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===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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Revision as of 18:24, 3 December 2016

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Magikarp (disambiguation).
Magikarp
Fish Pokémon
コイキング
Koiking
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Magikarp



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Type
Water Unknown
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Abilities
Swift Swim Cacophony
Cacophony
Rattled
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
255 (43.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Water 2 and Dragon
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cycles
Height
2'11" 0.9 m
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Mega Stone
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Base experience yield
20
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40
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Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
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Pokédex color
Red
Base friendship
70
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Magikarp (Japanese: コイキング Koiking) is a Water-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Gyarados starting at level 20.

Biology

Magikarp is a medium-sized fish Pokémon with large, heavy reddish-orange scales. It has large, vacant eyes and pink lips. Its pectoral and tail fins are white, but it has a stiff, three-peaked fin on its back and stomach that are both yellow. It also has long barbels. The barbels are white on a female and tan on a male.

A long-lived Magikarp is able to utilize its immense splashing power to leap high enough to scale mountains. It also has a strong enough immune system to survive in the most polluted of waters. However, it is usually overlooked by Trainers because of its perceived weakness: even in the heat of battle it will do nothing but flop around. It is not a strong swimmer, and currents in the water will sweep it downstream. It is normally seen using its former signature move, Splash, to leap out of the water, which makes them easy targets to predators such as Pidgeot. It is believed that the ancestors of Magikarp were actually much stronger than modern Magikarp, and this led scientists to research this species. Magikarp is found in many bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers, and ponds. However, due to its weak swimming ability it usually lives downstream of the water's flow.

In the anime

In the main series

Magikarp in the anime
Shiny Magikarp in the anime

Major appearances

James's Magikarp

James's Magikarp debuted in Battle Aboard the St. Anne!, where James buys it from the Magikarp salesman. It evolves into a Gyarados in the next episode, abandoning him in the process.

Magikarp salesman's Magikarp

Several episodes, the first one being in Battle Aboard the St. Anne, involve a particular salesman trying to sell certain Pokémon to someone. The person he is usually trying to con is James and he usually sells Magikarp, claiming that they're very valuable.

Other

In The Joy of Pokémon, a Nurse Joy from the Orange Islands befriended a giant Magikarp that saved her as a child. It evolved into an equally large Gyarados, but it remained friendly.

In The Wacky Watcher!, Ash, Misty, and Tracey help a Pokémon Watcher named Quincy T. Quackenpoker observe the migration and evolution of a school of Magikarp.

Three Magikarp appeared under the ownership of Luka in Mantine Overboard!. They were used to aid her, Ash and later Misty in their underwater exploration.

In Judgment Day!, a Shiny Magikarp appeared in a flashback under the ownership of Jimmy and was later traded.

Another, in Ya See We Want An Evolution!, was nicknamed the strongest. This Magikarp was unique in that it was in fact able to battle surprisingly well, even giving Pikachu a hard time.

In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, Jessie used a Magikarp in the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in Going for the Gold!, including one Shiny that appeared at the end of the episode.

Minor appearances

Magikarp debuted in Pokémon - I Choose You! when one was seen swimming in the river that Ash had jumped into to try to escape a flock of Spearow that were chasing after him.

A Magikarp appeared in Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village. It was one of the Pokémon in Melanie's care. It reappeared in a flashback in Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!.

A Magikarp was seen in a Pokémon Center in Hypno's Naptime.

Multiple Magikarp also appeared in the banned episode EP035.

Magikarp also appeared in Holy Matrimony!, The Evolution Solution, A Friend In Deed and Friend and Foe Alike.

Multiple Magikarp were among the Pokémon seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral.

A Magikarp was being studied by Professor Oak in Poké Ball Peril.

A Magikarp was among the Pokémon controlled by Cassidy and Butch in Pikachu Re-Volts.

A school of Magikarp appeared in The Power of One.

Totodile juggled three Magikarp with its Water Gun in Love, Totodile Style.

A Magikarp appeared in The Light Fantastic swimming in a river.

Several Magikarp appeared in Brock's dream in Sick Daze.

A Magikarp appeared in The Joy of Water Pokémon as an inhabitant of Lake Lucid.

Magikarp also appeared in Celebi: Voice of the Forest.

In Octillery The Outcast, Misty's Poliwhirl went up against a Trainer's Magikarp in a qualifying match for the Whirl Cup and won.

A Magikarp was among the Pokémon stolen from the Pokémon Center of Blue Point Isle in Around the Whirlpool.

A Magikarp appeared in Dueling Heroes.

