Mega Gyarados
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Mega Gyarados is a Water and Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 4,717 CP and is weak to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, and Grass-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Waterfall / Hydro Pump. It is boosted by Rain and Fog weather. Its shiny form is available.
Mega Gyarados Stats and Max CP
Mega Gyarados's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis
Mega Gyarados Type Chart
Mega Gyarados takes increased damage from:
Mega Gyarados takes reduced damage from:
Mega Gyarados best moveset
| 1. | 15.47 | 16.60 | 541.0 | ||
| 2. | 15.23 | 16.34 | 532.4 | ||
| 3. | 14.79 | 15.88 | 517.3 | ||
| 4. | 14.53 | 15.60 | 508.2 | ||
| 5. | 14.48 | 15.54 | 506.3 | ||
| 6. | 14.34 | 15.39 | 501.3 | ||
| 7. | 14.29 | 15.34 | 499.8 | ||
| 8. | 14.24 | 15.28 | 498.1 |
Fast Attacks
Bite6
4
0.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
- 62.5%
Fighting
Dark
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 6 Energy 4 Weather boost
Fog
Duration 0.5s Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s Trainer Battles Damage 2 Energy 4 Effects Bite has no special effects.See Bite details page ↗
Dragon Breath6
4
0.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Dragon
- 62.5%
Steel
- 39.1%
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 6 Energy 4 Weather boost
Windy
Duration 0.5s Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s Trainer Battles Damage 3 Energy 4 Effects Dragon Breath has no special effects.See Dragon Breath details page ↗
Dragon Tail *14
8
1.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Dragon
- 62.5%
Steel
- 39.1%
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 14 Energy 8 Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s Trainer Battles Damage 9 Energy 12 Effects Dragon Tail has no special effects.See Dragon Tail details page ↗
Waterfall13
7
1.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Ground
Rock
Fire
- 62.5%
Water
Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 13 Energy 7 Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.0s Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s Trainer Battles Damage 11 Energy 10 Effects Waterfall has no special effects.See Waterfall details page ↗
Charged Attacks
Crunch65
33
3.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
- 62.5%
Fighting
Dark
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 65 Energy 33 Weather boost
Fog
Duration 3.0s Damage window 1.1s - 2.8s Trainer Battles Damage 70 Energy 45 Effects Special
Crunch has a 20.0% chance to:
- Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Crunch details page ↗
Outrage110
50
4.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Dragon
- 62.5%
Steel
- 39.1%
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 110 Energy 50 Weather boost
Windy
Duration 4.0s Damage window 2.6s - 3.8s Trainer Battles Damage 110 Energy 60 Effects Outrage has no special effects.See Outrage details page ↗
Twister50
33
3.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Dragon
- 62.5%
Steel
- 39.1%
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 50 Energy 33 Weather boost
Windy
Duration 3.0s Damage window 1.1s - 2.8s Trainer Battles Damage 70 Energy 40 Effects Twister has no special effects.See Twister details page ↗
Dragon Pulse *90
50
3.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Dragon
- 62.5%
Steel
- 39.1%
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 90 Energy 50 Weather boost
Windy
Duration 3.5s Damage window 2.0s - 3.2s Trainer Battles Damage 90 Energy 55 Effects Dragon Pulse has no special effects.See Dragon Pulse details page ↗
Hydro Pump135
100
3.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Ground
Rock
Fire
- 62.5%
Water
Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 135 Energy 100 Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.5s Damage window 1.1s - 3.2s Trainer Battles Damage 130 Energy 75 Effects Hydro Pump has no special effects.See Hydro Pump details page ↗
Aqua Tail *50
33
2.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Ground
Rock
Fire
- 62.5%
Water
Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 50 Energy 33 Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.0s Damage window 1.3s - 1.8s Trainer Battles Damage 55 Energy 35 Effects Aqua Tail has no special effects.See Aqua Tail details page ↗
More information
The following chart shows Mega Gyarados's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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 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 Mega Gyarados has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Mega Gyarados CP Chart
Mega Gyarados reaches a maximum of 4,717 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 2,597–2,695 CP, rising to 3,247–3,369 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,948–2,021 CP.
