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Magikarp

Class: Common
Type:
Water
Catch Rate: 255
Level Gain Rate: Slow
Base Reward EXP: 20
Reward EV Point: Speed: 1
Magikarp in game: 9,893 Who?
AVG Level: 18
Gender Ratios:
50% Male / 50% Female
Pokemon Id: 129

Base Stats

HP: 20
Attack: 10
Defense: 55
SpAttack: 15
SpDefense: 20
Speed: 80
Total: 200
Default Ability 1: Speed Gainer
Default Ability 2: Expert Leader
Default Ability 3: Maximum Speed
Concept Artist: Nintendo
Artwork Artist: nganlamsong

Magikarp's elemental sensitivity to the enemy attacks:

: 100% : 100% : 100% : 200% : 100% : 50% : 100% : 100% : 200%
: 100% : 50% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 50% : 50%

Magikarp's Transformation Line

#129 Magikarp
Water (Type 1)
Level 54
#130 Gyarados
Water (Type 1) Flying (Type 2)
Level 64
Use item Mega Gem
#8130 Mega Gyarados
Water (Type 1) Dark (Type 2)

Magikarp's Other Forms

#2129 Shiny Magikarp
Water (Type 1)

Magikarp's Level-Up Attacks

ID: 585 Splash Level: 1 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 40 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 626 Tackle Level: 15 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 35 Accuracy: 100
ID: 199 Flail Level: 30 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100

TM (Technical Machine) Moves Magikarp Can Learn

ID: 62 Bounce TM174 Category: Physical Base Power: 85 PP: 5 Accuracy: 85
ID: 290 Hydro Pump TM327 Category: Special Base Power: 110 PP: 5 Accuracy: 80
Pokémon: Magikarp - Level Gain Rate: Slow - Class: Common
This level gain rate Pokémon required total EXP amounts for each level
L 1: 0 EXP
L 2: 60 EXP
L 3: 198 EXP
L 4: 480 EXP
L 5: 936 EXP
L 6: 1,620 EXP
L 7: 2,568 EXP
L 8: 3,840 EXP
L 9: 5,466 EXP
L 10: 7,500 EXP
L 11: 9,978 EXP
L 12: 12,960 EXP
L 13: 16,476 EXP
L 14: 20,580 EXP
L 15: 25,308 EXP
L 16: 30,720 EXP
L 17: 36,846 EXP
L 18: 43,740 EXP
L 19: 51,438 EXP
L 20: 60,000 EXP
L 21: 69,456 EXP
L 22: 79,860 EXP
L 23: 91,248 EXP
L 24: 103,680 EXP
L 25: 117,186 EXP
L 26: 131,820 EXP
L 27: 147,618 EXP
L 28: 164,640 EXP
L 29: 182,916 EXP
L 30: 202,500 EXP
L 31: 223,428 EXP
L 32: 245,760 EXP
L 33: 269,526 EXP
L 34: 294,780 EXP
L 35: 321,558 EXP
L 36: 349,920 EXP
L 37: 379,896 EXP
L 38: 411,540 EXP
L 39: 444,888 EXP
L 40: 480,000 EXP
L 41: 516,906 EXP
L 42: 555,660 EXP
L 43: 596,298 EXP
L 44: 638,880 EXP
L 45: 683,436 EXP
L 46: 730,020 EXP
L 47: 778,668 EXP
L 48: 829,440 EXP
L 49: 882,366 EXP
L 50: 937,500 EXP
L 51: 994,878 EXP
L 52: 1,054,560 EXP
L 53: 1,116,576 EXP
L 54: 1,180,980 EXP
L 55: 1,247,808 EXP
L 56: 1,317,120 EXP
L 57: 1,388,946 EXP
L 58: 1,463,340 EXP
L 59: 1,540,338 EXP
L 60: 1,620,000 EXP
L 61: 1,702,356 EXP
L 62: 1,787,460 EXP
L 63: 1,875,348 EXP
L 64: 1,966,080 EXP
L 65: 2,059,686 EXP
L 66: 2,156,220 EXP
L 67: 2,255,718 EXP
L 68: 2,358,240 EXP
L 69: 2,463,816 EXP
L 70: 2,572,500 EXP
L 71: 2,684,328 EXP
L 72: 2,799,360 EXP
L 73: 2,917,626 EXP
L 74: 3,039,180 EXP
L 75: 3,164,058 EXP
L 76: 3,292,320 EXP
L 77: 3,423,996 EXP
L 78: 3,559,140 EXP
L 79: 3,697,788 EXP
L 80: 3,840,000 EXP
L 81: 3,985,806 EXP
L 82: 4,135,260 EXP
L 83: 4,288,398 EXP
L 84: 4,445,280 EXP
L 85: 4,605,936 EXP
L 86: 4,770,420 EXP
L 87: 4,938,768 EXP
L 88: 5,111,040 EXP
L 89: 5,287,266 EXP
L 90: 5,467,500 EXP
L 91: 5,651,778 EXP
L 92: 5,840,160 EXP
L 93: 6,032,676 EXP
L 94: 6,229,380 EXP
L 95: 6,430,308 EXP
L 96: 6,635,520 EXP
L 97: 6,845,046 EXP
L 98: 7,058,940 EXP
L 99: 7,277,238 EXP
L 100: 7,500,000 EXP
L 101: 7,875,000 EXP
L 102: 8,268,000 EXP
L 103: 8,681,000 EXP
L 104: 9,115,000 EXP
L 105: 9,570,000 EXP
L 106: 10,048,000 EXP
L 107: 10,550,000 EXP
L 108: 11,077,000 EXP
L 109: 11,630,000 EXP
L 110: 12,211,000 EXP
L 111: 12,821,000 EXP
L 112: 13,462,000 EXP
L 113: 14,135,000 EXP
L 114: 14,841,000 EXP
L 115: 15,583,000 EXP
L 116: 16,362,000 EXP
L 117: 17,180,000 EXP
L 118: 18,039,000 EXP
L 119: 18,940,000 EXP
L 120: 19,887,000 EXP



