Gyarados (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNext | prev=Magikarp | next=Lapras|type=water|type2=flying| prevnum=129| nextnum=131}}
{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Gyarados |
jname=ギャラドス |
tmname=Gyarados |
image=130Gyarados.png |
size=170px |
caption=Artwork from FR/LG |
pron=<sc>''gar''-i-dose</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
ndex=130 |
jdex=077 |
hdex=053 |
fbrow=125 |
sdex=024 |
typen=2 |
type1=Water |
type2=Flying |
species=Atrocious |
height-ftin=21'04" |
height-m=6.5 |
weight-lbs=518.1 |
weight-kg=235.0 |
abilityn=1 |
ability1=Intimidate |
ability2= |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Water 2 |
egggroup2=Dragon |
eggcycles=5 |
evat=2 |
expyield=214 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Blue |
catchrate=45 |
body=02 |
pokefordex=gyarados |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Gyarados''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ギャラドス''' ''Gyarados'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Flying}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Magikarp}} starting at [[level]] 20.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Gyarados is a large dragon Pokémon most similar in appearance to those seen in Chinese mythology. Its serpentine body is largely blue, but its underbelly and the spots along its body are yellow. It has a three-pointed, dark blue crest on its head and four white fins down its back. Its mouth is very large and gaping, but bears some resemblance to that of its pre-evolution {{p|Magikarp}}. Like Magikarp, it has barbels on its face. Its pectoral and dorsal fins also resemble Magikarp's. Gyarados is only rarely shown with its mouth closed.

====Gender differences====
A female has white barbels.

====Special abilities====
Gyarados, like most dragon-like Pokémon, has a high {{Stat|Attack}} stat, causing it to rely more on physical attacks than special ones. It is one of the few {{type2|Water}}s able to wield both {{type2|Fire}} and {{type2|Electric}} attacks. Its fangs can crush stones and its scales are harder than steel.

===Behavior===
This Pokémon bears little resemblance to its docile {{p|Magikarp|pre-evolution}}. Gyarados is infamously known for its fierce temper and wanton destructive tendencies. Once it has worked itself into a frenzy, it will not calm until everything around it is destroyed—this tendency is attributed to the dramatic structural changes its brain undergoes during evolution. It seems attracted to violence, although this Pokémon is very rarely seen in the wild. During times of human conflict Gyarados are said to appear, burning entire cities down to the ground.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Watersedge.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon}}]]
Gyarados usually live in large bodies of water, such as lakes and ponds or even seas and oceans. The [[Lake of Rage]] is the best known nesting area for Gyarados, and most famously, the [[red Gyarados]], however, they are still quite rare even in the Lake Of Rage, as they are seldom found in the wild.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Gyarados 2.jpg|thumb|210px|right|[[Misty's Gyarados]] in ''[[AG045|A Togepi Mirage!]]'']]
[[File:Gyarados Hyper Beam.png|thumb|210px|[[Red Gyarados]] using {{m|Hyper Beam}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Misty's Gyarados]]====
{{an|Misty}} obtained a Gyarados after passing the [[Pokémon Inspection Agency|PIA]] test in ''[[SS002|Cerulean Blues]]''. Prior to the test, Misty was terrified of Gyarados, but in order to pass the test, she had to overcome her fear of it. In the end, she calmed and kept the Gyarados.

====[[Red Gyarados]]====
''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'' and ''[[EP236|Rage Of Innocence]]'' focused on a [[red Gyarados]]. It was on a destructive rampage until [[Lance]] captured it. This Gyarados appeared again in ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]'' to stop the feuding of {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}.

====Other====
Gyarados had a cameo appearance in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'' It was then seen in ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]''. [[James]] was frustrated with his {{p|Magikarp}} and kicked it into the water. That Magikarp [[Evolution|evolved]] into a Gyarados.

Groups of Gyarados were seen from within a submarine disguised as or styled after a Gyarados by [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} in ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]'' shortly before the onset of a massive, annual tidal wave celebrated by local surfers who were apparently not aware of the annual migration. According to James, the Gyarados gathered each year in this location to lay their eggs.

A Gyarados was used in ''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'', under the ownership of [[Crasher Wake]].