| 4717 CP | |
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
| 1948 CP - 2021 CP | |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 2597 CP - 2695 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 2597 CP - 2695 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 3247 CP - 3369 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
More 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
Mega Gyarados Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66 CP | 2 | 209 CP | 3 | 351 CP |
| 4 | 493 CP | 5 | 636 CP | 6 | 778 CP |
| 7 | 921 CP | 8 | 1063 CP | 9 | 1205 CP |
| 10 | 1348 CP | 11 | 1482 CP | 12 | 1617 CP |
| 13 | 1752 CP | 14 | 1887 CP | 15 | 2021 CP |
| 16 | 2156 CP | 17 | 2291 CP | 18 | 2425 CP |
| 19 | 2560 CP | 20 | 2695 CP | 21 | 2830 CP |
| 22 | 2965 CP | 23 | 3099 CP | 24 | 3234 CP |
| 25 | 3369 CP | 26 | 3504 CP | 27 | 3639 CP |
| 28 | 3773 CP | 29 | 3908 CP | 30 | 4043 CP |
| 31 | 4110 CP | 32 | 4178 CP | 33 | 4245 CP |
| 34 | 4312 CP | 35 | 4380 CP | 36 | 4447 CP |
| 37 | 4515 CP | 38 | 4582 CP | 39 | 4649 CP |
| 40 | 4717 CP | 41 | 4777 CP | 42 | 4837 CP |
| 43 | 4897 CP | 44 | 4958 CP | 45 | 5020 CP |
| 46 | 5082 CP | 47 | 5144 CP | 48 | 5206 CP |
| 49 | 5269 CP | 50 | 5332 CP |
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #130 |
|---|---|
| Height | 6.5 m |
| Weight | 305 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 1 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 7.000000000000001% |
| Catch rewards | |
| Additional Move Cost | |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |
Evolution Chart
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Magikarp |
| Gyarados |
Gyarados |
| 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 Mega Gyarados
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Gyarados's Water and Dark-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Mega Gyarados.
Water
Dark
More 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
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| LVL 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| LVL 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| LVL 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| LVL 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| LVL 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| LVL 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| LVL 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Mega Gyarados Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Mega 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 Mega Gyarados in Pokémon GO.
Mega Gyarados family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Mega Gyarados in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Magikarp
Gyarados
Dynamax Magikarp
Dynamax Gyarados
Mega Gyarados
Shadow Magikarp
Shadow GyaradosSize information
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 3.19 m | 3.25 m | 6.5 m | 9.75 m | 10.07 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.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 3.185 m | 3.25 m |
| 10′05″ | 10′08″ | |
| XS | 3.25 m | 6.5 m |
| 10′08″ | 21′04″ | |
| M | 4.875 m | 8.125 m |
| 15′12″ | 26′08″ | |
| XL | 8.125 m | 9.75 m |
| 26′08″ | 31′12″ | |
| XXL | 9.75 m | 10.075 m |
| 31′12″ | 33′01″ |
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_HOVERING |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 8s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 40.0% |
| Attack Timer | 3s |
| Dodge Probability | 5.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Mega Gyarados
Regular Mega Gyarados MEGA
Regular Mega Gyarados MEGA
Shiny Mega Gyarados MEGA
Shiny Mega Gyarados MEGA
Mega Gyarados high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Mega 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

Wallpaper
Mega Gyarados Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, itis capable of destroying entire cities in a rage. |
| Yellow | Brutally vicious and enormously destructive.Known for totally destroying cities in ancient times. |
| Gold | They say that during past wars, GYARADOS wouldappear and leave blazing ruins in its wake. |
| Silver | Once it appears, it goes on a ram page. It remainsenraged until it demolishes every thing around it. |
| Crystal | It appears when ever there is world conflict,burning down any place it travels through. |
| Ruby | When MAGIKARP evolves into GYARADOS, its brain cells undergo a structural transformation. It is said that thistransformation 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. |
| 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. |
| Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | Once it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm. |
| 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. |
| 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!, Let's Go, Eevee! | Brutally vicious and enormously destructive. Known for totally destroying cities in ancient times. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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 16.601 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 540.963.
How does Mega Gyarados perform in Raids?
Mega Gyarados struggles to perform in Raids.
How does Mega Gyarados rank as a Water-type attacker?
Mega Gyarados is a solid A-Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #7. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.
How does Mega Gyarados rank as a Dark-type attacker?
Mega Gyarados is a solid A-Tier Dark-type attacker, ranking at number #16. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.
What Mega Pokémon boost Mega Gyarados?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Mega Gyarados: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, Mega Greninja, Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Absol, Mega Greninja, and Mega Malamar.
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.



















