#0129 · Gen 1 · 200 BST
Magikarp
A starter-form Water-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with solid 80 base Speed. Common ability: Swift Swim.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
95/27/67/31/36/90
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
127/68/117/73/79/145
Abilities
Dark-, Ghost-, and Bug-type moves scare the Pokémon and boost its Speed stat.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Magikarp
Magikarp is a Water/None-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 200. A starter-form Water-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with solid 80 base Speed. Common ability: Swift Swim.
Best stat: Speed (80 base)
Magikarp's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 15 base Special Attack and 80 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed.
Abilities
- Swift Swim
- Rattled
How to use Magikarp competitively
Open the damage calculator with Magikarp selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Magikarp appears in the species dropdown. Drop Magikarp into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0129 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Water / None |
| Abilities | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Base Stat Total | 200 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 20 / 10 / 55 / 15 / 20 / 80 |