About Gyarados
Gyarados (Pokédex #0130) is a Water/Flying-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 1. It is officially classified as the Atrocious Pokémon. Once it begins to rampage, a GYARADOS will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.
As a Water/Flying-type POKEMON, Gyarados has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It has a 4× weakness to Electric — these moves deal quadruple damage and should always be avoided in battle. It takes double damage from Rock moves. Conversely, Gyarados is completely immune to Ground — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power. It resists Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel moves, taking only half damage from them.
Gyarados's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 540 (very strong). Full distribution: HP 95 · ATK 125 · DEF 79 · SP.ATK 60 · SP.DEF 100 · SPD 81. Its standout stat is ATK (125), which makes it best suited for physical offense roles. Its abilities are Intimidate, Moxie, with Moxie as its hidden ability.
Gyarados stands 6.5 m (256") tall and weighs 235.0 kg (518.1 lbs). It is typically found in Waters Edge environments. Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Slow. Egg groups: Water2, Dragon.
Gyarados is part of the Magikarp → Gyarados evolution line (2-stage). Gyarados is the final evolved form — the strongest stage of this line.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Magikarp. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
