#0129
— Fish Pokémon
Magikarp
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Magikarp is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 200 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 80) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Swift Swim ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Magikarp. Build around what Magikarp actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Magikarp takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Magikarp into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Speed (80)
- Lowest stat
- Attack (10)
- Offensive lean
- mixed
- Speed tier
- above-average speed (base 80)
- BST
- 200 (low for the format)
Magikarp is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Speed — at 200 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 80) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Swift Swim ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Magikarp. Build around what Magikarp actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Magikarp
Magikarp is the Fish Pokémon a Water type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 200 with Swift Swim as its ability.
What is Magikarp weak to?
Magikarp is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
How to counter Magikarp
To counter Magikarp in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Magikarp in competitive teams
Magikarp can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Magikarp on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
