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| Gyarados and Mega Gyarados Builds | |
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 Gyarados |
 Mega Gyarados |
List of Contents
Mega Gyarados Basic Info
| Mega Gyarados | ||
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Tier Rating:
Role: All-Rounder Attack Type: Melee Damage Type: Physical Difficulty: Intermediate |
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| "Emerge from the depths and crush opponents with Mega Gyarados" | ||
Mega Gyarados Best Lanes
 Top |
 Jungle |
 Bottom |
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Tips & Strategies for Every Lane
Strengths and Weaknesses
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
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✔︎ Strong area moves ✔︎ Has good mobility ✔︎ Unite Move grants invincibility ✔︎ Abilities weakens targets |
✖︎ Extremely frail while still Magikarp ✖︎ Splash move is pratically useless ✖︎ Susciptible to disables ✖︎ Moveset locked to Waterfall and Dragon Breath ✖︎ Can only have two Held Items |
How to Mega Evolve to Mega Gyarados
Use Dragon Current
You have to use Dragon Current to mega evolve into Mega Gyarados, which also means you have to reach level 9 first.
Best Builds for Mega Gyarados
| Mega Gyarados Builds | |
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Attack Damage Build
Attack Damage Build
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Moveset | Held Items | |||
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 Waterfall
 Dragon Breath
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| Item Effects (at Level 30) |
Recommended Lane | ||||
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Attack: +35 Attack Speed: +8.70% HP: +235 |
 Top Lane Bot Lane |
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| Emblem Color Combination | Target Emblem Stats | ||||
 Brown x6 White x6 |
Positive Stats: • Attack • Critical-Hit Rate Free Negative Stats: • Sp. Atk • Defense • Sp. Def |
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| Note: The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems. |
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Attack Damage Build Explanation
Since Mega Gyarados' moveset is locked to Waterfall and Dragon Breath, it's only gameplay will just revolve around beating targets with attacks with the help of the moves.
- Muscle Band improves Mega Gyarados' attacks through increased damage and attack speed, which goes well with its lunging attack mechanic.
- Weakness Policy provides Mega Gyarados' with a nice amount of HP and Attack stat, and its effect works well with the Pokemonn's aggressive gameplay.
- Accel Bracer can be a replacement for either items to further improve Mega Gyarados' damage.
- Full Heal allows Mega Gyarados to counter crowd control, especially while its Unite Move is not yet available or is on cooldown.
- X Attack can also work with the build if you want to go full damage.
- The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 Brown Emblems for maximum damage and 6 White Emblems for additional HP. This can be achieved by equipping at least two (2) Emblems that are both Brown and White.
- Equip Emblems that improve Attack or Critical-Hit Rate to allow Charizard to clear wild Pokemon as fast as possible.
- Sp. Atk, Defense, and Sp. Def can be freely traded for the other stats.
Mega Gyarados Best Items & Moveset
Best Held Items
| Item | Explanation |
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 Attack Weight
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Attack Weight gives Mega Gyarados a large Attack stat boost, increasing its overall damage output. |
 Scope Lens
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Scope Lens makes Mega Gyarados' attacks deadlier through increased critical-hit rate and damage, which works nicely with Dragon Breath's buff. |
 Muscle Band
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Muscle Band improves Mega Gyarados' attacks through increased damage and attack speed, which works well with Dragon Breath's buff. |
 Weakness Policy
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Weakness Policy provides Mega Gyarados offense via an Attack boost and defense through an HP boost. It also works well with Flail's HP-based damage. |
 Accel Bracer
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Accel Bracer compliments Mega Gyarados' aggressive melee gameplay, increasing its Attack stat when it knocks out an opponent or gets an assist. |
Held Item Tier List: Best Items to Equip
Best Battle Items
| Item | Explanation |
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 Full Heal
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Full Heal protects Mega Gyarados from crowd control effects, allowing it to continue attacking. |
 Eject Button
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Eject Button gives Mega Gyarados a versatile mobility tool, which can also be activated while using Waterfall. |
How to Play Mega Gyarados
- Reach Level 9 Quickly
- Get Aggressive with Intimidate and Mold Breaker
- Utilize the Lunge Attacks
- Aim for Key Targets When Using Dragon Breath
- Utilize Waterfall's Cooldown Reduction
- Save Dragon Current for Important Fights
Reach Level 9 Quickly
Since Gyarados can only mega evolve into Mega Gyarados when it uses Dragon Current, you need to focus on reaching level 9 as fast as possible to learn the Unite Move and gain the ability to mega evolve.
