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==Biology==
==Biology==
[[File:Gyarados Mouth Closed.png|thumb|left|250px|Gyarados with its mouth closed]]
[[File:Gyarados Mouth Closed.png|thumb|left|250px|Gyarados with its mouth closed]]
Gyarados is a serpentine {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a long body covered in slightly overlapping scales. It is mostly blue with a yellow underbelly and a row of yellow spots down each side. Its mouth is very large and gaping, bearing four pointed teeth and yellow lips. It has one {{wp|barbel (anatomy)|barbel}} and a small white fin on each side of its face. The barbels are white on a female and tan on a male. It has small, red eyes, a three-pointed, dark blue crest on its head, and four white, spiky {{wp|dorsal fin}}s. Gyarados's tail fin is similar in structure to the crest on its head, except with a thin, white fin spread between the points.
Gyarados is a serpentine {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a long body covered in slightly overlapping scales. It is mostly blue with a yellow underbelly, and it has a row of yellow spots down each side. Its mouth is very large and gaping, bearing four pointed teeth and yellow lips. It has one {{wp|barbel (anatomy)|barbel}} and a small white fin on each side of its face. The barbels are white on a female and tan on a male. It has small, red eyes, a three-pointed, dark blue crest on its head, and four white, spiky {{wp|dorsal fin}}s. Gyarados's tail fin is similar in structure to the crest on its head, except with a thin, white fin spread between the points.


The process of evolution causes a change in its brain structure that is believed to cause its violent nature. Gyarados's fangs can crush stones and its scales are harder than steel. Gyarados is feared for its fierce temper and wanton destructive tendencies. It appears in times of conflict and destroys the surrounding area. Its rampages have been known to last a month at a time. Gyarados lives in both {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon|fresh and salty waters}}. Both Gyarados and its Mega form have demonstrated in the anime that it can leap huge distances both [[HS02|from the water]] and [[XY133|from the ground]], usually several times its own body length. However, Gyarados is rarely seen in the wild.
The process of evolution causes a change in its brain structure that is believed to cause its violent nature. Gyarados's fangs can crush stones and its scales are harder than steel. Gyarados is feared for its fierce temper and wanton destructive tendencies. It appears in times of conflict and destroys the surrounding area. Its rampages have been known to last a month at a time. Gyarados lives in both {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon|fresh and salty waters}}. Both Gyarados and its Mega form have demonstrated in the anime that it can leap huge distances both [[HS02|from the water]] and [[XY133|from the ground]], usually several times its own body length. However, Gyarados is rarely seen in the wild.
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===In the main series===
===Main series===
[[File:Team Rocket Gyarados.png|thumb|left|250px|Gyarados in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Team Rocket Gyarados.png|thumb|left|250px|Gyarados in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Misty Mega Gyarados.png|thumb|250px|Mega Gyarados in the anime]]
[[File:Misty Mega Gyarados.png|thumb|250px|Mega Gyarados in the anime]]
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=====Other=====
=====Other=====
In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', four wild Gyarados joined James's Gyarados in using Dragon Rage.
In ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]'', multiple Gyarados seen from within the {{TRT}} Gyarados submarine, 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.
In ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]'', multiple Gyarados seen from within the {{TRT}} Gyarados submarine, 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.


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In ''[[SM113|This Magik Moment!]]'', a Magikarp actor [[nickname]]d Karpy evolved into a Gyarados after several efforts to suppress its evolution so as to preserve its career. It subsequently went on a rampage, but it was eventually calmed down by [[George Charino]], allowing it to be cast in an improvisational guest role in {{an|Lillie}}, {{an|Lana}}, and {{an|Mallow}}'s episode of ''The Refreshing Trio: Alola Idols''.
In ''[[SM113|This Magik Moment!]]'', a Magikarp actor [[nickname]]d Karpy evolved into a Gyarados after several efforts to suppress its evolution so as to preserve its career. It subsequently went on a rampage, but it was eventually calmed down by [[George Charino]], allowing it to be cast in an improvisational guest role in {{an|Lillie}}, {{an|Lana}}, and {{an|Mallow}}'s episode of ''The Refreshing Trio: Alola Idols''.


In ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', {{TRT}} received a {{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Gyarados}} from the [[Rocket Prize Master]]. It was used in an attempt to steal a horde of {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Ivysaur}} in [[Vermilion City]].
In ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', [[Jessie]] received a {{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Gyarados}} from the [[Rocket Prize Master]]. It was used in an attempt to steal a horde of {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Ivysaur}} in [[Vermilion City]].


====Minor appearances====
====Minor appearances====
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A Gyarados appeared in ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]''.
A Gyarados appeared in ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]''.


In ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]'', four Gyarados were driven away by {{OBP|Silver|HS18}}'s {{p|Salamence}}.
In ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]'', four Gyarados were driven away by {{OBP|Silver|HS18}}'s {{p|Salamence}} at [[One Island]].


A Gyarados appeared as a thief in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]''.
A Gyarados appeared as a thief in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]''.


In ''[[AG169|Talking a Good Game!]]'', a Gyarados went on a rampage after getting a twig lodged in its side. However, [[Salon Maiden Anabel]] calmed it and removed the twig.
In ''[[AG169|Talking a Good Game!]]'', a Gyarados went on a rampage after getting a twig lodged in its side. However, [[Anabel]] calmed it and removed the twig.


A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want An Evolution!]]''.
A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want An Evolution!]]''.
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In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', a Trainer's Gyarados competed in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]] but was defeated by {{AP|Pikachu}}.
In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', a Trainer's Gyarados competed in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]] but was defeated by {{AP|Pikachu}}.
In ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]'', a Gyarados was living on [[Cero Island]].


====Pokédex entries====
====Pokédex entries====
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{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}


===In Pokémon Generations===
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Honedge Lunatone Gyarados Talonflame Salamence PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Gyarados in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
[[File:Honedge Lunatone Gyarados Talonflame Salamence PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Gyarados in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
[[File:Red Gyarados PG.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Gyarados in Pokémon Generations]]
[[File:Red Gyarados PG.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Gyarados in Pokémon Generations]]
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===In Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
In ''[[TW02|Training]]'', a Gyarados was in the [[Wild Area]].
In ''[[TW02|Training]]'', a Gyarados was in the [[Wild Area]].
===GOTCHA!===
A Gyarados briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of {{ga|Blue}}.


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Misty Gyarados EToP.png|thumb|200px|Gyarados in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
[[File:Misty Gyarados EToP.png|thumb|200px|Gyarados in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===In the movie adaptations===
===Movie adaptations===
A Gyarados appeared in [[ICYR2]], under the ownership of [[Borosue]].
A Gyarados appeared in [[ICYR2]], under the ownership of [[Borosue]].


===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Misty's Gyarados}}
{{main|Misty's Gyarados}}
{{an|Misty}} owns a Gyarados in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]].
{{an|Misty}} owns a Gyarados in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]].
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{{Gary}} has a Gyarados, which was sent out with his other Pokémon to battle the {{pkmn2|giant}} Slowpoke in ''[[ET19|Ash vs. Gary]]''.
{{Gary}} has a Gyarados, which was sent out with his other Pokémon to battle the {{pkmn2|giant}} Slowpoke in ''[[ET19|Ash vs. Gary]]''.


===In the Pocket Monsters manga===
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in [[JNM01]].
A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in [[JNM01]].


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The red Gyarados appeared in [[JNM04]].
The red Gyarados appeared in [[JNM04]].


===In the Pocket Monsters DP manga===
A Gyarados appeared in [[JNM15]].
 
===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Gyarados appeared in [[PMDP54]].
A Gyarados appeared in [[PMDP54]].


===In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga===
===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
{{main|Red Gyarados}}
{{main|Red Gyarados}}
The Red Gyarados appeared in [[JBA4]], where it was targeted by [[Team Rocket]] at the [[Lake of Rage]].
The Red Gyarados appeared in [[JBA4]], where it was targeted by [[Team Rocket]] at the [[Lake of Rage]].
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[[File:Gyara Dragon Rage Silver Gyarados DragonBreath.png|thumb|left|200px|Normal and Shiny Gyarados in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Gyara Dragon Rage Silver Gyarados DragonBreath.png|thumb|left|200px|Normal and Shiny Gyarados in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]


