>>45668825This. Shiny Gyarados, while shiny, isn't that unique. Its in EVERY Gold/Silver/Whatever in the lake of rage. You WILL encounter it. A shiny Magikarp, while eventually becoming that same thing, is still more unique. If you're catching for the sake of Shinies, catch it. If you dont mind having a Shiny Gyara or want one, evolve it. Otherwise, keep it shiny gold as a literal Trophy. Raise it to Lv100 and worship it as your new god. I dont care just catch the damn thing.