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    Mega Gyarados

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    Mega Gyarados is a Water and Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 5332 CP. Mega Gyarados best moveset in Pokémon GO is Waterfall and Hydro Pump. Shiny Mega Gyarados is available in Pokémon GO. Mega Gyarados is boosted by Rain and Fog weather.

    Mega Gyarados is weak to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, and Grass moves. It is strong against Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Steel, Water, and Psychic moves.

    Stats

    Max CP
    5332 CP
    Attack
    292 ATK
    Defense
    247 DEF
    Stamina
    216 STA
    Weather Boost
    • rainRain
    • fogFog
    Released
    Yes Yes
    Shiny released
    Mega Gyarados can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
    Buddy distance
    1 km

    Mega Gyarados weaknesses and resistances

    Weaknesses

    • BugBug160.0%
    • ElectricElectric160.0%
    • FairyFairy160.0%
    • FightingFighting160.0%
    • GrassGrass160.0%

    Resistances

    • PsychicPsychic39.1%
    • DarkDark62.5%
    • FireFire62.5%
    • GhostGhost62.5%
    • IceIce62.5%
    • SteelSteel62.5%
    • WaterWater62.5%
    More informationMore information
    • Mega Gyarados takes increased damage from Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, and Grass type moves.
    • Mega Gyarados takes reduced damage from Psychic, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Steel, and Water type moves.
    • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Mega Gyarados's best moves and movesets

    Moves

    Mega Gyarados's best moveset is Waterfall and Hydro Pump, with 19.56 DPS (damage per second) and 821.7 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.

    Best Mega Gyarados moves
    WaterWaterfall
    WaterHydro Pump
    DPS19.56
    TDO821.68
    Score41.7
    Weather Boost
    • rain

    Mega Gyarados moves comparison

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.WaterWaterfall WaterHydro Pump 19.56821.741.7
        2.WaterWaterfall DarkCrunch 18.31769.139.0
        3.WaterWaterfall WaterAqua Tail *18.29768.239.0
        4.WaterWaterfall DragonOutrage 17.84749.338.0
        5.DarkBite WaterHydro Pump 17.66741.737.6
        6.DragonDragon Tail *WaterHydro Pump 17.54736.537.3
        7.WaterWaterfall DragonDragon Pulse *17.10718.436.4
        8.DarkBite DarkCrunch 17.02714.836.2
        9.DragonDragon Tail *DarkCrunch 16.95711.836.1
        10.DarkBite WaterAqua Tail *16.71701.835.6
        11.DragonDragon Tail *WaterAqua Tail *16.61697.635.4
        12.DarkBite DragonOutrage 16.43690.135.0
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        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 *Damage15Energy9Duration1.1s
          Toggle more information for move: Dragon Tail
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage15
          Energy9
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration1.1s
          Damage window0.8s - 1.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage13
          Energy9

          Effects
          Dragon Tail has no special effects.
          See Dragon Tail details page ↗
        • WaterWaterfallDamage16Energy8Duration1.2s
          Toggle more information for move: Waterfall
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage16
          Energy8
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.2s
          Damage window0.9s - 1.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage12
          Energy8

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

        Charged Moves

        • WaterAqua Tail *Damage50Energy33Duration1.9s
          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
          Duration1.9s
          Damage window1.2s - 1.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage55
          Energy35

          Effects
          Aqua Tail has no special effects.
          See Aqua Tail details page ↗
        • DragonTwisterDamage45Energy33Duration2.8s
          Toggle more information for move: Twister
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage45
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration2.8s
          Damage window0.9s - 2.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage45
          Energy45

          Effects
          Twister has no special effects.
          See Twister details page ↗
        • DragonDragon Pulse *Damage90Energy50Duration3.6s
          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
          Duration3.6s
          Damage window2.1s - 3.3s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage90
          Energy60

          Effects
          Dragon Pulse has no special effects.
          See Dragon Pulse details page ↗
        • WaterHydro PumpDamage130Energy100Duration3.3s
          Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage130
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration3.3s
          Damage window0.9s - 3.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage130
          Energy75

