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Contest Contest-of-the-Week: Milotic vs Gyarados

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Welcome to Contest-of-the-Week! With the release of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire on the horizon, the attention of Pokémon fans everywhere turns to Hoenn, and all the cool and interesting Pokemon that live there.

Every week, we'll be looking at a few of the many Pokémon you'll meet along your journey through the Hoenn region, and asking for your opinions on them and how they stack up next to their counterparts or rival Pokemon looking to fill the same spot on your team.

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Once you've beaten Norman, you'll be able to use the HM03 you get from Wally's parents to travel across the stretch of water east of Mauville City. On the other side is the rainforests of Route 119, and plenty of new Pokemon to catch. The river running through the centre of the route is home to possibly the most elusive Pokemon in the game, Feebas. This unassuming fish can only be found on six random water tiles in the entire route, so if you want to catch one patience is your best friend. In contrast Feebas' counterpart Magikarp can be found in almost every body of water in the game, so catching one is a simple matter of casting out your Old Rod.

Their evolved forms are some of the best water types available. Milotic excels at tanking hits, and while it lacks the sheer power and Mega evolution that Gyarados has, it also has fewer weaknesses and can heal itself with Recover. Gyarados however is no slouch defensively either, which allows it to easily dish out attacks or accrue Dragon Dance boosts, although a single electric type move will usually fry it.

Which sea serpent Pokemon do you prefer, and why?

-Which has the better design?
-Which one is easier to train?
-Which is more useful throughout the game?
-Which do you think will be better in ORAS?
-Which is more useful in the competitive environment?
-Do you think both should have a Mega evolved form?

Let the contest begin!


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These two are both some of my favourites, choosing will be very hard :/
-Which has the better design?
Milotic.
-Which one is easier to train?
Gyarados.
-Which is more useful throughout the game?
Both are roughly the same, but I'll go with Gyarados.
-Which do you think will be better in ORAS?
Since Gyarados has a mega I'll go with Gyarados.
-Which is more useful in the competitive environment?
I've used both and both are just as good but I suppose Gyarados.
-Do you think both should have a Mega evolved form?
Yes, I've been really wanting Milotic to get a mega since Gyarados was announced to have one.

Well looks like Gyarados dominated so I'll choose Gyarados :p
 
I was waiting for this match-up.

Which has the better design?
Milotic. It has just such an elegant appearance, especially considering its the exact opposite of what it evolves from.

Which is easier to train?
That one's bit of a toss-up. However, I may have to go with Milotic due the fact that Feebas learns moves other than Splash, Flail, and Tackle. Also, you don't have to level it up much, once you max out its Beauty trait (or Prism Scale, whichever comes first), it evolves, making it easier to have an evolved Pokemon at the ready.

Which is more useful throughout the game?
That's another toss-up. Both are generally equal, but I think Gyarados, with its raw power, may have the edge there. Though that 4x weakness to Electric can put a serious crimp in its day, but if Gyarados gets enough time to build up power, then it'll be fine.

Which do you think is better in ORAS?
Once again, another toss-up. It really boils down to your needs. If you want a sturdy tank, then you need Milotic, but if you want a bruiser battler, then Gyarados comes out on top. The moves you choose also play a part, so this one could be decided with a coin toss.

Which is more useful in a competitive environment?
I've never seen either used in such teams (though my exposure to such teams is limited), but considering Gyarados has a Mega form, it might gain the edge there.

Do you think both should have a Mega Evolved form?
Yes, as they are counterparts, even if they were introduced in different gens. They both evolve from weak fish Pokemon, change drastically upon evolution, and both learn a nice mixture of moves, so yes, they both should have a Mega Evolved form.

Hmm... looks like I have bit of a draw here. But, as I've used both before, I'm going with Milotic, as it served me well back in the earlier days better than Gyarados did.
 
Which has the better design?
Milotic. I like Gyarados's badassery and ferociousness, but Milotic's cuteness and elegance is more appealing to me.