A Magikarp was seen swimming in a lake in The Legend of Thunder! and Journey to the 1ing Line.

Multiple Magikarp were among the Pokémon living in Lake Slowpoke in Enlighten Up!.

A Magikarp appeared in Gary's explanation in Johto Photo Finish.

A Magikarp was used by a competitor in the Tour de Alto Mare, a water chariot race, in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.

A Coordinator's Magikarp appeared in Once More With Reeling! participating in the Terracotta Contest.

A Stylist's Magikarp appeared in Arriving in Style! participating in the Hearthome Collection.

It was also seen as part of Lila's famous "Tiger Lily Smile" background in Battling the Generation Gap!.

Another Magikarp also appeared in Historical Mystery Tour!.

A group of Magikarp appeared in The Needs of the Three!.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in a flashback in Bucking the Treasure Trend!.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in Destiny Deoxys, Giratina and the Sky Warrior and Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

A Magikarp appeared in Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.

Two Magikarp appeared in An Undersea Place to Call Home!.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

A Magikarp appeared in a flashback/fantasy in Day Three Blockbusters!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP021 Magikarp Ash's Pokédex Magikarp, the Fish Pokémon. Magikarp can live in the dirtiest of water. It jumps very well and can evolve into Gyarados.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
XY022 Magikarp Ash's Pokédex Magikarp, the Fish Pokémon. Because all Magikarp seem to do is splash around, some consider them weak, but they're actually a hardy Pokémon that can survive in water no matter how dirty it is.

In Pokémon Origins

Magikarp in Pokémon Origins

Red's Magikarp

The Magikarp salesman sold Red a Magikarp in File 2: Cubone.

In Pokémon Generations

A wild Magikarp appeared in the waters that surrounded the Seafloor Cavern in The Cavern.

In the manga

In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga

Magikarp appeared in PW32.

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

Magikarp appeared in Magikarp Journey.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Magikarp debuted in What a Dragonite where multiple wild ones were escaping from a Dragonite.

Two Magikarp appeared in a river in Viridian Forest in Sea Sea Seadra where Yellow was fishing.

In Whacked by Marowak!, Erika is seen teaching a class about Magikarp that can learn Dragon Rage.

Magikarp appeared in Breath of the Dragonair Part 1 where it was used by a trainer in a surfing contest, before the it was interrupted by Lance controlling the winning prize, a Dragonair.

Bill has a Magikarp that appeared in Make Way for Magikarp. Its resilient body saved Bill from acidic Victreebel saliva.

Lance's Magikarp appeared in a flashback in The Legend as a Pokémon harmed by human industrialization. It evolved into Gyarados sometime before Extricated from Exeggutor and it was used to shield him from the lava on Mt. Cerise.

In Teddiursa's Picnic, a Magikarp appeared in its Pokéball after the wild Granbull had spitted out all the Pokéballs it stole to get attention about its dislocated jaw; it was returned to its owner by Wilton afterwards.

Multiple Magikarp had evolved into Gyarados at the Lake of Rage from the Radio waves emitted by Team Rocket in Raise the Red Gyarados.

A Magikarp is seen as one of the Pokémon at Earl's Pokémon Academy in Violet City in Slugging It Out With Slugma.

A blind boy owned a Magikarp nicknamed Karpy which debuted in The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon VI.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

A Magikarp appeared in the sixth chapter of Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All. This Magikarp knew the event-exclusive move Dragon Rage.

Shu caught a Magikarp in GDZ51.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Chris owns six Magikarp in The Golden Boys manga.

In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga

Soro owns a Magikarp.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

Satoshi has multiple Magikarp in the Pokémon Zensho manga.

In the TCG

Main article: Magikarp (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I
Red(ENG) In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
Blue
Yellow Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers and shallow puddles.
Stadium Whoever its opponent, and however horrible the attack it receives, all it does is Splash around.
Generation II
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.
Stadium 2 An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions, but never more than seven feet.
Generation III
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.
Generation IV
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 never 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.
Generation V
Black A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.
White
Black 2 A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.
White 2
Generation VI
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.
Generation VII
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.


Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Routes 4*, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14*, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor, Celadon City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Indigo Plateau (Old Rod)
Routes 12, 13, 17, and 18, Fuchsia City (Super Rod)
Buy from Magikarp salesman for $500 on Route 4
Blue (Japan)
Routes 4*, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14*, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor, Celadon City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Indigo Plateau (Old Rod)
Routes 12, 13, 17, and 18, Fuchsia City (Super Rod)
Buy from Magikarp salesman for $500 on Route 4
Yellow
Routes 4*, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14*, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor, Celadon City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Indigo Plateau (Old Rod)
Fuchsia City and Safari Zone (Super Rod)
Buy from Magikarp salesman for $500 on Route 4
Generation II
Gold Silver
Routes 14*, 19, 20, 21, 26, and 27, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Cherrygrove City, Cerulean City*, Cianwood City, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Whirl Islands (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Routes 4, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 22, 24, 25, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 40, 41, and 42, Violet City, Ecruteak City, Olivine City, Cerulean City, Cianwood City, Viridian City, Ruins of Alph, Union Cave, Ilex Forest, Slowpoke Well, Mt. Mortar, Tohjo Falls, Mt. Silver (fishing)
Routes 43 and 45, Dark Cave, Lake of Rage, Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den, Fuchsia City (Surfing and fishing)
Crystal
Routes 14*, 19, 20, 21, 26, and 27, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Whirl Islands (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Routes 4, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 22, 24, 25, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 40, 41, and 42, Violet City, Ecruteak City, Olivine City, Cerulean City, Viridian City, Ruins of Alph, Union Cave, Ilex Forest, Slowpoke Well, Mt. Mortar, Tohjo Falls, Mt. Silver (fishing)
Routes 43 and 45, Dark Cave, Lake of Rage, Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den, Fuchsia City (Surfing and fishing)
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Routes 102, 103, 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, and 134, Petalburg City, Dewford Town, Slateport City, Lilycove City, Pacifidlog Town, Ever Grande City, Abandoned Ship, Safari Zone, Shoal Cave, Meteor Falls, Seafloor Cavern, Victory Road (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Route 104 (fishing)
Sootopolis City (surfing and fishing)
Emerald
Routes 102, 103, 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, and 134, Petalburg City, Dewford Town, Slateport City, Lilycove City, Pacifidlog Town, Ever Grande City, Abandoned Ship, Safari Zone, Shoal Cave, Meteor Falls, Seafloor Cavern, Victory Road (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Route 104 (fishing)
Sootopolis City (surfing and fishing)
FireRed LeafGreen
Routes 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and, 25, Treasure Beach, Kindle Road, Cape Brink, Bond Bridge, Five Isle Meadow, Ruin Valley, Water Path, Water Labyrinth, Resort Gorgeous, Memorial Pillar, Green Path, Outcast Island, Tanoby Ruins, Pallet Town, Cerulean City, Viridian City, Fuchsia City, Vermilion City, Celadon City, Cinnabar Island, One Island, Four Island, Five Island, Trainer Tower, Cerulean Cave, Safari Zone, Berry Forest, Icefall Cave (Old Rod)
Buy from Magikarp salesman for $500 on Route 4
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Routes 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212, 213, 214, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, and 230, Twinleaf Town, Eterna City, Canalave City, Celestic Town, Pastoria City, Sunyshore City, Lake Verity, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Ravaged Path, Valley Windworks, Mt. Coronet, Iron Island, Great Marsh, Sendoff Spring, Pokémon League, Victory Road, Fuego Ironworks, Oreburgh Gate, Resort Area (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Trade Finneon on Route 226 (German)
Platinum
Routes 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212, 213, 214, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, and 230, Twinleaf Town, Eterna City, Canalave City, Celestic Town, Pastoria City, Sunyshore City, Lake Verity, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Ravaged Path, Valley Windworks, Mt. Coronet, Iron Island, Great Marsh, Sendoff Spring, Pokémon League, Victory Road, Fuego Ironworks, Oreburgh Gate (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Trade Finneon on Route 226 (German)
Resort Area (fishing)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Routes 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 34, 40, 41, and 47, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town, Union Cave*, Whirl Islands*, Mt. Silver*, Cerulean Cave, Seafoam Islands* (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Routes 4, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 22, 24, 25, 30, 31, 32, 35, 42, and 44, Violet City, Ecruteak City, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Ruins of Alph, Union Cave*, Slowpoke Well, Cliff Edge Gate, Mt. Mortar, Tohjo Falls, Mt. Silver* (fishing)
Routes 43 and 45, Dark Cave, Lake of Rage, Blackthorn City, Fuchsia City, Dragon's Den (surfing and fishing)
Pal Park
Pond
Pokéwalker
Warm Beach, Stormy Beach, and Winner's Path
Generation V
Black White
Buy from Magikarp salesman for $500 on Marvelous Bridge
Black 2 White 2
Nature Preserve (Fishing)
Buy from Magikarp salesman for $500 on Marvelous Bridge
Dream World
Sparkling Sea
Generation VI
X Y
Routes 3 and 22, Parfum Palace (Fishing)
Trade Gyarados in a hotel
Omega Ruby
Routes 102, 103, 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, Sea Mauville, Petalburg City, Meteor Falls, Dewford Town, Mossdeep City, Lilycove City, Slateport City, Team Magma Hideout, Sealed Chamber, Victory Road, Ever Grande City, Pacifidlog Town, Scorched Slab, Safari Zone, Shoal Cave, Seafloor Cavern, Battle Resort (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Route 104 (Fishing)
Sootopolis City (Surfing and Fishing)
Alpha Sapphire
Routes 102, 103, 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, Sea Mauville, Petalburg City, Meteor Falls, Dewford Town, Mossdeep City, Lilycove City, Slateport City, Team Aqua Hideout, Sealed Chamber, Victory Road, Ever Grande City, Pacifidlog Town, Scorched Slab, Safari Zone, Shoal Cave, Seafloor Cavern, Battle Resort (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Route 104 (Fishing)
Sootopolis City (Surfing and Fishing)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Routes 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, Akala Outskirts, Brooklet Hill, Kala'e Bay, Malie Garden, Melemele Sea, Paniola Town, Poni Breaker Coast, Poni Gauntlet, Poni Meadow, Poni Wilds, Seafolk Village, Seaward Cave, Secluded Shore, Vast Poni Canyon (fishing)


