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Best Mega Gyarados Raid Counters in Pokémon GO

Take down this Mega 'Mon!

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.

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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

Xurkitree

Best Quick Attack:

Thunder Shock (Electric-type)

Best Charged Attack:

Discharge (Electric-type)

Thundurus (Therian)

Best Quick Attack:

Thunder Shock (Electric-type)

Best Charged Attack:

Thunderbolt (Electric-type)

Zekrom

Best Quick Attack:

Charge Beam (Electric-type)

Best Charged Attack:

Wild Charge (Electric-type)

Deoxys (Normal)

Best Quick Attack:

Charge Beam (Electric-type)

Best Charged Attack:

Thunderbolt (Electric-type)

Electivire

Best Quick Attack:

Thunder Shock (Electric-type)

Best Charged Attack:

Wild Charge (Electric-type)

Raikou

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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CJ Kuzdal
CJ is a freelance writer with a passion for modern and retro video games, with an emphasis on RPGs and Pokemon games. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his cat and drinking way too much coffee.