Gyarados All South Korea 50Shiny 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

Held items

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

Games Held items
Red Blue
Bitter Berry Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow
Legends: Arceus
None.png Normal
Grit items by level
Alpha icon.png Alpha
Exp. Candy L Exp. Candy L (100%)
Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Gyarados
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
95
155 - 202 300 - 394
125
117 - 194 229 - 383
79
75 - 144 146 - 282
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
81
77 - 146 150 - 287
Total:
540
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 100.
Mega Gyarados
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
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
81
77 - 146 150 - 287
Total:
640
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

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 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass 1×
Electric 4×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass 1×
Electric 4×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass 1×
Electric 4×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting ½×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 0×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass 1×
Electric 4×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Notes:
Mega Gyarados
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 2×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 2×
Ghost ½×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass 2×
Electric 2×
Psychic 0×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark ½×
Fairy 2×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 2×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 2×
Ghost ½×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass 2×
Electric 2×
Psychic 0×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark ½×
Fairy 2×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 2×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 2×
Ghost ½×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass 2×
Electric 2×
Psychic 0×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark ½×
Fairy 2×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 2×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 2×
Ghost ½×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass 2×
Electric 2×
Psychic 0×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark ½×
Fairy 2×
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Flail Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15
011 Splash Normal Status 0000— 00——% 40
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30
011 Twister Dragon Special 04040 100100% 20
Evo.Evo. Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
044 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 08585% 15
088 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 09595% 15
1212 Brine Water Special 06565 100100% 10
1616 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10
2121 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100100% 15
2424 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
2828 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00——% 5
3232 Aqua Tail Water Physical 09090 09090% 10
3636 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000— 00——% 20
4040 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5
4444 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 07070% 10
4848 Thrash Normal Physical 120120 100100% 10
5252 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB 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

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM010Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM010 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM011Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20
TM022Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM028Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM034Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM044Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM044 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10
TM046Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM046 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM051Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM077Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM077 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM082Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM087Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20
TM094Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM099Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM100Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM100 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM108Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM115Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10
TM123Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM125Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM126Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM135Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM141Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM142Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5
TM143Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM149Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM150Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM156Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10
TM160Bag TM Flying SV Sprite.png TM160 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM166Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM177Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM188Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM188 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM199Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM199 Lash Out Dark Physical 07575 100}}100% 5
TM200Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM200 Scale Shot Dragon Physical 02525 090}}90% 20
TM204Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM205Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5
TM207Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM207 Temper Flare Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM208Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM208 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM209Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM209 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10
TM226Bag TM Dragon SV Sprite.png TM226 Dragon Cheer Dragon Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gyarados
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Gyarados
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

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 be chain bred onto Gyarados
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB 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 Egg moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

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 gets STAB 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 Pokémon Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10
  • A superscript level indicates that Gyarados can learn this move normally in Generation IX
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB 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

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Wrap Lance's Gyarados (VS 98)

Side game data

Gyarados

Pokémon Pinball
Pin130.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS130.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani130.png
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% HP Don't make me angry. I can ruin the world!
26%-50% HP Do something. My HP is down to about half.
1%-25% HP I've had it... I couldn't rampage if I wanted to...
Level up I leveled up! My Hyper Beam's been boosted, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 130.png Body size: 4
Recruit rate: -4.5%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 130.png

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

Phrases
Normal I 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 PA.png
Water
Field move: None
Loops: 11 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry R-125
Gyarados is a brutal Pokémon that can spit a huge jet of water from its mouth.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush130 fBody.png Walking Speed: 1.63 seconds Base HP: 58
Base Attack: 82 Base Defense: 57 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW130.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Gyarados is the Attraction Chief of Gyarados's Aqua Dash in the Beach Zone. After he got too cocky, he said he wanted to become the Zone Keeper.
Pokémon Conquest
PCP130.png HP: ★★★★ Move: Aqua Tail
Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Intimidate
Ability 2: Frighten
Ability 3: Tenacity
Defense: ★★★★
Speed: ★★★
Evolves from Magikarp when its Attack is 16 or higher
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Nobuchika and Takeyoshi
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Water
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT130.png

