Stats & Training
Attack and Sp. Def carry most of Gyarados's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Once it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.
Once it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.
Gyarados Weakness
Type-wise, Gyarados takes extra damage from Electric and Rock. Watch out for Electric attacks, those deal 4x damage. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. With 95 HP and balanced defenses, Gyarados can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Electric |
| 2x (Weak) | Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Jolteon builds →Thunder 4x162-191%KO Discharge 4x120-141%KO Thunder Fang 4x78-92% Charge Beam 4x75-88% | ||
 Zebstrika Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Zebstrika builds →Thunder 4x126-148%KO Wild Charge 4x150-176%KO Discharge 4x93-109%KO Spark 4x108-127%KO | ||
 Eelektross Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Eelektross builds →Thunder 4x156-184%KO Discharge 4x114-134%KO Rock Slide 2x46-55% Rock Tomb 2x38-45% | ||
 Ampharos Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Ampharos builds →Thunder 4x168-198%KO Power Gem 2x41-48% Discharge 4x123-145%KO Thunder Punch 4x99-116%KO | ||
 Galvantula BugElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Galvantula builds →Thunder 4x146-173%KO Discharge 4x108-127%KO Electroweb 4x75-88% Charge Beam 4x69-81% | ||
 Mareep Electric | D | |
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Magnemite builds →Thunder Shock 4x65-78% | ||
Mareep Electric | D | |
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Magnemite builds →Thunder Shock 4x57-69% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Magnemite builds →Spark 4x58-68% Thunder Shock 4x58-68% | ||
Mareep Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Mareep builds →Power Gem 2x28-34% Thunder Shock 4x48-57% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 2x48-57% Rock Tomb 2x38-45% Smack Down 2x33-40% Rock Blast 2x19-23% | ||
 Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Emolga builds →Spark 4x86-101%KO Shock Wave 4x68-81% Thunder Shock 4x47-55% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Magnemite builds →Spark 4x55-66% Thunder Shock 4x55-66% | ||
Mareep Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Mareep builds →Power Gem 2x27-32% Discharge 4x81-96% Thunder Shock 4x43-50% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 2x45-53% Rock Tomb 2x36-43% Smack Down 2x29-35% Rock Blast 2x17-20% | ||
Zebstrika Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Zebstrika builds →Discharge 4x90-107%KO Spark 4x105-124%KO Shock Wave 4x67-80% | ||
Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Emolga builds →Spark 4x87-102%KO Shock Wave 4x67-80% Thunder Shock 4x45-53% | ||
 Joltik BugElectric | D | |
 Tynamo Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Tynamo builds →Spark 4x67-80% Charge Beam 4x41-49% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Magnemite builds →Spark 4x53-62% Thunder Shock 4x56-67% | ||
Zebstrika Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Zebstrika builds →Thunder 4x124-146%KO Wild Charge 4x146-172%KO Discharge 4x93-110%KO Spark 4x109-128%KO | ||
Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Emolga builds →Thunder 4x118-139%KO Volt Switch 4x77-91% Spark 4x87-102%KO Shock Wave 4x65-77% | ||
Joltik BugElectric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Joltik builds →Discharge 4x71-84% Electroweb 4x49-59% Charge Beam 4x46-55% | ||
Mareep Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Mareep builds →Thunder 4x105-124%KO Power Gem 2x26-30% Discharge 4x77-91% Charge Beam 4x49-59% | ||
Tynamo Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Tynamo builds →Spark 4x68-80% Charge Beam 4x40-48% | ||
Zebstrika Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Zebstrika builds →Thunder 4x126-148%KO Wild Charge 4x150-176%KO Discharge 4x93-109%KO Spark 4x108-127%KO | ||
Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Emolga builds →Thunder 4x120-141%KO Discharge 4x86-102%KO Volt Switch 4x78-92% Spark 4x86-102%KO | ||
Joltik BugElectric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Joltik builds →Discharge 4x72-85% Electroweb 4x51-60% Charge Beam 4x48-56% | ||
Mareep Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Mareep builds →Thunder 4x108-127%KO Power Gem 2x26-31% Discharge 4x78-92% Charge Beam 4x51-60% | ||
Tynamo Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Tynamo builds →Spark 4x69-81% Charge Beam 4x39-46% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain26-30% Fire Blast28-33% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Donphan builds →Rapid Spin15-18% Ice Shard12-15% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRaindish ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Tentacruel builds →Rapid Spin9-11% Scald11-13% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gyarados View Ninetales builds →Fire Blast20-23% Flamethrower16-19% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Evolved from Magikarp. Gyarados is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are hatches fast. Attack grew the most through evolution (+115 over Magikarp), and Gyarados peaks at 540 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Gyarados to get Magikarp eggs easily using 39 partners from the Dragon and Water2 egg groups.
Black 2 & White 2 Gyarados Best Moveset
Find one free turn for Dragon Dance and Gyarados can run through teams. Adamant nature leans physical, Intimidate supports the sweep, and Ground coverage stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Gyarados best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Waterfall
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
- Ice Fang
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Gyarados threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Dark standing out. Pair that with Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Gyarados in Black 2 & White 2
decent spawn rates across 4 locations for Gyarados in early-game fishing spots. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Gyarados in Black 2 & White 2
The path to Gyarados starts with Magikarp at Lv. 1-100 via fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MagikarpNature PreserveBlack 2Super Rod Lv.1-100CommonEarlyAnyNature PreserveWhite 2Super Rod Lv.1-100CommonEarlyAnyNature SanctuaryWhite 2Super Rod Lv.1-100CommonEarlyAnyNature SanctuaryBlack 2Super Rod Lv.1-100CommonEarlyAnyNature PreserveBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-60CommonLateAnyShaking spotNature PreserveWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-60CommonLateAnyShaking spotNature SanctuaryWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-60CommonLateAnyShaking spotNature SanctuaryBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-60CommonLateAnyShaking spot
Step 2Gyarados ✓Nature PreserveBlack 2Super Rod Lv.1-100UncommonEarlyAnyShaking spotNature PreserveWhite 2Super Rod Lv.1-100UncommonEarlyAnyShaking spotNature SanctuaryBlack 2Super Rod Lv.1-100UncommonEarlyAnyShaking spotNature SanctuaryWhite 2Super Rod Lv.1-100UncommonEarlyAnyShaking spotor evolve from Magikarp (Step 1)
Gyarados Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Intimidate changes the entire equation for Gyarados. The 540 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a wallbreaker. Waterfall with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Black 2 & White 2, but Gyarados does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Gyarados hits 640 BST.
Intimidate is what you want on Gyarados. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Moxie) work on paper but Intimidate is what makes Gyarados worth using. Intimidate synergizes with Gyarados's base 100 Sp.Def, letting it soak special attacks as a pivot.
Base 81 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Gyarados is a physical attacker with base 125 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Gyarados has appeared in 22 titles over 10 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves