Magikarp, known as a weak Pokémon from Generation I, struggles in battles. It only knows Splash, Tackle, and Flail. Yet, it turns into a powerful Gyarados at Level 25. Despite its reputation, a clever player named Nommable123 made Magikarp shine in Scarlet and Violet raids. They even defeated Samurott with a single hit.
How Did They Do It?
Nommable123’s win came from a mix of training, the right items, teamwork, and a smart plan. They increased Magikarp’s power and lowered Samurott’s defense perfectly. The setup needed a specific team and a strategic play.
The Winning Team
The team included Corviknight for Attack boosts, Perrserker to weaken Samurott’s defense, Medicham for extra power, and Magikarp for the final blow. Each Pokémon had special items and nature, focusing on health, defense, or attack where needed.
Step-by-Step Strategy
The plan worked like this:
– Corviknight boosted Magikarp’s Attack three times.
– Perrserker lowered Samurott’s Defense three times.
– Medicham swapped its Pure Power with Magikarp and helped further.
– Magikarp healed with Cheer while waiting.
– More Attack boosts from Corviknight’s Cheer.
– Perrserker dropped Magikarp’s health for a stronger Flail.
– Magikarp’s Flail move then took Samurott down in one hit.
Not Just a One-Time Thing
This strategy wasn’t just luck. Before the Samurott raid, Nommable123 used similar tactics against Decidueye and Pikachu in seven-star raids. They hinted at having one-shot methods for other Pokémon too. Now, Magikarp is ready to face Ditto in a five-star raid differently. Instead of powering up, the host uses a low-level Magikarp to make Ditto weaker.
Magikarp continues to surprise and succeed in unexpected ways.