True Strength
Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
Pokémon Shuffle
Gyaradosite Shuffle.png
Water
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 140 Raise Max Level.png 20

#478
Shuffle130.png
Shuffle130M.png

Power of 5+
Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Mega Boost
Mega Effects Mega Speedup.png 12
Erases Pokémon on a randomized jagged line vertically.
Pokémon Shuffle
Gyaradosite Shuffle.png
Water
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 110 Raise Max Level.png 5

#478
Shuffle130S.png
Shuffle130SM.png

L-Boost
Increases damage when making an L-shaped match.
Mega Effects Mega Speedup.png 10
Erases all Mega Gyarados in the puzzle area.
Pokémon GO
GO130.png Base HP: 216 Base Attack: 237 Base Defense: 186
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution 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†
New Pokémon Snap
NPS130.png
Photodex entry #224
Gyarados is extremely aggressive and strong enough to destroy everything in its path. The gouges in the rocky cliffs of Mightywide River were actually caused by Gyarados climbing up the waterfall.

Mega Gyarados

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 130M.png

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

Phrases
Normal I have to thrash about! I need to!
Low HP (< 50%) *pant pant* I'm getting tired… *pant pant*
Pokémon GO
GO130M.png Base HP: 216 Base Attack: 292 Base Defense: 216
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution 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

Default
Gyarados
Gyarados
Gyarados
 Water  Flying 

Gyaradosite
Gyaradosite


↔

Held Gyaradosite
Gyarados
Mega Gyarados
Gyarados
 Water  Dark 

Evolution data

0129Magikarp.png
Unevolved
Magikarp
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 20
→
0130Gyarados.png
First Evolution
Gyarados
 Water  Flying 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
Spr 1g 130.png Spr b g1 130.png Spr 1b 130.png Spr b g1 130.png Spr 1y 130.png Spr b g1 130.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 130.png Spr b 2g 130.png Spr 2s 130.png Spr b 2s 130.png Spr 2c 130.png Spr b 2c 130.png
Spr 2g 130 s.png Spr b 2g 130 s.png Spr 2s 130 s.png Spr b 2s 130 s.png Spr 2c 130 s.png Spr b 2c 130 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 130.png Spr b 3r 130.png Spr 3e 130.png Spr b 3e 130.png Spr 3f 130.png Spr b 3f 130.png
Spr 3r 130 s.png Spr b 3r 130 s.png Spr 3e 130 s.png Spr b 3e 130 s.png Spr 3f 130 s.png Spr b 3f 130 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Male Male Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Form
Form
Form
Form
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Form
Shiny Form
Shiny Form
Shiny Form
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Form
Form
Form
Form
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Form
Shiny Form
Shiny Form
Shiny Form
Front Back Front Back
Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
Spr 7p 130 m.png
Spr 7p 130 m s.png
Spr 7p 130 f.png
Spr 7p 130 f s.png
Spr 7p 130M.png
Spr 7p 130M s.png
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Male
Shiny Male
Female
Shiny Female
Legends: Arceus
Male
Shiny Male
Female
Shiny Female
Cross-Generation
HOME
Male Shiny Male
Female Shiny Female
HOME0130M.png HOME0130M s.png
130MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Gyarados images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In the anime

Main series

Gyarados in Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Mega Gyarados in Pokémon the Series
Shiny Gyarados in Pokémon the Series
Shiny Mega Gyarados in Pokémon the Series

Major appearances

James's Gyarados

In Pokémon Shipwreck, James's Magikarp evolved into a Gyarados after he became frustrated with it and kicked it into the water. It subsequently attacked him with Dragon Rage and left him.

Misty's Gyarados

In Cerulean Blues, Misty obtained a Gyarados after passing the PIA 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. In When Regions Collide!, it was revealed that it can Mega Evolve into Mega Gyarados.