In side games

Generation I
Snap
Beach, Tunnel, Volcano, River, Cave, Valley
Pinball
Pewter City, Cycling Road, Fuchia City
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Secret Cove
Pinball: R&S
Ocean (Ruby Field)
Trozei!
SOL Laboratory 3, Secret Storage 5, Secret Storage 19, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red
Wonder Mail code
MD Blue
Waterfall Pond (7F-11F)
Ranger
Safra Sea, Sekra Range
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Lake Afar (B1-B24)
MD Sky
Lake Afar (B1-B24)
Rumble
Bright Beach (Both Modes C, Normal Mode S)
PokéPark Wii
Meadow Zone
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lake: World Axle - B2F
PokéPark 2
Arbor Area
Conquest
Fontaine, Dragnor
Rumble U
Adventure Area: Unexpected Land, Aquatic Hill: Magikarp is All You Need
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Island of Haste: Stage 1
Shuffle
Desert Umbra: Stage 321
Event: A New Pokémon Safari! (Shiny)
Rumble World
Dewdrop Bay: Castle Moat (All Areas), Origin Hideaway: Waterfall Basin (All Areas)
Picross
Area 17: Stage 03


Magikarp will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using the following Wonder Mail code:

X ? ? S ? ? X ? 4 6 8 ?
♀ + ? ? 9 7 5 6 S Y ? ?
Objective: Rescue Magikarp on floor 12 of Stormy Sea.

In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
RGB University Magikarp Japanese Japan ? July 1998
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Reversal Magikarp English United States 5 June 8 to 21, 2002
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Bubble Magikarp English United States 5 January 24 to 30, 2003
BWB2W2 Pokémon Center Nagoya Magikarp Japanese Japan 99Shiny March 20 to May 6, 2013
XYORAS Pokémon Center Hiroshima Magikarp All Japan 1 June 26 to August 31, 2015

GTS events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
DP Nana Magikarp Japanese GTS 5 February 14 to 15, 2007
DP Nory Magikarp Japanese GTS 7 February 14 to 15, 2007
DP Ruirui Magikarp Japanese GTS 6 February 14 to 15, 2007
DP Ryuuta Magikarp Japanese GTS 4 February 14 to 15, 2007
DP Utz Magikarp Japanese GTS 5 February 14 to 15, 2007

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Pokéwalker Wacan Berry Wacan Berry (100%)
Events* Heart Mail Heart Mail (100%) Rare Candy Rare Candy (100%)
Stardust Stardust (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
20
80 - 127 150 - 244
10
13 - 68 22 - 130
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
15
18 - 73 31 - 141
20
22 - 79 40 - 152
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
Total:
200
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 20.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
1/5 ☆☆☆☆
Power
1/4 ☆☆☆
Skill
1/3 ☆☆
Stamina
1/5 ☆☆☆☆
Jump
2/4 ★★☆☆
Total
6/21 ☆☆☆


