Magikarp is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Magikarp is a small, fish-like Pokémon. It is primarily reddish orange in color, but has yellow fins and whiskers. Magikarp is based on a carp, but it also embodies a popular motif in Chinese mythology: according to legend, a carp that leaps over the Dragon Gate will transform into a dragon.
Magikarp is known for being one of the weakest Pokémon, with poor stats and its most prominent move being Splash, which does nothing. However, when it evolves, like the legend it turns into the dragon-like Pokémon Gyarados.
Magikarp
Additional artwork
Pokédex data
National №
0129
Type
Water
Species
Fish Pokémon
Height
0.9 m (2′11″)
Weight
10.0 kg (22.0 lbs)
Abilities
1. Swift SwimRattled (hidden ability)
Local №
0129 (Yellow/Red/Blue)0076 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)0052 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)0129 (FireRed/LeafGreen)0023 (Diamond/Pearl)0023 (Platinum)0076 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)0049 (X/Y — Central Kalos)0053 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)0091 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)0111 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)0129 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)0144 (Sword/Shield)0023 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)0080 (Legends: Arceus)0134 (Scarlet/Violet)0032 (Legends: Z-A)0042 (The Isle of Armor)0062 (The Crown Tundra)0043 (The Teal Mask)
Training
EV yield
1 Speed
Catch rate
255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship
50 (normal)
Base Exp.
40
Growth Rate
Slow
Breeding
Egg Groups
Dragon, Water 2
Gender
50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles
5 (1,029–1,285 steps)
Base stats
HP
20
150
244
Attack
10
22
130
Defense
55
103
229
Sp. Atk
15
31
141
Sp. Def
20
40
152
Speed
80
148
284
Total
200
Min
Max
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Magikarp.
Nor
Fir
Wat
Ele
Gra
Ice
Fig
Poi
Gro
½
½
2
2
½
Fly
Psy
Bug
Roc
Gho
Dra
Dar
Ste
Fai
½
Evolution chart
#0129 Magikarp Water(Level 20)#0130 Gyarados Water · Flying
Magikarp changes
In Generation 1, Magikarp has a base Special stat of 20.
In Generations 1-4, Magikarp has a base experience yield of 20.
In Generations 2-7, Magikarp has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
RedBlue
In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
Yellow
Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers and shallow puddles.
Gold
An underpowered, pathetic POKéMON. It may jump high on rare occasions, but never more than seven feet.
Silver
For no reason, it jumps and splashes about, making it easy for predators like PIDGEOTTO to catch it mid-jump.
Crystal
This weak and pathetic POKéMON gets easily pushed along rivers when there are strong currents.
Ruby
MAGIKARP is a pathetic excuse for a POKéMON that is only capable of flopping and splashing. This behavior prompted scientists to undertake research into it.
Sapphire
MAGIKARP is virtually useless in battle as it can only splash around. As a result, it is considered to be weak. However, it is actually a very hardy POKéMON that can survive in any body of water no matter how polluted it is.
FireRed
It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic POKéMON in the world.
LeafGreen
In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
Emerald
Its swimming muscles are weak, so it is easily washed away by currents. In places where water pools, you can see many MAGIKARP deposited there by the flow.
Diamond
It is said to be the world’s weakest Pokémon. No one knows why it has managed to survive.
Pearl
It is unable to swim against even slow-moving currents. It always splashes about for some reason.
Platinum
A MAGIKARP living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.
HeartGold
An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions, but usually not more than seven feet.
SoulSilver
For no reason, it jumps and splashes about, making it easy for predators like PIDGEOTTO to catch it mid-jump.
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2
A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.
X
It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.
Y
In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
Omega Ruby
Magikarp is a pathetic excuse for a Pokémon that is only capable of flopping and splashing. This behavior prompted scientists to undertake research into it.
Alpha Sapphire
Magikarp is virtually useless in battle as it can only splash around. As a result, it is considered to be weak. However, it is actually a very hardy Pokémon that can survive in any body of water no matter how polluted it is.
