Waterfall + Hydro Pump
The best Water-type moveset for Mega Gyarados is Waterfall and Hydro Pump (16.34 DPS, 532.4 TDO). In raids, Mega Gyarados ranks #7 among Water-type attackers (A Tier).
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Mega Gyarados is a Water- and Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Mega Gyarados has a maximum CP of 5,332. It is weak to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, and Grass-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Mega Gyarados is Waterfall and Hydro Pump.
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Raid Attacker
Water-type
Dark-type
Great League: Mega Edition
Ultra League: Mega Edition
Master League: Mega Edition
Mega Gyarados takes increased damage from:
Bug160.0%
Electric160.0%
Fairy160.0%
Fighting160.0%
Grass160.0%
Mega Gyarados takes reduced damage from:
Psychic39.1%Dark62.5%
Fire62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Ice62.5%
Steel62.5%Water62.5%
| 1. | Bite | Hydro Pump | 15.47 | 16.60 | 541.0 |
| 2. | Waterfall | Hydro Pump | 15.23 | 16.34 | 532.4 |
| 3. |  Dragon Tail | Hydro Pump | 14.79 | 15.88 | 517.3 |
| 4. | Bite | Aqua Tail | 14.53 | 15.60 | 508.2 |
| 5. | Waterfall | Aqua Tail | 14.48 | 15.54 | 506.3 |
| 6. | Bite | Outrage | 14.34 | 15.39 | 501.3 |
| 7. | Waterfall | Outrage | 14.29 | 15.34 | 499.8 |
| 8. | Bite | Crunch | 14.24 | 15.28 | 498.1 |
Bite
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0.5s
| Damage | 6 |
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| Energy | 4 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 2 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Dragon Breath640.5s| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Dragon Tail *1481.0s| Damage | 14 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 9 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 12 |
Waterfall1371.0s| Damage | 13 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 11 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 10 |
Crunch65333.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialCrunch has a 20.0% chance to:
Outrage110504.0s| Damage | 110 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 2.6s - 3.8s |
| Damage | 110 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 60 |
Twister50333.0s| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Dragon Pulse *90503.5s| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 2.0s - 3.2s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
Hydro Pump1351003.5s| Damage | 135 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 3.2s |
| Damage | 130 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 75 |
Aqua Tail *50332.0s| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35 |
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).
At level 50, Mega Gyarados can reach 5,332 CP. The raid CP range is 2,597 to 2,695 without a weather boost or 3,247 to 3,369 with one. For Field and Special Research, the range is 1,948 to 2,021 CP.
 Max CP | 5332 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1948 CP - 2021 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 2597 CP - 2695 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 2597 CP - 2695 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 3247 CP - 3369 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
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 |
More information
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Gyarados's Water and Dark-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Mega Gyarados.
Water DarkMega 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
| Pokédex Number | #130 |
|---|---|
| Height | 6.5 m |
| Weight | 305 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female |
| Buddy distance | 1 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 7.000000000000001% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 2510000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  5 Mega Energy |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Magikarp |
|  Gyarados |
| Gyarados |
|  Mega Gyarados |
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 GyaradosThe illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  | | |
| 3.19 m | 3.25 m | 6.5 m | 9.75 m | 10.07 m |
Mega Gyarados's height ranges from 3.185 m to 10.075 m, with the average being 6.5 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 3.185 m10′05″ | 3.25 m10′08″ |
| XS | 3.25 m10′08″ | 4.875 m16′00″ |
| M | 4.875 m16′00″ | 8.125 m26′08″ |
| XL | 8.125 m26′08″ | 9.75 m32′00″ |
| XXL | 9.75 m32′00″ | 10.075 m33′01″ |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 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.
Regular Mega Gyarados MEGA
Regular Mega Gyarados MEGA
Shiny Mega Gyarados MEGA
Shiny Mega Gyarados MEGAA 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.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is 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 would appear and leave blazing ruins in its wake. |
| Silver | Once it appears, it goes on a ram page. It remains enraged 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 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. |
| 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. |
The best moves for Mega Gyarados in Pokémon GO are Waterfall and Hydro Pump. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 16.34 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 532.4.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Water and Dark-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, and Grass-type moves. They take reduced damage from Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Steel, Water, and Psychic-type moves.
Mega Gyarados’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 4,717 CP and 5,332 CP at Level 50.
Mega Gyarados can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Mega Gyarados cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Mega Gyarados: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, Mega Greninja, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Absol, and Mega Malamar.
