Mega Gyarados

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Mega Gyarados is a Water and Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 4,717 CP and is weak to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, and Grass-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Waterfall / Hydro Pump. It is boosted by Rain and Fog weather. Its shiny form is available.

Mega Gyarados Stats and Max CP

292 ATK
247 DEF
216 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
5332 CP
Lvl 40
4717 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
3369 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
2695 CP
Lvl 15 Research
2021 CP

Mega Gyarados's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Mega Gyarados PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Mega Gyarados is a powerful Water/Dark-type that performs decently well in both its types. The issue with this popular Pokémon is that it gets tremendously outclassed everywhere, primarily held back by the fact that its peers tend to have stronger moves. As a result, it often falls down the pecking order in Raids, as players have plenty of options to pick from.

Let's check out how this monster rakes up against other Water and Dark types, and if it can masquerade as a Dragon-type attacker.

🌊 Water type

Mega Gyarados’ best performance comes in the Water department where it takes advantage of its high offenses and powerful moves to deal high damage. The thing is, Mega Gyarados is not bad in any way, it's just outclassed by Pokémon that overtake this classic via stronger moves. While Primal Kyogre and its Shadow and regular variants have Origin Pulses , the Mega Evolutions and Shadows of Water-type Starters have the deadly Hydro Cannon.

Additionally, Shadow Gyarados itself deals more DPS and despite being flimsier, it performs quite well against Ground-type Raid Bosses due to its Flying subtyping.

🌑 Dark type

Mega Gyarados is competitive as a Water type but it is heavily outclassed in the Dark side. Mega Tyranitar , Shadow Tyranitar , Shadow Hydreigon, Shadow Darkrai, Shadow Absol , and even regular Darkrai , Tyranitar , and Darkrai offer more value in Raids compared to Mega Gyarados.

Sadly, against Ghost and Psychic Raid Bosses, Dark types like Mega Gyarados also have to compete with Ghost Pokémon for super-effective damage. With the latter typing housing powerhouses like Dawn Wings Necrozma , Mega Gengar , Blacephalon , and Shadow Chandelure , as well as Shadow Rider Calyrex, Mega Gyarados struggles to find a place for itself in the Dark-type role.

🐲 Dragon type

Mega Gyarados is no dragon but it learns several Dragon-type moves in Pokémon GO, which would make you think if it gets any viability given its high offenses.

Unfortunately, the Dragon-type crowd is too overpowered, giving Mega Gyarados a performance similar to Dragon Breath + Dragon Claw Dragonite (its weakest PvE Dragon moveset).

⭐ Perks

Delivers a solid performance if you're missing out on the Kyogre and Hydro Cannon Starter variants. With starters being highly accessible through Community Day events, you're bound to get one through special events or Community Day Classics, leaving Mega Gyarados in the dark, although viable.

Mega Gyarados PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Mega Evolutions are typically not permitted in the GO Battle League and are limited to the Mega Master League, when available. In this limited format, Mega Gyarados is a monster that flexes an extremely high stat product and slays almost everything. 😳

Fairies like Xerneas, Togekiss, Enamorus Incarnate, and Charm Primarina are the only opponents it can't beat (it still beats Zacian and Waterfall Primarina), and takes down the rest of the meta. It's arguably the top Mega Evolution in the Mega Master League. 👏

💥 The best moves for Mega Gyarados in PvP are Dragon Tail, Aqua Tail, and Crunch.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
WaterWater-type
DarkDark-type
Great League: Mega EditionGreat League: Mega Edition
Ultra League: Mega EditionUltra League: Mega Edition
Master League: Mega EditionMaster League: Mega Edition

Mega Gyarados Type Chart

Mega Gyarados takes increased damage from:Mega Gyarados takes increased damage from:

BugBug160.0%
ElectricElectric160.0%
FairyFairy160.0%
FightingFighting160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%

Mega Gyarados takes reduced damage from:Mega Gyarados takes reduced damage from:

PsychicPsychic39.1%
DarkDark62.5%
FireFire62.5%
GhostGhost62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Mega Gyarados best moveset

Moves

Waterfall + Hydro Pump

Mega Gyarados's best Water-type moveset is Waterfall / Hydro Pump, with 16.34 DPS and 532.4 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Mega Gyarados ranks #7 (A Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.