===Minor appearances===
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', a Gyarados owned by [[Fergus]] was one of the Pokémon that were captured and cloned by {{an|Mewtwo}}. Fergus attacked Mewtwo with Gyarados' Hyper Beam but Mewtwo turned the attack back on itself, knocking the Gyarados out. The Gyarados clone is seen again in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.

A Gyarados appeared in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''.

[[Nurse Joy]] had befriended a {{pkmn2|giant}} Magikarp that later evolved into Gyarados in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]''. Despite Magikarp being giant, it was regular-sized as a Gyarados.

The Magikarp that [[Dr. Quackenpoker]] had been observing evolved into Gyarados in ''[[EP109|The Wacky Watcher!]]''.

[[Trinity]] used a Gyarados in her battle against Misty in the Whirl Cup in ''[[EP217|The Perfect Match!]]''.

A Gyarados appeared in ''[[DP047|Sandshrew's Locker!]]''.

A Gyarados is used by one of the students of [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] in the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''.

A Gyarados {{m|Hyper Beam|blasted Team Rocket}} away in ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP016|Gyarados|Ash's Pokédex|Gyarados. This Pokémon has a vicious temperament, so use extreme caution. Its fangs can crush stones and its scales are harder than steel.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
Gyarados debuts in the {{chap|Red, Green & Blue}} in its own round, ''[[PS006|Gyarados Splashes In!]]''. Here, an enraged one attacks its own trainer, [[Misty]], but is recaught by {{adv|Red}}, who supposedly returns it to her. The drastic change in attitude of the Pokémon was the result of a [[Team Rocket]] experiment as is shown in ''[[PS007|Raging Rhydon]]''.

Later on, Misty traded this Gyarados to Red in exchange for Red's {{p|Krabby}}.

Gyarados is later seen with [[Lance]], using its {{m|BubbleBeam}} to shield him from the lava of [[Mt. Cerise]].

A [[Red Gyarados]] was seen in the [[Lake of Rage]] three years later, but it was caught by {{adv|Silver}}. It had the ability to control the other Gyarados in the lake.

When Red borrows {{adv|Blue}}'s {{p|Charizard}} to travel to [[Mt. Silver]], he temporarily trades his Gyarados to Blue. It later appears as one of Blue's Pokémon in {{PAV|13}}, used against {{p|Entei}}, and later part of his revealed team during the [[Gym Leader]] faceoff. Prior to the FireRed and LeafGreen saga, Blue returns Gyarados to Red.

Both Gyarados have remained on their {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s teams to this day.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS006]]|The evolved form of Magikarp. Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage. Can fire a Hyper Beam from its mouth.}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Gyarados (TCG)}}

[[Shiny Pokémon|Red]] Gyarados have appeared three times in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]], once in {{TCG|Neo Revelation}} as {{TCG ID|Neo Revelation|Shining Gyarados|65}}, once in {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} as [[Gyarados ☆ δ (EX Holon Phantoms 102)|Gyarados]] {{Star}} δ, and in {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} as {{TCG ID|HeartGold & SoulSilver|Gyarados|123}}. The most recent appearance in HeartGold & SoulSilver most likely commemorates Red Gyarados's initial appearance as a significant part of the storyline in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}.

