Gyarados - Generation 2 learnset
This page lists all the moves that Gyarados can learn in Generation 2, which consists of these games:
- Pokémon Gold
 - Pokémon Silver
 - Pokémon Crystal
 
Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.
Moves learnt by level up
Gyarados learns the following moves in Pokémon Gold & Silver at the levels specified.
Lv.  |  Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thrash | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 20 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 25 | Dragon Rage | Dragon | — | 100 | |
| 30 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 35 | Twister | Dragon | 40 | 100 | |
| 40 | Hydro Pump | Water | 120 | 80 | |
| 45 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 50 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | 
Egg moves
Gyarados does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Gold & Silver.
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Gold & Silver by a previous evolution of Gyarados. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Moves learnt by HM
Gyarados is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver:
HM  |  Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Surf | Water | 95 | 100 | |
| 04 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 06 | Whirlpool | Water | 15 | 70 | |
| 07 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | 
Moves learnt by TM
Gyarados is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver:
TM  |  Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 03 | Curse | — | — | ||
| 05 | Roar | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 85 | |
| 07 | Zap Cannon | Electric | 100 | 50 | |
| 08 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 20 | 100 | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 13 | Snore | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 | 70 | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 16 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 20 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 24 | DragonBreath | Dragon | 60 | 100 | |
| 25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 | 70 | |
| 27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 34 | Swagger | Normal | — | 90 | |
| 35 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 120 | 85 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | 
Moves learnt by level up
Gyarados learns the following moves in Pokémon Crystal at the levels specified.
Lv.  |  Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thrash | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 20 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 25 | Dragon Rage | Dragon | — | 100 | |
| 30 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 35 | Twister | Dragon | 40 | 100 | |
| 40 | Hydro Pump | Water | 120 | 80 | |
| 45 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 50 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | 
Egg moves
Gyarados does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Crystal.
Move Tutor moves
Gyarados can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Crystal from move tutors (details):
Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamethrower | Fire | 95 | 100 | |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 95 | 100 | |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 95 | 100 | 
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Crystal by a previous evolution of Gyarados. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Moves learnt by HM
Gyarados is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal:
HM  |  Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Surf | Water | 95 | 100 | |
| 04 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 06 | Whirlpool | Water | 15 | 70 | |
| 07 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | 
Moves learnt by TM
Gyarados is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Crystal:
TM  |  Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 03 | Curse | — | — | ||
| 05 | Roar | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 85 | |
| 07 | Zap Cannon | Electric | 100 | 50 | |
| 08 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 20 | 100 | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 13 | Snore | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 | 70 | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 16 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 20 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 24 | DragonBreath | Dragon | 60 | 100 | |
| 25 | Thunder | Electric | 120 | 70 | |
| 27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 34 | Swagger | Normal | — | 90 | |
| 35 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 120 | 85 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 |