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Magikarp

#129

water

157

CP

196

CP

Magikarp Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

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

Little League

#167 of 168 · F Tier

Splash

Low Quality

Return

Nuke

Struggle

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.

Magikarp PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

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

Magikarp Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

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

Rainy

Rainy

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%

Magikarp Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Magikarp can learn 1 charged move in Pokémon GO, dealing Normal-type damage. It doesn't match Magikarp's own typing, so it doesn't earn the 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

35

Energy

N/A

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.0s – 1.8s

DPE

N/A

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

35

Energy

-100

DPE

0.35

Archetype

Charged Attack Type Coverage

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

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 Magikarp carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

Stardust10,000Candy25

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magikarp's best PvP moveset?

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

How many moves can Magikarp learn in Pokémon GO?

Magikarp can learn 1 fast move and 1 charged move.

How much does Magikarp's second charged move cost?

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

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