===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{chap|Red, Green & Blue}}====
{{main|Gyara}}
{{main|Gyara}}
{{main|Silver's Gyarados}}
{{main|Lance's Gyarados}}
Gyarados debuted in ''[[PS006|Gyarados Splashes In!]]'', where he attacks his own Trainer [[Misty]] but is recaptured by {{adv|Red}}, who returns him 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}} which he names him [[Gyara]]. When Red borrows {{adv|Blue}}'s {{p|Charizard}} to travel to [[Mt. Silver]], he temporarily trades his Gyarados to Blue. He later appears as one of Blue's Pokémon in ''[[PS161|Entranced by Entei]]'', used against {{p|Entei}}, and later part of his revealed team during the [[Gym Leader]] face-off. Prior to the FireRed and LeafGreen saga, Blue returns Gyarados to Red.
Gyarados debuted in ''[[PS006|Gyarados Splashes In!]]'', where he attacks his own Trainer [[Misty]] but is recaptured by {{adv|Red}}, who returns him 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}} which he names him [[Gyara]]. When Red borrows {{adv|Blue}}'s {{p|Charizard}} to travel to [[Mt. Silver]], he temporarily trades his Gyarados to Blue. He later appears as one of Blue's Pokémon in ''[[PS161|Entranced by Entei]]'', used against {{p|Entei}}, and later part of his revealed team during the [[Gym Leader]] face-off. Prior to the FireRed and LeafGreen saga, Blue returns Gyarados to Red.


===={{chap|Yellow}}====
{{main|Lance's Gyarados}}
A Gyarados was later seen with [[Lance]], using its {{m|Bubble Beam}} to shield him from the lava of [[Mt. Cerise]]. Lance had it since it was a Magikarp, and it first appeared in ''[[PS063|Extricated from Exeggutor]]''.
A Gyarados was later seen with [[Lance]], using its {{m|Bubble Beam}} to shield him from the lava of [[Mt. Cerise]]. Lance had it since it was a Magikarp, and it first appeared in ''[[PS063|Extricated from Exeggutor]]''.


===={{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
{{main|Silver's Gyarados}}
Multiple Magikarp had evolved into Gyarados at the [[Lake of Rage]] from the radio waves emitted from Team Rocket in ''[[PS112|Raise the Red Gyarados]]''. They are seen again in ''[[PS113|Delibird Delivery - 1]]'' in a flashback, and again in ''[[PS114|Delibird Delivery - 2]]'', where they were temporarily under Silver's control to surround the [[Masked Man]].
Multiple Magikarp had evolved into Gyarados at the [[Lake of Rage]] from the radio waves emitted from Team Rocket in ''[[PS112|Raise the Red Gyarados]]''. They are seen again in ''[[PS113|Delibird Delivery - 1]]'' in a flashback, and again in ''[[PS114|Delibird Delivery - 2]]'', where they were temporarily under Silver's control to surround the [[Masked Man]].


[[File:Lysandre Mega Gyarados Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Mega Gyarados in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Lysandre Mega Gyarados Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Mega Gyarados in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]


A [[Silver's Gyarados|Red Gyarados]] was seen in the [[Lake of Rage]] in ''[[PS112|Raise the Red Gyarados]]'', but he was caught by {{adv|Silver}}. He had the ability to control the other Gyarados in the lake. He continued to be on his team since the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}.
A [[Silver's Gyarados|Red Gyarados]] was seen in the [[Lake of Rage]] in ''[[PS112|Raise the Red Gyarados]]'', but he was caught by {{adv|Silver}}. He had the ability to control the other Gyarados in the lake.


In ''[[PS123|Debonaire Dragonair]]'', in the [[Dragon's Den]], three Gyarados appeared, rising out of the water, but they did not attack Clair. Instead, they make way for her peacefully before Suicune appears and attacks.
In ''[[PS123|Debonaire Dragonair]]'', in the [[Dragon's Den]], three Gyarados appeared, rising out of the water, but they did not attack Clair. Instead, they make way for her peacefully before Suicune appears and attacks.
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A Gyarados appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].
A Gyarados appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].


===={{chap|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
A Gyarados [[nickname]]d Gyaddy appeared in ''[[PS233|The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon I]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Swimmer}} named Jack. It rescued {{adv|Ruby}} from a giant flood that happened throughout [[Slateport City]].
A Gyarados [[nickname]]d Gyaddy appeared in ''[[PS233|The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon I]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Swimmer}} named Jack. It rescued {{adv|Ruby}} from a giant flood that happened throughout [[Slateport City]].