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Magikarp (Pokémon)

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Magikarp
Fish Pokémon
コイキング
Koiking
#129
Magikarp
Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Water
Abilities
Swift Swim Rattled
Hidden Ability
Gender ratio
 
 
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
255 (43.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Water 2 and Dragon
Hatch time
1285 - 1541 steps
Height
2'11" 0.9 m
Weight
22.0 lbs. 10.0 kg
Base experience yield
20
Gen. I-IV
40
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
1
Speed
Shape
Body03.webp
Footprint
F129.webp
Pokédex color
 Red
Base friendship
70
External Links
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    • Generation II
    • Generation III
    • Generation IV
    • Generation V
    • Generation VI
    • Generation VII
  • Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Magikarp (Japaneseコイキング Koiking) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves into Gyarados starting at level 20.

Biology

 
The variety of Magikarp known as the "Blue Raindrops"

Magikarp is a fishlike Pokémon with large, heavy reddish-orange scales. It has large, vacant eyes and pink lips. Its pectoral and tail fins are white. On its back is a stiff, three-peaked yellow fin, resembling a crown; there is an identical fin on its underside. It also has long barbels. The barbels are white on a female and pale-yellow on a male. A long-lived Magikarp is able to utilize its immense splashing power to leap high enough to scale mountains. It also has a strong enough immune system to survive in the most polluted of waters. However, it is usually overlooked by Trainers because of its perceived weakness: even in the heat of battle, it will do nothing but flop around. It is believed that the ancestors of Magikarp were actually much stronger than modern Magikarp, and this led scientists to research this species.

Magikarp is found in many bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers, and ponds. However, due to its weak swimming ability, it usually lives downstream of the water's flow. It is normally seen using its former signature moveSplash, to leap out of the water, which makes it an easy target for predators such as Pidgeotto and PidgeotFrillish also preys on Magikarp.

In Hoppy Town, there are at least 31 unique pattern varieties of Magikarp, with their scales coming in colors such as gray, black, white, purple, pink, violet, apricot, and brown. These patterns can be classified by groups, depending on how the Magikarp looks while it is still small; a specific pattern arises when it becomes bigger. Which patterns can be caught depend on the type of Old Rod; the better the rod, the more groups of patterns can be fished. The people in Hoppy Town train their Magikarp to jump the highest in order to compete in a series of Leagues to win prizes.

In the anime

Main series

 
Magikarp in the anime

Major appearances

James's Magikarp

In Battle Aboard the St. Anne!James purchased a Magikarp from the Magikarp salesman. It evolved into a Gyarados in the next episode, after James abandoned it for its uselessness.

Magikarp salesman's Magikarp

Several episodes, the first being Battle Aboard the St. Anne, involved a particular salesman trying to sell certain Pokémon to someone. The person he is usually trying to con is James, and he usually sells Magikarp, claiming that they are very valuable.

Goh's giant Magikarp

In A Little Rocket R & R!Goh caught a giant Magikarp. In Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown!, it competed in the Magikarp High Jump Competition but lost.

Other
 
Shiny Magikarp in the anime

In The Joy of Pokémon, a Nurse Joy from the Orange Islands was revealed to have befriended a giant Magikarp after it saved her as a child. It evolved into an equally large Gyarados but remained friendly.

In The Wacky Watcher!, multiple Magikarp were being observed by Quincy T. Quackenpoker, who was interested in learning their migration patterns and evolution process. Ash and his friends helped him with one of these excursions.

In Mantine Overboard!Luka used three Magikarp to aid her, Ash, and later Misty in their underwater exploration.

In Ya See We Want An Evolution!Oralie claimed her Magikarp was the strongest. Indeed, it was able to battle surprisingly well, even giving Ash's Pikachu a hard time.

In Going for the Gold!, a Shiny Magikarp appeared among several others. Clemont tried to lure the Shiny one in with an invention but wound up attracting a horde of Sharpedo instead.

In This Magik Moment!, the efforts of a Magikarp actor nicknamed Karpy to suppress its evolution failed, and it evolved into a Gyarados.

In Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown!Magikarpenter's Magikarp and Kasukarp's Shiny Magikarp, nicknamed Shinegoldie (Japanese: キンキング Kinking), both competed in the Magikarp High Jump Competition, with the latter winning.

Minor appearances

In Pokémon - I Choose You!, a Magikarp was swimming in the river that Ash jumped into while attempting to escape a flock of Spearow.

In Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village, a Magikarp was under Melanie's care. It reappeared in a flashback in Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!.

In Hypno's Naptime, a Magikarp was in HopHopHop Town's Pokémon Center.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in a fantasy in the banned episode EP035.

In Important Matrimony!, three Magikarp were owned by James's parents. They were being fed by James's father when Jessebelle bumped into him and James's mother, sending them into the river.

A Magikarp appeared as an image in The Ultimate Test.