Bite + Crunch

Mega Gyarados's best Dark-type moveset is Bite / Crunch, with 15.28 DPS and 498.1 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog weather. Mega Gyarados ranks #16 (A Tier) as a Dark attacker with that moveset.
1.DarkBiteWaterHydro Pump15.4716.60541.0
2.WaterWaterfallWaterHydro Pump15.2316.34532.4
3.DragonDragon TailWaterHydro Pump14.7915.88517.3
4.DarkBiteWaterAqua Tail14.5315.60508.2
5.WaterWaterfallWaterAqua Tail14.4815.54506.3
6.DarkBiteDragonOutrage14.3415.39501.3
7.WaterWaterfallDragonOutrage14.2915.34499.8
8.DarkBiteDarkCrunch14.2415.28498.1

Fast Attacks

  • DarkBite640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage2
    Energy4

    Effects
    Bite has no special effects.
    See Bite details page ↗
  • DragonDragon Breath640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Breath
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy4

    Effects
    Dragon Breath has no special effects.
    See Dragon Breath details page ↗
  • DragonDragon Tail *1481.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Tail
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage14
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy12

    Effects
    Dragon Tail has no special effects.
    See Dragon Tail details page ↗
  • WaterWaterfall1371.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Waterfall
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage11
    Energy10

    Effects
    Waterfall has no special effects.
    See Waterfall details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DarkCrunch65333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Crunch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Crunch has a 20.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Crunch details page ↗
  • DragonOutrage110504.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Outrage
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage110
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy60

    Effects
    Outrage has no special effects.
    See Outrage details page ↗
  • DragonTwister50333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Twister
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy40

    Effects
    Twister has no special effects.
    See Twister details page ↗
  • DragonDragon Pulse *90503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Pulse
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.0s - 3.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Dragon Pulse has no special effects.
    See Dragon Pulse details page ↗
  • WaterHydro Pump1351003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage135
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy75

    Effects
    Hydro Pump has no special effects.
    See Hydro Pump details page ↗
  • WaterAqua Tail *50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Aqua Tail
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy35

    Effects
    Aqua Tail has no special effects.
    See Aqua Tail details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Mega Gyarados's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Mega Gyarados's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Mega Gyarados has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Mega Gyarados CP Chart

CP Chart

Mega Gyarados reaches a maximum of 4,717 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 2,597–2,695 CP, rising to 3,247–3,369 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,948–2,021 CP.

Max CPMax CP4717 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1948 CP - 2021 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs2597 CP - 2695 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids2597 CP - 2695 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
3247 CP - 3369 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Mega Gyarados Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
166 CP2209 CP3351 CP
4493 CP5636 CP6778 CP
7921 CP81063 CP91205 CP
101348 CP111482 CP121617 CP
131752 CP141887 CP152021 CP
162156 CP172291 CP182425 CP
192560 CP202695 CP212830 CP
222965 CP233099 CP243234 CP
253369 CP263504 CP273639 CP
283773 CP293908 CP304043 CP
314110 CP324178 CP334245 CP
344312 CP354380 CP364447 CP
374515 CP384582 CP394649 CP
404717 CP414777 CP424837 CP
434897 CP444958 CP455020 CP
465082 CP475144 CP485206 CP
495269 CP505332 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#130
Height6.5 m
Weight305 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance1 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate7.000000000000001%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy5 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
MagikarpMagikarp
  • 400 Candy400 Candy
GyaradosGyarados
GyaradosGyarados
  • 300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Gyarados (Mega)Mega Gyarados
  • Magikarp evolves into Gyarados which costs 400 Candy.
  • Gyarados can transform into Mega Gyarados through Mega Evolution. This costs 300 energy the first time and 60 energy each subsequent time.

Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Gyarados

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Gyarados's Water and Dark-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Mega Gyarados.

Water Water

Dark Dark

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Mega Gyarados Candy296 Mega Gyarados Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Mega Gyarados Candy10 Mega Gyarados Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Mega Gyarados Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Mega Gyarados Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Mega Gyarados Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Mega Gyarados Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Mega Gyarados Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Mega Gyarados Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Mega Gyarados Candy-

Mega Gyarados Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Mega Gyarados from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Mega Gyarados in Pokémon GO.

