Blastoise vs Gyarados
Gyarados has the higher base stat total (540 vs 530), Gyarados is faster (base Speed 81 vs 78), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Blastoise: ½× at best against Gyarados; Gyarados: 1× at best against Blastoise).
Two of the best-known Water-type Pokémon from Generation 1.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Blastoise | Gyarados |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 79 | 95 (higher) |
| Attack | 83 | 125 (higher) |
| Defense | 100 (higher) | 79 |
| Sp. Atk | 85 (higher) | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 105 (higher) | 100 |
| Speed | 78 | 81 (higher) |
| Total | 530 | 540 (higher) |
| Bulk | 284 (higher) | 274 |
Who has the edge?
Gyarados is faster (81 vs 78 base Speed), has the higher Attack (125 vs 83), and resists Blastoise’s own-type moves (½× at best), but Blastoise has the higher Sp. Atk (85 vs 60) and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (284 vs 274).
Blastoise is ahead on
- has the higher Sp. Atk (85 vs 60)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (284 vs 274)
Gyarados is ahead on
- is faster (81 vs 78 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (125 vs 83)
- resists Blastoise’s own-type moves (½× at best)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Blastoise: Torrent, Rain Dish; Gyarados: Intimidate, Moxie), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Blastoise has 130 Speed and Gyarados has 133, so Gyarados moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Blastoise | Gyarados |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 78 | 81 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 130 | 133 |
Type matchup, both ways
Blastoise (Water) attacking Gyarados
Water ½×. Using only its own type, Blastoise hits Gyarados for ½× with Water moves (not very effective).
Gyarados (Water/Flying) attacking Blastoise
Water ½×, Flying 1×. Using only its own types, Gyarados hits Blastoise for ½× with Water moves (not very effective) and 1× with Flying moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Blastoise: Electric 2× (super effective), Grass 2× (super effective).
- Gyarados: Electric 4× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Blastoise
- Torrent. Strengthens Water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Rain Dish (hidden ability). Heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during rain.
Gyarados
- Intimidate. Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
- Moxie (hidden ability). Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
Size, generation and evolution
Gyarados is taller (6.5 m vs 1.6 m for Blastoise), and Gyarados is heavier (235 kg vs 85.5 kg for Blastoise).
| Detail | Blastoise | Gyarados |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.6 m | 6.5 m |
| Weight | 85.5 kg | 235 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 1 (Kanto) |
| Evolution line | Squirtle → Wartortle → Blastoise | Magikarp → Gyarados |
Blastoise (#0009) is a Water-type Shellfish Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Squirtle → Wartortle → Blastoise.
Gyarados (#0130) is a Water/Flying-type Atrocious Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1. Its evolution line is Magikarp → Gyarados.
Keep exploring
- Open Blastoise and Gyarados in the Compare tool
- Blastoise and Gyarados Pokédex pages
- Water type · Water/Flying weaknesses
- Speed tiers