===={{chap|Emerald}}====
A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS306|Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming]]''.
A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS306|Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming]]''.


===={{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}====
[[Crasher Wake]] also has a Gyarados which was very briefly seen during his presentation, where he was riding on it in ''[[PS364|A Skuffle with Skorupi]]''.
[[Crasher Wake]] also has a Gyarados which was very briefly seen during his presentation, where he was riding on it in ''[[PS364|A Skuffle with Skorupi]]''.


[[Cyrus]] owns a Gyarados which first appeared in ''[[PS409|Shunning Spiritomb]]''.
[[Cyrus]] owns a Gyarados which first appeared in ''[[PS409|Shunning Spiritomb]]''.


A Gyarados appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS516|One Way or Another]]'' and ''[[PAXY25|Flabébé Blooms]]''.
===={{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
[[Silver's Gyarados]] continued to be on his team.
 
===={{chap|Black & White}}====
A Gyarados appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS516|One Way or Another]]''.


===={{chap|X & Y}}====
[[Lysandre]]'s Gyarados appears in [[PS552]]. Lysandre eventually fashioned a Mega Ring with a [[Key Stone]] stolen from [[Korrina]], with it he can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] his Gyarados into Mega Gyarados.
[[Lysandre]]'s Gyarados appears in [[PS552]]. Lysandre eventually fashioned a Mega Ring with a [[Key Stone]] stolen from [[Korrina]], with it he can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] his Gyarados into Mega Gyarados.
A Gyarados appeared in a flashback in [[PS580]].


====Pokédex entries====
====Pokédex entries====
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===In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga===
===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
[[Rald]] has a Gyarados, as seen in ''[[CBF3|Battle Between Student and Master!]]''.
[[Rald]] has a Gyarados, as seen in ''[[CBF3|Battle Between Student and Master!]]''.


===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Crasher Wake has a Gyarados, which was used in a Gym battle against Hareta in ''[[DPA07|Dialga's Secret Keys]]''.
Crasher Wake has a Gyarados, which was used in a Gym battle against Hareta in ''[[DPA07|Dialga's Secret Keys]]''.


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A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Gyarados appeared in a flashback in ''[[DPA26|Hearts and Spirits Collide]]''.
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Gyarados appeared in a flashback in ''[[DPA26|Hearts and Spirits Collide]]''.


===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
{{GnB|Black}} owns a Gyarados in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]].
{{GnB|Black}} owns a Gyarados in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]].


A Trainer's Gyarados appeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.
A Trainer's Gyarados appeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.


===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga===
===Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All===
[[Shu]] {{pkmn2|caught}} a Gyarados in [[GDZ45]].
[[Shu]] {{pkmn2|caught}} a Gyarados in [[GDZ45]].


===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{main|Red Gyarados}}
{{main|Red Gyarados}}
[[Lance]] owns a Gyarados, which debuted in ''[[PM036|Space Havoc!!]]''.
[[Lance]] owns a Gyarados, which debuted in ''[[PM036|Space Havoc!!]]''.
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The Red Gyarados appeared in ''[[PM099|Stop the Strange Sonic Sound!!]]''.
The Red Gyarados appeared in ''[[PM099|Stop the Strange Sonic Sound!!]]''.


===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
===Pokémon Zensho===
A Gyarados appeared in [[PZ03]], under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}.
A Gyarados appeared in [[PZ03]], under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}.


