Magikarp
Magikarp is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Fish Pokémon
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Pokédex data
| National № | 129 |
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| Type | Water |
| Species | Fish Pokémon |
| Height | 0.9 m (2′11″) |
| Weight | 10.0 kg (22.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Swift Swim Rattled (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 129 (Yellow/Red/Blue) 076 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 052 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 129 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 023 (Diamond/Pearl) 023 (Platinum) 076 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 049 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 053 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 091 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 111 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 129 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 144 (Sword/Shield) 042 (The Isle of Armor) 062 (The Crown Tundra) |
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.
Evolution chart
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
| Red Blue | In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today. |
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| 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. |
| Black White Black 2 White 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 Pikachu Let'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. |
Moves learned by Magikarp
Moves learnt by level up
Magikarp learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Egg moves
Magikarp does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Moves learnt by TM
Magikarp is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
Moves learnt by TR
Magikarp is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 03 | Hydro Pump | Water |  | 110 | 80 |
Moves learnt by level up
Magikarp learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.
Moves learnt by TM
Magikarp cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee.
Magikarp sprites
| Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Where to find Magikarp
Answers to Magikarp questions
- How does Magikarp survive?
- What is the best way to sweep with a Magikarp?
- What determines the size of the Magikarp shown to the Fishing Guru at Lake of Rage?
- What is this thing that lurks in the resort area?
- Who sings the English version of the Magikarp Song?
- Magikarp Pokedex Error?
- Magikarp and Feebas..?
- Is a SwiftSwim Magikarp faster than a Dialga?
- Where are Magikarp and Gyarados?
- Where is the fisherman with all Magikarps in each Region?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English, Spanish, Italian | Magikarp |
|---|---|
| Japanese | コイキング (Koiking) |
| German | Karpador |
| French | Magicarpe |
Name origin
- magic
- illusions
- carp
- a species of fish