Gyarados in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Gyarados’s X/Y locations, Water/Flying typing, base stats, abilities, evolution, Mega Evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Gyarados is Kalos Central #050 and National #130. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Water / Flying.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 95 |
| Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 79 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 81 |
| Total | 540 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 3 | X and Y | Super Rod | 35 | — |
| Route 22 | X and Y | Super Rod | 35 | — |
| Parfum Palace | X and Y | Super Rod | 35 | — |
| Friend Safari — Water | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 30 | Friend Safari slot 2 (postgame; depends on a registered friend’s safari) |
Evolution family
Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.
Mega Evolution
Gyarados can Mega Evolve in Pokémon X and Y when it holds its Mega Stone and the player has the Mega Ring from the Tower of Mastery. Only one Pokémon can Mega Evolve per battle.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 95 |
| Attack | 155 |
| Defense | 109 |
| Sp. Atk | 70 |
| Sp. Def | 130 |
| Speed | 81 |
| Total | 640 |
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Intimidate | Regular ability |
| Moxie | Hidden Ability |
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 50% female / 50% male |
| Egg group(s) | Water 2 / Dragon |
| Base hatch cycles | 5 |
| Experience growth | slow |
| Base capture rate | 45 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | Attack +2 |
| Height / weight | 6.5 m / 235 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Thrash |
| 20 | Bite |
| 23 | Dragon Rage |
| 26 | Leer |
| 29 | Twister |
| 32 | Ice Fang |
| 35 | Aqua Tail |
| 38 | Rain Dance |
| 41 | Hydro Pump |
| 44 | Dragon Dance |
| 47 | Hyper Beam |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Roar | Normal | Status |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM12 | Taunt | Dark | Status |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | Special |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | Fire | Special |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | Special |
| TM41 | Torment | Dark | Status |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM55 | Scald | Water | Special |
| TM59 | Incinerate | Fire | Special |
| TM66 | Payback | Dark | Physical |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | Rock | Physical |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical |
| TM82 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | Physical |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical |
| TM97 | Dark Pulse | Dark | Special |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical |
| HM05 | Waterfall | Water | Physical |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
No Egg moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Check Gyarados’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.