Which one is easier to train?
I've never trained either seriously, but part of me wants to say Milotic since it doesn't have to worry about electric and rock-type attacks as much as Gyarados. Ultimately it depends on the player.

Which is more useful throughout the game?/Which do you think will be better in ORAS?
Again, it depends on what the player has in their party for the most part, but I think Gyarados has a bit of an edge over Milotic since it can Mega evolve and has more resistances.

Do you think both should have a Mega evolved form?
I honestly don't care. I'm not particularly longing for Milotic to get a mega nor did I care that much when Gyarados got one.

Milotic is my favorite of the two.
 
Milotic is a pretty easy choice for me. Milotic is my favorite Water-type and favorite Gen 3 Pokémon overall, I love its beauty and elegance.
-Do you think both should have a Mega evolved form? : Yes, and please give Mega Milotic Multiscale as its Ability. I was so disappointed when I found out Milotic's Hidden Ability is Cute Charm.
 
Ohhh... this is gonna be tough.

When it comes to design I guess it really depends on what you want: a sea serpent that can snap enemies like twigs and ravage cities Godzilla-style, or elegance and a sleek look. When it comes to shiny form, I prefer Milotic, but with ordinary design, I like Gyrados better.

I'd say Gyrados is easier to train. Yes, Magikarp is lame and can't learn a single TM move, but it evolves at a fairly low level, 20, and upon evolution, it's an offensive powerhouse. Milotic is more defense-oriented, and evolving Feebas involves either feeding it lots of dry food or trading it while holding a item... two ways that aren't as easy as simple leveling. Gyrados wins!

In the regular game, Gyrados is better for beating up the NPC's. Defense isn't bad, but it can't wipe out an enemy the way raw power can.

And yes, both should have a Megavolved form!

My bias towards Gyrados may simply come from never using Milotic in my normal playthroughs. I never had the patience to seek out Feebas, and only thanks to the GTS am I able to have one at all. Gyrados, on the other hand, was very common if you had a Super Rod.
 
I really like both of these pokemon, and water's one of my favourite types, so this will not be easy. But here goes...

-Which has the better design?

I really like both of these designs, gyarados as a fierce aggressor, milotic as beautiful and elegant. That being said, milotic can look fierce too, given the right situation and expression, and who knows, maybe you can make a gyarados look pretty? I think you could certainly manage impressive, rather than just violent at least. But I think milotic is definitely a nicer design - I just value elegance quite a lot, I think.

-Which one is easier to train?

Probably gyarados, because magikarp evolves very nicely at level 20, whereas I don't have a clue how to evolve feebas. Or where to get one for that matter. So, yeah, gyarados is easier.

-Which is more useful throughout the game?

I've used gyarados in lots of my teams, and I can safely say they're consistently excellent. Milotic, however, I've never actually owned, much to my disappointment. Maybe in Alpha Sapphire I'll be able to get one. It'd make sense, since it's the right generation, and all. Hopefully. But from what I know, I'll give this to gyarados.

-Which do you think will be better in ORAS?

Not knowing much about ORAS (or indeed the original gen 3), I really couldn't judge. I'm just hoping I can actually get a milotic.

-Which is more useful in the competitive environment?

I've used gyarados extensively in competitive teams, though mostly as a defensive pokemon, actually. I use waterfall and dragon tail/roar with the good old rest-talk combo, which has proved rather effective for specially defensive sets. It can even wall physical attackers as well, thanks to intimidate. And that's not even starting on the typical offensive sets, or the mega evolution. I've not used milotic much, but I can't see much special about it in competitive terms. Very nice defences, yes, but still, gyarados wins here.

-Do you think both should have a Mega evolved form?