Mega Gyarados family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Mega Gyarados in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

MagikarpMagikarp
GyaradosGyarados
Dynamax Magikarp (Dynamax)Dynamax Magikarp
Dynamax Gyarados (Dynamax)Dynamax Gyarados
Mega Gyarados (Mega)Mega Gyarados
Shadow Magikarp (Shadow)Shadow Magikarp
Shadow Gyarados (Shadow)Shadow Gyarados

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
Mega Gyarados (Mega)Mega Gyarados (Mega)Mega Gyarados (Mega)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmMega Gyarados (Mega)Mega Gyarados (Mega)
3.19 m3.25 m6.5 m9.75 m10.07 m

Mega Gyarados's height ranges from 3.19 m to 10.07 m, with the average being 6.5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Mega Gyarados in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS3.185 m3.25 m
10′05″10′08″
XS3.25 m6.5 m
10′08″21′04″
M4.875 m8.125 m
15′12″26′08″
XL8.125 m9.75 m
26′08″31′12″
XXL9.75 m10.075 m
31′12″33′01″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_HOVERING
Movement Timer8s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability40.0%
Attack Timer3s
Dodge Probability5.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Mega Gyarados

Mega Gyarados high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Mega Gyarados. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Mega Gyarados Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Mega GyaradosMega GyaradosMega GyaradosMega Gyarados

Mega Gyarados Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueRarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.
YellowBrutally vicious and enormously destructive. Known for totally destroying cities in ancient times.
GoldThey say that during past wars, GYARADOS would appear and leave blazing ruins in its wake.
SilverOnce it appears, it goes on a ram­ page. It remains enraged until it demolishes every­ thing around it.
CrystalIt appears when­ ever there is world conflict, burning down any place it travels through.
RubyWhen MAGIKARP evolves into GYARADOS, its brain cells undergo a structural transformation. It is said that this transformation is to blame for this POKéMON’s wildly violent nature.
SapphireOnce GYARADOS goes on a rampage, its ferociously violent blood doesn’t calm until it has burned everything down. There are records of this POKéMON’s rampages lasting a whole month.
EmeraldIt is an extremely vicious and violent POKéMON. When humans begin to fight, it will appear and burn everything to the ground with intensely hot flames.
FireRedIt has an extremely aggressive nature. The HYPER BEAM it shoots from its mouth totally incinerates all targets.
LeafGreenRarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.
DiamondOnce it appears, its rage never settles until it has razed the fields and mountains around it.
PearlIn ancient literature, there is a record of a GYARADOS that razed a village when violence flared.
PlatinumOnce it begins to rampage, a GYARADOS will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.
HeartGoldThey say that during past strife, GYARADOS would appear and leave blazing ruins in its wake.
SoulSilverOnce it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it.
Black, White, Black 2, White 2Once it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.
XIn ancient literature, there is a record of a Gyarados that razed a village when violence flared.
YRarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.
Omega RubyWhen Magikarp evolves into Gyarados, its brain cells undergo a structural transformation. It is said that this transformation is to blame for this Pokémon’s wildly violent nature.
Alpha SapphireOnce Gyarados goes on a rampage, its ferociously violent blood doesn’t calm until it has burned everything down. There are records of this Pokémon’s rampages lasting a whole month.
SunA tale is told of a town that angered Gyarados. Before the sun rose the next day, flames utterly consumed the town, leaving not a trace behind.
MoonThere are people who swear that any place Gyarados appears is fated for destruction.
Ultra SunIt fires hyper beams in all directions, burning the surrounding area to ash. There are some regions where it’s called “the deity of destruction.”
Ultra MoonThe energy from evolution stimulated its brain cells strongly, causing it to become very ferocious.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Brutally vicious and enormously destructive. Known for totally destroying cities in ancient times.
SwordIt has an extremely aggressive nature. The Hyper Beam it shoots from its mouth totally incinerates all targets.
ShieldOnce it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.
Legends: ArceusI suspect this Pokémon to be the true identity of a dragon written of in ancient texts, which claimed that it razed an entire village with white-hot beams from its maw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Mega Gyarados’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Water and Dark-type Pokémon, Mega Gyarados is weak to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, and Grass-type moves.

What are the best moves for Mega Gyarados in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Mega Gyarados in Pokémon GO are Bite and Hydro Pump. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 16.601 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 540.963.

How does Mega Gyarados perform in Raids?

Mega Gyarados struggles to perform in Raids.

How does Mega Gyarados rank as a Water-type attacker?

Mega Gyarados is a solid A-Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #7. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

How does Mega Gyarados rank as a Dark-type attacker?

Mega Gyarados is a solid A-Tier Dark-type attacker, ranking at number #16. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

What Mega Pokémon boost Mega Gyarados?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Mega Gyarados: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, Mega Greninja, Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Absol, Mega Greninja, and Mega Malamar.

What is Mega Gyarados’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Mega Gyarados’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 4717 CP and 5332 CP at Level 50.

Can Mega Gyarados be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Mega Gyarados can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Mega Gyarados Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Mega Gyarados cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.