Mega Gyarados is extremely tough to take down in Mega Raids in Pokémon GO. It is a Water and Dark-type Pokémon, which means it has quite a few weaknesses for players to exploit. Bug, Fighting, Fairy, Grass, and especially Electric-type moves will do well against this Mega Pokémon. Electric-type moves tend to have a higher DPS output than other typings, so they are a great choice for this battle.
How to beat Mega Gyarados in Pokémon GO
Mega Gyarados' Moveset
Quick Attacks:
- Waterfall (Water-type)
- Bite (Dark-type)
Charged Attacks:
- Twister (Dragon-type)
- Outrage (Dragon-type)
- Crunch (Dark-type)
- Hydro Pump (Water-type)
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Best Counters to use against Mega Gyarados in Pokémon GO
Best Quick Attack:
Thunder Shock (Electric-type)
Best Charged Attack:
Discharge (Electric-type)
Best Quick Attack:
Thunder Shock (Electric-type)
Best Charged Attack:
Thunderbolt (Electric-type)
Best Quick Attack:
Charge Beam (Electric-type)
Best Charged Attack:
Wild Charge (Electric-type)
Best Quick Attack:
Charge Beam (Electric-type)
Best Charged Attack:
Thunderbolt (Electric-type)
Best Quick Attack:
Thunder Shock (Electric-type)
Best Charged Attack:
Wild Charge (Electric-type)
Best Quick Attack:
Volt Switch (Electric-type)
Best Charged Attack:
Wild Charge (Electric-type)
If trainers don't have access to some (or any) of the Pokémon listed above can still be successful using Electric-type moves. Bug, Fairy, Fighting, and Grass-type are also great choices when in a pinch.
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