Gyarados vs Dragonite
Dragonite has the higher base stat total (600 vs 540), Gyarados is faster (base Speed 81 vs 80), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Gyarados: 1× at best against Dragonite; Dragonite: 1× at best against Gyarados).
Two Flying-type heavyweights of Kanto.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Gyarados | Dragonite |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 95 (higher) | 91 |
| Attack | 125 | 134 (higher) |
| Defense | 79 | 95 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 60 | 100 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 100 | 100 |
| Speed | 81 (higher) | 80 |
| Total | 540 | 600 (higher) |
| Bulk | 274 | 286 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Dragonite has the higher Attack (134 vs 125), has the higher Sp. Atk (100 vs 60), and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (286 vs 274), but Gyarados is faster (81 vs 80 base Speed).
Gyarados is ahead on
- is faster (81 vs 80 base Speed)
Dragonite is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (134 vs 125)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (100 vs 60)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (286 vs 274)
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 (Gyarados: Intimidate, Moxie; Dragonite: Inner Focus, Multiscale), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Gyarados has 133 Speed and Dragonite has 132, 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 | Gyarados | Dragonite |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 81 | 80 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 133 | 132 |
Type matchup, both ways
Gyarados (Water/Flying) attacking Dragonite
Water ½×, Flying 1×. Using only its own types, Gyarados hits Dragonite for ½× with Water moves (not very effective) and 1× with Flying moves (normal damage).
Dragonite (Dragon/Flying) attacking Gyarados
Dragon 1×, Flying 1×. Using only its own types, Dragonite hits Gyarados for 1× with Dragon moves (normal damage) and 1× with Flying moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Gyarados: Electric 4× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective).
- Dragonite: Ice 4× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective), Dragon 2× (super effective), Fairy 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
Gyarados
- Intimidate. Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
- Moxie (hidden ability). Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
Dragonite
- Inner Focus. Prevents flinching.
- Multiscale (hidden ability). Halves damage taken from full HP.
Size, generation and evolution
Gyarados is taller (6.5 m vs 2.2 m for Dragonite), and Gyarados is heavier (235 kg vs 210 kg for Dragonite).
| Detail | Gyarados | Dragonite |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6.5 m | 2.2 m |
| Weight | 235 kg | 210 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 1 (Kanto) |
| Evolution line | Magikarp → Gyarados | Dratini → Dragonair → Dragonite |
Gyarados (#0130) is a Water/Flying-type Atrocious Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1. Its evolution line is Magikarp → Gyarados.
Dragonite (#0149) is a Dragon/Flying-type Dragon Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1, a pseudo-legendary (a fan term, not an official category) Pokémon. Its evolution line is Dratini → Dragonair → Dragonite.
Keep exploring
- Open Gyarados and Dragonite in the Compare tool
- Gyarados and Dragonite Pokédex pages
- Water/Flying weaknesses · Dragon/Flying weaknesses
- Speed tiers