Encounter locations
Kanto · 28 encounter records
| Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Cerulean Cave 1F | Super Rod | 15–35 |
| Cerulean Cave B1F | Super Rod | 15–35 |
| Five Island | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Five Island Meadow | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Five Island Memorial Pillar | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Five Island Resort Gorgeous | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Five Island Water Labyrinth | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Four Island | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Four Island Icefall Cave Back | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Four Island Icefall Cave Entrance | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Fuchsia City | Good Rod | 5–15 |
| Fuchsia City | Super Rod | 15–35 |
| One Island | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| One Island Kindle Road | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| One Island Treasure Beach | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Route 11 | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Route 23 | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Seafoam Islands B3F | Super Rod | 15–35 |
| Seafoam Islands B4F | Super Rod | 15–35 |
| Seven Island Tanoby Ruins | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Seven Island Trainer Tower | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Six Island Green Path | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Six Island Outcast Island | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Six Island Ruin Valley | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Six Island Water Path | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Three Island Berry Forest | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Three Island Bond Bridge | Super Rod | 15–25 |
| Two Island Cape Brink | Super Rod | 15–25 |
Hoenn · 4 encounter records
| Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Route 108 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Route 132 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Route 133 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Sootopolis City | Super Rod | 5–45 |
Johto · 21 encounter records
| Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Cerulean Cave 1F | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Cerulean Cave 1F | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Cerulean Cave 2F | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Cerulean Cave 2F | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Cerulean Cave B1F | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Cerulean Cave B1F | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Fuchsia | Good RodDay | 20 |
| Fuchsia | Good RodNight | 20 |
| Fuchsia | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Fuchsia | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Lake Of Rage | Good RodDay | 20 |
| Lake Of Rage | Good RodNight | 20 |
| Lake Of Rage | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Lake Of Rage | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Lake Of Rage | Surf | 10–20 |
| Lake of Rage | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Mount Silver Cave 1F | Good RodNight | 20 |
| Mount Silver Cave 1F | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Mount Silver Cave 1F | Super RodNight | 40 |
| Seafoam Islands B4F | Super RodDay | 40 |
| Seafoam Islands B4F | Super RodNight | 40 |
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 95
- Attack
- 125
- Defense
- 79
- Sp. Attack
- 60
- Sp. Defense
- 100
- Speed
- 81
Abilities · Intimidate
Hidden ability · Moxie
Size · 6.5 m · 235 kg
Evolution and forms
- From Magikarp · Level 20
Battle transformations
- Gyarados-Mega · Gyaradosite
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Gyarados
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle |
| 1 | Leer |
| 1 | Twister |
| 1 | Splash |
| 1 | Flail |
| 4 | Whirlpool |
| 8 | Ice Fang |
| 12 | Brine |
| 16 | Scary Face |
| 21 | Waterfall |
| 24 | Crunch |
| 28 | Rain Dance |
| 32 | Aqua Tail |
| 36 | Dragon Dance |
| 40 | Hydro Pump |
| 44 | Hurricane |
| 48 | Thrash |
| 52 | Hyper Beam |