Magikarp
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.
Additional artwork
Pokédex data
| National № | 0129 |
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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 № | 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) 0042 (The Isle of Armor) 0062 (The Crown Tundra) 0043 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Speed |
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| 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 |
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| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 5 (1,029–1,285 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 20 | 150 | 244 | |
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| 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. |
| 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
Moves learnt by level up
Magikarp learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
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.
Moves learnt by level up
Magikarp learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Splash | Normal |  | — | — |
- 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 |
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Where to find Magikarp
| Red Blue Yellow |
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 |
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| Gold Silver Crystal |
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 |
| Ruby Sapphire |
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 |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
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 |
| Diamond 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 |
| 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 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
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 |
| Black White |
Marvelous Bridge |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Nature Sanctuary, Nature Preserve |
| X Y |
Route 3, 22, Camphrier Town, Parfum Palace, Cyllage City, Ambrette Town, Geosenge Town, Coumarine City, Couriway Town |
| Omega Ruby Alpha 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 |
| Sun Moon |
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 Sun Ultra 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 |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Route 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, Cerulean Cave, Seafoam Islands |
| Sword Shield |
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 Diamond Shining 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 |
| Scarlet Violet |
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 |
Answers to Magikarp questions
Other languages
| English | Magikarp |
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| 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 |
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| 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