Gyarados Mega is a Water/Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
Type: Water/Dark
Abilities:
- Mold Breaker: Allows Gyarados Mega to use moves that ignore the target's abilities.
Physical Characteristics:
- Gyarados Mega is a large, serpentine Pokémon with a more menacing appearance than its standard form.
- It has a red body with blue and yellow accents, including a dark blue crest on its forehead and two large, elongated fins on its sides.
- Its mouth is wide and filled with sharp fangs, giving it a fearsome look.
- The Mega form features additional black fins on its back and a larger tail fin that enhances its aquatic capabilities.
Behavior and Habitat:
- Known for its aggressive and destructive behavior, especially when provoked or during storms.
- Typically found in large bodies of water, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers.
- Its transformation into Mega form is often triggered in battle, resulting in a more focused and ruthless demeanor.
- While Gyarados Mega itself does not live in specific habitats, its base form, Gyarados, can often be found causing havoc in coastal regions and water-based environments.
In Battle:
- Gyarados Mega is a formidable physical attacker with high Attack stats and decent Speed.
- It utilizes its Water/Dark typing to exploit weaknesses in opponents, especially effective against Psychic and Ghost types.
- Notable moves include Waterfall, Crunch, and Dragon Dance, the latter of which increases its Attack and Speed stats.
- Its ability, Mold Breaker, allows it to bypass abilities that might otherwise impede its attacks, such as Levitate.
Evolution:
- Gyarados Mega evolves from Gyarados through the use of Gyaradosite, a Mega Stone, during battle.
- Gyarados itself evolves from Magikarp starting at level 20.
Interesting Facts:
- Gyarados Mega's transformation enhances its already formidable presence, making it one of the most feared Pokémon in battle.
- Its newfound Dark typing reflects its more aggressive and intimidating nature compared to its base form.
- Known as the "Atrocious Pokémon," Gyarados has been a staple in competitive play due to its versatility and power.
- The design of Gyarados Mega draws inspiration from Chinese dragons, emphasizing its mythical and fearsome attributes.