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Magikarp was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

In Showdown at the Po-ké Corral, multiple Magikarp were living at Professor Oak's Laboratory.

In The Evolution Solution, a Magikarp was living on Seafoam Island.

Two Magikarp appeared in A Friend In Deed, with one under the ownership of a Trainer and the other under the ownership of the Pokémon League.

In Poké Ball PerilProfessor Oak was carefully studying a Magikarp.

In Pikachu Re-Volts, a Magikarp fell under the control of Cassidy and Butch via their Drowzee at Mandarin Island North.

In The Power of One, multiple Magikarp sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

wild Magikarp appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

A Magikarp appeared in a fantasy in The Totodile Duel.

In Love, Totodile StyleTotodile juggled three Magikarp with its Water Gun in an attempt to impress the female Azumarill it had fallen in love with.

A Magikarp appeared in Snorlax Snowman.

In The Light Fantastic, a Magikarp was swimming in a river.

In Sick DazeBrock's dream featured multiple Magikarp.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest. One of them reappeared in a montage in The Rise of Darkrai, which highlighted the preceding nine movies.

In The Joy of Water Pokémon, a Magikarp was living in Lake Lucid.

In Around the Whirlpool, a Magikarp was stolen from the Pokémon Center of Blue Point Isle.

In Octillery The OutcastMisty's Poliwhirl defeated a Trainer's Magikarp during a Whirl Cup qualifying match. It reappeared in the following episode.

A Magikarp appeared in Dueling Heroes.

In The Legend of Thunder!, a Magikarp was swimming in a lake.

In Journey to the Starting Line, a Magikarp was swimming in a lake.

In a flashback in Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution, a Magikarp evolved into Red Gyarados.

In Enlighten Up!, multiple Magikarp were living in Lake Slowpoke.

A Magikarp appeared in a flashback in The Ties That Bind.

In Johto Photo Finish, a Magikarp evolved into a Gyarados in Gary's explanation.

A Magikarp appeared in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, under the ownership of a competitor in the Tour de Alto Mare.

A Magikarp appeared in Whiscash and Ash.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in Destiny Deoxys.

In a flashback in Judgment Day!Jimmy traded a Shiny Magikarp for a Charmeleon.

In On Olden Pond, a Magikarp was living in the lake.

A Magikarp appeared in Three Jynx and a Baby!.

Coordinator's Magikarp appeared in Channeling the Battle Zone!.

In Once More With Reeling!, a Coordinator's Magikarp competed in the Terracotta Contest.

A Magikarp appeared in Following A Maiden's Voyage!.

In Arriving in Style!, a Stylist's Magikarp competed in the Hearthome Collection.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A Magikarp appeared in PK19.

In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!Jessie used a Magikarp provided by the Pokémon Summer Academy for the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.

In Battling the Generation Gap!, a Magikarp was a part of Lila's famous "Tiger Lily Smile".

In Historical Mystery Tour!Dawn encountered a Magikarp in Xatu's Forest.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in The Needs of the Three!.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in a flashback in Bucking the Treasure Trend!.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

A Magikarp appeared in Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.

Two Magikarp appeared in An Undersea Place to Call Home!.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

Two Magikarp appeared in Day Three Blockbusters!. One appeared in a flashback, and the other was under the ownership of a Trainer who participated in the Pokémon Summer Camp.

A Magikarp appeared in a painting in Battling at Full Volume!.

A Magikarp appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.

A Magikarp appeared in XYS06.

In Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!Pikachu caught a Magikarp by fishing with its tail, only for it to attack Ash before swimming away.

In Rocking Clawmark Hill!, three Magikarp were flopping about on the beach near Professor Kukui's house, having been washed ashore by the tide.

A Magikarp appeared in A Shivering Shovel Search!.

Six Magikarp appeared in Pulling Out the Pokémon Base Pepper!.

A Magikarp appeared in Big Sky, Small Fry!.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in I Choose You!.

Multiple wild Magikarp appeared in Alola, Kanto!, with one having its photo taken by Rotom.

A Magikarp swam along a river in Dewpider Ascending!.

A Magikarp appeared in The Power of Us.

Four Magikarp were swimming in the ocean in the Where Are You Going, Eevee? segment at the end of Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!.

A Magikarp appeared in We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!.

In A Recipe for Success!, a Magikarp was a customer of Oranguru's place.

A Magikarp appeared in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.

In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Magikarp competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference. It faced off against another Trainer and his Pyukumuku, only to be defeated by Pikala and her Pikachunicknamed Bolt.

Two Magikarp appeared in Enter Pikachu!.

Four Magikarp appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.

In A Little Rocket R & R!, Ash and Goh fished up multiple Magikarp, one of which Goh caught.

In Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown!, Jessie pulled a Magikarp from the Rocket Prize Master. Additionally, a Trainer's Magikarp competed in the Magikarp High Jump Competition.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP021 Magikarp Ash's Pokédex Magikarp, the Fish Pokémon. Magikarp can live in the dirtiest of water. It jumps very well and can evolve into Gyarados.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
XY022 Magikarp Ash's Pokédex Magikarp, the Fish Pokémon. Because all Magikarp seem to do is splash around, some consider them weak, but they're actually a hardy Pokémon that can survive in water no matter how dirty it is.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
JN024 Magikarp Goh's Rotom Phone Magikarp, the Fish Pokémon. A Water type. With neither strength nor speed, Magikarp is thought to be the weakest Pokémon of all.

