Magikarp


Name origin

magic
illusions
carp
a species of fish
Magikarp artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 129
Type Water
Species Fish Pokémon
Height 2′11″ (0.89m)
Weight 22 lbs (10.0 kg)
Abilities Swift Swim
Rattled (Dream World)
Local № 129 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen)
076 (G/S/C, HeartGold, SoulSilver)
052 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
023 (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum)
Japanese Koikingu

Breeding

Egg Groups Dragon and Water 2
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 6 (minimum 1,530 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Speed
Catch rate 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 20
Growth Rate Slow



Type defenses

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Magikarp stats

The base stats for Magikarp are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

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

Pokedex descriptions

Red
Blue
LeafGreen		 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
SoulSilver		 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.
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.
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
Black
White		 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.

Evolution chart

Magikarp
#129
Magikarp
Water →
(Level 20) Gyarados
#130
Gyarados
Water · Flying

Moves learnt by level up

Magikarp learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 SplashNormalStatus--
15 TackleNormalPhysical50100
30 FlailNormalPhysical-100

Other generations: I II III IV V

Egg moves

Magikarp does not learn any egg moves.

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

Magikarp can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
BounceFlyingPhysical8585

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Magikarp does not learn any HM moves.

Other generations: I II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Magikarp does not learn any TM moves.

Other generations: I II III IV V


Magikarp sprites

NORMAL
Male
Black/White
 Magikarp normal sprite NORMAL
Female
Black/White
 Magikarp normal sprite SHINY
Male
Black/White
 Magikarp shiny sprite SHINY
Female
Black/White
 Magikarp shiny sprite NORMAL
Male
HG/SS
 Magikarp normal sprite NORMAL
Female
HG/SS
 Magikarp normal sprite SHINY
Male
HG/SS
 Magikarp shiny sprite SHINY
Female
HG/SS
 Magikarp shiny sprite

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Where to find Magikarp

Red
Blue		 Route 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, Pallet Town
Yellow Route 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, Pallet Town
Gold
Silver		 Route 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, more 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. Silver, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Ruins of Alph, Slowpoke Well, Union Cave, Vermillion City, Violet City, Viridian City, Whirl Islands
Crystal Route 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, more 31, 32, 34, 35, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, Cherrygrove City, Cinnabar Island, Dragon's Den, Ilex Forest, Lake of Rage, New Bark Town, Pallet Town
Ruby
Sapphire		 Route 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 114, 115, 117, 118, 119, more 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, Abandoned Ship, Dewford Town, Evergrande City, Meteor Falls, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Petalburg City, Safari Zone, Seafloor Cavern, Shoal Cave, Slateport City, Sootopolis City
LeafGreen
FireRed		 Route 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, more 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, Vermillion City, Viridian City, Water Labyrinth, Water Path
Emerald Route 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 114, 115, 117, 118, 119, more 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, Abandoned Ship, Dewford Town, Evergrande City, Meteor Falls, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town, Petalburg City, Safari Zone, Seafloor Cavern, Shoal Cave, Slateport City, Sootopolis City
Diamond
Pearl		 Route 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212, 213, 214, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, more 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, Pokemon 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, more 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, Pokemon League, Ravaged Path, Resort Area, Sendoff Spring, Sunyshore City, Twinleaf Town, Valley Windworks, Victory Road
HeartGold
SoulSilver		 Route 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, more 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, Vermillion City, Violet City, Viridian City, Whirl Islands
Black
White		 Marvelous Bridge

Pokeathlon stats

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Answers to Magikarp questions



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