You need to play safer at the start just until you reach level 9. The longer you reach level 9 the less impact Mega Gyarados will have in the game since the number of times you can use Dragon Current and mega evolve dwindles as time passes.
Get Aggressive with Intimidate and Mold Breaker
Gyarados' ability, Intimidate, allows the Pokemon to decrease the Attack of the opponents it damages. This gives Gyarados a significant advantage against Attack-type Pokemon.
Once Gyarados mega evolves, its ability changes to Mold Breaker, allowing the Pokemon to ignore some of the opponent's Defense. This effect translates to more damage, so make sure to get aggressive with it.
Utilize the Lunge Attacks
When Mega Gyarados attacks, it lunges towards the target, allowing the Pokemon to easily stay on top its target. Utilize this attack mechanic when going for a knockout.
Aim for Key Targets When Using Dragon Breath
When Mega Gyarados uses Dragon Breath, it will follow up with a barrage of attacks, lunging at random targets that are hit by the gust. While attacking, you will not be able to control Mega Gyarados for a duration.
However, if the move only hits one target, Mega Gyarados will only chase down that target. Given this, it's best to use the move on a key target like the opponent's carry or support to quickly take them out.
Utilize Waterfall's Cooldown Reduction
When Mega Gyarados hits opponents with Waterfall, the move's cooldown is reduced for each hit. This allows the Pokemon to easily spam the move during fights, all while gaining the additional effects of each charge.
Save Dragon Current for Important Fights
Since using Dragon Current will trigger the mega evolution, it's best you use it only for important fights like when taking objectives.
Unlike the regular Gyarados, you have to be more conservative in using Dragon Current during fights. Avoid using it just to get a knockout or survive a duel, particularly if the 2 minute mark is close.
Mega Gyarados Progression and Leveling Guide
Top or Bottom Lane Guide
Level 1 to 7
- Focus on securing wild Pokemon, scoring points, and knocking out or assisting in knocking out opponents to fill up the Effort gauge and evolve into Gyarados with the help of Flail and Splash.
- Alternatively, just focus on reaching level 7 to force Magikarp to evolve into Gyarados.
- Once evolved, learn Dragon Breath, and Waterfal ,and start to get aggressive..
- Continue to farm wild Pokemon, defend the lane, score points, and knock out opponents to level up.
- Help your allies secure Regieleki and/or Regice, Registeel, or Regirock.
Level 8+
- Once at level 9, learn Dragon Current to get all moves.
- Stick with allies to defend or push lanes, secure objectives, and win teamfights.
- Reach at least level 12 on or before Groudon spawns for a fully-upgraded moveset.
- Help your allies win a team fight and secure Groudon.
Mega Gyarados Combos
Slithering Combo
| Slithering Assault Combo | |
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(x3) ►
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Waterfall
(x3) ►
Dragon Breath
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Standard Attack
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| Start by approaching a target using Waterfall, making sure that all three charges hit. After Waterfall, quickly follow up with Dragon Breath. | |
Matchups & Counters for Mega Gyarados
Gyarados Matchups
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| Matchup Notes | ||
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| Hard Counter |
Even Matchup |
Easy Matchup |
| 1. The chart is based on our own experience playing Gyarados. 2. Pokemon within each tier are unordered 3. Any Pokemon not shown here are still under investigation. |
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Best Counters
Pokemon that have a lot of disabling moves can disrupt Mega Gyarados' assault completely during fights.
| Pokemon | Explanation |
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Slowbro
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Rating: ★★★★★ • Can disrupt Mega Gyarados' attacks with Surf, Telekinesis, and Slowbeam. • Is durable enough to tank Gyarados' damage. |
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Zacian
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Rating: ★★★★★ • Can overpower and disable Mega Gyarados with Sacred Sword and attacks. |
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Alolan Ninetales
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Rating: ★★★★ • Can disrupt Mega Gyarados' attacks and deal considerable damage using the Blizzard and Avalanche combo. |
Even Matchups
Utilizing all the effects from Mega Gyarados' moves can help it gain the upper hand against these Pokemon.
