Gyarados
#53 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Atrocious Pokémon
Gyarados
#53 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Atrocious Pokémon
Stats
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.

Normal

Shiny
Gyarados
Atrocious Pokémon


Growth
| EV yield | 2 Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 189 |
Lore

Pokémon 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.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Magikarp #52 | Level 20 | ![]() Gyarados #53 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sootopolis City | Fishing with a Super Rod | 35-40 | 15% | - |
Sootopolis City | Fishing with a Super Rod | 35-45 | 4% | - |
Sootopolis City | Fishing with a Super Rod | 5-45 | 1% | - |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Thrash | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 20 | A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user. |
| 20 | Bite | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 25 | Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. |
| 25 | Dragon Rage | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 10 | Launches shock waves that always inflict 40 HP damage. |
| 30 | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE. |
| 35 | Twister | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | Whips up a vicious twister to tear at the foe. |
| 40 | Hydro Pump | ![]() | Special | 120 | 80 | 5 | Blasts water at high power to strike the foe. |
| 45 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns. |
| 50 | Dragon Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A mystical dance that ups ATTACK and SPEED. |
| 55 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. |
| TM05 | Roar | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Makes the foe flee to end the battle. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM07 | Hail | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The effectiveness varies with the user. |
| TM12 | Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Taunts the foe into only using attack moves. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. |
| TM25 | Thunder | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 10 | A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn. |
| TM41 | Torment | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. |
| HM03 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe. |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
| HM07 | Waterfall | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls. |
| HM08 | Dive | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 10 | Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. |
| Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. |
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | A chilling attack that lowers the foe’s SPEED. |
| Mimic | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Copies a move used by the foe during one battle. |
| Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Uses an available move randomly while asleep. |
| Snore | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | A loud attack that can be used only while asleep. |
| Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP. |
| Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK. |
| Thunder Wave | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. |
Traits
Intimidate
Lowers the foe’s ATTACK.
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.






































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