Best Mega Gyarados counters

Raid Battles

The best Mega Gyarados counters in Pokémon GO are Mega Sceptile, Mega Heracross, Mega Gardevoir, Kartana, Terrakion, Mega Rayquaza, and Keldeo (Ordinary Forme). These Pokémon perform best with the moves outlined below. We suggest a minimum group size of 3 - 8 Trainers to defeat Mega Gyarados in a Mega Raid.

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          Best counter 👑

          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega SceptileMega Sceptile
          Fury Cutter / Frenzy Plant
          #1
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega HeracrossMega Heracross
          Counter / Megahorn
          #2
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega GardevoirMega Gardevoir
          Charm / Dazzling Gleam
          #3
          Official artwork of KartanaKartana
          Razor Leaf / Leaf Blade
          #4
          Official artwork of TerrakionTerrakion
          Double Kick / Sacred Sword
          #5
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega RayquazaMega Rayquaza
          Dragon Tail / Dragon Ascent
          #6
          Official artwork of Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)
          Low Kick / Sacred Sword
          #7
          #
          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SceptileMega Pokémon iconMega SceptileBugFury Cutter GrassFrenzy Plant *28.38404.322340s48.5
          2.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HeracrossMega Pokémon iconMega HeracrossFightingCounter BugMegahorn 24.65490.318384s45.1
          3.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GardevoirMega Pokémon iconMega GardevoirFairyCharm FairyDazzling Gleam 23.77545.816396s44.8
          4.Thumbnail image of KartanaKartanaGrassRazor Leaf GrassLeaf Blade 24.45408.822391s43.1
          5.Thumbnail image of TerrakionTerrakionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *24.92379.223385s43.1
          6.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaDragonDragon Tail FlyingDragon Ascent 23.67446.920401s42.8
          7.Thumbnail image of Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)FightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 22.69509.817415s42.5
          8.Thumbnail image of KeldeoKeldeoFightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 22.69509.817415s42.5
          9.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow RaikouShadow RaikouElectricThunder Shock ElectricWild Charge 24.55368.024392s42.4
          10.Thumbnail image of XurkitreeXurkitreeElectricThunder Shock ElectricDischarge 25.09324.027387s42.0
          11.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ElectivireShadow ElectivireElectricThunder Shock ElectricWild Charge 25.61288.431383s41.7
          12.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow SceptileShadow SceptileBugFury Cutter GrassFrenzy Plant *24.67320.728393s41.4
          13.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MachampShadow MachampFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 24.48325.727396s41.2
          14.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ZapdosShadow ZapdosElectricThunder Shock *ElectricThunderbolt 23.96342.526402s41.0
          15.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega BlazikenFightingCounter FightingFocus Blast 24.63304.129396s40.9
          16.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MagnezoneShadow MagnezoneElectricSpark ElectricWild Charge 23.21363.724413s40.4
          17.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega VenusaurMega Pokémon iconMega VenusaurGrassVine Whip GrassFrenzy Plant *21.31507.717441s40.4
          18.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ManectricMega Pokémon iconMega ManectricElectricThunder Fang ElectricWild Charge 23.73331.327407s40.4
          19.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow HariyamaShadow HariyamaFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 23.64335.026408s40.3
          20.Thumbnail image of Sky Forme ShayminSky Forme ShayminGrassMagical Leaf GrassGrass Knot 21.92429.620432s40.0
          21.Thumbnail image of Tapu BuluTapu BuluGrassBullet Seed FairyNature's Madness *19.85605.614469s39.6
          22.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega AlakazamFightingCounter *FairyDazzling Gleam *23.74295.830410s39.5
          23.Thumbnail image of ZarudeZarudeGrassVine Whip GrassPower Whip 20.17555.216463s39.4
          24.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow LuxrayShadow LuxrayElectricSpark ElectricWild Charge 24.05272.333408s39.2
          25.Thumbnail image of LucarioLucarioFightingCounter FightingAura Sphere 22.79336.026422s39.2
          26.Thumbnail image of PheromosaPheromosaBugBug Bite BugBug Buzz 25.84203.344393s39.1
          27.Thumbnail image of Tapu KokoTapu KokoElectricVolt Switch FairyNature's Madness *21.19437.520446s39.0
          28.Thumbnail image of ZekromZekromElectricCharge Beam ElectricWild Charge 21.87377.023436s38.8
          29.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow TangrowthShadow TangrowthGrassVine Whip GrassPower Whip 21.66390.023439s38.8
          30.Thumbnail image of Incarnate Forme EnamorusIncarnate Forme EnamorusFairyFairy Wind FairyDazzling Gleam 21.25412.621446s38.7
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          You need at least 3 Trainers to defeat a Mega Gyarados in a Mega Raid.

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          • Minimum group size: 3 Trainers
          • Optimal group size: 5 - 8 Trainers
          • Very easy with: 9+ Trainers
          • Probably impossible with less than 3 Trainers

          Mega Gyarados CP range from Raids

          Mega Gyarados can be caught with the following Combat Power after being defeated in Raids:

          • From 2597 CP to 2695 CP, with no weather boost
          • From 3247 CP to 3369 CP with Rain and Fog weather boost

          Mega Gyarados weaknesses

          Mega Gyarados type chart

          When fighting Mega Gyarados, keep in mind the that Water and Dark-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, and Grass-type moves. They take reduced damage from Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Steel, Water, and Psychic-type moves.

          Weaknesses

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

          Resistances

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

          Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

          Best move-types and best weather for defeating Mega Gyarados

          Move-typeUsage (%)Weather
          Fighting104.0%
          • cloudyCloudy
          Grass100.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Electric86.0%
          • rainRain
          Bug46.0%
          • rainRain
          Fairy44.0%
          • cloudyCloudy
          Dragon6.0%
          • windyWindy
          Ground4.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Normal4.0%
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Flying2.0%
          • windyWindy
          Psychic2.0%
          • windyWindy
          Ghost2.0%
          • fogFog

          About our ranking methodology

          Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Mega Gyarados in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Mega Gyarados down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

          This guide displays a list of best Mega Gyarados counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS and TDO. Each Pokemon's move type is indicated by an icon beside the move name.

          When calculating the best counters for any Pokémon, our simulator takes into account various factors, such as the defender's typing and average DPS against each attacker, the weather's influence, energy left over from using charge attacks, Shadow Pokémon attack and defense stat changes, and more. During the initial phase of simulations, we calculate DPS and TDO for each attacker that is currently available in the game, and then we continue to rank them.

          We use a ranking method developed by a Reddit user named /u/Elastic_Space, which is described in detail in this Reddit post. It is a fairly complicated, but very well thought-out mathematical model for predicting simulation results without actually running the simulations. It also correlates with field data almost too well not to be used. Reddit

          Our Time to Win (TTW) and Faint numbers are also estimated, and should be taken with a grain of salt. Since we do not account for factors like Friendship and Mega damage boost, they will differ from actual experience in the field.