Pokémon Origins

 
Magikarp in Pokémon Origins

Red's Magikarp

In File 2: Cubone, the Magikarp salesman sold Red a Magikarp.

Pokémon Generations

 
Magikarp in Pokémon Generations

In The Cavern, a wild Magikarp was in the waters that surrounded the Seafloor Cavern.

In the manga

 
Magikarp in Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

How I Became a Pokémon Card

A Magikarp appeared in PW32.

Magical Pokémon Journey

A Magikarp appeared in Magikarp Journey.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Five Magikarp appeared in JNM01.

Pokémon Adventures

 
Magikarp in Pokémon Adventures

Red, Green & Blue chapter

Multiple Magikarp debuted in What a Dragonite, where they escaped a Dragonite.

Yellow chapter

Main article: Lance's Magikarp

Two Magikarp appeared in Sea Sea Seadra as residents of a river in Viridian Forest where Yellow was fishing.

In Whacked by Marowak!Erika is seen teaching a class about a Magikarp that can learn Dragon Rage.

A Magikarp appeared in Breath of the Dragonair Part 1, under the ownership of a Trainer. It was used in a surfing contest, before it was interrupted by Lance controlling the winning prize, a Dragonair.

Bill has a Magikarp that appeared in Make Way for Magikarp. Its resilient body saved Bill from the acidic saliva of a Victreebel.

Lance's Magikarp appeared in a flashback in The Legend as a Pokémon harmed by human industrialization. It evolved into Gyarados sometime before Extricated from Exeggutor, and it was used to shield him from the lava on Mt. Cerise.

Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter

In Teddiursa's Picnic, a Magikarp appeared in its Poké Ball after a wild Granbull had spit out all the Poké Balls it stole. It was returned to its owner by Wilton afterwards.

Multiple Magikarp had evolved into Gyarados at the Lake of Rage from the radio waves emitted by Team Rocket in Raise the Red Gyarados.

A Magikarp appeared in Slugging It Out with Slugma as one of the Pokémon at Earl's Pokémon Academy in Violet City.

Ruby & Sapphire chapter

Two Magikarp appeared in aquariums belonging to Mr. Briney and Team Aqua in Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt I.

Emerald chapter

A blind boy owned a Magikarp nicknamed Karpy, which debuted in The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon VI.

Diamond & Pearl chapter

Diamond and Lax dressed up as Magikarp in the Diamond & Pearl chapter. They ate rice balls, and Diamond called himself a Munchikarp.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in Tackling TangrowthMixing It Up with Machamp, and Bogging Down Quagsire.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

A Magikarp appeared in In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!.

A Magikarp appeared in The Mystery Boy, Jun!!.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in The Legendary Pokémon, Captured.

A Magikarp appeared in a fantasy in Look for Giratina!.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Chris owns six Magikarp in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys.

A Magikarp appeared in A Spectacular Battle To Save Ampharos!!.

A Trainer's Magikarp appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

A Magikarp appeared in The Challenge at Celadon University!. It knew the event-exclusive move Dragon Rage.

Shu caught a Magikarp in GDZ51.

Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic

A Magikarp appeared in Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic.

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~

A Magikarp appeared in The Yellow Scroll: Hanbei vs Kanbei.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Magikarp appeared in Clefairy's Under Training!!.

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

A Magikarp appeared in I Won't Let You Lead!!.

A Magikarp appeared in Rare Pokémon!!.

Pokémon Try Adventure

Soro owns a Magikarp.

Pokémon Zensho

Satoshi has multiple Magikarp in Pokémon Zensho.

In the TCG

Main article: Magikarp (TCG)

Other appearances

Detective Pikachu

A Magikarp appeared in Detective Pikachu. It was seen at an illegal fight club, where Detective Pikachu tried to get it to evolve in order to battle a Charizard. It eventually did and scared Charizard away.

Game data

NPC appearances

  • Magikarp is the focus of the mobile game Pokémon: Magikarp Jump. The player can fish for many patterns of Magikarp, then train their Magikarp and compete with others to see whose Magikarp can jump the highest.

Pokédex entries

Generation I     Kanto
#129
Red In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
Blue
Yellow Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers and shallow puddles.
Stadium Whoever its opponent, and however horrible the attack it receives, all it does is Splash around.
Generation II     Johto
#076
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.
Stadium 2 An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions, but never more than seven feet.
Generation III   Hoenn
#052
  Kanto
#129
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.
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.
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.
Generation IV   Sinnoh
#023
  Johto
#076
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 never 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.
Generation V     Unova
#—
Black A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.
White
Black 2 A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.
White 2
Generation VI   Kalos
Central #049
  Hoenn
#053
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.
Generation VII   Alola
SM: #091
  Alola
USUM: #111
  Kanto
#129
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 Pikachu Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers and shallow puddles.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII   Galar
#144
  Galar
Isle of Armor #042
  Galar
Crown Tundra #062
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.