==Game data==
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, a [[Shiny Pokémon|red]] Gyarados is featured on the TV on a program called "Search for the Red Gyarados." It is this that inspires {{ga|Lucas}} or {{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Barry|their rival}} to go to [[Lake Verity]], to see if there is a rare Pokémon dwelling in it.
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}: A Gyarados appears in the [[Miracle Sea]]. He attempts to take control of the {{p|Phione}}, but is stopped by the player's team.
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}: The same Gyarados takes on the same role as it did in Time and Darkness.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=water
|type2=flying
|gen=1
|redbluedex=Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a {{m|Dragon Rage|rage}}.
|yellowdex=Brutally vicious and enormously destructive. Known for totally destroying cities in ancient times.
|golddex=They say that during past wars, Gyarados would appear and leave blazing ruins in its wake.
|stadiumdex=Extremely vicious and horribly brutal. Has enough destructive power to totally annihilate even a major city.
|silverdex=Once it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it.
|crystaldex=It appears whenever there is world conflict, burning down any place it travels through.
|stadium2dex=They say that during the past wars, Gyarados would appear and leave blazing ruins in its wake.
|rubydex=When {{p|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.
|sapphiredex=Once Gyarados goes on a rampage, its ferociously violent blood doesn't calm until it has burned everything down. There are records of this Pokémon's rampages lasting a whole month.
|emeralddex=It is an extremely vicious and violent Pokémon. When humans begin to fight, it will appear and burn everything to the ground with intensely hot flames.
|firereddex=It has an extremely aggressive nature. The {{m|Hyper Beam}} it shoots from its mouth totally incinerates all targets.
|leafgreendex=Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.
|diamonddex=Once it appears, its rage never settles until it has razed the fields and mountains around it.
|pearldex=In ancient literature, there is a record of a Gyarados that razed a village when violence flared.
|platinumdex=Once it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.
|heartgolddex=They say that during past wars, Gyarados would appear and leave blazing ruins in its wake.
|soulsilverdex=Once it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=water |
type2=flying|
gen=1 |
rbarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Magikarp}} |
yrarity=Uncommon |
yarea=Fishing in [[Fuchsia City]] ([[Super Rod]]) |
gsrarity=Uncommon One |
gsarea=Fishing at the [[Lake of Rage]], [[Fuchsia City]] ({{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}}) [[Red Gyarados]] |
crarity=Uncommon One |
carea=Fishing at the [[Lake of Rage]], [[Fuchsia City]] ({{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}}) [[Red Gyarados]] |
rsrarity=Common|
rsarea=Fishing in [[Sootopolis City]] ({{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}}) |
erarity=Rare |
earea=Fishing in [[Sootopolis City]] ({{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}}) |
frlgrarity=Rare |
frlgarea=Fishing ({{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}}) |
dprarity=Common |
dparea=Fishing ({{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}}) |
ptrarity=Common |
ptarea=Fishing ({{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}}) |
hgssrarity=Uncommon One |
hgssarea=Fishing at the [[Lake of Rage]], [[Fuchsia City]], [[Mt. Silver]], [[Seafoam Islands]] ({{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}}) [[Red Gyarados]] |
palarea=Pond |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=water
|type2=flying
|snap=[[Pokémon Island Valley|Valley]]
|pinballrs=Evolve from {{p|Magikarp}}
|trozei={{PM|4|Phobos Sub}}marine Trozei Battle [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=Evolve from {{p|Magikarp}}
|ranger=[[Olive Jungle]] (during mission)
|md2=[[Bottomless Sea]] (B1F-B49F) [[Miracle Sea]] (Deep B5F)
|scramble=[[Bright Beach]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=water
|type2=flying
|rby1=Bitter Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby1rar=100|rby1image=no
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
type=water|
type2=flying|
HP= 95 |
Attack= 125 |
Defense= 79 |
SpAtk= 60 |
SpDef= 100 |
Special=100 |
Speed= 81 }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Water
|type2=Flying
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=1
|TechniqueMax=2
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=Water|
type2=Flying|
Normal= 100 |
Flying= 100 |
Fighting= 50 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 50 |
Poison= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=400 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |
notes=yes|
flying=yes|
newground=1}}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|water|flying|4|1|Gyarados}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Thrash|Normal|Physical|90|100|20|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|20|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|25|Dragon Rage|Dragon|Special|—|100|10|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|26|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|29|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|32|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|35|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|Cute|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|38|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|41|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|120|80|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|44|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|47|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{movelist/note|3|water|flying}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|water|flying|4|1|Gyarados}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM03]]|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM05]]|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM07]]|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM12]]|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM13]]|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM14]]|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM24]]|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM25]]|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM26]]|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM35]]|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM37]]|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM38]]|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM41]]|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|Tough|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM55]]|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM59]]|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM71]]|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM72]]|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM73]]|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|10|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM79]]|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM03]]|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM05]]|Whirlpool|Water|Special|15|70|15|Beauty|0||'''|HGSS}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM07]]|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3||'''}}
{{movelist/note|4|water|flying}}

====By breeding====
None.

