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Gyarados

GyaradosWater Flying
  • rain
  • windy
Gyarados is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Gyarados is a Water and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,391 CP and is weak to Electric and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Waterfall / Hydro Pump. It is boosted by Rain and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Gyarados Stats and Max CP

237 ATK
186 DEF
216 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3834 CP
Lvl 40
3391 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2422 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1937 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1453 CP

Gyarados's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Gyarados PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

The iconic Gyarados is worth the 400 Candy grind! By virtue of its Water and Flying-type combo, it is an ace against Ground Pokémon. 🌊

Aside from being a dependable harbinger of Water-type damage, it can also masquerade as a Pseudo Dragon Pokémon with its wide array of Dragon-type moves. 🐲

To sum it up, it's not among the best Water Pokémon, but it’s undoubtedly an asset to your team. 💙

⚔️ Raids

Gyarados falls behind several of its peers (including its own Mega Evolution) for DPS, but against Ground Raid bosses, it can often last longer. ⏳

🛡️ Gyms

Gyarados is weak only to Electric and Rock-type damage. However, its double weakness to Electric means it can be easily taken down with a single Electric-type Charge attack. ⚡

It does counter Rock Pokémon with its Water-type moves, so that’s a plus. This makes it a double-edged sword in Gym defense and a generally viable choice. 🎖️

Gyarados PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Legendary Pokémon like Kyogre, Palkia Origin Forme, and Palkia are all better Water Pokémon than Gyarados in PvP. However, our serpentine fish has one thing they don’t: the ability to counter Dragon Pokémon while not taking super-effective damage in return. 😁

Dragon Breath, Aqua Tail, and Crunch turn Gyarados into a multifaceted beast that can stand its ground against some formidable opponents. Most importantly, it excels at cutting down Dragons, especially when shields are in play. 🐉

On the other hand, Waterfall—wait, Gary doesn’t have hands 😳—well, anyway, Waterfall boasts high STAB damage and is fantastic for tormenting Steel and Fairy Pokémon, which the Dragon Breath variant may struggle against. ⛲

🔵 Great League

Gyarados’ offense-oriented stats are not built for optimal performance in Great League. It isn’t able to unlock its full potential in this format, so it’s best reserved for higher GBL metas. 🙂

🟡 Ultra League

Gyarados shines in Ultra League thanks to its Dragon coverage, versatile moveset, and solid resistance to Ground moves. 🙌

With these qualities, it’s an excellent choice to handle threats like Dragonite, Mud Bois such as Swampert and Gastrodon, Charizard, Registeel, and even Giratina. Awesome, right? 😍

🟣 Master League

Ah, Gyarados. You’re not a top pick for Master League, and you can’t quite compare to the overpowered Water-type Legendaries. But hey! Dragons, Fairies, Psychics, and Steels—they all fear you! 😳

That’s Gyarados in Master League in a nutshell. Not the best, but it can beat the best. 🥳

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
#63
WaterWater-type
#30
Great LeagueGreat League
#270
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#74
Master LeagueMaster League
#58

Gyarados Type Chart

Gyarados takes increased damage from:Gyarados takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric256.0%
RockRock160.0%

Gyarados takes reduced damage from:Gyarados takes reduced damage from:

GroundGround39.1%
BugBug62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
FireFire62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Gyarados best moveset

Moves

Waterfall + Hydro Pump

Water
WaterWaterfall
WaterHydro Pump
Gyarados's best Water-type moveset is Waterfall / Hydro Pump, with 13.24 DPS and 323.7 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Gyarados ranks #30 (B Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.
1.WaterWaterfallWaterHydro Pump12.0413.24323.7
2.DragonDragon TailWaterHydro Pump11.7012.86314.4
3.WaterWaterfallWaterAqua Tail11.5812.73311.3
4.WaterWaterfallDragonOutrage11.3912.53306.3
5.DarkBiteWaterHydro Pump11.3212.44304.2
6.DragonDragon BreathWaterHydro Pump11.3212.44304.2
7.DragonDragon TailWaterAqua Tail11.2512.37302.4
8.DragonDragon TailDragonOutrage11.0912.19298.1
1–8 of 24

Fast Attacks

  • DarkBite640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage2
    Energy4

    Effects
    Bite has no special effects.
    See Bite details page ↗
  • DragonDragon Breath640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Breath
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy4

    Effects
    Dragon Breath has no special effects.
    See Dragon Breath details page ↗
  • DragonDragon Tail *1481.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Tail
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage14
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy12

    Effects
    Dragon Tail has no special effects.
    See Dragon Tail details page ↗
  • WaterWaterfall1371.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Waterfall
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage11
    Energy10

    Effects
    Waterfall has no special effects.
    See Waterfall details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DarkCrunch65333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Crunch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Crunch has a 20.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Crunch details page ↗
  • DragonOutrage110504.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Outrage
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage110
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy60

    Effects
    Outrage has no special effects.
    See Outrage details page ↗
  • DragonTwister50333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Twister
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy40

    Effects
    Twister has no special effects.
    See Twister details page ↗
  • DragonDragon Pulse *90503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Pulse
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.0s - 3.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Dragon Pulse has no special effects.
    See Dragon Pulse details page ↗
  • WaterHydro Pump1351003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage135
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy75

    Effects
    Hydro Pump has no special effects.
    See Hydro Pump details page ↗
  • WaterAqua Tail *50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Aqua Tail
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy35

    Effects
    Aqua Tail has no special effects.
    See Aqua Tail details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Gyarados's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Gyarados's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Gyarados has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Gyarados CP Chart

CP Chart

Gyarados reaches a maximum of 3,391 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,855–1,937 CP, rising to 2,319–2,422 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,391–1,453 CP.

