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Contents hide How to get Gyarados in Pokemon Go Pokemon Go – Best Gyarados moveset and all moves Did you know? Pokemon Go Gyarados – FAQ What are the best moves for Gyarados in Pokemon Go? Should you Mega Evolve Gyarados in Pokemon Go?

What is the best moveset for Gyarados in Pokemon Go? How do you get this mighty sea creature? Gyarados has been one of the most powerful Pokemon throughout the series. This dragon Pokemon’s violent nature helps set it apart from other Pokemon and it is perfect to take into raids.

If you are looking to get Gyarados and give it its best moveset, you might want to know how to get Sinnoh Stones in Pokémon Go. Always be sure to check out the latest Raid bosses in Pokemon Go.

If you want to get your hands on Gyarados in Pokemon Go, you will need to do a lot of training because this Pokemon isn’t the easiest to get. Here is how to get Gyarados in Pokemon Go plus its best moveset.

How to get Gyarados in Pokemon Go

To get your hands on Gyarados, you need to evolve Magikarp. Magikarp is a pretty easy-to-find Pokemon, especially for those who live near coastal areas. To evolve Magikarp, you need to get your hands on 400 Magikarp Candies.

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You can also get Gyarados if one happens to be a raid boss. Defeating this Pokemon will allow you to capture it. Those who want to take it a step further can participate in Mega Raids to get Mega Energy to evolve their Gyarados into Mega Gyarados as well.

Once you have the 400 candies and can evolve Magikarp, you can watch as it undergoes a huge structural transformation. Afterward, you will have yourself a Gyarados. Now, you just need to train it.

Pokemon Go – Best Gyarados moveset and all moves

When it comes to Gyarados, it can learn four fast moves and six charged moves, giving you a lot to choose from for PvP and other battles. The best moveset for Gyarados by far is Dragon Breath as a fast move and Aqua Tail as a charged move. You can also use the dark-type move Crunch as a move to cover more options.

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Did you know?

Gyarados’s moveset mainly consists of dragon and water type moves but it can also learn dark and type moves.

Gyarados has access to the following moves as you increase its CP:

  • Fast Attacks:
    • Waterfall
    • Bite
    • Dragon Breath
    • Dragon Tail
  • Charged Attacks:
    • Aqua Tail
    • Crunch
    • Hydro Pump
    • Dragon Pulse
    • Outrage
    • Twister

Gyarados makes for a good choice for your team. The reason for this is that the Pokemon has quite a few resistances. This pokemon has resistance to water, bug, fighting, fire, steel, and ground-type moves.

Thanks to Gyarados’ moves, it is good against psychic types, fire types, and can stand its own against other dragon-type mons.

That is everything you need to know about Gyarados in Pokemon Go. Make sure you stay up to date with the latest Community Day events in Pokemon Go. You can also check out what regional exclusives in Pokemon Go are in your area.

Pokemon Go Gyarados – FAQ

What are the best moves for Gyarados in Pokemon Go?

The best moves for Gyarados are Dragon Breath, Aqua Tail, and Crunch.

Should you Mega Evolve Gyarados in Pokemon Go?

Gyarados has a mega evolution that is stronger but also has different resistances. It is good to mega-evolve Gyarados if you need some extra power on your team but other Pokemon have become just as strong over the years.

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Aden Carter is a guides writer for VideoGamer with a focus on action RPGs and adventure games. When he isn't busy writing, he is spinning tales with his friends at the local game shop.

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