Mega Gyarados
#130 (Kanto)
Best moveset (Mega Gyarados)
Offense
15.6dps
46.3dps
Defense
Dragon Tail
Elite TM
14dps
27.5dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Magikarp family, including 1 Mega Pokémon.
- Evolving Mega Gyarados costs 300 Mega Energy the first time, and 60 Mega Energy every time after.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Gyarados:
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Mega Gyarados, which would have the following appearance:
About
"When Magikarp evolves into Gyarados, its brain cells undergo a structural transformation. It is said that this transformation is to blame for this Pokémon's wildly violent nature."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bite | 6 | 14.4 |
| Dragon Breath | 6 | 12 |
| Waterfall | 13 | 15.6 |
| Dragon Tail Elite TM | 14 | 14 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Twister | 50 | 16.7 |
| Hydro Pump | 135 | 46.3 |
| Outrage | 110 | 27.5 |
| Crunch | 65 | 26 |
| Aqua Tail Elite TM | 50 | 30 |
| Dragon Pulse Elite TM | 90 | 25.7 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
Counters & Raids
All counter Pokémon
These are the Pokémon and their moves that do the most damage to Gyarados.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Mega Gyarados Raid Guide
Mega Gyarados has previously been a Raid Boss in Mega Raids.
Raid
Tier 1
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
| Boss HP | 123 |
| Caught CP range | 123 |
| Caught CP (boosted) | 12 - 32 |
| Minimum IVs | 10 / 10 / 10 |
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
292 |
| Defense |
|
247 |
| Stamina |
|
216 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 182 |
Size
| Height | 6.5 m |
| Weight | 305 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | ? |
| Base flee rate | ? |
| Buddy walk distance | ? |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
2,021 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
2,695 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
4,043 |
|
Level 40 |
4,717 |
|
Level 50 |
5,332 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 3,369 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 4,380 |