For a limited time, Mega Gyarados will be making a comeback in Pokemon Go Mega Raid battles. To easily defeat it and exploit its weaknesses, we have compiled a list of the most effective counters.
The highly-anticipated Mega Gyarados made a grand entrance during the traditional Lunar New Year festivities in February 2021. And now, this formidable Pokemon, with its combination of Dark and Water elements, is returning to Mega Raids.
In May 2024, Pokemon Go’s Raid rotations will feature some beloved Mega Evolutions, including Mega Gyarados which will be in the spotlight from May 16 to May 23. So, here’s everything you need to know to add this formidable creature to your team in Niantic’s game.
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- Mega Gyarados weaknesses in Pokemon Go
- Mega Gyarados counters in Pokemon Go
- How to get Mega Gyarados in Pokemon Go
- Is it possible for Mega Gyarados to be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
Mega Gyarados: Weaknesses in Pokemon Go
Thankfully, the combination of Water and Dark types in Mega Gyarados makes it vulnerable to several types of moves, including Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. Therefore, it is recommended that players utilize these types of moves in battle to increase their chances of success.
However, this formidable creature is immune to many types of attacks, such as Ghost, Steel, Fire, Water, Ice, Dark, and Psychic, so it is best to steer clear of these as they will have minimal impact.
Mega Gyarados Counters in Pokémon GO
During the battle, these are some of the top counters you can utilize:
| POKEMON | MOVESET |
|---|---|
| Mega Sceptile | Fury Cutter & Frenzy Plant |
| Mega Heracross | Counter & Mega Horn |
| Mega Gardevoir | Charm & Dazzling Gleam |
| Can | Razor Leaf & Leaf Blade |
| Terrakion | Double Kick & Sacred Sword |
| Keldeo | Low Kick & Sacred Sword |
| Shadow Raikou | Thunder Shock & Wild Charge |
| Shadow Electivire | Thunder Shock & Wild Charge |
| Lucario | Counter & Aura Sphere |
| Conkeldurr | Counter & Dynamic Punch |
The list consists of Megas, Legendaries, Shadow, and other common Pokemon, ensuring that trainers of all levels will find something suitable.
Nonetheless, despite their effectiveness against Mega Gyarados, the listed creatures must still be leveled up and equipped with the appropriate moves in order to emerge victorious in the battle.
How to get Mega Gyarados in Pokemon Go
Similar to obtaining any other Mega Evolution, players must gather 300 Mega Energy in order to obtain Mega Gyarados and use it on a regular Gyarados. Once this has been done once, the cost will decrease to 60 Mega Energy and continue to decrease with subsequent uses.
Mega Energy can be acquired by players through defeating Mega Evolved Pokemon in Mega Raids or by completing designated Research Tasks during events.
Starting from Thursday, May 16, 2024, Mega Gyarados will be featured as a Mega Raid Boss until Thursday, May 23, 2024, after which it will be substituted by Mega Pidgeot.
Can Mega Gyarados be Shiny in Pokemon Go?
It is possible for Mega Gyarados to be Shiny in Pokemon Go, as this variant was included in the game when the Mega Pokemon was first introduced in 2021.
In order to obtain a Mega Pokemon, you must rely on luck to come across a Shiny Gyarados with its recognizable red color and then collect sufficient Mega Energy to enable its Mega Evolution.
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