Red Gyarados

Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution and Rage Of Innocence focused on a red Gyarados. It was on a destructive rampage until Lance caught it. In Gaining Groudon and The Scuffle of Legends, Gyarados helped stop the feuding of Groudon and Kyogre. After a long absence, it reappeared in Flash of the Titans!, where it battled Leon and his Charizard, and became the first Pokémon in the animated series to Dynamax.

Other

In Pokémon Shipwreck, four wild Gyarados joined James's Gyarados in using Dragon Rage.

In The Pi-Kahuna, multiple Gyarados seen from within the Team 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.

In Mewtwo Strikes Back and its remake Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, Fergus's Gyarados was captured and cloned by Mewtwo. He had it attack Mewtwo with Hyper Beam, but Mewtwo deflected the attack back towards it, knocking Gyarados out. The Gyarados clone reappeared in Mewtwo Returns.

In The Joy of Pokémon, a Gyarados evolved from a giant Magikarp the Nurse Joy of an unnamed island had befriended as a child. Afterwards, it defeated Team Rocket.

In The Joy of Water Pokémon, a Gyarados was an inhabitant of Lake Lucid, while another Gyarados was being treated by Nurse Joy for neck problems. The health of the Gyarados treated by Nurse Joy was later jeopardized after an attack by Team Rocket, but she calmed it down despite her fear of Water-type Pokémon.

In The Perfect Match!, Trinity used a Gyarados in a Whirl Cup battle against Misty. Gyarados managed to defeat Poliwhirl before being defeated by Corsola. It reappeared in a flashback in Espeon, Not Included.

In Beauty is Skin Deep, Clair owns a Gyarados. In Better Eight Than Never, it was used in her Gym battle against Ash, where it was defeated by Pikachu's Thunderbolt. It reappeared in a flashback in the next episode.

In Sandshrew's Locker!, a Gyarados was the major obstacle in retrieving Sandshrew's Poké Ball.

In A 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 in Mamie's flashback in For The Love Of Meowth.

In BWS01, Cilan accidentally hooked a Gyarados while fishing for Qwilfish. He resolved to catch it, but its immense power was too much for him, and Cilan abandoned the plan.

In Coming Apart at the Dreams!, Lysandre has a Shiny Gyarados that can Mega Evolve into Mega Gyarados. It battled Ash, Alain, and their Pokémon, eventually being defeated in the next episode.

In This Magik Moment!, a Magikarp actor nicknamed 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 by George Charino, allowing it to be cast in an improvisational guest role in Lillie, Lana, and Mallow's episode of The Refreshing Trio: Alola Idols.

In Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!, Jessie received a Gyarados from the Rocket Prize Master. It was used in an attempt to steal a horde of Bulbasaur and Ivysaur in Vermilion City.

In Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!, Paul used a Gyarados in his battle against Ash. It went up against his Lucario, only to be defeated.

Minor appearances

Gyarados debuted in Pokémon - I Choose You!, where it was seen swimming by in a river that Ash had jumped into to avoid being chased by a flock of Spearow.

A Gyarados appeared in the banned episode EP035.

In Lights, Camera, Quack-tion, a Gyarados was cast for the movie Pokémon in Love.

A Gyarados appeared in Poké Ball Peril.

A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in The Joy of Pokémon.

In The Power of One, multiple Gyarados sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

A wild Gyarados appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

In The Wacky Watcher!, a Magikarp that Dr. Quackenpoker had been observing evolved into a Gyarados.

A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in The Rivalry Revival.

In Pikachu & Pichu, a Gyarados was living in Big Town.

A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in the Fortune Teller book in The Fortune Hunters.

A Gyarados appeared in Brock's fantasy in A Better Pill to Swallow.

A Gyarados appeared in Snorlax Snowman.

In Houndoom's Special Delivery, a Gyarados splashed away a Houndoom and Misty's Togepi.

Two Gyarados appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest. One appeared in a lake, while the other appeared in the opening intro, which was reused for Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias. The former Gyarados's appearance reappeared in a montage in The Rise of Darkrai, which chronicled the preceding nine movies.

In Dueling Heroes, a Trainer's Gyarados competed in the Whirl Cup.

