#0129

Magikarp: Weakness, Best Moveset & Builds

Magikarp is a balanced Pokémon, led by its Speed (80) and Defense (55), with a base stat total of 200. Competitively it is a Little Cup Pokémon.

What is Magikarp weak to?

How much damage Magikarp takes from each attacking type.

Magikarp takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water.

Magikarp has no significant ranked usage this month, so here are its strongest attacking options by type coverage:

Careful or Bold. Magikarp's mixed stats mean the best nature depends on the set: boost whichever defense or attacking stat your build leans on.

Swift SwimIf Rain Dance is active, this Pokemon's Speed is doubled.
RattledSpeed is raised 1 stage if hit by a Bug-, Dark-, or Ghost-type attack, or Intimidated.

Full learnset (3 moves; tap to expand)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Category
Tackle	Normal	40	100%	Physical
Flail	Normal	?	100%	Physical
Splash	Normal	-	-	Status

HP20

Attack10

Defense55

Sp. Atk15

Sp. Def20

Speed80

Total: 200

Magikarp's Speed (80) is average, while its Attack (10) is poor.

What is Magikarp weak to?

Magikarp takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water.

What is the best nature for Magikarp?

Careful or Bold. Magikarp's mixed stats mean the best nature depends on the set: boost whichever defense or attacking stat your build leans on.

Is Magikarp good competitively?

Magikarp is a balanced Pokémon, led by its Speed (80) and Defense (55), with a base stat total of 200. Competitively it is a Little Cup Pokémon.