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Bonsly (Pokémon)

2026-05-04T09:09:34Z

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{{Pokémon Infobox
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|jname=ウソハチ
|tmname=Usohachi
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|category=Bonsai
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'''Bonsly''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ウソハチ''' ''Usohachi'') is a {{type|Rock}} [[baby Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Sudowoodo}} when [[level]]ed up while knowing {{m|Mimic}}.

==Biology==
Bonsly is a round, brown {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with the top of its head resembling a club (♣). A rim goes around the middle of its body. There are three yellow spots on its face, two of which surround its eyes, which are small black dots. It has short legs and toeless feet. Bonsly also has a hole on its rear similar to the draining hole of a flowerpot. It is often mistaken for a {{type|Grass}}, but its body is biologically closer to stone.

Bonsly is a good mimic, making it often mistaken for a real bonsai tree, though it can easily stand out in a dry environment that lacks greenery. As its green spheres dry out, their dull luster increases. It can remain in the same spot for a long time. It also has a habit of crying, not because it is sad or needing attention, but rather it is due to excess moisture in its body. As it cries, it expels both sweat and tears from its eyes; Bonsly's sweat tastes a little salty, while the tears are slightly bitter. It dies if it gets too damp with this moisture. This habit also gets enemies to let their guards down. It prefers dry, rock-strewn areas, but it is not uncommon to see one in a garden. As suggested by [[Brock's Bonsly]], a very young Bonsly needs to be bottle-fed but can eat solid food when it matures. As mentioned in the [[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]], people tend to think Bonsly is crying in its sleep, and that something is wrong. However, it is merely expelling water from its body to adjust its body's fluid levels.

===Evolution===
Bonsly evolves into {{p|Sudowoodo}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]: A {{pkmn|Trainer}} at [[ONBS]] has lost their Bonsly. It appears at the [[S.S. Libra]], but runs away upon being approached. Returning Bonsly to its Trainer gains the reward of the Bonsly [[Battle Bingo|Bingo Sheet]]. This begins with a Bonsly with {{m|Rock Slide}}, and allowed players to experience battling with it long before the official release of Diamond and Pearl.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Upon completion of all the [[type]]-based mazes at the Dojo, {{p|Makuhita}} will award a statue of Bonsly that is displayed outside the rescue base.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/NA|gen=III}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation III]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=092|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It looks as if it is always crying. It is actually adjusting its body's fluid levels by eliminating excess.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It prefers arid environments. It leaks water from its eyes to adjust its body's fluid levels.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=In order to adjust the level of fluids in its body, it exudes water from its eyes. This makes it appear to be crying.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|num3=129|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It prefers arid environments. It leaks water from its eyes to adjust its body's fluid levels.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=It prefers arid environments. It leaks water from its eyes to adjust its body's fluid levels.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It prefers an arid atmosphere. It leaks water that looks like tears when adjusting its moisture level.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=030|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=037|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It does not deal well with water, so it lives in dry locales. Since its surroundings tend to lack greenery, it stands out noticeably.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=From its eyes, it can expel excess moisture from its body. This liquid is similar in composition to human sweat.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It discharges moisture from its eyes, making it look like it's crying—apparently an effective way of getting enemies to let down their guard.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=If its body gets too damp, it will die. So, in a process reminiscent of sweating, its eyes expel moisture.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=252|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=092|reg5=Hisui|num5=123}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon lives in dry, rocky areas. As its green spheres dry out, their dull luster increases.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It looks as if it is always crying. It is actually adjusting its body's fluid levels by eliminating excess.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It prefers arid environments. It leaks water from its eyes to adjust its body's fluid levels.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Its tears elicit sympathy from those who see them, but do not be deceived! This expulsion of body water is merely a physiological mechanism for keeping itself in good health.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=87|reg2=Kitakami|num2=83|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=In order to adjust the level of fluids in its body, it exudes water from its eyes. This makes it appear to be crying.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=From its eyes, it can expel excess moisture from its body. This liquid is similar in composition to human sweat.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=165}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=From its eyes, it can expel excess moisture from its body. This liquid is similar in composition to human sweat.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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|style="border:2px solid #{{rock color light}}; background:#{{rock color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Bonsly SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Bonsly in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Bonsly in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Bonsly in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Held items===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
======Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness======
{{BaseStats
|type=Rock
|HP=42
|Attack=40
|Defense=92
|SpAtk=12
|SpDef=52
|Speed=18}}

