Magikarp Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Magikarp official artwork
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Magikarp

Fish Pokémon

WATER

It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.

Magikarp Pokédex brings together the essential information for Magikarp, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Magikarp is National Pokédex #129 and was introduced in Generation I. It is a Water-type Pokémon.

This Magikarp Pokédex covers Magikarp across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.

Magikarp at a glance

Type
WATER
Weak to
ELECTRIC2×GRASS2×
Best base stat
Speed — 80
Abilities
Swift Swim, Rattled (Hidden)
Next evolution
Gyarados — Level 20

Magikarp Pokédex overview

Magikarp has the Water typing, it belongs to Generation I, its Pokédex classification is the Fish Pokémon. It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Magikarp Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Magikarp quick facts

Height
0.9 m
Weight
10.0 kg
Generation
Generation I
Growth rate
Slow
Capture rate
255
Base happiness
70

Magikarp Pokédex type and weaknesses

Magikarp is weak to Electric and Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice and Steel. These matchups come from Magikarp's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Magikarp and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Magikarp type effectiveness

Damage taken when Magikarp is hit by each type:

Weak to

ELECTRIC2×GRASS2×

Resists

FIRE½×WATER½×ICE½×STEEL½×

Based on Water typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Magikarp Pokédex stats

Magikarp has a base stat total of 200, with Speed as its highest listed base stat at 80. In the Magikarp Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Magikarp is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Magikarp base stats

Hp20
Attack10
Defense55
Special Attack15
Special Defense20
Speed80
Total200

Magikarp Pokédex abilities

Magikarp can have Swift Swim and Rattled as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Magikarp functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Magikarp abilities

Swift Swim

Doubles Speed during rain.

Rattled Hidden

Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.

Magikarp Pokédex evolution

Magikarp evolves into Gyarados (Level 20). The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Magikarp evolution family

Magikarp evolution requirements

Magikarp Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Magikarp has 1 form shown on this Magikarp Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Magikarp normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Magikarp.

Magikarp Pokédex game appearances

Magikarp appears in 32 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Blue, Crystal, Diamond and Emerald. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Magikarp appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Magikarp game availability

BlackWild encounter
Black 2Wild encounter
BlueWild encounter
CrystalWild encounter
DiamondWild encounter
EmeraldWild encounter
FireredWild encounter
GoldWild encounter
Green JapanWild encounter
HeartgoldWild encounter
LeafgreenWild encounter
Lets Go EeveeWild encounter
Lets Go PikachuWild encounter
MoonWild encounter
PearlWild encounter
PlatinumWild encounter
RedWild encounter
Red JapanWild encounter
RubyWild encounter
SapphireWild encounter
ShieldWild encounter
SilverWild encounter
SoulsilverWild encounter
SunWild encounter
SwordWild encounter
Ultra SunWild encounter
Ultra ♂oonWild encounter
WhiteWild encounter
White 2Wild encounter
XWild encounter
YWild encounter
YellowWild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Magikarp?

The locations below show where Magikarp can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Magikarp encounter locations