Sun
Although weak and helpless, this Pokémon is incredibly fertile. They exist in such multitudes, you’ll soon grow tired of seeing them.
Moon
Its reckless leaps make it easy pickings for predators. On the bright side, many Pokémon enjoy longer life spans, thanks to Magikarp.
Ultra Sun
In the distant past, they were fairly strong, but they have become gradually weaker over time.
Ultra Moon
Thanks to their strong hold on life, dirty water doesn’t bother them at all. They live in waters all over the world!
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers and shallow puddles.
Sword
It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.
Shield
This weak and pathetic Pokémon gets easily pushed along rivers when there are strong currents.
Brilliant Diamond
It is said to be the world’s weakest Pokémon. No one knows why it has managed to survive.
Shining Pearl
It is unable to swim against even slow-moving currents. It always splashes about for some reason.
Legends: Arceus
A feeble, pitiful imbecile of a Pokémon that is nonetheless very hardy. Unperturbed by turbid water, it can be found living in all sorts of places.
Scarlet
An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions but never more than seven feet.
Violet
In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
Moves learned by Magikarp
In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet
Moves learnt by level up
Magikarp learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
Splash
Normal
—
—
15
Tackle
Normal
40
100
Moves learnt by TM
Magikarp is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
96
Hydro Pump
Water
110
80
109
Facade
Normal
70
100
Moves learnt by level up
Magikarp learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
Splash
Normal
—
—
15
Tackle
Normal
40
100
25
Flail
Normal
—
100
Egg moves
Magikarp does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Magikarp cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Magikarp sprites
Type
Generation 1
Generation 2
Generation 3
Generation 4
Generation 5
Generation 6
Generation 7
Generation 8
Generation 9
Normal
Shiny
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Where to find Magikarp
RedBlueYellow
Route 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, Celadon City, Cerulean Cave, Fuchsia City, Pallet Town, Seafoam Islands, Vermilion City, Viridian City, Safari Zone
GoldSilverCrystal
Route 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, Blackthorn City, Cerulean City, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Cinnabar Island, Dark Cave, Dragon's Den, Ecruteak City, Fuchsia City, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage, Mt. Mortar, Mt. Silver, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Ruins of Alph, Slowpoke Well, Union Cave, Vermilion City, Violet City, Viridian City, Whirl Islands
RubySapphire
Route 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 114, 115, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, Abandoned Ship, Dewford Town, Ever Grande City, Meteor Falls, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Petalburg City, Safari Zone, Seafloor Cavern, Shoal Cave, Slateport City, Sootopolis City, Lilycove City, Victory Road
FireRedLeafGreen
Route 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Cape Brink, Celadon City, Cerulean Cave, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Five Island, Five Isle Meadow, Four Island, Fuchsia City, Green Path, Icefall Cave, Kindle Road, Memorial Pillar, One Island, Outcast Island, Pallet Town, Resort Gorgeous, Ruin Valley, Seafoam Islands, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Treasure Beach, Vermilion City, Viridian City, Water Labyrinth, Water Path, Safari Zone
Emerald
Route 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 114, 115, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, Abandoned Ship, Dewford Town, Ever Grande City, Meteor Falls, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Petalburg City, Safari Zone, Seafloor Cavern, Shoal Cave, Slateport City, Sootopolis City, Lilycove City, Victory Road
DiamondPearl
Route 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212, 213, 214, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, Canalave City, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Fuego Ironworks, Great Marsh, Iron Island, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Lake Verity, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Pastoria City, Pokémon League, Ravaged Path, Resort Area, Sendoff Spring, Sunyshore City, Twinleaf Town, Valley Windworks, Victory Road