 

Game locations

Generation I  
Red Blue
Routes 610111213171819202122232425Pallet TownViridian CityCerulean CityVermilion CityCeladon CityFuchsia CitySafari ZoneSeafoam IslandsCinnabar IslandIndigo PlateauCerulean Cave (Old Rod)
Routes 121317, and 18Fuchsia City (Super Rod)
Buy from Magikarp salesman for PokémonDollar.webp500 on Route 4
Blue (Japan)
Routes 610111213171819202122232425Pallet TownViridian CityCerulean CityVermilion CityCeladon CityFuchsia CitySafari ZoneSeafoam IslandsCinnabar IslandIndigo Plateau (Old Rod)
Routes 121317, and 18Fuchsia City (Super Rod)
Buy from Magikarp salesman for PokémonDollar.webp500 on Route 4
Yellow
Routes 6101112131718192021222324, and 25Pallet TownViridian CityCerulean CityVermilion CityCeladon CityFuchsia CitySafari ZoneSeafoam IslandsCinnabar IslandIndigo PlateauCerulean Cave (Old Rod)
Fuchsia CitySafari Zone (Super Rod)
Buy from Magikarp salesman for PokémonDollar.webp500 on Route 4
Generation II  
Gold Silver
Routes 1920212627New Bark TownPallet TownCherrygrove CityCerulean City and GymCianwood CityVermilion CityCinnabar IslandWhirl Islands (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Routes 69101213222425283031323435404142, and 44Violet CityEcruteak CityOlivine CityCianwood CityViridian CityRuins of AlphUnion CaveIlex ForestSlowpoke WellMt. MortarTohjo FallsMt. Silver (fishing)
Routes 4345Dark CaveLake of RageBlackthorn CityDragon's DenFuchsia City (Surfing and fishing)
Crystal
Routes 1920212627New Bark TownPallet TownCherrygrove CityCianwood CityVermilion CityCinnabar IslandWhirl Islands (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Routes 69101213222425283031323435404142, and 44Violet CityEcruteak CityOlivine CityCerulean CityViridian CityRuins of AlphUnion CaveIlex ForestSlowpoke WellMt. MortarTohjo FallsMt. Silver (fishing)
Routes 4345Dark CaveLake of RageBlackthorn CityDragon's DenFuchsia City (Surfing and fishing)
Generation III  
Ruby Sapphire
Routes 102103105106107108109110111114115117118119120121122123124125126127128129130131132133, and 134Petalburg CityDewford TownSlateport CityLilycove CityPacifidlog TownEver Grande CityAbandoned ShipSafari ZoneShoal CaveMeteor FallsSeafloor CavernVictory RoadMossdeep CitySafari Zone (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Route 104 (fishing)
Sootopolis City (Surfing and fishing)
Emerald
Routes 102103105106107108109110111114115117118119120121122123124125126127128129130131132133, and 134Petalburg CityDewford TownSlateport CityLilycove CityPacifidlog TownEver Grande CityAbandoned ShipSafari ZoneShoal CaveMeteor FallsSeafloor CavernVictory RoadMossdeep CitySafari Zone (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Route 104 (fishing)
Sootopolis City (Surfing and fishing)
FireRed LeafGreen
Routes 4610111213192021222324, and 25Treasure BeachKindle RoadCape BrinkBond BridgeFive Isle MeadowRuin ValleyWater PathWater LabyrinthResort GorgeousMemorial PillarGreen PathOutcast IslandTanoby RuinsPallet TownCerulean CityViridian CityFuchsia CityVermilion CityCeladon CityCinnabar IslandOne IslandFour IslandFive IslandTrainer TowerCerulean CaveSafari ZoneBerry ForestIcefall CaveSeafoam Islands (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Buy from Magikarp salesman for PokémonDollar.webp500 on Route 4
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV  
Diamond Pearl
Routes 203204205208209210212213214218219220221222223224225226227228229, and 230Twinleaf TownEterna CityCanalave CityCelestic TownPastoria CitySunyshore CityLake VerityLake AcuityLake ValorRavaged PathValley WindworksMt. CoronetIron IslandGreat MarshSendoff SpringPokémon LeagueVictory RoadFuego IronworksOreburgh GateResort Area (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Trade Finneon on Route 226 (German)
Platinum
Routes 203204205208209210212213214218219220221222223224225226227228229230Twinleaf TownEterna CityCanalave CityCelestic TownPastoria CitySunyshore CityLake VerityLake AcuityLake ValorRavaged PathValley WindworksMt. CoronetIron IslandGreat MarshSendoff SpringPokémon LeagueVictory RoadFuego IronworksOreburgh Gate (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Trade Finneon on Route 226 (German)
Resort Area (fishing)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Routes 19202126272834404147New Bark TownCherrygrove CityOlivine CityCianwood CityCinnabar IslandPallet TownUnion Cave 3F, Whirl Islands 1F/B1F/B2F, Mt. Silver 1F, Cerulean CaveSeafoam Islands B4F, Vermilion City (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Routes 469101213222425303132354244Violet CityEcruteak CityViridian CityCerulean CityRuins of AlphUnion Cave 1F/2F, Slowpoke WellCliff Edge GateMt. MortarTohjo FallsMt. Silver exterior, Ilex Forest (fishing)
Routes 4345Dark CaveLake of RageBlackthorn CityFuchsia CityDragon's DenMt. Moon Square (Surfing and fishing)
Pal Park
Pond
Pokéwalker
Warm BeachStormy BeachWinner's Path
Generation V  
Black White
Buy from Magikarp salesman for PokémonDollar.webp500 on Marvelous Bridge
Black 2 White 2
Nature Preserve (fishing)
Buy from Magikarp salesman for PokémonDollar.webp500 on Marvelous Bridge
Dream World
Sparkling Sea
Generation VI  
X Y
Routes 322Parfum Palace (fishing)
Trade Gyarados in a hotel in Camphrier TownAmbrette TownCyllage CityGeosenge TownCoumarine City, or Couriway Town
Omega Ruby
Routes 102103105106107108109110111114115117118119120122123124125126127128129130131132133134Sea MauvillePetalburg CityMeteor FallsDewford TownMossdeep CityLilycove CitySlateport CityTeam Magma HideoutSealed ChamberVictory RoadEver Grande CityPacifidlog TownScorched SlabSafari ZoneShoal CaveSeafloor CavernBattle Resort (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Route 104 (fishing)
Sootopolis City (Surfing and fishing)
Alpha Sapphire
Routes 102103105106107108109110111114115117118119120122123124125126127128129130131132133134Sea MauvillePetalburg CityMeteor FallsDewford TownMossdeep CityLilycove CitySlateport CityTeam Aqua HideoutSealed ChamberVictory RoadEver Grande CityPacifidlog TownScorched SlabSafari ZoneShoal CaveSeafloor CavernBattle Resort (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Route 104 (fishing)
Sootopolis City (Surfing and fishing)
Generation VII  
Sun Moon
Routes 789131415Melemele SeaSeaward CaveKala'e BayPaniola TownAkala OutskirtsBrooklet HillMalie GardenSeafolk VillagePoni WildsPoni Breaker CoastPoni MeadowPoni GauntletVast Poni CanyonSecluded Shore (fishing)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Routes 789131415Melemele SeaSeaward CaveKala'e BayPaniola TownAkala OutskirtsBrooklet HillMalie GardenSeafolk VillagePoni Breaker CoastPoni MeadowPoni GauntletVast Poni Canyon (fishing)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Routes 461011121318192021222324, and 25Seafoam IslandsCerulean Cave (Sea Skim)
Buy from Magikarp salesman for PokémonDollar.webp500 on Route 4
Generation VIII  
Sword Shield
South Lake Miloch
Routes 245, and 6Axew's EyeBridge FieldEast Lake AxewellMotostokeNorth Lake MilochSlumbering WealdSouth Lake Miloch (fishing)
West Lake Axewell (Surfing and fishing)
Bridge FieldDusty BowlEast Lake AxewellGiant's CapLake of OutrageWest Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)
Expansion Pass
Fields of HonorCourageous CavernSoothing WetlandsChallenge BeachForest of FocusTraining LowlandsWorkout SeaLoop LagoonStepping-Stone SeaInsular SeaHoneycalm IslandHoneycalm SeaGiant's BedSnowslide SlopeGiant's FootFrigid SeaBallimere Lake (fishing)
Giant's BedGiant's FootRoaring-Sea CavesBallimere Lake (Surfing)

