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Magikarp Movesets & Competitive Sets

Magikarp コイキング

Magikarp movesets cover 3 generations and 3 formats with 3 sets in total. Each set lists moves, ability, item, nature, EVs and Tera type picks with analysis, and can be copied with one click.

Water Generation I

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Generation: 3
Format: 3
set: 3

Magikarp Competitive Movesets & Sets

Generation 7 Sets （Format 1 · 1 set）

I Think I'm Funny For Using This

LC Generation 7

Item: Bright Powder
Ability: Rattled
Nature: Jolly
EVs: HP 36 / Attack 196 / Defense 76 / Speed 196

Moves

Splash Normal Status

Accuracy — PP 40
Flail Normal Physical

Power — Accuracy 100 PP 15

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Analysis

Splash is the crux of the set because, let's face it, if you wanted to actually do damage you would've picked a different Pokemon. With the given EV spread, Magikarp hits 18 Speed and outspeeds enough of the metagame to show off just how small its damage output is before promptly getting OHKOed. Bounce carries a paralysis chance, which works well with Bright Powder. Bright Powder is so your opponent misses all their attacks while slowly tearing their hair out which is funny because, hey, you're cooler than them. You, my friend, are using a Magikarp. Interestingly, this set sees little competitive use.

Generation 5 Sets （Format 1 · 1 set）

One Speed, One Gear, One Moveset

PU Generation 5

Item: Choice Scarf
Nature: Jolly
EVs: HP 4 / Attack 252 / Speed 252

Moves

Splash Normal Status

Accuracy — PP 40
Tackle Normal Physical

Power 40 Accuracy 100 PP 35

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Analysis

Moves With the nerf of Explosion and Selfdestruct in Gen 5, Magikarp lost out in its main use as a sacrifice to switch in when the foe goes boom. However, it still hits a respectable 426 Speed with a Jolly nature and Choice Scarf attached, so you might be able to revenge kill a low-health Dragonite or something. Putting Sandstorm up would do exactly the same thing for all the damage you're dishing out, but let's work with what we have here. Set Details Focus Sash is good for making Flail work, especially to lead with. The other items are only mentioned because they are all just about as useful overall.

Generation 1 Sets （Format 1 · 1 set）

...It's Magikarp.

LC Generation 1

Moves

Splash Normal Status

Accuracy — PP 40

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Analysis

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