Head Straight for them Using Dragon Current
| Ranged, Fragile Pokemon with High Damage |
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| How to Beat |
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• These Pokemon prefer to keep their distance from opponents when fighting and have means to do so. They also have high damage potential that can knock out Mega Gyarados quickly. However, they are fragile and can get knocked out by Mega Gyarados fast once it gets close. • Use Dragon Current to get close to them, then resurface once the gauge is full to throw them and deal a lot of damage. • Utilize the Dragon Breath's attack buffs to beat them down after resurfacing from Dragon Current. • Should they manage to flee, use Waterfall to chase them. |
Utilize the Effects of Waterfall
| All-Rounders |
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| How to Beat |
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• These Pokemon excel in close combat and rely mostly on their attacks or combos to deal damage. They are also durable enough to tank Mega Gyarados' damage. However, they have little to no stuns to disrupt Mega Gyarados' assault. • Use Waterfall to generate a shield and absorb some of their damage while fighting. • Utilize the Dragon Breath's attack buff to effectively trade blows with them. • Should things get messy, use Dragon Current to reset the fight, then resurface once the gauge is full to win the fight. |
Use Dragon Current when they Approach
| High-mobility Pokemon with Burst Damage |
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| How to Beat |
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• These Pokemon are incredibly agile and deal high burst damage. However, they become vulnerable when they miss their burst damage attempt. • Use Dragon Current when they're approaching, then resurface when they get close to throw them and deal a high amount of damage. • Be sure to follow up with Dragon Breath upon resurfacing to finish them off. • If they try to flee, use Waterfall to chase them. |
Group Up with Allies
| Highly Durable Pokemon |
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| How to Beat |
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• These Pokemon are extremely durable, making it a tedious task for Mega Gyarados to take them down alone. With that, it's best to group up with allies to bring them down with the help of Mega Gyarados. • Use Waterfall to stay on top of them. • Utilize the Dragon Breath's attack buff to effectively trade blows with them. |
Easy Matchups
Easy matchups are Pokemon that can easily fall to Mega Gayrados' moves and attacks and have little to no means of avoiding them.
Head Straight for them Using Dragon Current
| Ranged, Fragile Pokemon with High Damage |
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| How to Beat |
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• These Pokemon prefer to keep their distance from opponents when fighting and have means to do so. They also have high damage potential that can knock out Mega Gyarados quickly. However, they are fragile and can get knocked out by Mega Gyarados fast. • Head straight for them using Dragon Current and burst them down with Dragon Breath and attacks. • If Dragon Current is unavailable, use Waterfall instead when approaching them. |
Utilize Their Numbers
| Supporters |
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| How to Beat |
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• These Pokemon usually stick with their allies and rarely venture alone. Although they themselves pose no threat to Mega Gyarados, their support capabilities makes them valuable during fights. • Take advantage of them being in close proximity to each other by using Dragon Breath and utilizing the move's attack buff to beat them down with attacks. • Alternatively, Mega Gyarados can use Dragon Current to approach them and their ally/allies and turn their numbers against them, resurfacing when the gauge is full and throwing them while dealing a large amount of damage. |
Best Teammates for Mega Gyarados
| Pokemon | Explanation |
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Alolan Ninetales
Slowbro
Wigglytuff
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Pokemon with Strong Disables |
| Strong disabling moves like Sing and Slowbeam makes it easier for Mega Gyarados to hit opponents with its moves. | |
Snorlax
 Mamoswine
Trevenant
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Defenders with Crowd Control |
| Defenders with a lot of crowd control moves can take attention away from Mega Gyarados and help the Pokemon set up its moves as it fights in the frontlines. | |
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Zacian
Absol
Umbreon
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Pokemon with Strong Early Game |
| Pokemon with strong early game or has an early power spike can ensure that the lane won't easily be taken over by opponents since they can defend goal zones and also get aggressive against the opponents. This makes room for Mega Gyarados to fill up its effort gauge safely without losing the lane entirely. | |
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Blissey
Comfey
Clefable
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Pokemon with Strong Supportive Moves |
| Defensive or offensive support moves improve Mega Gyarados' efficiency during fights. Moves like Floral Healing, Soft-Boiled, and Moonlight ensures Gyarados' survival in the frontlines. On the other hand, moves like Magical Leaf and Egg Bomb provide some disable to help Gyarados set up its moves. Moreover, they can alleviate some pressure from Mega Gyarados' early game while it's still Magikarp. |
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Mega Gyarados Moves
Move Slot 1 (R)
 Flail
(Lv. 1 or 3) |
Move Type: Melee Damage Type: Physical Cooldown: 7.5s Starting Damage: 559 Damage when HP is Low: 1115 Final Damage: 773 Damage when HP is Low: 1540 (Level 6) |
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| Has the user flail about, dealing damage to nearby opposing Pokemon. The lower the user's remaining HP, the more damage this move deals. | |
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Dragon Breath
(Lv. Upon evolving or Level 7) Upgrade Lv. 10 |
Move Type: Area Damage Type: Physical Cooldown: 5s Starting Damage: 5479 Initial damage: 1334, Damage per attack: 829 Final Damage: 8764 Initial damage: 2204, Damage per attack: 1312 |
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Has the user exhale a mighty gust, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon and leaving them paralyzed. If the user paralyzes an opposing Pokémon with this move, the user's basic attacks are boosted for a short time, dealing increased damage. When the user Mega Evolves, its basic attacks will chase down distant opposing Pokémon, but the user will be unable to perform other actions for a short while.
