Pokemon Scarlet/Violet Magikarp Guide: Pokedex, location, moveset, evolution

ByAdam B Hours
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Pokemon Anime Magikarp

Magikarp is a returning Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, first introduced in the generation 1 games Pokemon Red/Blue.

Pokemon Scarlet/Violet takes players to the Paldea region, which is based on Spain and the iconic architecture of its towns and cities.

Here is everything you need to know about Magikarp in Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, including Pokedex, where to find and evolve, and moveset.

Pokedex Data

Pokemon Anime Goh Magikarp
Credit: The Pokemon Company
  • Type: Water
  • Resistances: Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
  • Weaknesses: Grass, Electric
  • Scarlet Entry: An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions but never more than seven feet.

Where to find Magikarp

Magikarp can be found in a number of areas, including:

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), Asado Desert, Casseroya Lake, East Paldean Sea, Glaseado Mountain, North Paldean Sea, South Paldean Sea, Tagtree Thicket, West Paldean Sea

How to evolve Magikarp

Magikarp evolves into Gyarados at level 20.

Magikarp moveset

With the Paldea games still so early, full moveset charts are still under construction and will be included as soon as they are available.

Moves learnt by level up

Lv.MoveTypePowerAcc.
1SplashNORMAL——
15TackleNORMAL40100
25FlailNORMAL—100

Moves learnt by TM

Magikarp cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

Egg Moves

Magikarp does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

READ MORE: POKEMON SCARLET/VIOLET WIKI

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are available now exclusively on Nintendo Switch.