Gyarados (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Gyarados (disambiguation).
Gyarados
Atrocious Pokémon
ギャラドス
Gyarados
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Gyarados
Mega Gyarados
Mega Gyarados



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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
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
Mega Gyarados
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Mega Stone
Gyaradosite [[|]]
Base experience yield
214
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
189
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
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HP
2
Atk
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Def
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Sp.Atk
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Sp.Def
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Speed
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Shape
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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 serpentine Pokémon with a long body covered in slightly overlapping scales. It is mostly blue with a yellow underbelly and 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 barbel and a small white fin on each side of its face. The barbels are white on a female and tan 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. It appears in times of conflict and destroys the surrounding area. Its rampages have been known to last a month at a time. Gyarados lives in both fresh and salty waters. Both Gyarados and its Mega form have demonstrated in the anime that it can leap huge distances both from the water and from the ground, usually several times its own body length. However, Gyarados is rarely seen in the wild.

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 is tail: two on its back and two on its underside. While its brain has a powerful destructive instinct, it will obey a Trainer it truly trusts. Mega Gyarados is tied with Hoopa Unbound as the tallest Dark-type.

In the anime

In the main series

Mega Gyarados in the anime
Shiny Gyarados in the anime
Shiny Mega Gyarados in the anime

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 anime to Dynamax.

Other

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.

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

Minor appearances

In Pokémon - I Choose You!, a Gyarados was swimming 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.

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, Salon Maiden 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.

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.
Shiny Gyarados in Pokémon Generations

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.

In Pokémon: Twilight Wings

In Training, a Gyarados was in the Wild Area.

In the manga

In the movie adaptations

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

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

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.

In the Pocket Monsters manga

A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in JNM01.

Main article: Red Gyarados

The red Gyarados appeared in JNM04.

In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga

Main article: Red Gyarados

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

Normal and Shiny Gyarados in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Gyara
Main article: Silver's Gyarados

Gyarados debuts in Gyarados Splashes In!. Here, an enraged one attacks his own Trainer, Misty, but is recaught 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 Mt. Cerise. 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, but he was caught by Silver. He had the ability to control the other Gyarados in the lake. He continued to be on his team since the HeartGold & SoulSilver arc.

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 also 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 and Flabébé Blooms.

Lysandre's Gyarados appears in PS552. Lysandre eventually fashioned a Mega Ring with a Key Stone stolen from Korrina, with it he can Mega Evolve his Gyarados into Mega Gyarados.

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.

In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga

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

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

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.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

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

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

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

Shu caught a Gyarados in GDZ45.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Main article: Red Gyarados

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

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

A Gyarados appeared in PMDP54.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

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 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.

Detective Pikachu

A Gyarados appeared in 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.

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(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 the past wars, Gyarados would appear and leave blazing ruins in its wake.
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 wars, 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
SM: #092
Alola
USUM: #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
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.


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 1F, Cerulean Cave, Seafoam Islands B4F (Super Rod)
Fuchsia City (Good Rod or Super Rod)
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
Route 2, Axew's Eye, Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Seat, Lake of Outrage, West Lake Axewell
Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Lake of Outrage, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)
Expansion Pass
Workout Sea, Stepping-Stone Sea, Insular Sea, Honeycalm Island, Honeycalm Sea


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
Shuffle
Event: Gyarados Appears
Event: Pokémon Safari (Tenth release; Shiny)
Rumble World
Origin Hideaway: Waterfall Basin (Back Boss)
Picross
Area 27: Stage 10
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Charizard Sea, Bulbasaur Sea


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

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Events* Gyaradosite Gyaradosite (100%)

