{"id":7458,"date":"2025-02-24T13:55:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T13:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=7458"},"modified":"2025-02-24T13:55:56","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T13:55:56","slug":"why-can-gyarados-fly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-can-gyarados-fly\/","title":{"rendered":"Why can Gyarados fly?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-can-gyarados-fly\/#Why_Can_Gyarados_Fly_The_Enigmatic_Leviathan_of_the_Skies\" title=\"Why Can Gyarados Fly? The Enigmatic Leviathan of the Skies\">Why Can Gyarados Fly? The Enigmatic Leviathan of the Skies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-can-gyarados-fly\/#The_Curious_Case_of_the_WaterFlying_Type\" title=\"The Curious Case of the Water\/Flying Type\">The Curious Case of the Water\/Flying Type<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-can-gyarados-fly\/#Inspiration_from_Sea_Serpent_Kites\" title=\"Inspiration from Sea Serpent Kites\">Inspiration from Sea Serpent Kites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-can-gyarados-fly\/#A_Controversial_Typing\" title=\"A Controversial Typing\">A Controversial Typing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-can-gyarados-fly\/#Gyarados_in_the_Air\" title=\"Gyarados in the Air\">Gyarados in the Air<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-can-gyarados-fly\/#Gyarados_in_Pokemon_Legends_Arceus\" title=\"Gyarados in Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus\">Gyarados in Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-can-gyarados-fly\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-can-gyarados-fly\/#1_Is_Gyarados_a_Dragon_type\" title=\"1. Is Gyarados a Dragon type?\">1. Is Gyarados a Dragon type?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-can-gyarados-fly\/#2_Can_Gyarados_learn_the_move_Fly\" title=\"2. Can Gyarados learn the move Fly?\">2. Can Gyarados learn the move Fly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-can-gyarados-fly\/#3_Why_is_Gyarados_not_Dragon_type\" title=\"3. Why is Gyarados not Dragon type?\">3. Why is Gyarados not Dragon type?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-can-gyarados-fly\/#4_Can_Gyarados_really_fly_high\" title=\"4. Can Gyarados really fly high?\">4. Can Gyarados really fly high?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-can-gyarados-fly\/#5_What_is_Gyarados_weakness\" title=\"5. What is Gyarados&#8217; weakness?\">5. What is Gyarados&#8217; weakness?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-can-gyarados-fly\/#6_Is_Gyarados_a_good_Pokemon\" title=\"6. Is Gyarados a good Pokemon?\">6. Is Gyarados a good Pokemon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-can-gyarados-fly\/#7_Why_is_Gyarados_so_angry\" title=\"7. Why is Gyarados so angry?\">7. Why is Gyarados so angry?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-can-gyarados-fly\/#8_What_type_is_Mega_Gyarados\" title=\"8. What type is Mega Gyarados?\">8. What type is Mega Gyarados?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-can-gyarados-fly\/#9_Can_Mega_Gyarados_fly\" title=\"9. Can Mega Gyarados fly?\">9. Can Mega Gyarados fly?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-can-gyarados-fly\/#10_Is_there_an_Alpha_Magikarp\" title=\"10. Is there an Alpha Magikarp?\">10. Is there an Alpha Magikarp?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-can-gyarados-fly\/#11_What_is_a_Shiny_Gyarados\" title=\"11. What is a Shiny Gyarados?\">11. What is a Shiny Gyarados?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-can-gyarados-fly\/#12_Is_Gyarados_rare\" title=\"12. Is Gyarados rare?\">12. Is Gyarados rare?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-can-gyarados-fly\/#13_What_is_Gyarados_named_after\" title=\"13. What is Gyarados named after?\">13. What is Gyarados named after?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-can-gyarados-fly\/#14_Can_Gyarados_learn_Fire-type_moves\" title=\"14. Can Gyarados learn Fire-type moves?\">14. Can Gyarados learn Fire-type moves?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-can-gyarados-fly\/#15_Who_is_stronger_Gyarados_or_Charizard\" title=\"15. Who is stronger, Gyarados or Charizard?\">15. Who is stronger, Gyarados or Charizard?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-can-gyarados-fly\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Can_Gyarados_Fly_The_Enigmatic_Leviathan_of_the_Skies\"><\/span>Why Can Gyarados Fly? The Enigmatic Leviathan of the Skies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Gyarados, the fearsome <strong>Atrocious Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong>, is a creature that has captivated and confused trainers since its introduction in the first generation of Pok\u00e9mon. One of the most enduring questions surrounding this serpentine leviathan is: <strong>Why can Gyarados fly<\/strong>? The simple answer is that Gyarados is a <strong>dual-type Water\/Flying Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong>, and therefore, has the innate ability to fly. However, the story behind this seemingly straightforward classification is far more complex and interesting than it might first appear. The Flying typing is what gives Gyarados a crucial weakness to <strong>Electric-type moves<\/strong>, a weakness that arguably keeps it balanced within the Pok\u00e9mon battle ecosystem.  While it can use its Flying type in battle, Gyarados does not learn the move \u201cFly\u201d, giving it the odd distinction of being a Flying-type Pok\u00e9mon that cannot soar high into the skies. Let&#8217;s delve deeper into the reasons behind this typing and its implications.