Pokémon Go features a wide array of Pokemon for trainers to catch, and one exciting element is the chance to encounter special Pokémon that differ in color from the usual ones. These rare finds, known as shiny Pokémon, add a layer of thrill to the game.
There’s a rumor buzzing in the Pokémon community about a specific Gyarados. Some believe that purple Gyarados actually exist in the original anime as well as in Pokémon Go. But how much truth is there to this claim? Let’s dive in and uncover the facts.
1. Is there a Purple Gyarados in Pokemon Go?
No, Pokemon Go doesn’t have any purple Gyarados in the game. However, a Gigantamax Gyarados may appear purple sometimes due to the blue and red color palette of the Pokemon.
Normal Gyarados are blue in color. When a trainer uses Gigantamax on it, its size increases significantly, and a red aura surrounds the Pokémon.
This red aura, combined with the blue body, can sometimes make Gyarados appear purple. Currently, no Gigantamax Gyarados are available in Pokémon Go, meaning there are no purple Gyarados in the game.
Additionally, some fan art, theories, and game mods suggest that a purple Gyarados would be a Poison-type Pokémon rather than a Water-type. However, this idea has no official connection to the original Pokémon lore.
2. How many types of Gyarados are available in Pokemon Go?
There are currently two types of Gyarados in Pokemon Go- normal (Blue) and shiny (Red). Other than them, there are also Mega Gyarados and Shadow Gyarados in the game.
3. How to get Gyarados in Pokemon Go?
Players can get Gyarados from raids, evolving Magikarp, wild encounters, and specific events.
3.1 Raids
Players can obtain Gyarados from 3-star and Mega raids. These raids have a one in 20 chance to reward a shiny encounter. However, doing these raids can cost you a daily or premium pass, which could have been used for Legendary raids.
We recommend doing the Mega raids for the Gyarados encounter as it will also reward Mega Energy, used to Mega evolve Gyarados.
3.2 Evolving Magikarp
To get a Gyarados, trainers usually evolve a Magikarp. To do this, you need 400 candies and a Magikarp. Before evolving, use the “Appraisal” button to find the best Magikarp.
3.3 Wild encounters and specific events
Encounters with wild Gyarados are rare due to the low spawn rate of higher-tier evolutions. However, during special events, the spawn rate increases significantly. Players have a greater chance of encountering one with good stats and possibly finding a shiny version.
4. About Pokemon Go
Developed by Niantic and published by Nintendo, Pokémon Go is a free-to-play augmented reality (AR) game. The game was released in July 2016 for iOS and Android mobile devices.
Directed by Tatsuo Nomura, the game utilizes the GPS on mobile devices to locate, capture, train, and battle Pokémon. The game supports in-app purchases to buy in-game currency used to procure various items. The game launched with around 150 Pokémon species, which had increased to around 600 by 2020.
Praised by both critics and fans for its concept and user-friendly interface, it was one of the most profitable games of 2016. Netting a whopping 1.92 billion dollars in revenue last year itself. With over 500 million downloads, it is a pioneer of location-based and AR games.
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