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Take on Mega Gyarados with our updated raid guide.
Mega Gyarados is back in Pokémon GO Mega Raids untilMay 25. This powerful Water and Dark-type Pokémon is one of the best attackers in both categories and is a good Mega Pokémon to have in your team.
Additionally, unlike a lot of other strong Water or Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, Mega Gyarados does not need an Elite TM to access its strongest moveset. That makes it a much more accessible option to use.
So, here is everything you need to know to take on Mega Gyarados in Pokémon GO.
Best Mega Gyarados counters in Pokémon GO:
Mega Gyarados has a weakness to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting and Grass-type moves in Pokémon GO. Additionally, it has a double resistance to Psychic-type moves as well as single resistance to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Steel and Water-types.
With Mega Gyarados having five weaknesses in total, there are plenty of Pokémon to choose from when taking on this raid.
Here are the best Mega Gyarados counters in Pokémon GO:
Thankfully, lots of these strong Mega Gyarados counters have been in Pokémon GO recently.Tapu Kokowas in Raids not that long ago, as wasMega Heracross,Mega LucarioandTerrakion.Keldeois a lot harder to get, but an effective choice if you have it in your collection.
In addition, standard Lucario is also a great option for this Raid. Seen as you are limited to one Mega Evolution at once, following up with standard Lucarios is a great way to flesh out your team of six.
Can Gyarados be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, the Gyarados you encounter after the Raid can be shiny. Look out for that iconic red color!
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Mega Evolutions to get you more Gyarados candy in Pokémon GO
Mega Evolutions can help you get more candy and XL candy with every catch. Having a mega level 3 active that boosts candy for Water and Flying-types will give you an extra 2 candy per catch, as well as a 25% bonus to your XL candy chance.
Here are the Pokémon you can Mega Evolve to get more Gyarados candy:
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How many trainers do I need to beat Mega Gyarados in Pokémon GO?
Trainers should aim for a group ofthree, ideally with Party Play, when they take on a Mega Gyarados raid. For lower level trainers who don’t have optimum counters, a group of aboutsixis a safe bet.
Don’t forget that for Mega Raids, the faster you beat them, the more Mega Energy you get at the end.
What is the Gyarados Pokémon GO 100% IV hundo CP?
When you beat a Mega Raid, you encounter the standard Pokémon not the Mega version. That means that the following Gyarados CP values will mean a 100% IV hundo Pokémon:
Weather Effects:
Weather boost can help you save candy, get better IVs and benefit from power boosts on your team. Here are the weather effects to keep an eye on when taking on these Mega Gyarados raids.
Rainy weather is the ideal conditions to take on this Mega Gyarados raid. This will boost your Water-type Pokémon, as well as yield a higher CP Gyarados at the end of the Mega Raid. Good luck trainers!
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