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Curious_Case_of_the_WaterFlying_Type\"><\/span>The Curious Case of the Water\/Flying Type<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The primary reason Gyarados is a Flying-type is rooted in the game mechanics of the first generation of Pok\u00e9mon. In those early days, <strong>Dragon-type moves<\/strong> were only capable of dealing fixed damage, which meant that a Water\/Dragon type Pok\u00e9mon would have no type weaknesses, making it exceptionally overpowered. To avoid this imbalance, Game Freak gave Gyarados the Flying type instead of Dragon. This type combination resulted in a <strong>4x weakness to Electric-type attacks<\/strong>, introducing a clear vulnerability, preventing Gyarados from becoming an unstoppable force. <\/p>\n<p>This decision, however, led to much debate amongst fans due to Gyarados&#8217; appearance. It doesn\u2019t have the wings of a typical Flying type, nor does it seem to have the physical capability for sustained flight.  It&#8217;s more akin to a <strong>flying fish<\/strong> in its airborne capabilities. While Gyarados can hover and propel itself through the air, it can\u2019t achieve the same level of sustained, high-altitude flight as other Flying-type Pok\u00e9mon. The Flying type in Gyarados&#8217; case is less about traditional wings and more about its ability to move through the air.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inspiration_from_Sea_Serpent_Kites\"><\/span>Inspiration from Sea Serpent Kites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another theory behind the Flying type is that Gyarados was inspired by <strong>Japanese sea serpent kites<\/strong>. These traditional kites are often depicted with the same serpentine body as Gyarados and fly through the air by being pulled along by the wind. This visual inspiration would explain why Gyarados is a Flying type, despite its lack of traditional wings. The &#8220;Sea = Water, kite = Flying&#8221; analogy further reinforces the Water\/Flying pairing for Gyarados, solidifying its type combination within the context of its design. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Controversial_Typing\"><\/span>A Controversial Typing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Despite its canonical dual typing, many argue that Gyarados is more deserving of the Dragon or Dark type. Its overall design and behavior certainly resemble a sea dragon more than a bird or a typical flying creature. Gyarados&#8217; often depicted violent nature could also be argued as a reason for it to be a Dark type, especially as it\u2019s more inclined to be on a rampage than fly gracefully.  It even learns Dragon-type moves, further fueling the debate about its true typing. The debate is unlikely to cease, even as it has gone on for 20+ years.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gyarados_in_the_Air\"><\/span>Gyarados in the Air<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though it can fly, Gyarados cannot learn the move <strong>&#8220;Fly&#8221;<\/strong>, a move usually reserved for Pok\u00e9mon capable of carrying trainers on their backs. This limitation highlights that Gyarados\u2019 flying ability is more about gliding and hovering than sustained flight. Its flying is typically limited to short bursts of movement, not the kind that would be useful for long-distance travel. This also explains why it does not possess the <strong>Levitate ability<\/strong>, which would grant it immunity to Ground-type attacks, further highlighting the distinction between Gyarados\u2019 form of \u201cflying\u201d and that of other Flying-type Pok\u00e9mon. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gyarados_in_Pokemon_Legends_Arceus\"><\/span>Gyarados in Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In <strong>Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus<\/strong>, there is a very rare encounter with a flying Gyarados within Obsidian Fieldlands. This flying Gyarados can only be captured using <strong>Jet Balls<\/strong>, indicating its high mobility and the player&#8217;s need to be able to react quickly in order to capture it. This shows that Gyarados&#8217; ability to move through the air is not a simple gimmick, but can be a legitimate threat and a dynamic part of the gameplay. It is still unclear what exactly keeps it in the air, but it can be inferred that this is some combination of its Flying typing, its speed and strong body, and its water-based movement.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are 15 frequently asked questions about Gyarados&#8217; flying ability, providing more insight into this fascinating Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Is_Gyarados_a_Dragon_type\"><\/span>1. Is Gyarados a Dragon type?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, despite its dragon-like appearance, <strong>Gyarados is not a Dragon-type Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong>. It is a <strong>Water\/Flying type<\/strong>.  While it can learn Dragon-type moves, this does not change its core typing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Can_Gyarados_learn_the_move_Fly\"><\/span>2. Can Gyarados learn the move Fly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Despite being a Flying type, <strong>Gyarados cannot learn the move Fly<\/strong>. Its flying ability is more about hovering and short bursts of movement rather than long-distance travel.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Why_is_Gyarados_not_Dragon_type\"><\/span>3. Why is Gyarados not Dragon type?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gyarados was not made a Dragon type because, in <strong>Generation 1, Dragon-type moves did fixed damage<\/strong>. A Water\/Dragon type would have had no weaknesses and been overpowered.