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Splash Normal Status 0000 —% 40
1515 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
3030 Flail Normal Physical 0000 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magikarp
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magikarp
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by TM.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magikarp
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magikarp
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Magikarp in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Magikarp in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magikarp
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magikarp
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Magikarp can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Magikarp cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magikarp
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magikarp
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Rage Magikarp (EX Deoxys 64)
Dragon Rage Magikarp (Mysterious Treasures 89)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin129.png Pinani129.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS129.png PinRSani129.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani129.png
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 9.2%
Friend Area: Waterfall Lake
Phrases
51%-100% HP I'm the world's weakest Pokémon. You knew that, yes?
26%-50% HP Huh? Look, my health is down by half already.
1%-25% HP I'm not much good now. I have almost no HP left.
Level up Look, my level went up! But I'm probably still weak...
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 129.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Water
Poké Assist: Water PA.png
Water
Field move: None
Loops: 1 Min. exp.: 5 Max. exp.: 5
Browser entry R-000
Magikarp appears to be only capable of flopping about helplessly.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack
Defense
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack
Defense
Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW129.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Magikarp came to the Meadow Zone to play. His favorite Attractions include Bulbasaur's Daring Dash, Venusaur's Vine Swing, and Empoleon's Snow Slide.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2129.png
PokéPark Pad entry:
He thinks he is king of PokéPark, but all he does is Splash.
Pokémon Conquest
PCP129.png HP: Move: Splash
Attack: Ability 1: Gulp
Ability 2: Mood Maker
Ability 3: Decoy
Defense:
Speed: ★★★
Evolves into Gyarados when its Attack is 16 or higher
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Nobuchika and Takeyoshi
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Water
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT129.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Water
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 30 - 55 Raise Max Level.png 0

#477
Shuffle129.png

Swap++
Can replace many disruptions with this Pokémon.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Water
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 30 - 55 Raise Max Level.png 0

#477
Shuffle129S.png

Cheer
Increases the chance that the next match's skill is triggered.


Pokémon GO
GO129.png Base HP: 40 Base Attack: 42 Base Defense: 84
Egg Distance: 2 km Buddy Distance: ? km Evolution Requirement: Candy 400
Fast Attacks: Splash
Charged Attacks: Struggle

Evolution

129Magikarp.png
Unevolved
Magikarp
 Water 
Rare Candy
Level 20
130Gyarados.png
First evolution
Gyarados
 Water  Flying 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
Spr 1g 129.png Spr b g1 129.png Spr 1b 129.png Spr b g1 129.png Spr 1y 129.png Spr b g1 129.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 129.png Spr b 2g 129.png Spr 2s 129.png Spr b 2s 129.png Spr 2c 129.png Spr b 2c 129.png
Spr 2g 129 s.png Spr b 2g 129 s.png Spr 2s 129 s.png Spr b 2s 129 s.png Spr 2c 129 s.png Spr b 2c 129 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 129.png Spr b 3r 129.png Spr 3e 129.png Spr b 3e 129.png Spr 3f 129.png Spr b 3f 129.png
Spr 3r 129 s.png Spr b 3r 129 s.png Spr 3e 129 s.png Spr b 3e 129 s.png Spr 3f 129 s.png Spr b 3f 129 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Male Male Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
129MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Magikarp images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Bulbanews
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:

Magikarp is based on the Asian carp, which are easily frightened by disturbances in water and can jump 8–10 feet (2.5–3 m) in the air.

Magikarp's evolution into Gyarados is based on a legend about how carp that leapt over the Dragon Gate would become dragons. Several waterfalls and cataracts in China are believed to be the location of the Dragon Gate. This legend is an allegory of the drive and efforts needed to overcome obstacles. This may have inspired an element in Pokémon Snap where, after certain steps are taken, a Magikarp will splash its way into a waterfall where it evolves.

Name origin

Magikarp's name is a combination of magic and carp, possibly mocking the Magikarp as a species, as someone with 'magic' powers is generally thought to be quite powerful, which Magikarp is not (though carp are said to be able to transform into dragons, which is magical in its own way).

Koiking is a combination of 鯉 koi (carp) and king, giving its name an ironic slant similar to its English name.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese コイキング Koiking From koi and king
France Flag.png French Magicarpe From magique and carpe
Spain Flag.png Spanish Magikarp Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Karpador From Karpfen and Dorsch
Italy Flag.png Italian Magikarp Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 잉어킹 Ingeoking From ingeo and king
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 鯉魚王 / 鲤鱼王 Lǐyúwáng Literally "Carp king"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 鯉魚王 Léihyùhwohng Literally "Carp king"



Related articles

Notes


External links

128MS.png #128: Tauros
Pokémon
#130: Gyarados 130MS.png


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