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Magikarp Shadow

Shadow Magikarp Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →
The recommended fast and charged moves for Shadow Magikarp in each GO Battle League format, from an all-vs-all battle simulation.

Little League

#168 of 168 · F Tier

Splash

Low Quality

Struggle

High Energy

Frustration

High Energy

Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.

Shadow Magikarp PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

None of the moves Shadow Magikarp can learn have special effects in Trainer Battles.

Shadow Magikarp Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Shadow Magikarp can learn 1 fast move in Pokémon GO.

Gyms & Raids

Power

N/A

Energy

17

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

0.8s – 1.0s

DPS

N/A

Weather boost

Trainer Battles

Power

N/A

Energy

12

Duration

4 turns

Archetype

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Splash

100%160%62.5%100%62.5%100%100%100%160%100%100%100%160%100%62.5%100%100%100%

Shadow Magikarp Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Shadow Magikarp can learn 2 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Normal-type damage. None of them match Shadow Magikarp's own typing, so no charged move earns the 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

10

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.0s – 1.8s

DPE

0.3

Weather boost

Trainer Battles

Power

10

Energy

-70

DPE

0.14

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

35

Energy

N/A

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.0s – 1.8s

DPE

N/A

Weather boost

Trainer Battles

Power

35

Energy

-100

DPE

0.35

Archetype

Compare charged moves

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Frustration

100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%62.5%39.1%100%100%62.5%100%

Struggle

100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%62.5%39.1%100%100%62.5%100%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Shadow Magikarp carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

Stardust10,000Candy25

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow Magikarp's best PvP moveset?

In Little League, the recommended moveset is Splash with Struggle and Frustration. Shadow Magikarp's full PvP rankings cover every league.

How many moves can Shadow Magikarp learn in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Magikarp can learn 1 fast move and 2 charged moves.

How much does Shadow Magikarp's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Shadow Magikarp costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.

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