In The Legend of Thunder!, Marina's fantasy featuring Lance had a standard-colored Gyarados in addition to the Shiny one.

In Enlighten Up!, a Gyarados was living in Lake Slowpoke.

In Gary's explanation in Johto Photo Finish, a Gyarados evolved from a Magikarp.

A Gyarados appeared in A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!, under the ownership of Lola. It reappeared in a fantasy in Grating Spaces!.

A Gyarados appeared in A Six Pack Attack!.

In The Search for the Legend, four Gyarados were driven away by Silver's Salamence at One Island.

A Gyarados appeared as a thief in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.

In Talking 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 in Ya See We Want An Evolution!.

In All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!, a Gyarados dressed as a Caterpie in the Pokémon Dress-Up Contest.

A Gyarados appeared in a flashback in Pika and Goliath!.

In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, a Gyarados was provided to a student by the Pokémon Summer Academy for the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.

In Strategy Begins at Home!, a Gyarados used Hyper Beam to blast Team Rocket off.

A Gyarados appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

A Gyarados appeared in Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!.

A Gyarados appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.

In the opening of Mega Evolution Special I, a Gyarados that can Mega Evolve into Mega Gyarados battled a Mega Abomasnow.

A Gyarados and its Mega Evolved form appeared during the opening sequence of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.

In Pulling Out the Pokémon Base Pepper!, a Gyarados was playing Pokémon Base.

A Mega Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in Big Sky, Small Fry!.

In I Choose You!, a Gyarados was swimming in a river Ash and Pikachu had fallen into.

In Alola, Kanto!, a wild Gyarados scared Misty, Lillie, and Mallow.

Three Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in When Regions Collide!.

In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Gyarados competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but was defeated by Pikachu.

In Getting More Than You Battled For!, a Gyarados was living on Cero Island.

In An Adventure of Mega Proportions!, a Gyarados appeared in the waters around Mega Island. In the same episode, a Gyarados capable of Mega Evolving appeared in a fantasy.

A Gyarados appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.

In Distant Blue Sky!, Ash attempted to catch a Gyarados, only for it to escape.

A Gyarados appeared in The Same Moon, Now and Forever!.

A Gyarados appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One).

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP016 Gyarados Ash's Pokédex Gyarados. This Pokémon has a vicious temperament, so use extreme caution. Its fangs can crush stones and its scales are harder than steel.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
SM043 Gyarados Rotom Pokédex Gyarados, the Atrocious Pokémon. A Water and Flying 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 in Pokémon Generations
Shiny Gyarados in Pokémon Generations

Red Gyarados

In The Lake of Rage, the red Gyarados was subjected to Team Rocket's experiments. However, it was calmed after Team Rocket's radio wave generator was destroyed.

Other

A soldier's Gyarados appeared in The Redemption, during a fantasy of a story from the past. It was one of the many Pokémon fighting in the great war of Kalos 3,000 years previously.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Gyarados in Pokémon Evolutions
Mega Gyarados in Pokémon Evolutions

In Training, a Gyarados was in the Wild Area.

GOTCHA!

A Gyarados briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Blue.

POKÉTOON

A Gyarados appeared in Wait for Me, Magikarp!, evolving from the titular Magikarp.

Pokémon Evolutions

A Gyarados appeared in The Visionary, under the ownership of Lysandre. He Mega Evolved it in his battle against Calem's Xerneas, where it was immediately defeated with a single Moonblast.

Pokémon: Paldean Winds

A wild Gyarados appeared in Breathe Together.

In the manga

Movie adaptations

A Gyarados appeared in ICYR2, under the ownership of Borosue.

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Gyarados in The Electric Tale of Pikachu
Main article: Misty's Gyarados

Misty owns a Gyarados in The Electric Tale of Pikachu.

Gary has a Gyarados, which was sent out with his other Pokémon to battle the giant Slowpoke in Ash vs. Gary.

Pocket Monsters DP

A Gyarados appeared in PMDP54.

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Main article: Red Gyarados

The Red Gyarados appeared in JBA4, where it was targeted by Team Rocket at the Lake of Rage.

