Mega Gyarados

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Mega Gyarados is a Water and Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Water and Dark-type Pokémon, Mega Gyarados is weak to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, and Grass-type moves.

Mega Gyarados's maximum Combat Power stat is 5332 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Bite and Hydro Pump. Mega Gyarados encounters are boosted during Rain and Fog weather. Shiny Mega Gyarados is available! ✨

StatsStats

Max CP5332 CP
Attack292 ATK
Defense247 DEF
Stamina216 HP
Buddy distance1 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes

Mega Gyarados Type Chart

Mega Gyarados takes increased damage from:Mega Gyarados takes increased damage from:
+60.0%
  • Bug
  • Electric
  • Fairy
  • Fighting
  • Grass
Mega Gyarados takes reduced damage from:Mega Gyarados takes reduced damage from:
-37.5%
  • Dark
  • Fire
  • Ghost
  • Ice
  • Steel
  • Water
-60.9%
  • Psychic

Mega Gyarados's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid AttackerA TierExternal Link#62
Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked
Water Water-type Attacker
Waterfall / Hydro Pump
S TierExternal Link#5
Dark Dark-type Attacker
Bite / Crunch
S TierExternal Link#8

Mega Gyarados's best moves and movesets

Moves
Mega Gyarados's best moveset is Bite and Hydro Pump, with 15.37 DPS (damage per second) and 433.5 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog and Rain weather.
  • DPS15.37
  • TDO433.50
  • Weather
    • fog
    • rain
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.DarkBite WaterHydro Pump 15.37433.514.13
      2.WaterWaterfall WaterHydro Pump 15.09425.813.87
      3.DragonDragon Tail *WaterHydro Pump 14.66413.513.47
      4.DarkBite WaterAqua Tail *14.52409.713.35
      5.WaterWaterfall WaterAqua Tail *14.44407.513.28
      6.DarkBite DragonOutrage 14.31403.513.15
      7.WaterWaterfall DragonOutrage 14.24401.713.09
      8.DarkBite DarkCrunch 14.23401.313.08
      1 of 3
      Pokédex informationMore information

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

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

      Fast Attacks

      • DarkBiteDamage6Energy4Duration0.5s
        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
        Damage4
        Energy2

        Effects
        Bite has no special effects.
        See Bite details page ↗
      • DragonDragon BreathDamage6Energy4Duration0.5s
        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
        Damage4
        Energy3

        Effects
        Dragon Breath has no special effects.
        See Dragon Breath details page ↗
      • DragonDragon Tail *Damage14Energy8Duration1.0s
        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
        Damage13
        Energy9

        Effects
        Dragon Tail has no special effects.
        See Dragon Tail details page ↗
      • WaterWaterfallDamage13Energy7Duration1.0s
        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
        Damage12
        Energy8

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

      Charged Moves

      • WaterAqua Tail *Damage50Energy33Duration2.0s
        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 ↗
      • DragonTwisterDamage50Energy33Duration3.0s
        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
        Damage45
        Energy45

        Effects
        Twister has no special effects.
        See Twister details page ↗
      • DragonDragon Pulse *Damage90Energy50Duration3.5s
        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
        Energy60

        Effects
        Dragon Pulse has no special effects.
        See Dragon Pulse details page ↗
      • WaterHydro PumpDamage135Energy100Duration3.5s
        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 ↗
      • DragonOutrageDamage110Energy50Duration4.0s
        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 ↗
      • DarkCrunchDamage65Energy33Duration3.0s
        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 ↗

      Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Mega Gyarados's has 5332 max CP (at Level 50). A Mega Gyarados obtained from Raids can be encountered from 2597 CP to 2695 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 3247 CP to 3369 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Mega Gyarados can be found in the 1948 CP to 2021 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP5332 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch1948 CP - 2021 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs2597 CP - 2695 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids2597 CP - 2695 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      3247 CP - 3369 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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      166 CP2209 CP3351 CP
      4493 CP5636 CP6778 CP
      7921 CP81063 CP91205 CP
      101348 CP111482 CP121617 CP
      131752 CP141887 CP152021 CP
      162156 CP172291 CP182425 CP
      192560 CP202695 CP212830 CP
      222965 CP233099 CP243234 CP
      253369 CP263504 CP273639 CP
      283773 CP293908 CP304043 CP
      314110 CP324178 CP334245 CP
      344312 CP354380 CP364447 CP
      374515 CP384582 CP394649 CP
      404717 CP414777 CP424837 CP
      434897 CP444958 CP455020 CP
      465082 CP475144 CP485206 CP
      495269 CP505332 CP