          Effects
          Hydro Pump has no special effects.
          See Hydro Pump details page ↗
        • DragonOutrageDamage110Energy50Duration3.9s
          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
          Duration3.9s
          Damage window2.5s - 3.7s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage110
          Energy60

          Effects
          Outrage has no special effects.
          See Outrage details page ↗
        • DarkCrunchDamage70Energy33Duration3.2s
          Toggle more information for move: Crunch
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GhostGhost
            • PsychicPsychic
          • 62.5%
            • FightingFighting
            • DarkDark
            • FairyFairy
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage70
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • fogFog
          Duration3.2s
          Damage window1.3s - 3.0s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage70
          Energy45

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Crunch has a 30.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
          See Crunch details page ↗
        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.

        If you are unable to get Mega Gyarados with its best moveset, we recommend to use Waterfall/Crunch. You will lose around 6.4% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Mega Gyarados's strongest moveset (Waterfall/Hydro Pump).

        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).

        Mega Gyarados's PvE and PvP Ranking

        Shiny Pokémon icon
        RoleTier
        Raid AttackerRaid AttackerA+ TierExternal Link#42
        Water Water-type Attacker
        Waterfall / Hydro Pump        		S TierExternal Link#5
        Dark Dark-type Attacker
        Bite / Crunch        		S TierExternal Link#6
        Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked

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        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        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
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • rainRain
        • fogFog
        		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.

        Mega Gyarados evolution chart

        Family
        PokémonRequiresEvolution
        Thumbnail image of MagikarpMagikarp
        • Candy Icon400 Candy
        		Thumbnail image of GyaradosGyarados
        Thumbnail image of GyaradosGyarados
        • Mega Evolution Icon300 / 60 Mega Energy
        		Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GyaradosMega Pokémon iconMega Gyarados
        • Magikarp evolves into Gyarados which costs 400 Candy.
        • Gyarados can Mega evolve into Mega Gyarados. Evolving Mega Gyarados costs 300 Mega energy the first time, and 60 energy every other time.

        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 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.

        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.

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        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

        Pokédex information

        Kanto
        Pokédex Number#130
        Height6.5 m
        Weight305 kg
        RegionKanto Generation 1
        Can be tradedAllowed
        Pokémon Home transferAllowed
        Base Catch Rate10%
        Base Flee Rate7.000000000000001%
        Catch rewards
        5 Candy
        300 Stardust
        Additional Move Cost
        25 Candy
        10000 Candy
        Mega Energy reward
        For walking as a Buddy        		5 Mega Energy

        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

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Mega Gyarados in Pokémon GO is 12.29%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 28.42% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 39.44%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-12.29%14.00%17.85%21.54%
                  Curve19.98%22.61%28.42%33.79%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-17.85%20.24%25.55%30.50%
                  Curve28.42%31.92%39.44%46.13%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 21.02%23.77%29.81%35.38%
                  Curve33.05%36.96%45.22%52.39%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 27.95%31.40%38.84%45.47%
                  Curve42.72%47.31%56.65%64.33%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Mega Gyarados, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                  To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                  Catch rate formula

                  Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                  • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                  • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                  There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                  Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                  Catch rate multipliers

                  The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                  MultiplierAmount
                  Razz Berry1.5
                  Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                  Golden Razz Berry2.5
                  Curveball1.7
                  Nice Throw1.15
                  Great Throw1.5
                  Excellent Throw1.85
                  PokéBall1.0
                  Premier Ball1.0
                  Great Ball1.5
                  Ultra Ball2.0
                  Bronze medal1.1
                  Silver medal1.2
                  Gold medal1.3

                  List of Mega Gyarados costumes

                  Photobomb

                  A list of Mega Gyarados costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                  No costume sprites available

                  Mega Gyarados high resolution sprites

                  Photobomb

                  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.

                  No home sprites available

                  Wallpaper

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                  Mega 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.