Official Magikarp Discussion Thread

i dont get the point of that pokemon.
it's so weird :P all it does pretty much is splash and tackle.
go gyrados (:

Magikarp's a good pokemon imo. I usually catch it at level 15, when it has tackle, so I can use it right away to start training with it. I can honestly say Magikarp's design is one of my all time favorites for Pokemon. =x

.Gamer said:

Idunno guys, you dont give him enough credit.

Magikarp @ Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
252 Atk / 252 Spe / 4 HP
Adamant Nature
-Tackle
-Flail
-Bounce
-Splash

This moveset utilizes Magikarp's ability Swift Swim, which doubles his speed in the Rain. Flail and Tackle would normally be walled by ghosts, but thanks to gen 4 he got Bounce, so he can hit ghost types. Choice Band buffs these moves up even more. In rain, this moveset can be quite devistating.

Magikarp @ Leftovers
252 HP / 56 Atk / 200 Spe
Impish Nature
Ability: Swift Swim
-Bounce
-Flail
-Tackle
-Splash

A bulkier version of the above Magikarp, bounce gives you a turn of immunity and extra leftover's recovery. Flail and Tackle give you decent coverage. Splash is great for PP Stalling at the end of matches.

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No, you're just wrong.

Magikarp @ Focus Sash
Ability: Swift Swim
252 Atk / 252 Spe / 4 HP
Adamant Nature
-Tackle
-Flail
-Bounce
-Splash

That's the best Magikarp, survive a hit and flail back at them.

Kip said:

"Magikarp used Splash."

'Nuff said.

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"Magikarp used Splash."

"It's super effective!"

I herd you liek magikarp?

I luv him! there so unbeatable with the right moveset etc
I just hate training them >.> I tried training mine against kakunas >.< most boring match ever

The Darkest Gale said:

I herd you liek magikarp?

I luv him! there so unbeatable with the right moveset etc
I just hate training them >.> I tried training mine against kakunas >.< most boring match ever

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right moveset? it can learn 3 moves how can it have the wrong moveset?

Gearuvagen said:

right moveset? it can learn 3 moves how can it have the wrong moveset?

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good point... oh well, my bad...
I still think magikarp is awesome

I was Ev training on pearl against 'karps when I came across a shiny one,but I sadly didn't have the balls to catch it D;

ionbru xp said:

I was Ev training on pearl against 'karps when I came across a shiny one,but I sadly didn't have the balls to catch it D;

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Wimp. :O

Gearuvagen said:

right moveset? it can learn 3 moves how can it have the wrong moveset?

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He actually learns 4 moves, and despite the name, movesets are more than just moves.

the evolution is good, but you can find it like anywhere so I think its not actually something that is worth looking for. Just get a gyradoes in thw wild.

i've fought a level 65 magikarp. i killed it with my level 10 pikachu... lol pwned
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I think once I get platinum from my friend it's time to start searching for the Magikarp army :)

magikarp is by far my favorite pokemon EVER
i had a LVL 1 magikarp that lasted 2, yes 2 turnes against my mate's onlix LVL 100!!

ionbru xp said:

I was Ev training on pearl against 'karps when I came across a shiny one,but I sadly didn't have the balls to catch it D;

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LOL

Magikarp's defenses can kick some serious butt which makes me really happy because it shows that Magikarp has good perseverence and determination (and can later evolve/be turned into a Gyarados if you want it to).

Tying it in with the whole Dragon's Gate mythology, it just makes lots of sense.

Its a beast. It can bounce as high as it wants too (it learns bounce through move tutor, thats epic).

GlitchCity said:

Its a beast. It can bounce as high as it wants too (it learns bounce through move tutor, thats epic).

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It can bounce so high it can flyyy! :D

Would have been awesome if it could have learned Fly to match (not that I would use it necessarily).

otakulily said:

"Magikarp used Splash."

"It's super effective!"

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lol thats so funny only if it did something like that