500 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
BlackMarvelous Bridge AreaGift5100%—
Black 2Marvelous Bridge AreaGift5100%—
Black 2Nature Sanctuary AreaSuper Rod1–1001%—
Black 2Nature Sanctuary AreaSuper Rod40–6040%—
Black 2Nature Sanctuary AreaSuper Rod Spots40–6040%—
Black 2Nature Sanctuary AreaSuper Rod50–7015%—
BlueCeladon City AreaOld Rod5100%—
BlueCerulean Cave 1fOld Rod5100%—
BlueCerulean Cave B1fOld Rod5100%—
BlueCerulean City AreaOld Rod5100%—
BlueCinnabar Island AreaOld Rod5100%—
BlueFuchsia City AreaOld Rod5100%—
BlueFuchsia City AreaSuper Rod1525%—
BlueKanto Route 10 AreaOld Rod5100%—
BlueKanto Route 11 AreaOld Rod5100%—
BlueKanto Route 12 AreaOld Rod5100%—
BlueKanto Route 12 AreaSuper Rod1525%—
BlueKanto Route 13 AreaOld Rod5100%—
BlueKanto Route 13 AreaSuper Rod1525%—
BlueKanto Route 17 AreaOld Rod5100%—
BlueKanto Route 17 AreaSuper Rod1525%—
BlueKanto Route 18 AreaOld Rod5100%—
BlueKanto Route 18 AreaSuper Rod1525%—
BlueKanto Route 22 AreaOld Rod5100%—
BlueKanto Route 23 AreaOld Rod5100%—
BlueKanto Route 24 AreaOld Rod5100%—
BlueKanto Route 25 AreaOld Rod5100%—
BlueKanto Route 3 Pokemon CenterGift5100%—
BlueKanto Route 4 Pokemon CenterGift5100%—
BlueKanto Route 6 AreaOld Rod5100%—
BlueKanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastOld Rod5100%—
BlueKanto Safari Zone Area 2 NorthOld Rod5100%—
BlueKanto Safari Zone Area 3 WestOld Rod5100%—
BlueKanto Safari Zone ♂iddleOld Rod5100%—
BlueKanto Sea Route 19 AreaOld Rod5100%—
BlueKanto Sea Route 20 AreaOld Rod5100%—
BlueKanto Sea Route 21 AreaOld Rod5100%—
BluePallet Town AreaOld Rod5100%—
BlueSeafoam Islands B3fOld Rod5100%—
BlueSeafoam Islands B4fOld Rod5100%—
BlueVermilion City AreaOld Rod5100%—
BlueVermilion City Ss Anne DockOld Rod5100%—
BlueViridian City AreaOld Rod5100%—
CrystalBlackthorn City AreaSurf5–910%—
CrystalBlackthorn City AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalBlackthorn City AreaSurf10–1430%—
CrystalBlackthorn City AreaSurf15–1960%—
CrystalBlackthorn City AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalBlackthorn City AreaSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalCerulean City AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalCerulean City AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalCerulean City AreaSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalCherrygrove City AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalCherrygrove City AreaGood Rod2035%Time Day
CrystalCherrygrove City AreaGood Rod2035%Time ♂orning
CrystalCherrygrove City AreaGood Rod2035%Time Night
CrystalCianwood City AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalCianwood City AreaGood Rod2035%Time Day
CrystalCianwood City AreaGood Rod2035%Time ♂orning
CrystalCianwood City AreaGood Rod2035%Time Night
CrystalCinnabar Island AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalCinnabar Island AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalDark Cave Blackthorn City EntranceSurf5–910%—
CrystalDark Cave Blackthorn City EntranceOld Rod1070%—
CrystalDark Cave Blackthorn City EntranceSurf10–1430%—
CrystalDark Cave Blackthorn City EntranceSurf15–1960%—
CrystalDark Cave Blackthorn City EntranceGood Rod2035%—
CrystalDark Cave Blackthorn City EntranceSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalDark Cave Violet City EntranceSurf5–910%—
CrystalDark Cave Violet City EntranceOld Rod1070%—
CrystalDark Cave Violet City EntranceSurf10–1430%—
CrystalDark Cave Violet City EntranceSurf15–1960%—
CrystalDark Cave Violet City EntranceGood Rod2035%—
CrystalDark Cave Violet City EntranceSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalDragons Den AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalDragons Den AreaSurf10–1430%—
CrystalDragons Den AreaSurf15–1960%—
CrystalDragons Den AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalDragons Den AreaSuper Rod4040%—
CrystalEcruteak City AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalEcruteak City AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalEcruteak City AreaSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalFuchsia City AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalFuchsia City AreaSurf10–1410%—
CrystalFuchsia City AreaSurf15–1930%—
CrystalFuchsia City AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalFuchsia City AreaSurf20–2460%—
CrystalFuchsia City AreaSuper Rod4040%—
CrystalIlex ♀orest AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalIlex ♀orest AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalIlex ♀orest AreaSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalJohto Route 30 AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalJohto Route 30 AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalJohto Route 30 AreaSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalJohto Route 31 AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalJohto Route 31 AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalJohto Route 31 AreaSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalJohto Route 32 AreaOld Rod570%Swarm Yes
CrystalJohto Route 32 AreaOld Rod1070%Swarm No
CrystalJohto Route 32 AreaGood Rod2035%Swarm No
CrystalJohto Route 32 AreaSuper Rod4020%Swarm No
CrystalJohto Route 34 AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalJohto Route 34 AreaGood Rod2035%Time Day
CrystalJohto Route 34 AreaGood Rod2035%Time ♂orning
CrystalJohto Route 34 AreaGood Rod2035%Time Night
CrystalJohto Route 35 AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalJohto Route 35 AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalJohto Route 35 AreaSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalJohto Route 42 AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalJohto Route 42 AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalJohto Route 42 AreaSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalJohto Route 43 AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalJohto Route 43 AreaSurf10–1410%—
CrystalJohto Route 43 AreaSurf15–1930%—
CrystalJohto Route 43 AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalJohto Route 43 AreaSurf20–2460%—