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===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=water|type2=flying}}
{{Dex/Header|type=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=130}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=130}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=053|reg2=Kanto|num2=130}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=053|reg2=Kanto|num2=130}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=145|reg2=Galar|label2=Isle of Armor|num2=043}}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=145|reg2=Galar|label2=Isle of Armor|num2=043|reg3=Galar|label3=Crown Tundra|num3=063}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=It has an extremely aggressive nature. The Hyper Beam it shoots from its mouth totally incinerates all targets.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=It has an extremely aggressive nature. The Hyper Beam it shoots from its mouth totally incinerates all targets.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=Once it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=Once it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.}}
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===Game locations===
===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=water|type2=flying}}
{{Availability/Header|type=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Magikarp}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Magikarp}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Galar Route 2|Route 2]], [[Axew's Eye]], [[Bridge Field]], [[Dusty Bowl]], [[East Lake Axewell]], [[Giant's Cap]], [[Giant's Mirror]], [[Giant's Seat]], [[Lake of Outrage]], [[West Lake Axewell]]<br>[[Bridge Field]], [[Dusty Bowl]], [[East Lake Axewell]], [[Giant's Cap]], [[Lake of Outrage]], [[South Lake Miloch]], [[West Lake Axewell]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Axew's Eye]], [[Bridge Field]], [[Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Cap]], [[Giant's Mirror]], [[Giant's Seat]], [[Lake of Outrage]] ([[fishing]])<br>{{rt|2|Galar}} ({{m|Surf}}ing)<br>[[Bridge Field]], [[Dusty Bowl]], [[East Lake Axewell]], [[Lake of Outrage]], [[North Lake Miloch]], [[South Lake Miloch]], [[West Lake Axewell]] ({{m|Surf}}ing [[Wanderer]])<br>[[Bridge Field/Dens|Bridge Field]], [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]], [[East Lake Axewell/Dens|East Lake Axewell]], [[Giant's Cap/Dens|Giant's Cap]], [[Lake of Outrage/Dens|Lake of Outrage]], [[South Lake Miloch/Dens|South Lake Miloch]], [[West Lake Axewell/Dens|West Lake Axewell]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{galar color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Workout Sea]], [[Stepping-Stone Sea]], [[Insular Sea]], [[Honeycalm Island]], [[Honeycalm Sea]]<br>[[Challenge Beach]] ([[Wanderer]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{galar color}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Giant's Bed]], [[Snowslide Slope]], [[Giant's Foot]], [[Frigid Sea]], [[Ballimere Lake]] ([[fishing]])<br>[[Workout Sea]], [[Stepping-Stone Sea]], [[Insular Sea]], [[Honeycalm Island]], [[Honeycalm Sea]] ({{m|Surf}}ing)<br>[[Challenge Beach]], [[Giant's Bed]] ({{m|Surf}}ing [[Wanderer]])<br>[[Workout Sea/Dens|Workout Sea]], [[Loop Lagoon/Dens|Loop Lagoon]], [[Honeycalm Sea/Dens|Honeycalm Sea]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
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====In side games====
====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=water|type2=flying}}
{{Availability/Header|type=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Snap|color={{electric color}}|area=[[Pokémon Island Valley|Valley]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Snap|color={{electric color}}|area=[[Pokémon Island Valley|Valley]]}}
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====In events====
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=water|type2=flying}}
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Pokémon Center Battle Championship Gyarados|All|Japan|50|May 10 to 18, 2014;<br/>June 23 to July 6, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Gyarados_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Pokémon Center Battle Championship Gyarados|All|Japan|50|May 10 to 18, 2014;<br/>June 23 to July 6, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Gyarados_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Hiroshima Gyarados|All|Japan|20[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|June 25, 2015;<br/>June 26 to August 31, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Gyarados}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Hiroshima Gyarados|All|Japan|20[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|June 25, 2015;<br/>June 26 to August 31, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Gyarados}}
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====Base stats====
====Base stats====
=====Gyarados=====
=====Gyarados=====
{{BaseStats with RBY
{{Stats
|type=water
|type=water
|type2=flying
|type2=flying
|HP=     95
|HP=95
|Attack= 125
|Attack=125
|Defense= 79
|Defense=79
|SpAtk=   60
|SpAtk=60
|SpDef= 100
|SpDef=100
|Speed=81
|Special=100
|Special=100
|Speed=  81
}}
}}


=====Mega Gyarados=====
=====Mega Gyarados=====
{{Base Stats
{{Stats
|type=Water
|type=Water
|type2=Dark
|type2=Dark
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|SpAtk=70
|SpAtk=70
|SpDef=130
|SpDef=130
|Speed=81}}
|Speed=81
}}


====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
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|type1=Water
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|type2=Flying
|Normal= 100
|Normal=100
|Flying= 100
|Fighting=50
|Fighting= 50
|Flying=100
|Ground=   0
|Poison=100
|Rock=   200
|Ground=0
|Bug=     50
|Rock=200
|Poison=  100
|Bug=50
|Ghost=   100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=   50
|Steel=50
|Fire=     50
|Fire=50
|Water=   50
|Water=50
|Grass=   100
|Grass=100
|Electric=400
|Electric=400
|Psychic= 100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=     100
|Ice=100
|Dragon= 100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=   100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=   100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1}}
|newground=1
}}


