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Gyarados

Gyarados

#53 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Atrocious Pokémon

Gyarados

#53 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Atrocious Pokémon

Stats

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.

Magikarp

Lapras

Gyarados normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Gyarados sprite

Shiny

Gyarados

Atrocious Pokémon

#53
WaterFlying

Height

6.5 m (21'04")

Weight

235 kg (518.1 lbs)

Abilities

Intimidate

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Gyarados takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Electric

Rock

Resists

Ground

Fire

0.5×

Water

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Growth

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

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Water 2Dragon
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
5 (1,280 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Emerald box art

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

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

Magikarp

#52

Level 20

Gyarados

Gyarados

#53

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Sootopolis City

Fishing with a Super Rod35-4015%

-

Sootopolis City

Fishing with a Super Rod35-454%

-

Sootopolis City

Fishing with a Super Rod5-451%

-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartThrashNormalPhysical9010020

A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.

20BiteDarkSpecial6010025

Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.

25Dragon RageDragonSpecial-10010

Launches shock waves that always inflict 40 HP damage.

30LeerNormalStatus-10030

Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.

35TwisterDragonSpecial4010020

Whips up a vicious twister to tear at the foe.

40Hydro PumpWaterSpecial120805

Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.

45Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.

50Dragon DanceDragonStatus--20

A mystical dance that ups ATTACK and SPEED.

55Hyper BeamNormalPhysical150905

Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.
Class
Description
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.

TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

Makes the foe flee to end the battle.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalPhysical110015

The effectiveness varies with the user.

TM12TauntDarkStatus-10020

Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9510010

Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial120705

Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalPhysical150905

Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.

TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9510015

A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.

TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1207010

A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that increases in power with friendship.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.

TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9510015

A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.

TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial120855

Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.

TM41TormentDarkStatus-10015

Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

An attack with effects that vary by location.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.

HM03SurfWaterSpecial9510015

Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical2010015

A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.

HM07WaterfallWaterSpecial8010015

Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls.

HM08DiveWaterSpecial6010010

Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.

EndureNormalStatus--10

Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

A chilling attack that lowers the foe’s SPEED.

MimicNormalStatus--10

Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.

Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

Uses an available move randomly while asleep.

SnoreNormalPhysical4010015

A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.

SubstituteNormalStatus--10

Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP.

SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.

Thunder WaveElectricStatus-10020

A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Intimidate

Lowers the foe’s ATTACK.

Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.

#52

Magikarp

#131

Lapras

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