Evolution From Magikarp to Gyrados

Speedy_85
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During the last panic-parade battle in which I partook with my Gyrados, I wasn't able to get him to evolve for the first 5 waves, which resulted in our being of almost no help to our team.
Could the number of levels required for Magicarp's evolution to Gyrados not be reduced?
I could continue to play my other Pokémon, but Gyrados is one of my favourites and I'd like to play him often also.
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