Pokémon Adventures

Normal and Shiny Gyarados in Pokémon Adventures
Main article: Gyara
Main article: Lance's Gyarados
Main article: Silver's Gyarados

Gyarados debuted in Gyarados Splashes In!, where he attacks his own Trainer Misty but is recaptured by Red, who returns him to her. The drastic change in attitude of the Pokémon was the result of a Team Rocket experiment as is shown in Raging Rhydon. Later on, Misty traded this Gyarados to Red in exchange for Red's Krabby which he names him Gyara. When Red borrows Blue's Charizard to travel to Mt. Silver, he temporarily trades his Gyarados to Blue. He later appears as one of Blue's Pokémon in Entranced by Entei, used against Entei, and later part of his revealed team during the Gym Leader face-off. Prior to the FireRed and LeafGreen saga, Blue returns Gyarados to Red.

A Gyarados was later seen with Lance, using its Bubble Beam to shield him from the lava of Cerise Island. Lance had it since it was a Magikarp, and it first appeared in Extricated from Exeggutor.

Multiple Magikarp had evolved into Gyarados at the Lake of Rage from the radio waves emitted from Team Rocket in Raise the Red Gyarados. They are seen again in Delibird Delivery - 1 in a flashback, and again in Delibird Delivery - 2, where they were temporarily under Silver's control to surround the Masked Man.

Mega Gyarados in Pokémon Adventures

A Red Gyarados was seen in the Lake of Rage in Raise the Red Gyarados. He was caught by Silver and had the ability to control the other Gyarados in the lake.

In Debonaire Dragonair, in the Dragon'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 in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

A Gyarados nicknamed Gyaddy appeared in The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon I, under the ownership of a Swimmer named Jack. It rescued Ruby from a giant flood that happened throughout Slateport City.

A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming.

Crasher Wake has a Gyarados, which was very briefly seen during his presentation, where he was riding on it in A Skuffle with Skorupi.

Cyrus owns a Gyarados, which first appeared in Shunning Spiritomb.

A Gyarados appeared in a flashback in One Way or Another.

Lysandre's Gyarados first appeared in They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping. After Celosia had stolen Korrina's Key Stone and fashioned it into a Mega Ring, Lysandre became able to Mega Evolve his Gyarados into Mega Gyarados.

A Gyarados appeared in a flashback in Flabébé Blooms.

A Gyarados appeared in PASS41, being one of many Pokémon to suddenly Dynamax due to the Darkest Day.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry
Pokémon Adventures PS006 The 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: The Series

Main article: Lance's Gyarados

A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in Legend? Check! Friends? Check!.

The red Gyarados, owned by Lance, appeared in Flash of the Titans!.

A Gyarados appeared in Getting More than You Battled For!.

Pokémon Battle Frontier

Rald has a Gyarados, as seen in Battle Between Student and Master!.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Crasher Wake has a Gyarados, which was used in a Gym battle against Hareta in Dialga's Secret Keys.

In Team Galactic's Conspiracy, Revealed!!, Cyrus sent out his Gyarados after his Weavile suffered heavy damage from Piplup's surprise attack. He used its Giga Impact to destroy the rope bridge where the battle was taking place, sending Hareta and Piplup falling into the river below.

A Trainer's Gyarados appeared in a flashback in Hearts and Spirits Collide.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Black owns a Gyarados in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys.

A Trainer's Gyarados appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

Shu caught a Gyarados in GDZ45.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Main article: Red Gyarados

Lance owns a Gyarados, which debuted in Space Havoc!!.

The Red Gyarados appeared in Stop the Strange Sonic Sound!!.

Pokémon Zensho

A Gyarados appeared in PZ03, under the ownership of a Team Rocket Grunt.

In the TCG

Main article: Gyarados (TCG)

Red Gyarados have appeared five times in the TCG, once in Neo Revelation as Shining Gyarados, once in EX Holon Phantoms as Gyarados Star δ, once in HeartGold & SoulSilver as Gyarados, and twice in BREAKpoint as Gyarados-EX and M Gyarados-EX.

