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    Shadow Gyarados

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    Shadow Gyarados is a Water and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 3834 CP. Shadow Gyarados best moveset in Pokémon GO is Waterfall and Hydro Pump. Shiny Shadow Gyarados is not available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Gyarados is boosted by Rain and Windy weather.

    Shadow Gyarados is weak to Electric (2x) and Rock moves. It is strong against Bug, Fighting, Fire, Steel, Water, and Ground moves.

    Stats

    Max CP
    3834 CP
    Attack
    237 ATK
    Defense
    186 DEF
    Stamina
    216 STA
    Weather Boost
    • rainRain
    • windyWindy
    Released
    Yes Yes
    Shiny released
    No No
    Buddy distance
    1 km
    Can Dynamax
    No No
    Max Battles Tier
    -Star

    Shadow Gyarados weaknesses and resistances

    Weaknesses

    • ElectricElectric256.0%
    • RockRock160.0%

    Resistances

    • GroundGround39.1%
    • BugBug62.5%
    • FightingFighting62.5%
    • FireFire62.5%
    • SteelSteel62.5%
    • WaterWater62.5%
    More informationMore information
    • Shadow Gyarados takes increased damage from Electric and Rock type moves.
    • Shadow Gyarados takes reduced damage from Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Steel, and Water type moves.
    • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Shadow Gyarados's best moves and movesets

    Moves

    Shadow Gyarados's best moveset is Waterfall and Hydro Pump, with 19.38 DPS (damage per second) and 520.4 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.

    Best Shadow Gyarados moves
    WaterWaterfall
    WaterHydro Pump
    DPS19.38
    TDO520.41
    Score37.7
    Weather Boost
    • rain

    Shadow Gyarados moves comparison

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.WaterWaterfall WaterHydro Pump 19.38520.437.7
        2.WaterWaterfall WaterAqua Tail *18.17487.935.3
        3.WaterWaterfall DragonOutrage 17.69475.034.4
        4.DragonDragon Tail *WaterHydro Pump 17.39467.033.8
        5.WaterWaterfall DragonDragon Pulse *16.93454.732.9
        6.DragonDragon Tail *WaterAqua Tail *16.56444.732.2
        7.WaterWaterfall DarkCrunch 16.40440.331.9
        8.DragonDragon Tail *DragonOutrage 16.25436.431.6
        9.DarkBite WaterHydro Pump 16.19434.831.5
        10.DragonDragon Breath WaterHydro Pump 16.19434.831.5
        11.DarkBite WaterAqua Tail *15.62419.530.4
        12.DragonDragon Breath WaterAqua Tail *15.62419.530.4
        1 of 3

        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 ↗
        • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Frustration
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage10
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage10
          Energy70

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

        The following chart shows Shadow Gyarados's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow 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 Shadow Gyarados with its best moveset, we recommend to use Waterfall/Aqua Tail. You will lose around 6.2% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Shadow 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 Shadow Gyarados has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Shadow Gyarados's PvE and PvP Ranking

        Shiny Pokémon icon
        RoleTier
        Raid AttackerRaid AttackerB TierExternal Link#145
        Water Water-type Attacker
        Waterfall / Hydro Pump        		A+ TierExternal Link#11
        Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked

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        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Shadow Gyarados's has 3834 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Gyarados obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1790 CP to 1937 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 2238 CP to 2422 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Gyarados can be found in the 1391 CP to 1453 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP3834 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 catchRaids1790 CP - 1937 CP
        Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • rainRain
        • windyWindy
        		2238 CP - 2422 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 Pokémon that boost Shadow Gyarados

        Photobomb

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

        Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        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

        Shadow Gyarados evolution chart

        Family
        PokémonRequiresEvolution
        Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MagikarpShadow Magikarp
        • Candy Icon400 Candy
        		Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow GyaradosShadow Gyarados
        • Shadow Magikarp evolves into Shadow Gyarados which costs 400 Candy.

        Pokédex information

        Kanto
        Pokédex Number#130
        Height6.5 m
        Weight235 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

        No encounter data available

        How to purify Shadow Gyarados

        Purification cost1 Candy
        1000 Stardust
        Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
        Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Shadow Gyarados in Pokémon GO is 8.37%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 19.98% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 28.42%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-8.37%9.56%12.29%14.93%
                  Curve13.81%15.71%19.98%24.03%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-12.29%14.00%17.85%21.54%
                  Curve19.98%22.61%28.42%33.79%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 14.56%16.55%21.02%25.25%
                  Curve23.47%26.48%33.05%39.03%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 19.63%22.22%27.95%33.25%
                  Curve31.03%34.77%42.72%49.70%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow 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 Shadow Gyarados costumes

                  Photobomb

                  A list of Shadow Gyarados costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                  No costume sprites available

                  Shadow Gyarados high resolution sprites

                  Photobomb

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

                  Wallpaper

                  Shadow GyaradosShadow GyaradosShadow GyaradosShadow Gyarados

                  Shadow 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 Shadow Gyarados’s strengths and weaknesses?

                  Shadow Gyarados is a Water and Flying-type Pokémon and is weak to Electric (2x) and Rock-type moves. Shadow Gyarados is strong against Bug, Fighting, Fire, Steel, Water, and Ground-type moves.

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

                  The best moves for Shadow Gyarados in Pokémon GO are Waterfall and Hydro Pump. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 19.381 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 520.409.

                  How does Shadow Gyarados perform in Raids?

                  Shadow Gyarados has niche use in Raid, but is outclassed by other attackers. Ranks #145 as a Raid attacker.

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

                  Shadow Gyarados is an A+ Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #11 and performing very well in most scenarios and a great choice for trainers.

                  What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Gyarados?

                  The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Gyarados: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Primal Kyogre, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Salamence, and Mega Rayquaza.

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

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

                  Can Shadow Gyarados be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                  Shadow Gyarados cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

                  Can Shadow Gyarados Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                  Shadow Gyarados cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.