======Generation IV onward======
{{BaseStats
|type=Rock
|HP=50
|Attack=80
|Defense=95
|SpAtk=10
|SpDef=45
|Speed=10}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Rock
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=1
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Rock
|Normal=50
|Fighting=200
|Flying=50
|Poison=50
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=200
|Fire=50
|Water=200
|Grass=200
|Electric=100
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100}}

===Learnset===
Bonsly is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Bonsly|Rock|Rock|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Rock Throw|Rock|Physical|50|90|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Mimic|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Tearful Look|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Bonsly|Rock|Rock|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Bonsly|Rock|Rock|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM076|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM176|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM179|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Bonsly|Rock|Rock|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Bonsly|Rock|Rock|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0712|Bergmite}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg|form=-Hisui}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0074|Geodude}}{{MSP/H|0074-Alola|Geodude}}{{MSP/H|0075|Graveler}}{{MSP/H|0075-Alola|Graveler}}{{MSP/H|0076|Golem}}{{MSP/H|0076-Alola|Golem}}|Defense Curl|Normal|Status|—|—|40|}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0299|Nosepass}}{{MSP/H|0712|Bergmite}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0932|Nacli}}{{MSP/H|0933|Naclstack}}{{MSP/H|0934|Garganacl}}{{MSP/H|0969|Glimmet}}{{MSP/H|0970|Glimmora}}|Harden|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0361|Snorunt}}{{MSP/H|0362|Glalie}}{{MSP/H|0932|Nacli}}{{MSP/H|0933|Naclstack}}{{MSP/H|0934|Garganacl}}{{MSP/H|0965|Varoom}}{{MSP/H|0966|Revavroom}}|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0074|Geodude}}{{MSP/H|0074-Alola|Geodude}}{{MSP/H|0075|Graveler}}{{MSP/H|0075-Alola|Graveler}}{{MSP/H|0076|Golem}}{{MSP/H|0076-Alola|Golem}}{{MSP/H|0837|Rolycoly}}{{MSP/H|0838|Carkol}}{{MSP/H|0839|Coalossal}}{{MSP/H|0874|Stonjourner}}{{MSP/H|0932|Nacli}}{{MSP/H|0933|Naclstack}}{{MSP/H|0934|Garganacl}}{{MSP/H|0969|Glimmet}}{{MSP/H|0970|Glimmora}}|Rock Polish|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0074|Geodude}}{{MSP/H|0074-Alola|Geodude}}{{MSP/H|0075|Graveler}}{{MSP/H|0075-Alola|Graveler}}{{MSP/H|0878|Cufant}}{{MSP/H|0879|Copperajah}}|Rollout|Rock|Physical|30|90|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Bonsly|Rock|Rock|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Rock}}
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|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=E
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{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=438
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Pidgey}}, {{p|Spinarak}}, {{p|Togekiss}}
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Togekiss}}
|P1=I'm not crying! I'm only discharging excess fluid!
|P2=I'm really crying now. I'm not lying!
}}
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|group=Rock
|assist=Rock
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|browser=It {{m|Rock Throw|throws stones}} to attack.
}}
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|group=Rock
|assist=Rock
|field=Tackle
|fieldpower=1
|num=098
|pastnum=024
|browser=It triggers rockfalls around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Rock
|att=2
|def=3
|speed=1
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Rock
|att=2
|def=3
|speed=1
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|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=438
|walk=2.08
|hp=48
|attack=69
|defense=53
|speed=40
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|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=438
|Pad=Bonsly often plays in the [[Meadow Zone|Meadow]], [[Cavern Zone|Cavern]], or [[Lava Zone]]s! His favorite Attractions are {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bulbasaur's Daring Dash}} and {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Rhyperior's Bumper Burn}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=438
|pad=He came from the [[Arbor Area]]. He feels the [[Crag Area]] fits him better, though. He's quite good at nicely convincing others to do him favors.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Rock|ndex=438
|power=1
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Rock|ndex=438|num=021
|min=40
|max=90
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Opportunist
|skilldesc=Rarely increases damage.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=438
|hatch=2 km{{tt|*|7 km up until April 26}}
|buddy=5
|candy=Sudowoodo
|evolution={{candy|Sudowoodo}}50 + [[File:GO Buddy icon.png|20px|link=Buddy Pokémon]]15 km
|stamina=137
|attack=124
|defense=133
|fast={{m|Rock Throw}}, {{m|Counter}}
|special={{m|Rock Tomb}}, {{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Rock Slide}}
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|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0438
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Rock
|dexentry=People have observed Bonsly appearing to cry in its sleep. You may worry that something has happened to it, but there's no need! Bonsly is just expelling water to adjust its body's fluid level.
|sleepstyle1=Flopped Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Upright Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Watery-Eyed Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=5
|specialty=Skills
|evolution=Lv. 12
|pokemon=Sudowoodo
|candyNum=20
|berry=Sitrus
|ingredient1=Snoozy Tomato
|ingredient2=Greengrass Soybeans
|ingredient3=Tasty Mushroom
|carrylimit=8
|skillname=Charge Strength M
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by 880.
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Rock
|pictype=art
|no1=0438
|name1=Bonsly
|type1-1=Rock
|breed={{bag/s|Rock Incense|SV}} {{color2|000|Pokémon breeding|Breed}} holding {{color2|000|Rock Incense}} ({{color2|000|Generation IV|IV}}–{{color2|000|Generation VIII|VIII}})
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + [[File:Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png|40px|link=Mimic (move)]] {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} knowing {{color2|000|Mimic (move)|Mimic}}
|no2=0185
|name2=Sudowoodo
|type1-2=Rock}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Rock}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=438}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=438}}
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{{Spritebox/7|ndex=438|crop=58}}
{{Spritebox/8/SwShLA|ndex=438|LAcrop=122}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0438}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|0438|Bonsly}}