Other appearances

Gyarados in POKÉMON 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 a Spirit.

POKÉMON Detective Pikachu

A Gyarados appeared in POKÉMON Detective Pikachu. It was first seen as a Magikarp, but it eventually evolved and scared away a Charizard in order to protect Tim Goodman and Detective Pikachu.

Pokémon UNITE

Gyarados in Pokémon UNITE
Main article: 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.

Trivia

Gyarados in Pokémon Battle Chess

Origin

The unnamed Pokémon resembling Mega Gyarados

Gyarados appears to be based on a sea dragon or sea serpent and a Chinese dragon. It is also partially based on a legend about how carp that leaped over the Dragon Gate would become dragons. Several waterfalls and cataracts in China are believed to be the location of the Dragon Gate such as the Longmen Mountains. This is referenced by Pokémon Snap, as the player needs to get a Magikarp into a waterfall to evolve it into Gyarados but only after it leaps over a mountain. This legend is an allegory of the drive and efforts needed to overcome obstacles, which can be tied to the fact that Gyarados' pre-evolved form, Magikarp, could possibly take a lot of drive and effort to legitimately evolve into Gyarados.

It may be partially based on the kraken, as both are destructive sea monsters that are infamous for terrorizing humans. To add to this, one of Gyarados' original names was considered to be "Skullkraken". Gyarados's Flying type may be a reference to koinobori, a carp-shaped windsock traditionally flown to celebrate Children's Day in Japan, formerly called Tango no Sekku (端午の節句). Though it is more likely to be associated with Eastern Dragons in general due to their associations to Water and the Sky - such as the Azure Dragon. It could also be inspired by the South African cryptid Inkanyamba, a giant, winged eel that causes storms when angry, a trait Gyarados is famous for.

Mega Gyarados' appearance bears similarities to the aforementioned koinobori. Furthermore, its design, specifically its large dorsal fins, strongly resembles that of the unnamed "legendary water Pokémon" seen in the Pokémon the Series episode Enlighten 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 the NHK Broadcast in Japan bearing the resemblance of a worm-like body with a mouthful of sharp teeth, barbels on the top of its head, and multiple fins on the side of its body. The inspiration for this original design may be related to the myth of 鯰 Namazu or 大鯰 Ōnamazu from 16th century Japan. Namazu was known as a catfish that was said to destroy cities with earthquakes and appears during times of human conflict - much like Gyarados’ Pokedex entries in the original first 2 generations of games. Namazu’s history as a mythos is also directly tied to Lake Biwa - the real life version of the Lake of Rage - where said earthquakes were said to occur. This idea was later replaced with the Dragon Gate myth and rehashed in Gen 3 as the inspiration for Whiscash appropriately named ナマズン "Namazun".

Name origin

According to Ken Sugimori, Gyarados's name has no specific origin and was chosen merely for its "force".[4] 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

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ギャラドス Gyarados From 虐殺 gyakusatsu, 逆境 gyakkyō, or 逆転 gyakuten; 荒らす arasu; and 脅す odosu
France Flag.png French Léviator From Leviathan and or
Spain Flag.png Spanish Gyarados Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Garados Similar to English/Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Gyarados Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 갸라도스 Gyarados Transcription of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 暴鯉龍 / 暴鲤龙 Bàolǐlóng From 暴 bào, 鯉 / 鲤 lǐ, and 龍 / 龙 lóng
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 暴鯉龍 Bouhléihlùhng*
鯉魚龍 Léih'yùhlùhng* 		From 暴 bouh, 鯉 léih, and 龍 lùhng
From 鯉魚 léih'yùh and 龍 lùhng


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References

  1. ↑ Cerulean Blues
  2. ↑ Coming Apart at the Dreams!
  3. ↑ https://www.newsweek.com/pokemon-beta-designs-red-green-1265710
  4. ↑ Tweet by 杉森 建 (@SUPER_32X). Posted on December 12, 2011. Archived from the original via Archive.today.

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