=====Mega Gyarados=====
=====Mega Gyarados=====
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|type1=Water
|type1=Water
|type2=Dark
|type2=Dark
|Normal= 100
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Fighting=200
|Flying= 100
|Flying=100
|Poison= 100
|Poison=100
|Ground= 100
|Ground=100
|Rock=   100
|Rock=100
|Bug=     200
|Bug=200
|Ghost=   50
|Ghost=50
|Steel=   50
|Steel=50
|Fire=     50
|Fire=50
|Water=   50
|Water=50
|Grass=   200
|Grass=200
|Electric=200
|Electric=200
|Psychic=   0
|Psychic=0
|Ice=     50
|Ice=50
|Dragon= 100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=     50
|Dark=50
|Fairy= 200
|Fairy= 200
|notes=yes
|notes=yes
|dark=helditem
|dark=helditem
|newpsychic=1}}
|newpsychic=1
}}


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
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{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/8|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/prevof/8|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}
====By [[transfer]] from another generation====
{{learnlist/prevgenh/8|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Bide|Normal|Physical|—|—|10|I=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Bind|Normal|Physical|15|85|20|VII=yes<!--level,level-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|100|20||'''|I=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|IV=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Celebrate|Normal|Status|—|—|40|VI=event<!--prevo-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Confide|Normal|Status|—|—|20|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|II=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|I=yes<!--TM-->|II=yes<!--TM-->|III=yes<!--TM-->|IV=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15|I=yes<!--TM-->|III=yes<!--tutor-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Dragon Breath|Dragon|Special|60|100|20|II=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Dragon Rage|Dragon|Special|—|100|10|I=yes<!--level,level,TM-->|II=yes<!--level-->|III=yes<!--level-->|IV=yes<!--level-->|V=yes<!--level-->|VI=yes<!--level-->|VII=yes<!--level,level,level-->|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--level,TM,TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|II=yes<!--TM-->|III=yes<!--TM-->|IV=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Happy Hour|Normal|Status|—|—|30|VI=event<!--prevo-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|II=yes<!--TM-->|IV=yes<!--tutor-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|II=yes<!--TM-->|III=yes<!--TM-->|IV=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10|I=yes<!--TM-->|III=yes<!--tutor-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|IV=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Rage|Normal|Physical|20|100|20|I=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--level-->|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|I=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|II=yes<!--TM-->|III=yes<!--TM-->|IV=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20|II=yes<!--TM-->|III=yes<!--TM-->|IV=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|II=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM,TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|III=yes<!--TM-->|IV=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|x=yes}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|130|100|10|I=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10|IV=yes<!--tutor-->|V=yes<!--tutor-->|VI=yes<!--tutor-->|VII=yes<!--tutor-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|I=yes<!--TM-->|II=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|85|15|II=yes<!--TM-->|III=yes<!--tutor-->|IV=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|I=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Torment|Dark|Status|—|100|15|III=yes<!--TM-->|IV=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10|I=yes<!--TM-->|II=yes<!--TM-->|III=yes<!--TM-->|IV=yes<!--TM-->|V=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--TM-->|VII=yes<!--TM,TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''|I=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''|III=yes<!--TM-->|IV=yes<!--TM-->|VI=yes<!--tutor-->|VII=yes<!--tutor-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgen8|Gyarados|1|Zap Cannon|Electric|Special|120|50|5|II=yes<!--TM-->}}
{{learnlist/prevgenf/8|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}


