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Gyarados in Pokémon Black & White

#130 in the National Pokédex • Atrocious Pokémon

Gyarados in the National Pokédex
Gyarados sprite

Normal

Shiny Gyarados sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black

Once it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.

Pokémon White

Once it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.

Pokémon details

Types

WaterFlying

Category

Atrocious Pokémon

Height

6.5 m (21'04")

Weight

235 kg (518.1 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0130

Gyarados in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

95

300

394

Attack

125

229

383

Defense

79

146

282

Sp. Atk

60

112

240

Sp. Def

100

184

328

Speed

81

150

287

Total

540

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Gyarados, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Immune to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
189

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
5

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Magikarp

Magikarp

#129

Level 20

Gyarados

Gyarados

#130

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartThrash

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.

Normal12010010
20Bite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.

Dark6010025
23Dragon Rage

This attack hits the target with a shock wave of pure rage. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage.

Dragon-10010
26Leer

The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

Normal-10030
29Twister

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing team. It may also make targets flinch.

Dragon4010020
32Ice Fang

The user bites with cold-infused fangs. It may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.

Ice659515
35Aqua Tail

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

Water909010
38Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
41Hydro Pump

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Water120805
44Dragon Dance

The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that boosts its Attack and Speed stats.

Dragon--20
47Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

Normal150905

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM05Roar

The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

Normal-10020
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM07Hail

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

Ice--10
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Varies

30–7010015
TM12Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
TM13Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

Ice9510010
TM14Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.

Ice120705
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM24Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9510015
TM25Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1207010
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM35Flamethrower

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire9510015
TM37Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

Rock--10
TM38Fire Blast

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire120855
TM41Torment

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

Dark-10015
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM55Scald

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Water8010015
TM59Incinerate

The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.

Fire3010015
TM66Payback

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM71Stone Edge

The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Rock100805
TM73Thunder Wave

A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.

Electric-10020
TM78Bulldoze

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

Ground6010020
TM82Dragon Tail

The user knocks away the target and drags out another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

Dragon609010
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015
HM03Surf

It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.

Water9510015
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015
HM05Waterfall

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.

Water8010015
HM06Dive

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the second turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean.

Water8010010

Learn these before evolving. The source describes the earlier form’s method; egg and Light Ball moves must be retained through evolution. Four-move combinations are not certified by this list.
Class
Acquisition
Flail

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Normal-10015

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 30)

Splash

The user just flops and splashes around to no effect at all...

Normal--40

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 1)

Tackle

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

Normal5010035

Prior evolution: level-up (Lv. 15)

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Avalanche

An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.

Ice6010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Bounce

The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Flying85855

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Brine

If the target’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.

Water6510010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Captivate

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Dark Pulse

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.

Dark8010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

Normal12010015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Dragon Pulse

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

Dragon9010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Ice559515

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Iron Head

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.

Steel8010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Varies

-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Outrage

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.

Dragon12010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Spite

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Ghost-10010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target.

Water6010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Whirlpool

Traps foes in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

Water358515

Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.

Intimidate

Ability Slot 1

Lowers the foe’s Attack stat.

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

Moxie(Hidden Ability)

Boosts Attack after knocking out any Pokémon.

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

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