      Mega Gyarados in the meta

      Mega Gyarados in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      The Water/Dark-type Mega Gyarados boasts good stats and can be used as a decent Water, Dark, and even a Dragon type attacker courtesy of its diverse moveset. However, do note that it doesn't excel in any of these departments. 😕

      It's not a bad Pokémon per se, just widely outclassed in both its typings and obviously, doesn't compare to the real dragons out there. 😶‍🌫️

      ⚔️ Raids

      The sheer power levels of Primal Kyogre and Mega Tyranitar leave Mega Gyarados out of the Mega Evolution slot in teams. 😬

      That's not all, as even non-Mega Hydro Cannon users like Greninja and Primarina surpass Mega Gyarados in damage output. 🫣

      As a Dark type again, non-Megas like Hydreigon, Darkrai, and even Zoroark offer higher DPS.

      🛡️ Gyms

      Mega Evolutions can't be put in gyms.

      💥 The best moves for Mega Gyarados in PvE are Waterfall and Hydro Pump (Water type) or Bite and Crunch (Dark type).

      PvE AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Mega Evolutions are typically not permitted in the GO Battle League and are limited to the Mega Master League, when available. In this limited format, Mega Gyarados is a monster that flexes an extremely high stat product and slays almost everything. 😳

      Fairies like Xerneas, Togekiss, Enamorus Incarnate, and Charm Primarina are the only opponents it can't beat (it still beats Zacian and Waterfall Primarina), and takes down the rest of the meta. It's arguably the top Mega Evolution in the Mega Master League. 👏

      💥 The best moves for Mega Gyarados in PvP are Dragon Tail, Aqua Tail, and Crunch.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Gyarados

      Photobomb

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

      Water Water

      Dark Dark

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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.

      Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      Pokédex information

      Kanto
      Pokédex Number#130
      Height6.5 m
      Weight305 kg
      RegionGeneration 1
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate10%
      Base Flee Rate7.000000000000001%
      Catch rewards
      Candy5
      Stardust300
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy25
      Stardust10000
      Mega Energy reward
      For walking as a Buddy
      Candy5 Mega Energy

      Size information

      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Mega Gyarados scaled to 2.123529411764706x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Mega Gyarados scaled to 2.1617647058823533x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Mega Gyarados scaled to 4.0735294117647065x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmMega Gyarados scaled to 5.985294117647059x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Mega Gyarados scaled to 6.1764705882352935x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      3.19 m3.25 m6.5 m9.75 m10.07 m

      Mega Gyarados's height ranges from 3.19 m to 10.07 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 Mega 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 m10.075 m
      31′12″33′01″

      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

      Mega Gyarados Pokédex entries

      Kanto

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Mega Gyarados’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Water and Dark-type Pokémon, Mega Gyarados is weak to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, and Grass-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Mega Gyarados in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Mega Gyarados in Pokémon GO are Bite and Hydro Pump. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.367 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 433.501.

      How does Mega Gyarados perform in Raids?

      Mega Gyarados is a solid choice for many Raid battles. Ranks #62 as a Raid attacker.

      How does Mega Gyarados rank as a Water-type attacker?

      Mega Gyarados is an S-Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #5 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

      How does Mega Gyarados rank as a Dark-type attacker?

      Mega Gyarados is an S-Tier Dark-type attacker, ranking at number #8 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Mega Gyarados?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Mega Gyarados: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Primal Kyogre, Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, and Mega Absol.

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

      Mega Gyarados’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 4717 CP and 5332 CP at Level 50.

      Can Mega Gyarados be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Mega Gyarados can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Mega Gyarados Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Mega Gyarados cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.