Pokemon Go Gyarados Guide: How to Get Shiny Magikarp and Gyarados

Gyarados is one of the most iconic and powerful Pokemon that players can add to their collection. Evolving from the seemingly useless Magikarp, Gyarados is a force to be reckoned with in both raids and PvP battles. This guide will explain how to obtain Shiny Magikarp and Gyarados in Pokemon Go, as well as provide information on their best movesets for different situations.

Encountering Shiny Magikarp

Shiny Magikarp can be encountered in the wild or by winning 1-star raids during featured events in Pokemon Go. These events often boost Magikarp's spawn rate, increasing the chances of finding its Shiny variant. To maximize the likelihood of encountering a Shiny Magikarp, players can utilize the following strategies:

1. Lure Modules: Attach Lure Modules to nearby PokeStops to attract more Magikarp spawns.
2. Incense: Activate Incense to increase the number of Pokemon, including Magikarp, that appear around the player.
3. Weather Boost: Magikarp spawns more frequently in rainy weather. Take advantage of this by exploring areas with rainy conditions.

In addition to wild encounters, players can also participate in Magikarp raids. While the Shiny encounter is not guaranteed, winning multiple raids will provide more opportunities to match the Shiny odds.

Obtaining Shiny Gyarados

There are two primary ways to obtain a Shiny Gyarados in Pokemon Go:

1. Mega Raids: Participate in Mega Gyarados raids for a chance to encounter a Shiny Gyarados upon victory. Keep in mind that the Shiny encounter is not guaranteed, so players may need to complete several raids to increase their chances.
2. Evolution: Evolve a Shiny Magikarp into a Shiny Gyarados by collecting 400 Magikarp Candy. To gather the required Candy, catch and transfer numerous Magikarp.

Best Movesets for Gyarados

Gyarados can learn a variety of moves in Pokemon Go, but some movesets are more effective than others depending on the situation.

For PvP battles, the best moveset for Gyarados is:

• Fast Move: Dragon Breath
• Charged Move: Aqua Tail (primary) and Crunch (secondary)

Dragon Breath deals high damage and generates energy quickly, while Aqua Tail provides excellent coverage and shield pressure. Crunch adds a Dark-type option for additional coverage.

In raid battles, Gyarados performs best with the following moveset:

• Fast Move: Waterfall
• Charged Move: Hydro Pump

Waterfall benefits from STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) and offers wide coverage, while Hydro Pump is a powerful Water-type nuke that can deal massive damage when paired with Waterfall.