Rage Against the Red: Your Dry-Witted Guide to Catching the Shiny Gyarados
You’ve heard about a red beast in the waters. A shiny Gyarados. This is the Red Gyarados in the Lake of Rage. No need to doubt your sanity. It’s real. Catching it is key for any Pokémon Trainer. Here’s how to get this angry fish without losing too many Poké Balls.
Location, Location, Location: Lake of Rage GPS Coordinates
First, the location. You won’t find this scarlet sea serpent in your backyard. The Lake of Rage lies north of Route 43. This is your watery stop beyond the grassy path. You can’t miss it. Unless you navigate by Zubat, maybe stick to solid ground.
Red Gyarados Encounter 101: Surf’s Up, Anger’s Out
Ready for some rage? Good. Grab your Surf HM. You need it. Head to the middle of the lake, not the sides or reeds. That’s where the Red Gyarados is in its personal battle. Get ready for a big moment—your entrance, not the Gyarados’.
This is key: you get one chance. Just one. If your Pikachu knocks it out, it’s gone. Poof. So, save your game. Do it now. Unless you like regret, living life on the edge is not wise.
For those overwhelmed by “one chance.” Relax! There’s a twist! In remakes, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Red Gyarados returns after defeating the Elite Four. You strut into the Hall of Fame. The red beast respawns. It’s a second chance for those too eager with Electric-type attacks.
Battle Royale and Ballistics: Catching the Crimson King (or Queen)
Let’s discuss catch rates. Is this beast harder to catch? Nope. The Red Gyarados has a catch rate of 45/255. It’s as easy as catching any Gyarados. A Pidgey is easier, but we aren’t after Pidgeys, right? Bring Ultra Balls and a Pokémon with False Swipe to lower HP safely.
Post-Encounter Protocol: Red Scales and Rocket Intel
Victory has rewards. After your battle, whether you caught the Red Gyarados or fled, you get a Red Scale. Think of it as a trophy from this water encounter.
What now for your Red Scale? Treasure it? Wear it? Nope, you trade it. Mr. Pokémon on Route 30 wants it. He’ll give you an Exp. Share in exchange. Use Mr. Pokémon for more than just odd Pokédex entries!
And there’s more! After the battle, Lance waits on the shore. This is Lance from the Elite Four. He’s not there to picnic. He has intel about Team Rocket’s HQ in Mahogany Town. The Red Gyarados fight leads you to this discovery. It’s part of being a Pokémon Trainer.
Red Gyarados: Need-to-Know Nuggets
Let’s finish with some Red Gyarados tidbits for your fellow Pokémon fans.
This Gyarados is guaranteed shiny. No soft resetting needed. It’s red, furious, and shiny. A gift from the developers, it comes at Level 30 with Water and Flying-type moves ready.
And, is the Red Gyarados always female? Nope! It can be male or female, just like its blue version. The special redness doesn’t depend on gender. It’s an equal opportunity rage monster.
Lastly, if you’re lost, remember Mahogany Town. Go north, then Surf into the water. Head to the lake’s middle. Red Gyarados awaits. Be patient and stock up on Poké Balls. Go catch that crimson carp of chaos!