Upgrade: Increases the damage dealt by this move and basic attacks. |
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Move Slot 2 (ZR)
 Splash
(Lv. 1 or 3) |
Move Type: Dash Damage Type: Physical Cooldown: 2s Starting Damage: N/A Final Damage: N/A |
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| Has the user jump to the designated location. A maximum of 3 uses can be kept in reserve for this move. | |
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Waterfall
(Lv. Upon evolving or Level 7) Upgrade Lv. 12 |
Move Type: Dash Damage Type: Physical Cooldown: 6s Starting Damage: 2733 Damage per charge: 911 Final Damage: 3675 Damage per charge: 1225 |
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Has the user charge three times in a row at awesome speed, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon it hits. The user can change direction between each charge. If the second charge hits an opposing Pokemon, the user is granted a shield. If the third charge hits an opposing Pokemon, the opposing Pokemon is thrown. When the user Mega Evolves, this move's cooldown is reduced every time it lands successfully, and charge effects are granted even on a miss.
Upgrade: Reduces this move's cooldown. |
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Unite Moves (ZL)
 Dragon Current
(Lv. 9) |
Move Type: Melee Damage Type: Physical Cooldown: 112s Starting Damage: 981 Initial damage: 981, Whirlpool damage: 1949, Waterspout damage: 1955 Final Damage: 1303 Initial damage: 1303, Whirlpool damage: 2581, Waterspout damage: 2592 |
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| Has the user dive underwater, where it can't attack or be targeted by opposing Pokemon. When this move is used again, the user leaps up forcefully and attacks. If the user stays underwater for a set amount of time, it creates a whirlpool where it surfaces, applying a continuous slowing effect to opposing Pokemon it hits. If the user stays underwater for an even longer amount of time, it creates a waterspout where it surfaces, throwing opposing Pokemon it hits. After using this Unite Move, the user Mega Evolves. | |
Standard Attack
Standard Attack |
Has the user lunge toward opposing Pokemon, dealing damage. |
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Ability (Passive)
 Swift Swim
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 MagikarpWhen the Pokémon uses a move, its movement speed increases for a short time. Each time the Pokémon with this Ability knocks out an opposing Pokémon, scores a goal, or otherwise makes a contribution in battle, its effort gauge increases. Once the effort gauge is full, the Pokémon evolves into Gyarados. |
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 Intimidate
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The Pokemon decreases the Attack of opposing Pokemon it damages. |
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 Mold Breaker
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Mega Gyarados Damage this Pokemon deals ignores some of the opposing Pokemon's Defense. |
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Mega Gyarados Stats & Evolutions
Mega Gyarados Evolutions
| 1st Evolution | Final Evolution |
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 Magikarp(Lvl. 1) |
 Gyarados(When Effort Gauge is Full or Lvl. 7) |
| Mega Evolution | |
 Mega Gyarados(Use Unite Move) |
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Mega Gyarados Stats
| Level | HP | Defense | Special Defense | Attack Damage |
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| 1 | 3100 | 80 | 60 | 140 |
| 2 | 3239 | 93 | 70 | 149 |
| 3 | 3392 | 108 | 81 | 159 |
| 4 | 3560 | 124 | 93 | 170 |
| 5 | 3744 | 142 | 107 | 182 |
| 6 | 3947 | 161 | 122 | 196 |
| 7 | 5370 | 182 | 138 | 311 |
| 8 | 5616 | 205 | 156 | 328 |
| 9 | 5887 | 231 | 176 | 346 |
| 10 | 6186 | 259 | 198 | 366 |
| 11 | 6516 | 290 | 222 | 388 |
| 12 | 6878 | 324 | 249 | 412 |
| 13 | 7277 | 362 | 278 | 439 |
| 14 | 7716 | 404 | 310 | 468 |
| 15 | 8200 | 450 | 345 | 500 |
Attack Damage is the damage of the Basic Attack as tested against the Training Dummy.
Mega Gyarados In-Game Stat Listings
| Offense | Endurance | Mobility | Scoring | Support |
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Mega Gyarados Skins (Holowear)
| Holowear | |
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 New Year Style
Zirco Trading:
 1050
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 Darkness Style
Zirco Trading:
2199
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 Captain Style
Event:
Season 33 Battle Pass |
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