{"id":168045,"date":"2025-07-14T00:21:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T00:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=168045"},"modified":"2025-07-14T00:21:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T00:21:08","slug":"what-moves-can-magikarp-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-can-magikarp-use\/","title":{"rendered":"What moves can Magikarp use?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-can-magikarp-use\/#What_moves_can_Magikarp_use\" title=\"What moves can Magikarp use?\">What moves can Magikarp use?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-can-magikarp-use\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-can-magikarp-use\/#About_Magikarp_Moves_and_Evolution\" title=\"About Magikarp Moves and Evolution\">About Magikarp Moves and Evolution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-can-magikarp-use\/#About_Magikarp_and_Gyarados\" title=\"About Magikarp and Gyarados\">About Magikarp and Gyarados<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-can-magikarp-use\/#About_Magikarps_Moves_and_Evolution_in_Specific_Games\" title=\"About Magikarp&#8217;s Moves and Evolution in Specific Games\">About Magikarp&#8217;s Moves and Evolution in Specific Games<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_moves_can_Magikarp_use\"><\/span>What moves can Magikarp use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Magikarp can use a limited set of moves, including <strong>Splash<\/strong> and <strong>Tackle<\/strong>, which it learns at levels 1 and 15, respectively, with <strong>Flail<\/strong> being added to its learnset at level 25 in generations 2 to 8. Additionally, in Pok\u00e9mon GO, Magikarp&#8217;s best moveset is <strong>Splash<\/strong> and <strong>Struggle<\/strong>, dealing <strong>2.70 damage per second<\/strong> and <strong>18.76 damage<\/strong> before fainting in neutral weather. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Magikarp_Moves_and_Evolution\"><\/span>About Magikarp Moves and Evolution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Can you teach Magikarp any moves?<\/strong>: No, with the exception of <strong>Speed<\/strong>, all of Magikarp&#8217;s stats are low, it can&#8217;t learn ANY moves from <strong>TMs\/HMs<\/strong> &#8212; and it doesn&#8217;t learn any useful attacks on its own, either, making it quite limited in battle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the secret ability of Magikarp?<\/strong>: Magikarp uses the <strong>Swift Swim Ability<\/strong>, which doubles its <strong>Speed<\/strong> stat when there is rain on the field, and its Hidden Ability is <strong>Rattled<\/strong>, which raises its <strong>Speed<\/strong> stat by one stage when it is hit by a <strong>Bug<\/strong>, <strong>Ghost<\/strong>, or <strong>Dark<\/strong> type move.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What will a 111 Magikarp evolve into?<\/strong>: Magikarp turns into the powerful <strong>Water\/Flying-type Gyarados<\/strong> with a strong <strong>Attack<\/strong> stat, which learns the <strong>Dark-type<\/strong> move <strong>Bite<\/strong> at level 20, having a chance to make the opponent flinch during battle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is it Possible to beat Pok\u00e9mon Ruby with just a Feebas?<\/strong>: While extremely challenging, it is technically possible with the right strategy and a bit of luck, given Feebas&#8217;s unique characteristics and potential evolutions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is the 500 Magikarp worth it?<\/strong>: No, it just costs 500 and you are getting it earlier than if you waited to get to <strong>Vermilion City<\/strong> to get the <strong>Old Rod<\/strong>, offering no particular advantage over waiting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Magikarp_and_Gyarados\"><\/span>About Magikarp and Gyarados<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><strong>What is the weakest Pok\u00e9mon?<\/strong>: Among the weakest Pok\u00e9mon are <strong>Shedinja<\/strong>, <strong>Wobbufett<\/strong>, <strong>Metapod<\/strong>, <strong>Eevee<\/strong>, <strong>Snom<\/strong>, <strong>Slakoth<\/strong>, <strong>Zubat<\/strong>, and <strong>Marill<\/strong>, with Magikarp also often considered due to its low stats and limited move set.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How rare is red Gyarados?<\/strong>: While any <strong>Shiny Gyarados<\/strong> will be red, the easiest way to obtain one is at the <strong>Lake of Rage<\/strong> in Generations II or IV, or through evolution of a <strong>gold Magikarp<\/strong>, with a base odds of 1\/8192 for encountering a Shiny Pok\u00e9mon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is A Gyarados a dragon?<\/strong>: Despite its dragon-like appearance and ability to learn <strong>Dragon-Type<\/strong> moves, Gyarados is not a <strong>Dragon-Type<\/strong> Pok\u00e9mon, even when it <strong>Mega Evolves<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Magikarp a good or bad Pok\u00e9mon?<\/strong>: Magikarp has been regarded as one of the weakest Pok\u00e9mon in the series, as well as one of the worst, due to its low stats and limited usefulness in battles.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Magikarps_Moves_and_Evolution_in_Specific_Games\"><\/span>About Magikarp&#8217;s Moves and Evolution in Specific Games<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><strong>What happens if you scold Magikarp?<\/strong>: Scolding Magikarp may gain or lose <strong>JP<\/strong>; choosing not to scold it earns <strong>JP<\/strong>, reflecting the unique training dynamics in certain Pok\u00e9mon games.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can Gyarados learn a fire type move?<\/strong>: Yes, Gyarados is a very versatile Pok\u00e9mon and is able to learn <strong>Ice<\/strong>, <strong>Poison<\/strong>, <strong>Water<\/strong>, <strong>Thunder<\/strong>, and <strong>Fire<\/strong> attacks, making it quite formidable with the right moveset.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the signature move of Magikarp?<\/strong>: <strong>Splash<\/strong> is often considered Magikarp&#8217;s signature move, although it does nothing at all in terms of dealing damage, making it more of a novelty than a combat tool.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is it better to evolve Magikarp?<\/strong>: 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.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Gyarados any good?<\/strong>: Gyarados is a great Pok\u00e9mon but is limited by <strong>CP<\/strong> restrictions in certain leagues, making it more suitable for higher-level play where its stats can be fully utilized.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How do you get a golden Magikarp?<\/strong>: To find a <strong>Shiny Gold Magikarp<\/strong>, one must grind out a lot of Magikarp catching, as the easiest way is to use The <strong>Silph Road&#8217;s<\/strong> amazing Pok\u00e9mon Go Nest Atlas to locate Magikarp nests and increase the chances of encountering a shiny one, which requires <strong>400 Magikarp Candy<\/strong> to evolve into a <strong>Red Gyarados<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 Pok\u00e9mon GO, Magikarp&#8217;s best moveset is Splash and Struggle, dealing 2.70 damage &#8230; <a title=\"What moves can Magikarp use?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-moves-can-magikarp-use\/\" aria-label=\"More on What moves can Magikarp use?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-168045","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168045","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=168045"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168045\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=168045"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=168045"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=168045"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}