Platinum
Route 202, 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212, 213, 214, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, Canalave City, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Fuego Ironworks, Great Marsh, Iron Island, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Lake Verity, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Pastoria City, Pokémon League, Ravaged Path, Resort Area, Sendoff Spring, Sunyshore City, Twinleaf Town, Valley Windworks, Victory Road
HeartGoldSoulSilver
Route 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 35, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, Blackthorn City, Cerulean Cave, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Cliff Edge Gate, Dark Cave, Dragon's Den, Ecruteak City, Fuchsia City, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage, Mt. Moon, Mt. Mortar, Mt. Silver, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Ruins of Alph, Seafoam Islands, Slowpoke Well, Tohjo Falls, Union Cave, Vermilion City, Violet City, Viridian City, Whirl Islands
BlackWhite
Marvelous Bridge
Black 2White 2
Nature Sanctuary, Nature Preserve
XY
Route 3, 22, Camphrier Town, Parfum Palace, Cyllage City, Ambrette Town, Geosenge Town, Coumarine City, Couriway Town
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
Route 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 114, 115, 117, 118, 119, 120, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, Dewford Town, Ever Grande City, Meteor Falls, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Petalburg City, Safari Zone, Scorched Slab, Seafloor Cavern, Sealed Chamber, Shoal Cave, Slateport City, Sootopolis City, Lilycove City, Victory Road, Battle Resort, Sea Mauville, Team Magma/Aqua Hideout
SunMoon
Route 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, Melemele Sea, Kala'e Bay, Seaward Cave, Paniola Town, Brooklet Hill, Secluded Shore, Tapu Village, Malie Garden, Poni Wilds, Poni Breaker Coast, Poni Gauntlet, Seafolk Village, Poni Meadow, Vast Poni Canyon
Ultra SunUltra Moon
Route 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, Melemele Sea, Kala'e Bay, Hau'oli City, Seaward Cave, Paniola Town, Akala Outskirts, Brooklet Hill, Tapu Village, Malie Garden, Ancient Poni Path, Poni Breaker Coast, Poni Gauntlet, Seafolk Village, Poni Meadow, Vast Poni Canyon
Route 2, 4, 5, 6, South Lake Miloch, East Lake Axewell, Slumbering Weald, Motostoke, Axew's Eye, Bridge Field, West Lake Axewell, North Lake Miloch, Challenge Beach, Courageous Cavern, Fields of Honor, Forest of Focus, Honeycalm Island, Honeycalm Sea, Insular Sea, Loop Lagoon, Soothing Wetlands, Stepping-Stone Sea, Training Lowlands, Workout Sea, Giant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Foot, Roaring-Sea Caves, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl
Route 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212, 213, 214, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, Canalave City, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Fuego Ironworks, Great Marsh, Iron Island, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Lake Verity, Mt. Coronet, Oreburgh Gate, Pastoria City, Pokémon League, Ravaged Path, Resort Area, Sendoff Spring, Sunyshore City, Twinleaf Town, Valley Windworks, Victory Road
Legends: Arceus
Obsidian Falls, Lake Verity, Fabled Spring
ScarletViolet
Tagtree Thicket, Asado Desert, Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Two), North Province (Area Three), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two), East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area One), West Province (Area Two), West Province (Area Three), Glaseado Mountain, North Paldean Sea, East Paldean Sea, South Paldean Sea, West Paldean Sea
Legends: Z-A
Location data not yet available
Answers to Magikarp questions
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Magikarp Pokedex Error?
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Where are Magikarp and Gyarados?
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Other languages
English
Magikarp
Japanese
コイキング (Koiking)
German
Karpador
French
Magicarpe
Italian
Magikarp
Spanish
Magikarp
Korean
잉어킹 (ingeoking)
Chinese (Simplified)
鲤鱼王
Chinese (Traditional)
鯉魚王
English
Fish Pokémon
Japanese
さかなポケモン
German
Fisch-Pokémon
French
Pokémon Poisson
Italian
Pokémon Pesce
Spanish
Pokémon Pez
Korean
물고기포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)
鱼宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)
魚寶可夢
Name origin
magic illusions carp a species of fish #0128 Tauros #0130 Gyarados