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

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
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/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM08
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM09
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM14
Bag TM Electric SwSh Sprite.png
TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM21
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM24
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM26
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM27
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM31
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM32
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM33
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM35
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM35 Hail Ice Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM36
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM39
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM45
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM45 Dive Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM52
Bag TM Flying SwSh Sprite.png
TM52 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 085}}85% 5
TM55
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM55 Brine Water Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM57
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM64
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM64 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM67
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM67 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM76
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM81
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM97
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM97 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TR01
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TR02
Bag TR Fire Sprite.png
TR02 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR03
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR03 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5
TR04
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR05
Bag TR Ice Sprite.png
TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR06
Bag TR Ice Sprite.png
TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TR08
Bag TR Electric Sprite.png
TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR09
Bag TR Electric Sprite.png
TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TR10
Bag TR Ground Sprite.png
TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TR15
Bag TR Fire Sprite.png
TR15 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TR16
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR16 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR20
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR24
Bag TR Dragon Sprite.png
TR24 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10
TR26
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR27
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR31
Bag TR Steel Sprite.png
TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15
TR32
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR32 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR35
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR37
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR37 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TR45
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR45 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10
TR51
Bag TR Dragon Sprite.png
TR51 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR58
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR58 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TR62
Bag TR Dragon Sprite.png
TR62 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10
TR72
Bag TR Grass Sprite.png
TR72 Power Whip Grass Physical 120120 085}}85% 10
TR74
Bag TR Steel Sprite.png
TR74 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR75
Bag TR Rock Sprite.png
TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TR84
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR84 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TR89
Bag TR Flying Sprite.png
TR89 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10
  • 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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 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 in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Gyarados in that game.
  • 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 tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Lash Out Dark Physical 75 100% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Scale Shot Dragon Physical 25 90% 20
  • 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 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

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Wrap Lance's Gyarados (VS 98)

Side game data

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 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 ●●●
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: N/A
Fast Attacks: Bite, Waterfall, Dragon Breath*, Dragon Tail
Charged Attacks: Hydro Pump, Crunch*, Outrage*, Twister*, Dragon Pulse, Frustration, Return

Evolution

129Magikarp.png
Unevolved
Magikarp
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 20
130Gyarados.png
First Evolution
Gyarados
 Water  Flying 


Forms

Mega Evolution

Default
Gyarados
Gyarados
Gyarados
 Water  Flying 

Gyaradosite
Gyaradosite


Held Gyaradosite
Gyarados
Mega Gyarados
Gyarados
 Water  Dark 

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
130MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Gyarados images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Gyarados appears to be based on a sea dragon or sea serpent and 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. This is referenced by Pokémon Snap, as the player needs to get a 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-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; both are destructive sea monsters that are infamous for terrorising humans. 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). It could also be inspired by the Inkanyamba, a giant, winged, eel that causes storms when angry, a trait Gyarados is famous for.

Name origin

Gyarados may derive from 虐殺 gyakusatsu (massacre/slaughter) or 逆境 gyakkyō (hardship/adversity)—both words relate to the creature's violent nature and the hardship it experienced before evolving. In addition, 逆 gyaku means "reverse" or "contrary", possibly referring to how Gyarados evolves from a weak Pokémon to one capable of destroying entire cities, and, in legend, how the carp goes against the flow of the waterfall in order to reach the top. It may also involve 嵐 arashi (storm) or 争い arasoi (conflict, referencing on how it appeared during wars). The last part may be from 脅す odosu (to threaten), again owing to Gyarados' violent nature.

Alternatively, it could combine gallant (gyaranto) and dosu, antiquated slang for a crudely made short knife.[2]

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ギャラドス Gyarados From 虐殺 gyakusatsu or 逆境 gyakkyō, arashi or 争い arasoi, and 脅す odosu
France Flag.png French Léviator A corruption of Leviathan
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 Transliteration of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 暴鯉龍 / 暴鲤龙 Bàolǐlóng Literally "Violent carp dragon". Possibly from 鯉躍龍門 Lǐ yuè Lóngmén and 龍鯉 Lónglǐ.
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 鯉魚龍 Léih'yùhlùhng Literally "Carp dragon". Possibly from 鯉魚跳龍門 Léih'yùh tiu Lùhngmùhn and 龍鯉 Lùhngléih.


Related articles

Notes

External links

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