 

In side games

Generation I  
Snap
BeachTunnelVolcanoRiverCaveValley
Pinball
Red FieldPewter CityCycling Road
Blue FieldFuchia City
Generation II  
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III  
Channel
Secret Cove
Pinball: R&S
Ocean (Ruby Field)
Trozei!
SOL Laboratory 3Secret Storage 5Secret Storage 19Mr. Who's Den
MD Red
Wonder Mail code
MD Blue
Waterfall Pond (7F-11F)
Ranger
Safra SeaSekra Range
Generation IV  
MD Time MD Darkness
Lake Afar (B1F-B12F)
MD Sky
Lake Afar (B1F-B12F)
Rumble
Bright Beach (Both Modes C, Normal Mode S)
PokéPark Wii
Meadow Zone
Generation V  
Rumble Blast
Lake: World Axle - B2F
PokéPark 2
Arbor Area
Conquest
FontaineDragnor
Rumble U
Adventure Area: Unexpected LandAquatic Hill: Magikarp is All You Need
Generation VI  
Battle Trozei
Island of Haste: Stage 1
Shuffle
Desert Umbra: Stage 321
Event: Pokémon Safari (Tenth release; Shiny)
Rumble World
Dewdrop Bay: Castle Moat (All Areas)Origin Hideaway: Waterfall Basin (All Areas)
Picross
Area 17: Stage 03
Generation VII  
Rumble Rush
Charizard Sea2019Snorlax SeaBulbasaur SeaCharizard SeaFinal
Generation VIII  
New Snap
Florio Nature Park
Founja Jungle
Elsewhere Forest
Belusylva Island Illumina Spot
Blushing BeachNight
Maricopia ReefDay
Lental Seafloor
Shiver Snowfields
Outaway Cave
Ruins of Remembrance

 

Magikarp will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using a Wonder Mail code such as the following:

X ? ? S ? ? X ? 4 6 8 ?
♀ + ? ? 9 7 5 6 S Y ? ?
Objective: Rescue Magikarp on floor 12 of Stormy Sea.

In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
RGB University Magikarp Japanese Japan ? July 1998
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Reversal Magikarp English United States 5 June 8 to 21, 2002
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Bubble Magikarp English United States 5 January 24 to 30, 2003
BWB2W2 Pokémon Center Nagoya Magikarp Japanese Japan 99Shiny March 20 to May 6, 2013
XYORAS Pokémon Center Hiroshima Magikarp All Japan 1 June 26 to August 31, 2015
SM Lunar Magikarp Japanese region Online 19Shiny January 26 to February 6, 2017
SM Lunar Magikarp American region Online 19Shiny January 26 to February 6, 2017
SM Lunar Magikarp PAL region Online 19Shiny January 26 to February 6, 2017
SM Lunar Magikarp Taiwanese region Online 19Shiny January 26 to February 6, 2017
GTS events
Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
DP Nana Magikarp Japanese GTS 5 February 14 to 15, 2007
DP Nory Magikarp Japanese GTS 7 February 14 to 15, 2007
DP Ruirui Magikarp Japanese GTS 6 February 14 to 15, 2007
DP Ryuuta Magikarp Japanese GTS 4 February 14 to 15, 2007
DP Utz Magikarp Japanese GTS 5 February 14 to 15, 2007
Wild Area News
Games Event Gigantamax Level Distribution period
SwSh Wild Area News No 17, 30, 40, 50, 70 December 31, 2019 to January 4, 2020 Never
SwSh Wild Area News No 17, 30, 40, 50, 60ShinyVIIIStar.webp December 31, 2019 to January 4, 2020 Never