====Other sprites====
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|-
| Chokkan in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
| Sprout in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
| Twigs in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}
|}

==In animation==
[[File:Bonsly anime.png|thumb|250px|Bonsly in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Brock's Bonsly]]=====
Bonsly made his animated series debut in ''[[AG156|From Cradle to Save]]'', where {{an|Brock}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a {{pkmn2|baby}} Bonsly and took care of him. He was needy and prone to stress. Bonsly eventually evolved into a Sudowoodo in ''[[DP014|Leave it To Brocko!]]''.

=====Other=====
Bonsly debuted in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', where it followed {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} during their mission to rescue {{AP|Pikachu}}, befriending {{an|May}} in the process. By the end of the {{pkmn|movie}}, it befriended a {{OBP|Mew|M08}} and became a permanent resident of the [[Tree of Beginning]], where Mew resided.

In ''[[AG165|King and Queen for a Day!]]'', a Bonsly and a {{p|Mime Jr.}} that were stars of a [[television]] show went missing and were eventually discovered to be sick when they were found. As a result, Brock's Bonsly and [[James's Mime Jr.]] had to fill in for them.

In [[PK15]], a {{pkmn2|wild}} Bonsly joined {{AP|Pikachu}} and his friends on the trip to the haunted house.

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'', a Bonsly was at the [[Sunyshore City]] [[Pokémon Center]].