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Can_Gyarados_really_fly_high\"><\/span>4. Can Gyarados really fly high?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, <strong>Gyarados cannot fly high like a bird<\/strong>. It can hover and propel itself through the air for short distances, but not soar like other Flying-type Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_is_Gyarados_weakness\"><\/span>5. What is Gyarados&#8217; weakness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As a Water\/Flying type, <strong>Gyarados has a 4x weakness to Electric-type attacks<\/strong>. It is also weak to Rock-type moves.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Is_Gyarados_a_good_Pokemon\"><\/span>6. Is Gyarados a good Pokemon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>Gyarados is considered a powerful Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> with a strong movepool. However, it may be better suited for higher-level play due to its stat distribution.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Why_is_Gyarados_so_angry\"><\/span>7. Why is Gyarados so angry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gyarados\u2019 aggressive behavior is said to stem from the <strong>dramatic brain changes it undergoes during evolution from Magikarp<\/strong>. This can cause its temper to be volatile.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_type_is_Mega_Gyarados\"><\/span>8. What type is Mega Gyarados?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When Mega Evolving, <strong>Gyarados becomes a Water\/Dark type<\/strong>. This shift in typing gives it new weaknesses, including Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, and Fairy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Can_Mega_Gyarados_fly\"><\/span>9. Can Mega Gyarados fly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Like normal Gyarados, <strong>Mega Gyarados can hover and move through the air<\/strong>, but it cannot soar high or learn the Fly move.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Is_there_an_Alpha_Magikarp\"><\/span>10. Is there an Alpha Magikarp?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, there is an <strong>Alpha Magikarp that can be found outside of Oreburrow Tunnel<\/strong> in Obsidian Fieldlands in Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_What_is_a_Shiny_Gyarados\"><\/span>11. What is a Shiny Gyarados?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A <strong>Shiny Gyarados is red<\/strong> instead of its usual blue.  It&#8217;s a rare variant sought after by collectors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Is_Gyarados_rare\"><\/span>12. Is Gyarados rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gyarados itself is not rare as it can be evolved from Magikarp, however, its shiny variations and high-level forms are <strong>rare and highly sought after<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_What_is_Gyarados_named_after\"><\/span>13. What is Gyarados named after?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The name Gyarados comes from the <strong>Japanese word for massacre or slaughter<\/strong>, reflecting its aggressive and destructive nature.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Can_Gyarados_learn_Fire-type_moves\"><\/span>14. Can Gyarados learn Fire-type moves?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>Gyarados is a versatile Pok\u00e9mon and can learn Fire, Ice, Poison, Water, and Thunder attacks<\/strong>, allowing for a wide range of coverage in battle.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Who_is_stronger_Gyarados_or_Charizard\"><\/span>15. Who is stronger, Gyarados or Charizard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In a direct type matchup, <strong>Gyarados has the advantage due to being Water\/Flying against Charizard\u2019s Fire\/Flying type<\/strong>. However, Charizard can learn <strong>Thunder Punch<\/strong>, making the matchup more complex.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gyarados&#8217; ability to fly, though seemingly contradictory to its design, is a key part of its identity. The <strong>Water\/Flying typing<\/strong> is a deliberate design choice that brings balance to the game while also adding another layer of intrigue to the complex lore of this Pok\u00e9mon. While it may not soar through the sky like other Flying-types, Gyarados\u2019s ability to move through the air, whether inspired by a sea serpent kite or not, solidifies its status as one of the most fascinating and powerful Pok\u00e9mon. Its presence in battle is always a threat, and its lore will continue to intrigue fans for years to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Can Gyarados Fly? The Enigmatic Leviathan of the Skies Gyarados, the fearsome Atrocious Pok\u00e9mon, is a creature that has captivated and confused trainers since its introduction in the first generation of Pok\u00e9mon. One of the most enduring questions surrounding this serpentine leviathan is: Why can Gyarados fly? The simple answer is that Gyarados is &#8230; <a title=\"Why can Gyarados fly?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/why-can-gyarados-fly\/\" aria-label=\"More on Why can Gyarados fly?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7458","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7458","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7458"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7458\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7458"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7458"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7458"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}