Gyarados vs Milotic
Gyarados and Milotic have the same base stat total (540), they have the same Speed (133 at Level 50), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Gyarados: 1× at best against Milotic; Milotic: ½× at best against Gyarados).
Two Water-type Pokémon with the same base stat total and very different jobs.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Gyarados | Milotic |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 95 | 95 |
| Attack | 125 (higher) | 60 |
| Defense | 79 | 79 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 | 100 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 100 | 125 (higher) |
| Speed | 81 | 81 |
| Total | 540 | 540 |
| Bulk | 274 | 299 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Gyarados has the higher Attack (125 vs 60) and resists Milotic’s own-type moves (½× at best), but Milotic has the higher Sp. Atk (100 vs 60) and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (299 vs 274).
Gyarados is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (125 vs 60)
- resists Milotic’s own-type moves (½× at best)
Milotic is ahead on
- has the higher Sp. Atk (100 vs 60)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (299 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; Milotic: Marvel Scale, Competitive, Cute Charm), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Gyarados and Milotic both reach 133 Speed. A speed tie is decided at random.
| Speed | Gyarados | Milotic |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 81 | 81 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 133 | 133 |
Type matchup, both ways
Gyarados (Water/Flying) attacking Milotic
Water ½×, Flying 1×. Using only its own types, Gyarados hits Milotic for ½× with Water moves (not very effective) and 1× with Flying moves (normal damage).
Milotic (Water) attacking Gyarados
Water ½×. Using only its own type, Milotic hits Gyarados for ½× with Water moves (not very effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Gyarados: Electric 4× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective).
- Milotic: Electric 2× (super effective), Grass 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.
Milotic
- Marvel Scale. Increases Defense to 1.5× with a major status ailment.
- Competitive. Raises Special Attack by two stages upon having any stat lowered.
- Cute Charm (hidden ability). Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.
Size, generation and evolution
Gyarados is taller (6.5 m vs 6.2 m for Milotic), and Gyarados is heavier (235 kg vs 162 kg for Milotic).
| Detail | Gyarados | Milotic |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6.5 m | 6.2 m |
| Weight | 235 kg | 162 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 3 (Hoenn) |
| Evolution line | Magikarp → Gyarados | Feebas → Milotic |
Gyarados (#0130) is a Water/Flying-type Atrocious Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1. Its evolution line is Magikarp → Gyarados.
Milotic (#0350) is a Water-type Tender Pokémon from Hoenn, first seen in Generation 3. Its evolution line is Feebas → Milotic.
Keep exploring
- Open Gyarados and Milotic in the Compare tool
- Gyarados and Milotic Pokédex pages
- Water/Flying weaknesses · Water type
- Speed tiers