===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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|buddy=1
|buddy=1
|candy=Magikarp
|candy=Magikarp
|evolution=N/A
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Gyarados}}{{tt|200|First time}}/{{tt|40|Subsequent times}}
|stamina=216
|stamina=216
|attack=237
|attack=237
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|fast={{m|Bite}}, {{m|Waterfall}}, {{m|Dragon Breath}}{{tt|*|Prior to August 19, 2016 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Tail}}{{tt|†|From February 16, 2017 to December 8, 2017}}
|fast={{m|Bite}}, {{m|Waterfall}}, {{m|Dragon Breath}}{{tt|*|Prior to August 19, 2016 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Tail}}{{tt|†|From February 16, 2017 to December 8, 2017}}
|special={{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Crunch}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Outrage}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Twister}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Frustration}}{{tt|‡|As Shadow Pokémon}}, {{m|Return}}{{tt|‡|As Purified Pokémon}}, {{m|Aqua Tail}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Magikarp Community Day}}
|special={{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Crunch}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Outrage}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Twister}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Frustration}}{{tt|‡|As Shadow Pokémon}}, {{m|Return}}{{tt|‡|As Purified Pokémon}}, {{m|Aqua Tail}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Magikarp Community Day}}
}}
|}
====Mega Gyarados====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Dark}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130M
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Magikarp
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=216
|attack=292
|defense=216
|fast={{m|Bite}}, {{m|Waterfall}}, {{m|Dragon Breath}}{{tt|*|Prior to August 19, 2016 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Tail}}{{tt|†|From February 16, 2017 to December 8, 2017}}
|special={{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Crunch}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Outrage}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Twister}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Return}}{{tt|‡|As Purified Pokémon}}, {{m|Aqua Tail}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Magikarp Community Day}}
}}
}}
|}
|}
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{{Spritebox/6/2FormsGender|ndex=130|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/7/2FormsGender|ndex=130|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/7/2FormsGender|ndex=130|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/8/2FormsGender|ndex=130|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|130|Gyarados}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|130|Gyarados}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Gyarados' name was ''Skulkraken'', a combination of ''skull'' and ''{{wp|kraken}}'' (a mythological sea monster).
[[File:Gyarados Red Battle Chess.png|thumb|Gyarados in Pokémon Battle Chess]]
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Gyarados' name was "Skulkraken", a combination of ''skull'' and ''{{wp|kraken}}'' (a mythological sea monster).
* Gyarados's original design resembled a massive {{wp|leech}}-like creature without eyes.<ref>https://www.newsweek.com/pokemon-beta-designs-red-green-1265710</ref>
* Gyarados's original design resembled a massive {{wp|leech}}-like creature without eyes.<ref>https://www.newsweek.com/pokemon-beta-designs-red-green-1265710</ref>
* Gyarados is tied with {{p|Magikarp}} and {{p|Regigigas}} for being the lowest level Pokémon encountered in the wild, as well as also tied with Magikarp for the highest level Pokémon encountered in the wild. In {{game|Black and White|s 2|Black 2 and White 2}}, Gyarados can be found at levels ranging from level 1 to 100 in the [[Nature Preserve]] by using a [[Super Rod]] in rippling water.
* Gyarados is tied with {{p|Magikarp}} and {{p|Regigigas}} for being the lowest level Pokémon encountered in the wild, as well as also tied with Magikarp for the highest level Pokémon encountered in the wild. In {{game|Black and White|s 2|Black 2 and White 2}}, Gyarados can be found at levels ranging from level 1 to 100 in the [[Nature Preserve]] by using a [[Super Rod]] in rippling water.
* In [[Generation II|Generations II]] and {{gen|IV}}, Gyarados is the first of only two [[Shiny Pokémon]] to be integrated into a game's plot (the second was {{mdc|Celebi|2}} in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}}).
* In [[Generation II|Generations II]] and {{gen|IV}}, Gyarados is the first of only two [[Shiny Pokémon]] to be integrated into a game's plot (the second was {{mdc|Celebi|2}} in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}).
* Gyarados and its pre-evolved form's [[Egg Group]] combination ({{egg|Water 2}} and {{egg|Dragon}}) is unique.
* Gyarados and its pre-evolved form's [[Egg Group]] combination ({{egg|Water 2}} and {{egg|Dragon}}) is unique.
* Gyarados is the most common Pokémon used by Pokémon League Champions, being used by {{ga|Blue}}, [[Lance]], and [[Wallace]] (although Blue does not always have a Gyarados, depending on the player's starter Pokémon). However, Blue is the only one to use it in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].
* Gyarados is the most common Pokémon used by Pokémon League Champions, being used by {{ga|Blue}}, [[Lance]], and [[Wallace]] (although Blue does not always have a Gyarados, depending on the player's starter Pokémon). However, Blue is the only one to use it in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]].
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* Mega Gyarados is tied with {{p|Hoopa}} [[List of Pokémon with form differences|Unbound]] and {{p|Umbreon}} for the highest base Special Defense of all {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
* Mega Gyarados is tied with {{p|Hoopa}} [[List of Pokémon with form differences|Unbound]] and {{p|Umbreon}} for the highest base Special Defense of all {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
** Mega Gyarados is also tied with Hoopa Unbound for being the tallest {{t|Dark}}-type Pokémon.
** Mega Gyarados is also tied with Hoopa Unbound for being the tallest {{t|Dark}}-type Pokémon.
* Gyarados appears in {{DL|Pokémon Battle Chess|Pokémon Battle Chess}}. It doesn't behave like any traditional piece in chess. It is only present after Magikarp is damaged.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Gyarados appears to be based on a sea dragon or {{wp|sea serpent}} and {{wp|Chinese dragon}}. It is also partially based on a legend about how carp that leaped over the Dragon Gate would become {{wp|dragon}}s. Several waterfalls and cataracts in China are believed to be the location of the Dragon Gate. This is referenced by [[Pokémon Snap]], as the player needs to get a Magikarp into a waterfall to evolve it into Gyarados. This legend is an allegory of the drive and efforts needed to overcome obstacles, which can be tied to the fact that Gyarados' pre-evolved form, Magikarp, could possibly take a lot of drive and effort to legitimately evolve into Gyarados.
Gyarados appears to be based on a sea dragon or {{wp|sea serpent}} and {{wp|Chinese dragon}}. It is also partially based on a legend about how carp that leaped over the Dragon Gate would become {{wp|dragon}}s. Several waterfalls and cataracts in China are believed to be the location of the Dragon Gate. This is referenced by [[Pokémon Snap]], as the player needs to get a Magikarp into a waterfall to evolve it into Gyarados. This legend is an allegory of the drive and efforts needed to overcome obstacles, which can be tied to the fact that Gyarados' pre-evolved form, Magikarp, could possibly take a lot of drive and effort to legitimately evolve into Gyarados.