CrystalJohto Route 43 AreaSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalJohto Route 44 AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalJohto Route 44 AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalJohto Route 44 AreaSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalJohto Route 45 AreaSurf5–910%—
CrystalJohto Route 45 AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalJohto Route 45 AreaSurf15–1930%—
CrystalJohto Route 45 AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalJohto Route 45 AreaSurf20–2460%—
CrystalJohto Route 45 AreaSuper Rod4040%—
CrystalJohto Sea Route 40 AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalJohto Sea Route 40 AreaGood Rod2035%Time Day
CrystalJohto Sea Route 40 AreaGood Rod2035%Time ♂orning
CrystalJohto Sea Route 40 AreaGood Rod2035%Time Night
CrystalJohto Sea Route 41 AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalJohto Sea Route 41 AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalKanto Route 10 AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalKanto Route 10 AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalKanto Route 10 AreaSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalKanto Route 12 AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalKanto Route 12 AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalKanto Route 12 AreaSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalKanto Route 13 AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalKanto Route 13 AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalKanto Route 13 AreaSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalKanto Route 22 AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalKanto Route 22 AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalKanto Route 22 AreaSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalKanto Route 24 AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalKanto Route 24 AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalKanto Route 24 AreaSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalKanto Route 25 AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalKanto Route 25 AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalKanto Route 25 AreaSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalKanto Route 26 AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalKanto Route 26 AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalKanto Route 27 AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalKanto Route 27 AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalKanto Route 28 AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalKanto Route 28 AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalKanto Route 28 AreaSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalKanto Route 6 AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalKanto Route 6 AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalKanto Route 6 AreaSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalKanto Route 9 AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalKanto Route 9 AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalKanto Route 9 AreaSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalKanto Sea Route 19 AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalKanto Sea Route 19 AreaGood Rod2035%Time Day
CrystalKanto Sea Route 19 AreaGood Rod2035%Time ♂orning
CrystalKanto Sea Route 19 AreaGood Rod2035%Time Night
CrystalKanto Sea Route 20 AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalKanto Sea Route 20 AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalKanto Sea Route 21 AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalKanto Sea Route 21 AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalLake Of Rage AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalLake Of Rage AreaSurf10–1430%—
CrystalLake Of Rage AreaSurf15–1960%—
CrystalLake Of Rage AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalLake Of Rage AreaSuper Rod4040%—
CrystalMt Silver 2fOld Rod1070%—
CrystalMt Silver 2fGood Rod2035%—
CrystalMt Silver 2fSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalMt Silver OutsideOld Rod1070%—
CrystalMt Silver OutsideGood Rod2035%—
CrystalMt Silver OutsideSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalMt ♂ortar 1fOld Rod1070%—
CrystalMt ♂ortar 1fGood Rod2035%—
CrystalMt ♂ortar 1fSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalMt ♂ortar B1fOld Rod1070%—
CrystalMt ♂ortar B1fGood Rod2035%—
CrystalMt ♂ortar B1fSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalMt ♂ortar Upper CaveOld Rod1070%—
CrystalMt ♂ortar Upper CaveGood Rod2035%—
CrystalMt ♂ortar Upper CaveSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalNew Bark Town AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalNew Bark Town AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalOlivine City AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalOlivine City AreaGood Rod2035%Time Day
CrystalOlivine City AreaGood Rod2035%Time ♂orning
CrystalOlivine City AreaGood Rod2035%Time Night
CrystalPallet Town AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalPallet Town AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalRuins Of Alph OutsideOld Rod1070%—
CrystalRuins Of Alph OutsideGood Rod2035%—
CrystalRuins Of Alph OutsideSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalSlowpoke Well 1fOld Rod1070%—
CrystalSlowpoke Well 1fGood Rod2035%—
CrystalSlowpoke Well 1fSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalSlowpoke Well B1fOld Rod1070%—
CrystalSlowpoke Well B1fGood Rod2035%—
CrystalSlowpoke Well B1fSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalTohjo ♀alls AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalTohjo ♀alls AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalTohjo ♀alls AreaSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalUnion Cave 1fOld Rod1070%—
CrystalUnion Cave 1fGood Rod2035%—
CrystalUnion Cave 1fSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalUnion Cave B1fOld Rod1070%—
CrystalUnion Cave B1fGood Rod2035%—
CrystalUnion Cave B1fSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalUnion Cave B2fOld Rod1070%—
