Where to Catch Shiny Gyarados in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

This page contains information on where to find Red Gyarados in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. We’ll explain exactly where to find the infamous Shiny Gyarados.

Some players are willing to play through the game until they encounter one in the wild. But if you’re really keen, you should use the guide below, as we outline which routes and locations you should prioritize to increase your chances of encountering the pokemon.

You’re encounter chance depends on which fishing rod you’re using. There are three rods in the game:

• The Old Rod
• The Good Rod
• The Super Rod

If you’re using the Old Rod, there is a 0% chance of encountering Shiny Gyarados anywhere. So we suggest you hold out shiny-hunting until you unlock either the Good Rod or Super Rod. Preferably, you have the Super Rod, as it will maximise your chances.

If you’re shiny-hunting in the correct location, you can expect a 1 in 4096 chance of encountering Red Gyarados. So set aside at least a few hours for shiny hunting. You can use the Shiny Charm to boost your chances to 1 in 1365.

Besides catching a Shiny Gyarados in the wild, many players opt for catching a shiny Magicarp instead then evolving it, as it has a much more favourable encounter rate.

The locations where you can catch Red Gyarados depend on which fishing rod you’re using.

Which do you have?

• The Good Rod
• The Super Rod

The Good Rod

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The Super Rod

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This guide outlined where to find Shiny Gyarados in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl in the wild.