While it can evolve into a pretty powerful beast, the humble Magikarp has a bad reputation in the world of Pokémon. This flappy fish is seen as a waste of space, so YouTuber PokeTips decided to give it a moment in the spotlight by taking on Leon in Pokémon Sword and Shield, the game's undefeated regional champion.
This approach took some time, it's worth noting. PokeTips knew that the ability to use the powerful Hydro Pump move could work in Magikarp's favour, but it can't take down Leon on its own. After trying a few different tactics – including levelling up the fish to 100 with high hit points and using Eviolite – the winning strategy revealed itself.
With Magikarp holding Choice Specs (which boosts the monster's special attack but limits it to a single move) and using Special X (which augments the power of its Special Attack) it's possible to take Leon down. Sure, this isn't foolproof as Hydro Pump doesn't hit 100% of the time, but it does work.
[source polygon.com]
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To celebrate the magikarp was made into a delicious curry!
Karped Crusader.
If there's a way to do anything successfully with a Magikarp, someone will find it.
By far my favourite team to take with me on my adventures consists of my 5 Magikarp and General Gyarados. Most of them are from various events around the world that I got through wonder trades and such so they have a bunch of cool moves too. 😂
@SetupDisk Don't be ridiculous, Magikarp aren't delicious.
And you should mention that, we have a very nice incentive to win the league with just a Magikarp in our team. After that, every time you boot the game you will see your Magik-boi jumping in the tittle screen.
@YozenFroghurt I’m pretty sure Magikarp’s dex entries make it clear it can and does live everywhere though, so not including it in a region will actually contradict the game’s lore.
what did they do splash him to death?
@bones It can learn freakin' Hydro Pump now through the new one-time use TR's. Yeah, it's kind of ridiculous.
It still has a weak Sp.Atk stat though.
Hatching magikarp for days now, sick of the sight of his flopping face!! Just want a shiny lol the things we do
@KitChan : Torrential diarrhoea?
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