Gyarados
Water/Flying-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Mega Gyarados for Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Dragon Tail Hydro Pump
Same-type attack bonus on Hydro Pump. Dragon Tail is an Elite TM move. Hydro Pump costs 100 energy for 135 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Gyarados takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 639
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 5 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,937 CP
Gyarados moves
4 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Waterfall STAB | Water | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
| Dragon Tail Best Elite | Dragon | 14 | 8 | 1.0s | 14 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Hydro Pump Best STAB | Water | 135 | 100 | 3.5s | 38.6 | 1.35 |
| Outrage | Dragon | 110 | 50 | 4.0s | 27.5 | 2.20 |
| Twister | Dragon | 50 | 33 | 3.0s | 16.7 | 1.52 |
| Aqua Tail STAB Elite | Water | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Dragon Pulse Elite | Dragon | 90 | 50 | 3.5s | 25.7 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | Dark | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Waterfall | Water | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Dragon Tail | Dragon | 9 | 12 | 2 | 4.50 | 6.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Outrage | Dragon | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
| Twister | Dragon | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Aqua Tail | Water | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Tail (14 DPS); Bite builds energy fastest (8 EPS). Aqua Tail, Dragon Pulse are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Gyarados raid guide
Best counters against Gyarados
Use Gyarados against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Gyarados
- Evolve from
- Magikarp · 400 Candy
- Raids
- 3-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Gyarados knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 86 | 2,931 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 86 | 3,173 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,901 | 1,986 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,365 | 2,471 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,901 | 1,986 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,437 | 1,502 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,901 | 1,986 |
Is Gyarados good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Gyarados has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (237), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Gyarados deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 47 |
| Lv 2 | 150 |
| Lv 3 | 252 |
| Lv 4 | 355 |
| Lv 5 | 457 |
| Lv 6 | 559 |
| Lv 7 | 662 |
| Lv 8 | 764 |
| Lv 9 | 866 |
| Lv 10 | 969 |
| Lv 11 | 1,066 |
| Lv 12 | 1,163 |
| Lv 13 | 1,259 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,356 |
| Lv 15 | 1,453 |
| Lv 16 | 1,550 |
| Lv 17 | 1,647 |
| Lv 18 | 1,744 |
| Lv 19 | 1,841 |
| Lv 20 | 1,937 |
| Lv 21 | 2,034 |
| Lv 22 | 2,131 |
| Lv 23 | 2,228 |
| Lv 24 | 2,325 |
| Lv 25 | 2,422 |
| Lv 26 | 2,519 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,616 |
| Lv 28 | 2,713 |
| Lv 29 | 2,810 |
| Lv 30 | 2,907 |
| Lv 31 | 2,955 |
| Lv 32 | 3,004 |
| Lv 33 | 3,052 |
| Lv 34 | 3,100 |
| Lv 35 | 3,149 |
| Lv 36 | 3,197 |
| Lv 37 | 3,246 |
| Lv 38 | 3,294 |
| Lv 39 | 3,343 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,391 |
| Lv 41 | 3,434 |
| Lv 42 | 3,477 |
| Lv 43 | 3,521 |
| Lv 44 | 3,565 |
| Lv 45 | 3,609 |
| Lv 46 | 3,653 |
| Lv 47 | 3,698 |
| Lv 48 | 3,743 |
| Lv 49 | 3,788 |
| Lv 50 | 3,834 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0130
- Height
- 6.50 m
- Weight
- 235.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0130_POKEMON_GYARADOS
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Gyarados in Pokemon GO?
Gyarados's best moveset is Dragon Tail (fast) with Hydro Pump (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Gyarados's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Gyarados takes super effective damage from Electric, Rock-type moves. It is double weak to Electric (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Gyarados's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Gyarados reaches 3,834 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,391 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Gyarados?
A perfect 15/15/15 Gyarados shows 1,937 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,422 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Gyarados better than regular Gyarados?
Shadow Gyarados deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Gyarados in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Magikarp (400 Candy). It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Gyarados be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Gyarados depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.