What moves can Magikarp use?
Magikarp can use a limited set of moves, including Splash and Tackle, which it learns at levels 1 and 15, respectively, with Flail being added to its learnset at level 25 in generations 2 to 8. Additionally, in Pokémon GO, Magikarp’s best moveset is Splash and Struggle, dealing 2.70 damage per second and 18.76 damage before fainting in neutral weather.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Magikarp Moves and Evolution
- Can you teach Magikarp any moves?: No, with the exception of Speed, all of Magikarp’s stats are low, it can’t learn ANY moves from TMs/HMs — and it doesn’t learn any useful attacks on its own, either, making it quite limited in battle.
- What is the secret ability of Magikarp?: Magikarp uses the Swift Swim Ability, which doubles its Speed stat when there is rain on the field, and its Hidden Ability is Rattled, which raises its Speed stat by one stage when it is hit by a Bug, Ghost, or Dark type move.
- What will a 111 Magikarp evolve into?: Magikarp turns into the powerful Water/Flying-type Gyarados with a strong Attack stat, which learns the Dark-type move Bite at level 20, having a chance to make the opponent flinch during battle.
- Is it Possible to beat Pokémon Ruby with just a Feebas?: While extremely challenging, it is technically possible with the right strategy and a bit of luck, given Feebas’s unique characteristics and potential evolutions.
- Is the 500 Magikarp worth it?: No, it just costs 500 and you are getting it earlier than if you waited to get to Vermilion City to get the Old Rod, offering no particular advantage over waiting.
About Magikarp and Gyarados
- What is the weakest Pokémon?: Among the weakest Pokémon are Shedinja, Wobbufett, Metapod, Eevee, Snom, Slakoth, Zubat, and Marill, with Magikarp also often considered due to its low stats and limited move set.
- How rare is red Gyarados?: While any Shiny Gyarados will be red, the easiest way to obtain one is at the Lake of Rage in Generations II or IV, or through evolution of a gold Magikarp, with a base odds of 1/8192 for encountering a Shiny Pokémon.
- Is A Gyarados a dragon?: Despite its dragon-like appearance and ability to learn Dragon-Type moves, Gyarados is not a Dragon-Type Pokémon, even when it Mega Evolves.
- Is Magikarp a good or bad Pokémon?: Magikarp has been regarded as one of the weakest Pokémon in the series, as well as one of the worst, due to its low stats and limited usefulness in battles.
About Magikarp’s Moves and Evolution in Specific Games
- What happens if you scold Magikarp?: Scolding Magikarp may gain or lose JP; choosing not to scold it earns JP, reflecting the unique training dynamics in certain Pokémon games.
- Can Gyarados learn a fire type move?: Yes, Gyarados is a very versatile Pokémon and is able to learn Ice, Poison, Water, Thunder, and Fire attacks, making it quite formidable with the right moveset.
- What is the signature move of Magikarp?: Splash is often considered Magikarp’s signature move, although it does nothing at all in terms of dealing damage, making it more of a novelty than a combat tool.
- Is it better to evolve Magikarp?: Evolving Magikarp into Gyarados significantly improves its stats and makes it much more viable in battles, showcasing the ultimate measure of endurance as a Trainer.
- Is Gyarados any good?: Gyarados is a great Pokémon but is limited by CP restrictions in certain leagues, making it more suitable for higher-level play where its stats can be fully utilized.
- How do you get a golden Magikarp?: To find a Shiny Gold Magikarp, one must grind out a lot of Magikarp catching, as the easiest way is to use The Silph Road’s amazing Pokémon Go Nest Atlas to locate Magikarp nests and increase the chances of encountering a shiny one, which requires 400 Magikarp Candy to evolve into a Red Gyarados.