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  • Fans are complaining on social media about Magikarp users in Pokémon Sword & Shield. 1 / 7

  • It's possible to take on wild Dynamax/Gigantamax Pokémon in Max Raid Battles. 2 / 7

  • Four players can team up to fight these difficult battles. 3 / 7

    Pokemon Sword and Shield Dynamax Pikachu Vertical

  • The game will provide NPC trainers to help if a player takes on a Max Raid Battle alone. 4 / 7

  • The NPC trainers will sometimes use Magikarp, which can cost the player the battle. 5 / 7

  • Online players are also using Magikarp to cause their team to lose. 6 / 7

  • The fans love Magikarp, except when it's costing them important battles. 7 / 7