Magikarp in Standard: cards, attacks & deck stats
Magikarp has 1 card legal in the 2026–27 Standard format, mostly as a Water-type Pokémon (Basic). Here are its stats for deck building.
- Legal cards
- 1
- Top damage
- 10
- Most HP
- 30
- ex / Mega ex
- 0 / 0
- With an Ability
- 1
Is Magikarp good in Standard?
Its hardest-hitting attack is Splash on Misty's Magikarp (Destined Rivals), doing 10 for 1 Energy. The bulkiest version is Misty's Magikarp with 30 HP. Watch out for Lightning attackers — that's its weakness.
Evolution line
Evolves into Gyarados. Plan your line counts — see building your first deck.
Abilities
Misty's Magikarp (Destined Rivals): So Submerged. Abilities can be used without attacking — check the card for exactly what each one does.
Every Standard-legal Magikarp card
| Card | Set | HP | Stage | Attacks (cost · damage) | Retreat | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misty's Magikarp 48/182 Ability: So Submerged | Destined Rivals I | 30 | Basic | Splash W 10 | 1 | Lightning ×2 |
Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy). Damage is the printed number; + and × attacks can do more.
Other Water Pokémon in Standard
See also: every Magikarp card ever printed · Magikarp for young collectors.
Pully Play is an independent fan guide. It isn't run by The Pokémon Company. Format facts are checked against official announcements; always confirm card legality with the official rules before a tournament.