Gyarados • Gold/Silver/Crystal Pokédex
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Gyarados

Gyarados's Type
Gyarados's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 130
- Galar #
- 145
- Armor #
- 43
- Crown #
- 63
- Sinnoh #
- 24
Gyarados's Base Stats
- HP:
- 95
- Attack:
- 125
- Defense:
- 79
- Sp. Atk:
- 60
- Sp. Def:
- 100
- Speed:
- 81
- Total:
- 540
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 21'4" (6.5m)
- Weight:
- 518.1 lbs. (235 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Water 2 / Dragon
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,250,000
- Base EXP:
- 189
- Catch Rate:
- 45
- Base Happiness:
- 70
Gyarados's Abilities
Here are what abilities Gyarados can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Intimidate
- When Gyarados is sent out in battle, all opposing Pokémon have their Attack lowered by one stage.
- Moxie
- Raises Gyarados's Attack by one stage whenever it knocks out a Pokémon.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Gyarados's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 4×
- 2×
- ½
- immune
Gyarados's Evolution Line
Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Gyarados evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.
Gyarados's Alternate Forms
Gender Differences
Male ♂
Female ♀
Gyarados's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Gyarados can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Gyarados's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Gyarados's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Gyarados's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Gyarados is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Gyarados is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
| Stats at level 100 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
| HP | 300 | 330 | 364 | 394 | 95 |
| Attack | 255 | 285 | 319 | 349 | 125 |
| Defense | 163 | 193 | 227 | 257 | 79 |
| Sp. Atk | 125 | 155 | 189 | 219 | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 205 | 235 | 269 | 299 | 100 |
| Speed | 167 | 197 | 231 | 261 | 81 |
| Total | 540 | ||||
Where to Find Gyarados
If you're looking for where to find Gyarados, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Gyarados in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Gyarados in the Wild
Galar Route 2
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| 2% |
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Axew's Eye
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| 5% |
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Giant's Seat
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| 10% |
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Bridge Field
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| 5% |
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Dusty Bowl
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| 5% |
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Giant's Mirror
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| 5% |
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Giant's Cap
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| 5% |
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Lake of Outrage
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| 5% |
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Workout Sea
| Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Norm. |
Over. |
Rain |
Strm. |
Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
Sand. |
Fog |
| 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
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Stepping-Stone Sea
| Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rain |
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Sun |
Snow |
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Fog |
| 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
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Insular Sea
| Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Over. |
Rain |
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Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
Sand. |
Fog |
| 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
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Honeycalm Sea
| Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Norm. |
Over. |
Rain |
Strm. |
Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
Sand. |
Fog |
| 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
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Honeycalm Island
| Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Rain |
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Sun |
Snow |
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Sand. |
Fog |
| 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
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Giant's Bed
| Fishing Rod Encounters | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15% |
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Snowslide Slope
| Fishing Rod Encounters | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15% |
Lv. |
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Giant's Foot
| Fishing Rod Encounters | ||||||||
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| 15% |
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Frigid Sea
| Fishing Rod Encounters | ||||||||
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| 15% |
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Ballimere Lake
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| 15% |
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Getting Gyarados By Evolution
Evolves from Magikarp at level 20.
Pokédex Entries for Gyarados
Generation 2 Pokédex Entries
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 rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it.
Crystal
It appears when ever there is world conflict, burning down any place it travels through.
Generation 1 Pokédex Entries
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.