In ''[[XY038|Forging Forest Friendships!]]'', {{TRT}} had captured a Bonsly and a {{p|Sudowoodo}} in a net. However, they were freed by Ash when a {{p|Trevenant}} asked for his help.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Bonsly appeared in ''[[XY084|Adventures in Running Errands!]]''.

A Bonsly appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

A Trainer's Bonsly appeared in ''[[XY138|The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!]]''.

Four Bonsly appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', with one being under the ownership of a Trainer and the rest being wild.

Two Trainers' Bonsly appeared in ''[[SM006|A Shocking Grocery Run!]]''.

In ''[[SM008|Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!]]'', a Bonsly was playing in {{an|Lillie}}'s garden. It reappeared in ''[[SM030|The Ol' Raise and Switch!]]''.

A Trainer's Bonsly appeared in ''[[SM020|Partner Promises!]]''.

A Trainer's Bonsly appeared in ''[[SM041|Mounting an Electrifying Charge!]]''.

In ''[[SM046|Deceiving Appearances!]]'', two Bonsly were at [[Aether Paradise]].

In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', a Trainer's Bonsly was at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]].

In ''[[SM090|Securing the Future!]]'', three Trainers' Bonsly joined the rest of [[Alola]] in showering {{an|Necrozma}} with light so it could return to its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Necrozma|true form}}.

A Bonsly appeared during the [[boss fantasy]] of ''[[SM096|Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!]]''.

A Bonsly appeared in ''[[SM123|A Fiery Training Camp Trick!]]''. It was first seen in a flashback being scared off by a {{p|Crawdaunt}} before reappearing in the present day after [[Sophocles's Vikavolt]] battled the same Crawdaunt.

Three Bonsly appeared in ''[[SM125|A Timeless Encounter!]]''.

A Bonsly appeared in ''[[JN075|A Midsummer Night's Light!]]'', being tormented by {{OBP|Darkrai|recurring}}'s {{a|Bad Dreams|nightmares}}.

In ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', a Trainer's Sudowoodo [[devolution|devolved]] into Bonsly due to {{OBP|Dialga|recurring}}'s influence.

A Trainer's Bonsly appeared in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]''.

Two Bonsly appeared in ''[[HZ009|Welcome to Paldea!]]''.

A Trainer's Bonsly appeared in ''[[HZ039|Tinkatink's Ideal Hammer]]''.

A Bonsly appeared in ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]'', under the ownership of a student.

A Trainer's Bonsly appeared in ''[[HZ058|Food Fit for a Kingambit!]]''.

Three Bonsly appeared in ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', under the ownership of three students.

A Bonsly appeared in ''[[HZ070|Tinkatink's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Day]]''.

A Bonsly appeared in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]''.

A Trainer's Bonsly appeared in ''[[HZ097|The Prankster]]''.

A Bonsly appeared in ''[[HZ102|The Knight in the Ruins]]''.

A Trainer's Bonsly appeared in ''[[HZ103|Nidothing Love!]]''.

A Trainer's Bonsly appeared in ''[[HZ109|Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!]]''.

A Trainer's Bonsly appeared in [[HZ125]].

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Emerald}}
{{Animedexbody|AG156|Bonsly|Ash's Pokédex|Bonsly, the Bonsai Pokémon. Bonsly is the pre-evolved form of {{p|Sudowoodo}}. Although it looks like a {{t|Grass}} Pokémon, it is actually a {{t|Rock}} type. When it collects too much moisture, it produces {{m|Fake Tears|fake tears}} to get rid of it.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Emerald}}
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP004|Bonsly|Dawn's Pokédex|Bonsly, the Bonsai Pokémon. Being a Rock type, it can get weak if its body contains too much water, so it secretes that water from both sides of its body to regulate it.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

===POKÉTOON===
A Bonsly appeared in [[PT12]].

A Bonsly living at the [[Safari Zone]] appeared in [[PT14]].

A Trainer's Bonsly appeared in [[PT16]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Bonsly PMDP.png|thumb|200px|Bonsly in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters DP|Kosaku Anakubo}}]]
===Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia===
A Bonsly appeared in [[PRV1]].