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Pokéwalker Wacan Berry Wacan Berry (100%)
Events* Heart Mail Heart Mail (100%) Rare Candy Rare Candy (100%)
Stardust Stardust (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP:
20
 
80 - 127 150 - 244
Attack:
10
 
13 - 68 22 - 130
Defense:
55
 
54 - 117 103 - 229
Sp. Atk:
15
 
18 - 73 31 - 141
Sp. Def:
20
 
22 - 79 40 - 152
Speed:
80
 
76 - 145 148 - 284
Total:
200
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVsIVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVsIVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 20.

 

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
1/5 ☆☆☆☆
Power
1/4 ☆☆☆
Skill
1/3 ☆☆
Stamina
1/5 ☆☆☆☆
Jump
2/4 ★★☆☆
Total
6/21 ☆☆☆

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:  
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Psychic
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
Weak to:
Grass
Electric
Immune to:
None
Resistant to:
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Ice ½×

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
1 Splash Normal Status —% 40
15 Tackle Normal Physical 40 100% 35
25 Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magikarp
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magikarp
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.webp TM52 Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5
Bag TR Water Sprite.webp TR03 Hydro Pump Water Special 110 80% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magikarp
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magikarp
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Magikarp in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Magikarp in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magikarp
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magikarp
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magikarp
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magikarp
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - IV - V - VI - VII 
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
I II III IV V VI VII Celebrate Normal Status —% 40
I II III IV V VI VII Happy Hour Normal Status —% 30
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magikarp
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magikarp
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Rage Magikarp (EX Deoxys 64)
Dragon Rage Magikarp (Mysterious Treasures 89)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin129.webp Pinani129.webp
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS129.webp PinRSani129.webp
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani129.webp
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 9.2%
Friend AreaWaterfall Lake
Phrases
51%-100% HP I'm the world's weakest Pokémon. You knew that, yes?
26%-50% HP Huh? Look, my health is down by half already.
1%-25% HP I'm not much good now. I have almost no HP left.
Level up Look, my level went up! But I'm probably still weak...
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 129.webp Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Water
Poké Assist: Water PA.webp
Water
Field move: None
Loops: 1 Min. exp.: 5 Max. exp.: 5
Browser entry R-124
Magikarp appears to be only capable of flopping about helplessly.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack
Defense
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack
Defense
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush129 fBody.webp Walking Speed: 2.33 seconds Base HP: 36  
Base Attack: 58 Base Defense: 44 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW129.webp PokéPark Pad entry:
Magikarp came to the Meadow Zone to play. His favorite Attractions include Bulbasaur's Daring DashVenusaur's Vine Swing, and Empoleon's Snow Slide.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2129.webp
PokéPark Pad entry:
He thinks he is king of PokéPark, but all he does is Splash.
Pokémon Conquest
PCP129.webp HP: Move: Splash
Attack: Ability 1: Gulp
Ability 2: Mood Maker
Ability 3: Decoy
Defense:
Speed: ★★★
Evolves into Gyarados when its Attack is 16 or higher
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Nobuchika and Takeyoshi
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Water
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT129.webp

 
 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Water
None.webp Attack Power: 30 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 10

#477
Shuffle129.webp

Swap++
Sometimes replaces five disruptions with this Pokémon.
Skill Swapper: Risk-Taker, Dragon Sweep
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Water
None.webp Attack Power: 30 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 10

#477
Shuffle129S.webp

Cheer
Increases the chance that the next match's skill is triggered.
Skill Swapper: Dragon Shriek
Pokémon GO
GO129.webp Base Stamina: 85 Base Attack: 29 Base Defense: 85
Egg Distance: 2 km Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: Magikarp Candy 400
Fast Attacks: Splash
Charged Attacks: StruggleFrustrationReturn
New Pokémon Snap
NPS129.webp
Photodex entry #020
Wherever there's a body of water, odds are you'll also find Magikarp. All it does is flop around, so it seems kinda weak, but it may in fact be hardier than it looks!

In Pokémon GO, Magikarp can be obtained by completing 1/4 of the Special ResearchMaking a Splash.