Yes and no. I think there're far too many megas, particularly for already-strong pokemon, so I don't want any more added. However, if there were fewer megas, I think milotic may be a good candidate for one. Maybe as a water/fairy type to contrast gyarados' water/dark. Then again, milotic's design is truly lovely, and I wouldn't want to see it destroyed. I think several pokemon have suffered serious injustices from their megas, gyarados among them, and I really don't want milotic to share that fate. Going to stick my neck out here, and say I don't want mega milotic to happen.

Overall, personal bias is leaning towards gyarados here, and I voted for it without much hesitation. Now I think, though, I'm really not sure which I prefer. Hmm...
 
Let me just cut to the chase; I choose Gyarados, because I've always prefered to use it in battles due it's good offensive capabilites. Plus, it's much easier to get one compared to a Milotic. I have nothing against Milotic, but it's just not a Pokemon I see myself using, so Gyarados it is.
 
I don't really use either. I have other Pokemon I prefer to cover the water typing. However, I choose Milotic because not only is it the better looking one, but getting one is tough and therefore makes it a little more unique.
Plus, Gyarados is kinda scary...
 
Which has the better design?
Close, but Milotic, it looks majestic.

Which is easier to train?
Probably Gyarados. It's also much easier to find.

Which is more useful throughout the game?
First of all, Feebas is near impossible to get, and then it is painful to train and evolve, while Gyarados is a great and reliable ingame Pokémon.

Which do you think will be better in ORAS?
Gyarados, because it is much, much, much easier to find in Hoenn and it is more powerful and reliable.

Which is more useful in the competitive environment?
Gyarados, as it is a solid offensive and defensive Pokémon, and has a Mega Evolution, and will get a useful move with it in ORAS, Crunch.

Do you think both should have a Mega Evolution?
I think Milotic should so it is able to keep up with Gyarados, and possibly becoming even more beautiful.

Overall, Gyarados wins it for me.
 
Milotic as it is better designed it looks calm where as Gyrados looks angry

Gyrados as you can evolve it without trading

Gyrados is better pokemon to use as it has a huge movepool(It can learn moves like Dragon pulse,Dragon Dance,Thunderbolt,Fire blast etc.) and also a huge attack and good defense

Gyrados again it is as I said stronger and also has a mega

Gyrados Again

Don't care if Milotic gets or not I badly want Dragonite to get a mega evolution though
 
-Which has the better design?

I love Milotics design, it's so pretty!

-Which one is easier to train?

Ehh, don't have enough experience to comment on this.

-Which is more useful throughout the game?

They're about the same to me.

-Which do you think will be better in ORAS?

Since Milotic didn't get a mega, I'd say Gyrados.

-Which is more useful in the competitive environment?

Same as above, Gyrados, since Milotic didn't get a mega.

-Do you think both should have a Mega evolved form?

Yes, it's only fair!
 
-Which has the better design?
Milotic.
-Which one is easier to train?
Milotic. I easily evolved my Feebas to Milotic by feed them blue pokeblock which is easy to make in ORAS, just 4 oran berries for 4 blue/blue + pokeblock
-Which is more useful throughout the game?
I'm not competitive player and both are equal lots of terms. But I like Milotic for pokecontest, she already have max beauty so i just need to spam her with other pokeblocks.
-Which do you think will be better in ORAS?
For pokecontest, Milotic
-Which is more useful in the competitive environment?
Gyarados seems stronger
-Do you think both should have a Mega evolved form?
YES!!
 
I had to pick Milotic. It's one of the prettiest Pokémon out there, and it's design is damn near perfect. Don't get me wrong, I like Gyarados, but it's used so much that it's almost become a parody of itself. Milotic is more feminine and mysterious. Also, it absolutely needs a mega.
 
I used to like both of them a lot more than I do now. I sort of like Gyarados still I guess.

-Which has the better design? Gyarados I guess
-Which one is easier to train? Gyarados?
-Which is more useful throughout the game? Gyarados again
-Which do you think will be better in ORAS? Gyarados
-Which is more useful in the competitive environment? Gyarados obvs
-Do you think both should have a Mega evolved form? honestly, I don't really care. Sure?
 
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