The best counters against Mega-Gyarados in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the strongest attackers and movesets. This way, you can defeat Mega-Gyarados in raids.
What kind of Pokémon is Mega-Gyarados? Gyarados comes from the first generation of Pokémon and is of the Water and Flying types. Its Mega form is even stronger, and the Flying type changes to Dark.
Here we show you the best counters against Mega-Gyarados and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).
When is Mega-Gyarados in Pokémon GO? You can find it from August 26 to September 8, 2026. During this time, it will return to Mega Raids.
Defeat Mega-Gyarados in raids with these counters
- Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
- Keldeo with Low Kick and Secret Sword
- Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere
- Mega Sceptile with Fury Cutter and Frenzy Plant
- Mega Heracross with Counter and Megahorn
- Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
- Kartana with Fury Cutter and Sacred Sword
- Shadow Raikou with Thunder Shock and Aura Sphere
- Shadow Conkeldurr with Force Palm and Dynamic Punch
- Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent
- Mega Venusaur with Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant
- Shadow Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere
- Zarude with Vine Whip and Power Whip
- Mega Latias with Charm and Aura Sphere
- Zeraora with Volt Switch and Plasma Fists
- Mega Latios with Dragon Breath and Aura Sphere
- Shadow Chesnaught with Vine Whip and Frenzy Plant
- Zekrom with Charge Beam and Fusion Bolt
- Tapu Koko with Volt Switch and Nature’s Madness
- Tapu Bulu with Bullet Seed and Nature’s Madness
Weaknesses of Mega-Gyarados: The Pokémon is of the Dark and Water types and has weaknesses against Fighting, Bug, Grass, Electric, and Fairy. So in raids, focus mainly on attacks and Pokémon of these types to defeat Mega-Gyarados.
Is there a Shiny Mega-Gyarados? You can find and catch Shiny Gyarados in Pokémon GO. With a bit of luck, you’ll find the Shiny right after a raid.
How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and they are at a relatively high level, you can battle Mega-Gyarados with just two. With lower levels but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers.
To optimally start the raid, you should already assemble your team beforehand instead of doing so at the beginning of the raid. This not only saves time in each raid lobby but also ensures that you always start the fight with your best team: This way you keep track of your raid teams
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