#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.
Magikarp is a Water-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Magikarp is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
- Electric2× damage
- Grass2× damage
- Fire0.5× damage
- Water0.5× damage
- Ice0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
Magikarp has no type immunities.
To counter Magikarp in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Magikarp's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
