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Magikarp
Statbasemin-minmax max+
HP20N/A1821N/A
Att10671011
Def5510121516
Sp.A15781112
Sp.D20781112
Spe8012141718


SET 1 Rain Dance Sweeper
move 1: Flail
move 2: Tackle
move 3: Splash
item: Focus Sash
nature: Lonely
evs: 196 Atk/196 HP/116 Spd
SET COMMENTS

This set allows Magikarp to do what it does best: flail around and generally be annoying. An SS is possibly Magikarp's only worthwhile set, taking advantage of the Swift Swim boost to double its already impressive speed. With those EVs and Lonely, you'll hit 32 speed in Rain, enough to outspeed any Scarfer.

The idea behind this set is simple: switch in on a lethal attack (it's Magikarp, a lethal attack shouldn't be too hard to find, especially with Lonely, which lowers your defense) and keep yourself alive at 1 HP. You now have a 150 BP Flail at your disposal. Coming off a base 10 attack stat, it still won't do much damage to anything ever, but you might get a surprise kill on something already weakened. Like a Caterpie, or another Magikarp.

DAMAGE CALCS
vs. Magikarp: 52.38% - 61.90% (Flail, 252 HP Magikarp)

vs. Caterpie: 61.90% - 71.43% (Flail)

Sorry, turns out I lied. Flail is a 2HKO on Karp AND Caterpie. Drat.

SET 2 Choice
move 1: Flail
move 2: Tackle
move 3: Splash
item: Choice Band/Choice Scarf
nature: Adamant
evs: 196 HP/196 Atk/116 Spd

SET COMMENTS

The only reason you'd ever use Magikarp is for an easy 150 BP Flail, so limiting yourself to one move isn't such a bad thing. Choice Band will bring your attack to a respectable 16, allowing you to actually OHKO something decent, Diglett. Scarf will get you to 24 speed, giving you the ability to hit faster than a lot of Pokemon to deal minimal damage. Revenge killer anyone?

DAMAGE CALCS
vs. Diglett: 117.65% - 141.18% (CB Flail) [OTHER OPTIONS]

There are 166 other legal Pokemon in Little Cup. Take your pick.

Actually though, if you want your Magikarp to serve a purpose while it's taking those hits, try the Sticky Barb on the SS set. Merely switch your item and put a Jolly nature. If the barb transfers, it's a great way to put a stop to Unburden Drifloon. Be wary of the 12.5% damage YOU take every turn though.

EVs

The idea here is to give you enough speed to beat out Scarfers on the SS set, and 20 speed pokemon on the Choice set. Then you can invest in HP and attack to try and make 'Karp not useless. Ultimately you will fail. But still, imagine the look on your opponents' faces when their Scarf Abras gets out sped by a fish!

OPINION

Karp karp.

COUNTERS

There are 166 other legal Pokemon in Little Cup. Take your pick.