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Mega Gyarados is a Water/Dark Type Mega Evolution in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn how to get Mega Gyarados and the Gyaradosite, along with details on its stats, abilities, weaknesses, and form differences.

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How to Get Mega Gyarados in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Trade Mega Shards in Quasartico Inc.

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Gyaradosite can be acquired by exchanging 240 Mega Shards in the Quasartico Inc. headquarters. You can get Mega Shards by destroying clusters of it around the Lumiose City.

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Mega Evolves from Gyarados

Magikarp Evolution Line
MagikarpMagikarp →
Lv. 20 		GyaradosGyarados

Mega Gyarados Game Data

Mega Gyarados Type

Regular
Shiny
L-A Dex #33
Mega Gyarados ImageMega Gyarados
Pokemon Water Type IconPokemon Dark Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 6.5 m
Weight 305 kg
Species Atrocious Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +2
L-A Dex #33
Mega Gyarados ImageShiny Mega Gyarados
Pokemon Water Type IconPokemon Dark Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 6.5 m
Weight 305 kg
Species Atrocious Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +2
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Mega Gyarados Weakness and Resistance

Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Psychic Type Icon

Mega Gyarados Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
95
 #54
Atk
155
 #18
Def
109
 #79
SpAtk
70
 #246
SpDef
130
 #15
Speed
81
 #189
Total
640
 #31
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 202 202 170 170 155
Atk 227 207 175 157 144
Def 177 161 129 116 102
SpAtk 134 122 90 81 67
SpDef 200 182 150 135 121
Spd 146 133 101 90 77
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature

Mega Evolution vs Original Form Differences

Mega Evolution Original
Mega Gyarados ImageMega Gyarados
Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
95/155/109/70/130/81
(0/+30/+30/+10/+30/0)		 Gyarados ImageGyarados
Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon
95/125/79/60/100/81

Stats: HP / Atk / Def / SpAtk / SpDef / Speed

Mega Gyarados Best Nature and Moveset for Story

Adamant or Jolly

Nature Stat Changes
Adamant ↑ Attack, ↓ SpAtk
Jolly ↑ Speed, ↓ SpAtk

Since Gyarados is a Fast Physical Attacker, its best Nature is either Adamant or Jolly to boost its Attack or Speed further, while reducing its Special Attack stat.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Lonely ↑ Attack, ↓ Defense
Naughty ↑ Attack, ↓ SpDef

You can also give Gyarados either Lonely or Naughty nature, if you will mainly use it for Story Content.

Keep in mind that giving Gyarados any of the above two natures will increase the damage it receives, making it less ideal for Competitive Play and harder post-game content.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Gyarados has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
Mints Locations and How to Change Nature

Best Gyarados Moveset for the Story

Move Type Cooldown
Crunch Pokemon Dark Type Icon 8
Ice Fang Pokemon Ice Type Icon 6
Waterfall Pokemon Water Type Icon 8
Bounce Pokemon Flying Type Icon 12

We recommend the moves Crunch, Ice Fang, Waterfall, and Bounce when using Gyarados during the main story.

Mega Gyarados Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Tackle Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 4
The user attacks by charging forward and slamming into targets with its whole body.
Base Leer Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user frightens targets with an intimidating leer, which lowers their Defense stats for a short time.
Base Splash Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 4
The user flops around instead of attacking. This move has no effect at all...
Base Twister Dragon Type Moves Special Type Moves 40 / 6
The user attacks by whipping up a vicious tornado to tear at targets. This may also make targets flinch.
Evo Bite Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks by biting targets with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make targets flinch.
Evo Water Gun Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 40 / 6
The user attacks by blasting targets with a forceful shot of water.
Evo Whirlpool Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 20 / 7
The user summons a violent, swirling whirlpool to surround targets. Opponents within the whirlpool will take continual damage.
24 Waterfall Water Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by charging at targets with incredible momentum. This may also make targets flinch.
30 Crunch Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
33 Iron Head Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by slamming its steel-hard head into targets. This may also make targets flinch.
40 Bounce Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 12
The user attacks by bouncing up and disappearing into the sky for a short time, then dropping down onto targets. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
44 Hurricane Flying Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 10
The user attacks by wrapping targets in a fierce wind. This may also leave targets confused.
45 Dragon Rush Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 12
The user attacks by tackling targets while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make targets flinch.
50 Hydro Pump Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 12
The user attacks by blasting targets with a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
55 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
005 Roar Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user lets out a mighty roar, which startles targets and drives them back a good distance.
008 Thunder Wave Electric Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity to leave targets paralyzed.
013 Ice Beam Ice Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by shooting out a beam of icy-cold energy. This may also leave targets frozen.
015 Ice Fang Ice Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 6
The user attacks by biting targets with cold-infused fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them frozen.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
025 Crunch Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
033 Body Slam Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
038 Fire Blast Fire Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 10
The user attacks with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave targets with a burn.
041 Water Pulse Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks by shooting a pulsing blast of water. This may also leave targets confused.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
049 Icy Wind Ice Type Moves Special Type Moves 55 / 7
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
056 Double-Edge Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks with a reckless, all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
058 Iron Head Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by slamming its steel-hard head into targets. This may also make targets flinch.
062 Flamethrower Fire Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks with a stream of fierce flames. This may also leave targets with a burn.
065 Stone Edge Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by stabbing targets with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
067 Thunderbolt Electric Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks with a strong electric blast. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
069 Earthquake Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area.
070 Whirlpool Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 20 / 7
The user summons a violent, swirling whirlpool to surround targets. Opponents within the whirlpool will take continual damage.
073 Surf Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by swamping a wide area with a giant wave.
075 Dragon Pulse Dragon Type Moves Special Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by blasting targets with a shock wave emitted from its gaping mouth.
078 Bulldoze Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks targets by stomping on the ground. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
079 Hurricane Flying Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 10
The user attacks by wrapping targets in a fierce wind. This may also leave targets confused.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
087 Iron Tail Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by slamming its hard tail into targets. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
090 Dark Pulse Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.
093 Outrage Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 15
The user attacks in a furious rampage, then becomes confused.
095 Taunt Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user taunts targets, sending them into a rage that will allow them to use only damage-dealing moves for a short time.
096 Hydro Pump Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 12
The user attacks by blasting targets with a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
098 Waterfall Water Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by charging at targets with incredible momentum. This may also make targets flinch.
105 Blizzard Ice Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 12
The user attacks by blasting targets with a howling blizzard. This may also leave targets frozen.
106 Thunder Electric Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 10
The user attacks by dropping a wicked thunderbolt. This may also leave targets paralyzed.

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