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
A Bonsly appeared in [[PDP05]].

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Bonsly appeared in [[PMDP01]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
A Bonsly appeared in ''[[PS418|Deprogramming Porygon-Z]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Poké Fan|Pokéfan}}.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Bonsly appeared in ''[[PASM04|The Decision and the Tournament of Six]]''.

A Bonsly appeared in ''[[PASM11|Homecoming and the Brilliant Professional Golfer]]'', where it was seen in [[Lush Jungle]].

A [[Dynamax]] Bonsly appeared in ''[[PASS25|Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day]]''.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Bonsly debuted as a silhouette in ''[[DPA03|The Mystery Boy, Jun!!]]''.

[[Hareta]] has a Bonsly, which he {{pkmn2|caught}} in ''[[DPA16|Team Galactic's Greatest Warrior]]''.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Bonsly (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:Bonsly SSBB.png|thumb|230px|Bonsly in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
Bonsly appears in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] as a {{i|Poké Ball}} Pokémon. Once released, characters can pick it up and throw it at other players. Due to its weight, characters holding it can only move very slowly and it can't be thrown very far, but a direct hit does massive damage and can result in a knockout within two hits (at 0% damage).

====Trophy information====
''"A Bonsai Pokémon. It looks like a {{t|Grass|plant}}, but history reveals it is actually a Rock-type. Its best move among all its specialty moves is {{m|Fake Tears}}. As it grows, it will be skilled at using {{m|Mimic}}, which allows it to copy an opponent's previous move. If leveled up under certain conditions, it evolves into Sudowoodo."''
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Bonsly has the lowest base {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of any Pokémon, tied with {{p|Shuckle}}, {{p|Feebas}}, and {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Sandshrew}}.
* Bonsly's English name was revealed on June 16, 2005, which was still before {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} were released in Japan.
* Bonsly is the only Pokémon that is usable in-game by a player during the generation before its release, as it was on the [[Battle Bingo]] {{DL|Battle Bingo|Bonsly Card}} in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]].
* Both Bonsly and {{p|Munchlax}} had their [[cry|cries]] revealed at the same time, in Pokémon XD, being the first {{cat|Generation IV Pokémon}} to receive this treatment.
* In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], Bonsly's trophy information states it first appeared in {{g|Diamond and Pearl}} whereas it appeared previously in {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}} and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]]. This is a similar case with {{p|Weavile}}, {{p|Munchlax}}, {{p|Togepi}}, and {{p|Lucario}}.
* Bonsly was the last baby Pokémon, and second-last Pokémon overall to only have a single card in the international prints of {{g|TCG}}. Until recent expansions, baby Pokémon cards have been printed infrequently, likely due to game balancing challenges. Currently [[Kubfu (TCG)]] is the only Pokémon with just one unique card.

===Origin===
Bonsly seems to be based on a {{wp|bonsai}} tree (miniature trees grown inside small pots) and {{wp|petrified wood}} (plants that have become fossilized over time). This would explain its pure {{t|Rock}} type since all of the organic material in petrified wood is replaced with minerals. It is also reminiscent of a {{wp|toddler}} since its {{wp|flowerpot}} resembles a {{wp|diaper}} and it tends to {{m|Fake Tears|cry}} a lot. It may also be based on the concept of {{wp|mimicry}}.

====Name origin====
Bonsly may be a combination of ''{{wp|bonsai}}'' and ''sly'' or ''lie''.