Max CPMax CP3391 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1391 CP - 1453 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1855 CP - 1937 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1855 CP - 1937 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2319 CP - 2422 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Gyarados Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
147 CP2150 CP3252 CP
4355 CP5457 CP6559 CP
7662 CP8764 CP9866 CP
10969 CP111066 CP121163 CP
131259 CP141356 CP151453 CP
161550 CP171647 CP181744 CP
191841 CP201937 CP212034 CP
222131 CP232228 CP242325 CP
252422 CP262519 CP272616 CP
282713 CP292810 CP302907 CP
312955 CP323004 CP333052 CP
343100 CP353149 CP363197 CP
373246 CP383294 CP393343 CP
403391 CP413434 CP423477 CP
433521 CP443565 CP453609 CP
463653 CP473698 CP483743 CP
493788 CP503834 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#130
Height6.5 m
Weight235 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance1 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy5 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
MagikarpMagikarp
  • 400 Candy400 Candy
GyaradosGyarados
GyaradosGyarados
  • 300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Gyarados (Mega)Mega Gyarados
  • Magikarp evolves into Gyarados which costs 400 Candy.
  • Gyarados can transform into Mega Gyarados through Mega Evolution. This costs 300 energy the first time and 60 energy each subsequent time.

Mega Pokémon that boost Gyarados

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Gyarados's Water and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Gyarados.

Water Water

Flying Flying

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Gyarados Candy296 Gyarados Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Gyarados Candy10 Gyarados Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Gyarados Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Gyarados Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Gyarados Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Gyarados Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Gyarados Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Gyarados Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Gyarados Candy-

Gyarados Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Gyarados from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Gyarados in Pokémon GO.

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Gyarados family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Gyarados in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

MagikarpMagikarp
GyaradosGyarados
Dynamax Magikarp (Dynamax)Dynamax Magikarp
Dynamax Gyarados (Dynamax)Dynamax Gyarados
Mega Gyarados (Mega)Mega Gyarados
Shadow Magikarp (Shadow)Shadow Magikarp
Shadow Gyarados (Shadow)Shadow Gyarados

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
GyaradosGyaradosGyaradosScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmGyaradosGyarados
3.19 m3.25 m6.5 m9.75 m13 m

Gyarados's height ranges from 3.19 m to 13 m, with the average being 6.5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Gyarados in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS3.185 m3.25 m
10′05″10′08″
XS3.25 m6.5 m
10′08″21′04″
M4.875 m8.125 m
15′12″26′08″
XL8.125 m9.75 m
26′08″31′12″
XXL9.75 m13 m
31′12″42′08″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
Movement Timer8s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability40.0%
Attack Timer3s
Dodge Probability5.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Gyarados

Gyarados high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Gyarados. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Gyarados Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

GyaradosGyaradosGyaradosGyarados

Gyarados Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueRarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.
YellowBrutally vicious and enormously destructive. Known for totally destroying cities in ancient times.
GoldThey say that during past wars, GYARADOS would appear and leave blazing ruins in its wake.
SilverOnce it appears, it goes on a ram­ page. It remains enraged until it demolishes every­ thing around it.
CrystalIt appears when­ ever there is world conflict, burning down any place it travels through.
RubyWhen 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.
SapphireOnce GYARADOS goes on a rampage, its ferociously violent blood doesn’t calm until it has burned everything down. There are records of this POKéMON’s rampages lasting a whole month.
EmeraldIt 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.
FireRedIt has an extremely aggressive nature. The HYPER BEAM it shoots from its mouth totally incinerates all targets.
LeafGreenRarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.
DiamondOnce it appears, its rage never settles until it has razed the fields and mountains around it.
PearlIn ancient literature, there is a record of a GYARADOS that razed a village when violence flared.
PlatinumOnce it begins to rampage, a GYARADOS will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.
HeartGoldThey say that during past strife, GYARADOS would appear and leave blazing ruins in its wake.
SoulSilverOnce it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it.
Black, White, Black 2, White 2Once it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.
XIn ancient literature, there is a record of a Gyarados that razed a village when violence flared.
YRarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.
Omega RubyWhen 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 SapphireOnce Gyarados goes on a rampage, its ferociously violent blood doesn’t calm until it has burned everything down. There are records of this Pokémon’s rampages lasting a whole month.
SunA tale is told of a town that angered Gyarados. Before the sun rose the next day, flames utterly consumed the town, leaving not a trace behind.
MoonThere are people who swear that any place Gyarados appears is fated for destruction.
Ultra SunIt fires hyper beams in all directions, burning the surrounding area to ash. There are some regions where it’s called “the deity of destruction.”
Ultra MoonThe energy from evolution stimulated its brain cells strongly, causing it to become very ferocious.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Brutally vicious and enormously destructive. Known for totally destroying cities in ancient times.
SwordIt has an extremely aggressive nature. The Hyper Beam it shoots from its mouth totally incinerates all targets.
ShieldOnce it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.
Legends: ArceusI suspect this Pokémon to be the true identity of a dragon written of in ancient texts, which claimed that it razed an entire village with white-hot beams from its maw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Gyarados’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Water and Flying-type Pokémon, Gyarados is especially weak against Electric-type moves, and weak against Rock-type moves.

What are the best moves for Gyarados in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Gyarados in Pokémon GO are Waterfall and Hydro Pump. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 13.24 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 323.746.

How does Gyarados perform in Raids?

Gyarados's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Gyarados rank as a Water-type attacker?

Gyarados is a B-Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #30 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Gyarados?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Gyarados: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, Mega Greninja, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Skarmory, Mega Salamence, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Staraptor.

What is Gyarados’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Gyarados’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3391 CP and 3834 CP at Level 50.

Can Gyarados be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Gyarados can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Gyarados Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Gyarados cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.