Evolution

129Magikarp.webp
Unevolved
Magikarp
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 20
130Gyarados.webp
First evolution
Gyarados
 Water  Flying 

 

Sprites

Generation I  
Red Blue   Yellow   Red Green
Spr 1b 129.webp Spr b g1 129.webp   Spr 1y 129.webp Spr b g1 129.webp   Spr 1g 129.webp Spr b g1 129.webp
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation II  
Gold   Silver   Crystal
Spr 2g 129.webp Spr b 2g 129.webp   Spr 2s 129.webp Spr b 2g 129.webp   Spr 2c 129.webp Spr b 2c 129.webp
Spr 2g 129 s.webp Spr b 2g 129 s.webp   Spr 2s 129 s.webp Spr b 2g 129 s.webp   Spr 2c 129 s.webp Spr b 2g 129 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation III  
Ruby Sapphire   Emerald   FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 129.webp Spr b 3r 129.webp   Spr 3e 129.webp Spr b 3r 129.webp   Spr 3f 129.webp Spr b 3f 129.webp
Spr 3r 129 s.webp Spr b 3r 129 s.webp   Spr 3e 129 s.webp Spr b 3r 129 s.webp   Spr 3f 129 s.webp Spr b 3r 129 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation IV  
Diamond Pearl   Platinum   HeartGold SoulSilver
Male Male   Male Male   Male Male
Female Female   Female Female   Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male   Shiny Male Shiny Male   Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female   Shiny Female Shiny Female   Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation V  
Black White   Black 2 White 2
Male Male   Male Male
Female Female   Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male   Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female   Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back   Front Back
Generation VI  
X Y   Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Male Male   Male Male
Female Female   Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male   Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female   Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back   Front Back
Generation VII  
Sun Moon   Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Male Male   Male Male
Female Female   Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male   Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female   Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back   Front Back
Generation VIII  
Sword Shield
Male Shiny Male
Female Shiny Female
 
HOME
Male Shiny Male
Female Shiny Female
129MS8.webp For other sprites and images, please see Magikarp images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

 

 

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Magikarp patterns in Pokémon: Magikarp Jump

Trivia

  • Magikarp is tied with Gyarados and Regigigas for being the lowest level Pokémon encountered in the wild, as well as also tied with Gyarados for the highest level Pokémon encountered in the wild. In Platinum, Magikarp can be found at levels ranging from level 1 to 100 in the Resort Area, and in Black 2 and White 2, it can be found at the same levels in the Nature Preserve; both require a Super Rod.
  • Magikarp and its evolved form require the fewest Egg cycles to hatch, with five.
    • Magikarp and its evolved form are also the only Pokémon with a unique base Egg cycle.
  • Magikarp was the first Pokémon featured in Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture in EP061.
  • Magikarp and its evolved form's Egg Group combination (Water 2 and Dragon) is unique.
  • Magikarp is one of fourteen Pokémon that one could collect foreign Pokédex entries for in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
  • Magikarp shares several notable similarities to Feebas:
    • Its level-up moves are exactly the same as those of Feebas.
      • However, Feebas can learn multiple moves from TMs and HMs, hatch from an Egg with Egg Moves, and learn new moves via Move Tutors, making it slightly more useful in battle.
    • Magikarp shares its category name with Feebas. They are both known as the Fish Pokémon.
    • Magikarp and Feebas have almost identical stats. However, Magikarp has a higher Special Attack and Defense, while Feebas has a higher Attack and Special Defense. Both Attack and Defense stats for Magikarp and Feebas are reversed.
    • They share the largest base stat total increase of all Pokémon when they evolve: 340 (from 200 to 540).
    • They both change appearances drastically after evolution, evolving into serpentine, dragon-like Pokémon.
  • Magikarp is the only Pokémon which can be found in every course in the game Pokémon Snap except Rainbow Cloud (which features only Mew).
  • Together with PichuRattataNinjaskGoldeen, and Seedot, Magikarp is the easiest Pokémon to catch in Pokémon Ranger, with only one loop necessary.
  • Magikarp is tied with CaterpieWeedleIgglybuffCarvanhaAttack Forme Deoxys, and Stonjourner for having the lowest Special Defense stat of all Pokémon.
  • Magikarp is the only Pokémon in Pokémon Conquest that uses a move that would not give it same-type attack bonus in the main series games, as it uses Splash.
  • On July 28, 2016 and May 12, 2017, The Pokémon Company and The Pokémon Company International respectively posted a Magikarp-themed music video onto their YouTube channels, titled the Magikarp Song.

Origin

Bulbanews
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
On the Origin of Species: Magikarp

Magikarp is based on the Asian carp, which are easily frightened by disturbances in water and can jump 8–10 feet (2.5–3 m.) in the air.

Magikarp's evolution into Gyarados is based on a legend about how carp that leaped over the Dragon Gate would become dragons. Several waterfalls and cataracts in China are believed to be the location of the Dragon Gate. This legend is an allegory of the drive and efforts needed to overcome obstacles. This may have inspired an element in Pokémon Snap where, after certain steps are taken, a Magikarp will splash its way into a waterfall where it evolves.

Name origin

Magikarp's name is a combination of magic and carp, possibly mocking the Magikarp as a species, as someone with "magic" powers is generally thought to be quite powerful, which Magikarp is not (though carp are said to be able to transform into dragons, which is magical in its own way).

Koiking is a combination of 鯉 koi (carp) and king, giving its name an ironic slant similar to its English name.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.webp Japanese コイキング Koiking From koi and king
France Flag.webp French Magicarpe From magique and carpe
Spain Flag.webp Spanish Magikarp Same as English name
Germany Flag.webp German Karpador From Karpfen and Dorsch
Italy Flag.webp Italian Magikarp Same as English name
South Korea Flag.webp Korean 잉어킹 Ingeoking From ingeo and king
Hong Kong Flag.webp Cantonese Chinese 鯉魚王 Léih'yùhwòhng Literally "Carp king"
China and Taiwan Flags.webp Mandarin Chinese 鯉魚王 / 鲤鱼王 Lǐyúwáng Literally "Carp king"
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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External links

  • Article on Wikipedia

 

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