Usohachi may be a combination of 嘘 ''uso'' (lie) or 嘘っ八 ''usoppachi'' (downright lie) and 鉢 ''hachi'' (flowerpot).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Rock|type2=Rock
|ja=ウソハチ ''Usohachi''|jameaning=From {{tt|嘘 ''uso''|false}} and {{tt|鉢 ''hachi''|flowerpot}}, or a wordplay on {{tt|嘘っぱち ''usoppachi''|downright lie}}
|fr=Manzaï|frmeaning=From ''mini'', ''{{tt|bonsaï|bonsai}}'', and ''{{tt|banzaï|a Japanese cheer or war cry}}''
|es=Bonsly|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Mobai|demeaning=From ''{{tt|mogeln|to cheat}}'' and ''Bonsai''
|it=Bonsly|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=꼬지지 ''Kkojiji''|komeaning=From {{tt|꼬마 ''kkoma''|child}} and {{tt|거짓 ''geojit''|lie, falsehood}}
|zh_cmn=盆才怪 ''Péncáiguài''{{tt|*|Games}} 愛哭樹 / 爱哭树 ''Àikūshù''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|盆栽 ''pénzāi''|bonsai}}, {{tt|才怪 ''cáiguài''|expression to indicate something farfetched, equivalent to the slang expression ''as-if''}}, and {{tt|怪 ''guài''|monster}} From {{tt|愛哭鬼 / 爱哭鬼 ''àikūguǐ''|crybaby}} and {{tt|樹 / 树 ''shù''|tree}}
|zh_yue=盆才怪 ''Pùhnchòihgwaai''{{tt|*|Games}} 愛哭樹 ''Oihūksyuh''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|盆栽 ''pùhnchòih''|bonsai}} and {{tt|怪 ''guài''|monster}} From {{tt|哭 ''hūk''|cry}} and {{tt|樹 ''syuh''|tree}}
|pt_br=Bonsly|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=प्लांटनी ''Plantny''|himeaning=From ''plant''
|th=อุโซฮาจิ ''Usohachi''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Brock's Bonsly]]
* [[Baby Pokémon]]


==External links==

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Kubfu (Pokémon)

2026-05-04T08:58:07Z

Venomous-Vulpix: tcg trivia

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'''Kubfu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ダクマ''' ''Dakuma'') is a {{type|Fighting}} [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced during [[Generation VIII]], in [[The Isle of Armor]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Urshifu}} when shown the scroll in one of the [[Towers of Two Fists]] or when exposed to the [[Scroll of Darkness]] or the [[Scroll of Waters]]. The {{fd|Urshifu|form}} it evolves into depends on how it evolves.
* Kubfu evolves into '''Single Strike Style''' Urshifu upon observing the scroll in the [[Tower of Darkness]] or when exposed to the [[Scroll of Darkness]].
* Kubfu evolves into '''Rapid Strike Style''' Urshifu upon observing the scroll in the [[Tower of Waters]] or when exposed to the [[Scroll of Waters]].

(Refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]] for more details.)

==Biology==
Kubfu is a small, bear-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Its body is primarily dark gray, with a yellow snout and white patches of fur on its head and chest. The patch of fur on its forehead partially covers its black eyes, and has two black downturned eyebrows on top. Additionally, there are two white ribbons of fur located behind its head. Kubfu builds up power and fighting spirit by pulling on these ribbons. Its nose is black and it has a perpetual frown. It has black claws and toes, the latter of which are shaped like triangles. Its tail has a black, spiky appearance.

Kubfu works hard to train both body and mind, even using its defeats as a motivation to grow even stronger. It has a unique organ that allows it to create "{{t|fighting}} energy" in its lower abdomen through special breathing techniques and intense focusing. Wild Kubfu live in mountainous areas far away from the [[Galar]] [[region]], although they lived in the region at some point. According to historical texts, Kubfu used to travel to uncharted lands with people as they went to trade or explore. Records suggest that the Kubfu living in faraway mountains in the present day may have descended from the Kubfu that became naturalized in the distant lands they visited in the past.<ref>[https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/expansionpass/pokemon/kubfu/ Kubfu | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield]</ref> It has been referred to as the "secret armor" of the [[Isle of Armor]]'s [[Master Dojo]], being gifted by [[Mustard]] to the one who pass the dojo's three trials. The [[Signature move|move]] it masters by reading one of the [[Scroll of Darkness|special]] [[Scroll of Waters|scrolls]] in one of the [[Towers of Two Fists]] will determine which [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Urshifu|fighting style]] it takes after evolving. While it can be timid, it can become more brave and confident once trained up. Kubfu loves [[Kubfu Treat]]s made by [[Snacksworth]], who once encountered and trained with it in the past.