It may be partially based on the ''{{wp|kraken}}''; both are destructive sea monsters that are infamous for terrorising humans. Gyarados's {{t|Flying}} type may be a reference to ''{{wp|koinobori}}'', a carp-shaped {{wp|windsock}} traditionally flown to celebrate {{wp|Children's Day (Japan)|Children's Day}} in Japan, formerly called ''Tango no Sekku'' (端午の節句). It could also be inspired by the {{wp|Inkanyamba}}, a giant, winged, eel that causes storms when angry, a trait Gyarados is famous for.
It may be partially based on the ''{{wp|kraken}}''; both are destructive sea monsters that are infamous for terrorizing humans. Gyarados's {{t|Flying}} type may be a reference to ''{{wp|koinobori}}'', a carp-shaped {{wp|windsock}} traditionally flown to celebrate {{wp|Children's Day (Japan)|Children's Day}} in Japan, formerly called ''Tango no Sekku'' (端午の節句). It could also be inspired by the South African cryptid {{wp|Inkanyamba}}, a giant, winged eel that causes storms when angry, a trait Gyarados is famous for.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
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==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=water|type2=flying
{{Other languages|type=Water|type2=Flying
|ja=ギャラドス ''Gyarados''|jameaning=From {{tt|虐殺 ''gyakusatsu''|slaughter}} or {{tt|逆境 ''gyakkyō''|adversity}}, {{tt|嵐 ''arashi''|storm}} or {{tt|争い ''arasoi''|conflict}}, and {{tt|脅す ''odosu''|to threaten}}
|ja=ギャラドス ''Gyarados''|jameaning=From {{tt|虐殺 ''gyakusatsu''|slaughter}} or {{tt|逆境 ''gyakkyō''|adversity}}, {{tt|嵐 ''arashi''|storm}} or {{tt|争い ''arasoi''|conflict}}, and {{tt|脅す ''odosu''|to threaten}}
|fr=Léviator|frmeaning=A corruption of ''{{wp|Leviathan}}''
|fr=Léviator|frmeaning=A corruption of ''{{wp|Leviathan}}''
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|ru=Гиарадос ''Giarados''|rumeaning=Transcription of English/Japanese name
|ru=Гиарадос ''Giarados''|rumeaning=Transcription of English/Japanese name
|hi= ग्याराडोस ''Gyarados''|himeaning=Same as English name
|hi= ग्याराडोस ''Gyarados''|himeaning=Same as English name
|th=เกียราดอส ''Gyarados''|thmeaning=Transcription of trademarked Japanese name
|th=เกียราดอส ''Kiaradot''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
}}
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