CrystalUnion Cave B2fGood Rod2035%Time Day
CrystalUnion Cave B2fGood Rod2035%Time ♂orning
CrystalUnion Cave B2fGood Rod2035%Time Night
CrystalVermilion City AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalVermilion City AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalVermilion City Ss Anne DockOld Rod1070%—
CrystalVermilion City Ss Anne DockGood Rod2035%—
CrystalViolet City AreaOld Rod1070%—
CrystalViolet City AreaGood Rod2035%—
CrystalViolet City AreaSuper Rod4020%—
CrystalWhirl Islands 1fOld Rod1070%—
CrystalWhirl Islands 1fGood Rod2035%—
CrystalWhirl Islands B2fOld Rod1070%—
CrystalWhirl Islands B2fGood Rod2035%—
CrystalWhirl Islands B3fOld Rod1070%—
CrystalWhirl Islands B3fGood Rod2035%—
DiamondCanalave City AreaOld Rod3–730%—
DiamondCanalave City AreaOld Rod4–660%—
DiamondCanalave City AreaOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondCanalave City AreaGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondCanalave City AreaGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondCelestic Town AreaOld Rod3–730%—
DiamondCelestic Town AreaOld Rod4–660%—
DiamondCelestic Town AreaOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondCelestic Town AreaGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondCelestic Town AreaGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondEterna City AreaOld Rod3–730%—
DiamondEterna City AreaOld Rod4–660%—
DiamondEterna City AreaOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondEterna City AreaGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondEterna City AreaGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondFuego Ironworks AreaOld Rod3–730%—
DiamondFuego Ironworks AreaOld Rod4–660%—
DiamondFuego Ironworks AreaOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondFuego Ironworks AreaGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondFuego Ironworks AreaGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondGreat ♂arsh Area 1Old Rod3–730%—
DiamondGreat ♂arsh Area 1Old Rod4–660%—
DiamondGreat ♂arsh Area 1Old Rod5–105%—
DiamondGreat ♂arsh Area 1Good Rod10–2515%—
DiamondGreat ♂arsh Area 1Good Rod15–2040%—
DiamondGreat ♂arsh Area 2Old Rod3–730%—
DiamondGreat ♂arsh Area 2Old Rod4–660%—
DiamondGreat ♂arsh Area 2Old Rod5–105%—
DiamondGreat ♂arsh Area 2Good Rod10–2515%—
DiamondGreat ♂arsh Area 2Good Rod15–2040%—
DiamondGreat ♂arsh Area 3Old Rod3–730%—
DiamondGreat ♂arsh Area 3Old Rod4–660%—
DiamondGreat ♂arsh Area 3Old Rod5–105%—
DiamondGreat ♂arsh Area 3Good Rod10–2515%—
DiamondGreat ♂arsh Area 3Good Rod15–2040%—
DiamondGreat ♂arsh Area 4Old Rod3–730%—
DiamondGreat ♂arsh Area 4Old Rod4–660%—
DiamondGreat ♂arsh Area 4Old Rod5–105%—
DiamondGreat ♂arsh Area 4Good Rod10–2515%—
DiamondGreat ♂arsh Area 4Good Rod15–2040%—
DiamondGreat ♂arsh Area 6Old Rod3–730%—
DiamondGreat ♂arsh Area 6Old Rod4–660%—
DiamondGreat ♂arsh Area 6Old Rod5–105%—
DiamondGreat ♂arsh Area 6Good Rod10–2515%—
DiamondGreat ♂arsh Area 6Good Rod15–2040%—
DiamondIron Island AreaOld Rod3–730%—
DiamondIron Island AreaOld Rod4–660%—
DiamondIron Island AreaOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondIron Island AreaGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondIron Island AreaGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondLake Acuity AreaOld Rod3–660%—
DiamondLake Acuity AreaOld Rod4–730%—
DiamondLake Acuity AreaOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondLake Acuity AreaGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondLake Acuity AreaGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondLake Valor AreaOld Rod3–660%—
DiamondLake Valor AreaOld Rod4–730%—
DiamondLake Valor AreaOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondLake Valor AreaGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondLake Valor AreaGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondLake Verity After Galactic InterventionOld Rod3–660%—
DiamondLake Verity After Galactic InterventionOld Rod4–730%—
DiamondLake Verity After Galactic InterventionOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondLake Verity After Galactic InterventionGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondLake Verity After Galactic InterventionGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondLake Verity Before Galactic InterventionOld Rod3–660%—
DiamondLake Verity Before Galactic InterventionOld Rod4–730%—
DiamondLake Verity Before Galactic InterventionOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondLake Verity Before Galactic InterventionGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondLake Verity Before Galactic InterventionGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondMt Coronet 1f Route 207Old Rod3–730%—
DiamondMt Coronet 1f Route 207Old Rod4–660%—
DiamondMt Coronet 1f Route 207Old Rod5–105%—
DiamondMt Coronet 1f Route 207Good Rod10–2515%—
DiamondMt Coronet 1f Route 207Good Rod15–2040%—
DiamondMt Coronet 4fOld Rod3–730%—
DiamondMt Coronet 4fOld Rod4–660%—
DiamondMt Coronet 4fOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondMt Coronet 4fGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondMt Coronet 4fGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondMt Coronet B1fOld Rod3–730%—
DiamondMt Coronet B1fOld Rod4–660%—
DiamondMt Coronet B1fOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondMt Coronet B1fGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondMt Coronet B1fGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondOreburgh Gate B1fOld Rod3–730%—
DiamondOreburgh Gate B1fOld Rod4–660%—
DiamondOreburgh Gate B1fOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondOreburgh Gate B1fGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondOreburgh Gate B1fGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondPastoria City AreaOld Rod3–730%—
DiamondPastoria City AreaOld Rod4–660%—
DiamondPastoria City AreaOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondPastoria City AreaGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondPastoria City AreaGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondRavaged Path AreaOld Rod3–730%—
DiamondRavaged Path AreaOld Rod4–660%—