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|water|flying|4|1|Gyarados}}
{{mtentry4|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|Cute|3||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|10|Cute|1||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10|Beauty|2||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|15|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|Tough|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20|Cool|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Uproar|Normal|Special|50|100|10|Cute|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|water|flying}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
*{{m|Wrap}} {{ic|Normal}}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=water |
type2=flying |
ndex=130 |
pinball=Evolve |
pinballrs=Evolve |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=4 |
rate=Evolve |
area=Waterfall Lake |
P1=Don't make me angry. I can ruin the world! |
P2=Do something. My HP is down to about half. |
P3=I've had it... I couldn't rampage if I wanted to... |
PL=I leveled up! My {{m|Hyper Beam}}'s been boosted, too! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=yes |
group=Water |
assist=Water |
fieldpower=0 |
field=None |
loop=11 |
browser=Gyarados is a brutal Pokémon that can spit a huge jet of water from its mouth. |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=4 |
rate2=-4.5 |
iq=C |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=129
|name1=Magikarp
|type1-1=Water
|evotype1=Level
|level1=20
|sprite2=130
|name2=Gyarados
|type1-2=Water
|type2-2=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=water|
type2=flying|
gen=1|
gender=both|
ndex=130|
name=Gyarados|
}}

==Trivia==
* According to some Nintendo of America artwork, Gyarados was originally slated to have the English name Skullkraken, a combination of the words "skull" and "{{wp|kraken}}" (a mythological sea monster). This name would be impossible because of the games' a 10-character limit on English Pokémon names.
* Despite being part {{type2|Flying}}, it does not have wings and the only Flying-type move it can learn is {{m|Bounce}}, which is only possible via [[move tutor]] in {{game|Platinum}}. However, it has been seen flying in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
** It is shown hovering in its 3D models, but does not have the {{a|Levitate}} ability.
* In Generation II and Generation IV, Gyarados is the only 100%-certain {{shiny2}} encounter and the first of only two [[shiny Pokémon]] to be integrated into a game's plot (the second was {{mdc|Celebi|2}} in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]]).
* In the Pokémon anime, Gyarados's eyes are violet instead of the red that appears in its sprites and official artwork.
* Gyarados is one of ten non-{{t|Bug}}, {{type2|Flying}} Pokémon that cannot learn {{m|Fly}}.
* In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]], Gyarados is the only non-legendary boss Pokémon to speak entirely in capital letters.
* In the anime episode ''[[DP047|Sandshrew's Locker!]]'', Gyarados has the same cry as Dialga.
* In many ways, Gyarados is the [[Kanto]] counterpart of [[Hoenn]]'s {{p|Milotic}}. Both are the evolved forms of incredibly weak fish Pokémon, and both appear in times of conflict, Gyarados to destroy, Milotic to becalm. Both have base stat totals of 540 with numbers matching down to the digits, but a different distribution in their stats: Gyarados is more Physical-Attack/Special Defense based while Milotic is more of an Special-Defense/Special Attack based. They both have the same HP, Defense, and Speed.
** Gyarados has the greatest increase of its base stat total of any Pokémon compared to its prevolution, an increase of 340 points. It shares this distinction with Milotic.
* Along with [[Charizard]] and [[Aerodactyl]], Gyarados is commonly used by [[Dragon-type]] based gym leaders and Elite 4 members despite not actually being a true Dragon type.

===Origin===
It appears to be based on a sea dragon or {{wp|sea serpent}}. Gyarados is partially based on a legend about how carp that leapt over the Dragon Gate would become dragons. Several waterfalls and cataracts in China are believed to be the location of the Dragon Gate. This legend is an allegory of the drive and efforts needed to overcome obstacles (which can be tied to the fact that Gyarados' pre-evolution, Magikarp, could possibly take a lot of drive and effort to legitimately evolve into Gyarados).
====Name origin====
Gyarados's name may be derived from a combination of 虐殺 ''gyakusatsu'' massacre/slaughter, and 逆境 ''gyakkyō'', hardship/adversity. Both words relate to the creature's violent nature and the hardship it experienced before evolving. The end of Gyarados' name, ドス ''dosu'', is a Japanese onomatopeic word representing the piercing of flesh, once again owing to Gyarados' violent nature. Alternatively, the ''dos'' may just indicate that it's the second in its evolutionary line.

==In other languages==
* [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Garados
* [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Leviator - A corruption of ''{{wp|Leviathan}}''.
* [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 갸라도스 ''Gyaradoseu''

==Related articles==
* [[Misty's Gyarados]]
* [[Red Gyarados]]
* [[Gyara]]

==External links==

==Notes==
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