DiamondRavaged Path AreaOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondRavaged Path AreaGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondRavaged Path AreaGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondResort Area AreaOld Rod3–730%—
DiamondResort Area AreaOld Rod4–660%—
DiamondResort Area AreaOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondResort Area AreaGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondResort Area AreaGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondSendoff Spring AreaOld Rod3–660%—
DiamondSendoff Spring AreaOld Rod4–730%—
DiamondSendoff Spring AreaOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondSendoff Spring AreaGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondSendoff Spring AreaGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondSinnoh Pokemon League AreaOld Rod3–730%—
DiamondSinnoh Pokemon League AreaOld Rod4–660%—
DiamondSinnoh Pokemon League AreaOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondSinnoh Pokemon League AreaGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondSinnoh Pokemon League AreaGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 203 AreaOld Rod3–730%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 203 AreaOld Rod4–660%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 203 AreaOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 203 AreaGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 203 AreaGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 204 North Towards ♀loaroma TownOld Rod3–730%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 204 North Towards ♀loaroma TownOld Rod4–660%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 204 North Towards ♀loaroma TownOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 204 North Towards ♀loaroma TownGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 204 North Towards ♀loaroma TownGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife CityOld Rod3–730%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife CityOld Rod4–660%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife CityOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife CityGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife CityGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CityOld Rod3–730%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CityOld Rod4–660%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CityOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CityGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CityGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 205 South Towards ♀loaroma TownOld Rod3–730%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 205 South Towards ♀loaroma TownOld Rod4–660%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 205 South Towards ♀loaroma TownOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 205 South Towards ♀loaroma TownGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 205 South Towards ♀loaroma TownGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 208 AreaOld Rod3–730%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 208 AreaOld Rod4–660%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 208 AreaOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 208 AreaGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 208 AreaGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 209 AreaOld Rod3–730%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 209 AreaOld Rod4–660%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 209 AreaOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 209 AreaGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 209 AreaGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownOld Rod3–730%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownOld Rod4–660%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria CityOld Rod3–730%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria CityOld Rod4–660%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria CityOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria CityGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 212 East Towards Pastoria CityGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome CityOld Rod3–730%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome CityOld Rod4–660%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome CityOld Rod5–105%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome CityGood Rod10–2515%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome CityGood Rod15–2040%—
DiamondSinnoh Route 213 AreaOld Rod3–730%—
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Magikarp Pokédex moves

The Magikarp Pokédex lists 6 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Magikarp move explorer

6 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1SplashNORMALStatus——40Level Up
15TackleNORMALPhysical4010035Level Up
25FlailNORMALPhysical—10015Level Up
—BounceFLYINGPhysical85855Machine
—Hydro PumpWATERSpecial110805Machine
—BounceFLYINGPhysical85855Tutor

Magikarp Pokédex entries

The Magikarp Pokédex entries below let you compare how Magikarp has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Magikarp Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Red

In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.

Blue

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

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.

Leafgreen

In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.

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

A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.

White

A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.

Black 2

A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.

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 ♂oon

Thanks to their strong hold on life, dirty water doesn’t bother them at all. They live in waters all over the world!

Lets Go Pikachu

Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers, and shallow puddles.

Lets 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.

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.

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