===Evolution===
Kubfu [[Evolution|evolves]] into {{p|Urshifu}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
[[File:The Isle of Armor Key Art.png|thumb|200px|Kubfu and its evolution {{p|Urshifu}} in its Single Strike and Rapid Strike Styles]]
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]]: [[Mustard#Gives away|Kubfu]] is a major character in [[The Isle of Armor]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]]. It serves as the "Secret Armor" of [[Mustard]]'s [[Master Dojo]], being given to the player after they succeed in beating all of the dojo's three trials. The player is then tasked with increasing Kubfu's [[friendship]] and then challenging one of the [[Tower of Darkness]]/[[Tower of Waters]] with it. After defeating Mustard and his own Kubfu at the top floor, Kubfu is allowed to examine a [[Scroll of Darkness]]/[[Scroll of Waters]] that allows it to evolve into [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Urshifu|Single Strike Style/Rapid Strike Style]] Urshifu.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fighting}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=100|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and {{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Kubfu trains hard to perfect its moves. The moves it masters will determine which form it takes when it evolves.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=If Kubfu pulls the long white hair on its head, its fighting spirit heightens and power wells up from the depths of its belly.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[North Province (Area Two)]], after receiving the [[Kubfu Treat]] from [[Snacksworth]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Kubfu|Only one]])}}
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====In side games====

===Held items===

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Fighting
|HP=60
|Attack=90
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=53
|SpDef=50
|Speed=72
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fighting
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=200
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=50
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=100
|Psychic=200
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=50
|Fairy=200
}}

===Learnset===
Kubfu is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Kubfu|Fighting|Fighting|8}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Dynamic Punch|Fighting|Physical|100|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Kubfu|Fighting|Fighting|8}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Kubfu|Fighting|Fighting|8}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Kubfu|Fighting|Fighting|8}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Kubfu|Fighting|Fighting|8}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Kubfu|Fighting|Fighting|8}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fighting}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=0891
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|candy=Kubfu
|evolution= {{MSP/GO|0892|Urshifu|size=40}} ← {{Candy|Kubfu}} 200 + [[File:GO Buddy icon.png|20px|link=Buddy Pokémon]] Defeat 30 {{type|Dark}} Pokémon in [[Raid Battle (GO)|raids]] or [[Max Battle]]s {{MSP/GO|0892R|Urshifu|size=40}} ← {{Candy|Kubfu}} 200 + [[File:GO Buddy icon.png|20px|link=Buddy Pokémon]] Defeat 30 {{type|Water}} Pokémon in [[Raid Battle (GO)|raids]] or [[Max Battle]]s
|stamina=155
|attack=170
|defense=112
|fast={{m|Rock Smash}}, {{m|Counter}}
|special={{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Dynamic Punch}}, {{m|Close Combat}}
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
In [[Generation VIII]], the form of {{p|Urshifu}} that Kubfu [[Evolution|evolves]] into is dependent on which of the [[Towers of Two Fists]] it evolved at, with it evolving into Single Strike Style at the [[Tower of Darkness]] or Rapid Strike Style at the [[Tower of Waters]]. In [[Generation IX]], Kubfu evolves into Single Strike Style when exposed to the [[Scroll of Darkness]] or Rapid Strike Style when exposed to the [[Scroll of Waters]].

Note that in order to complete the Isle of Armor Pokédex in [[Pokémon HOME]], it's recommended to deposit Kubfu before evolving it, as only one can be obtained per game, and Kubfu or Urshifu cannot breed.
{{Evobox/1branch2
|type1=Fighting
|no1=0891
|name1=Kubfu
|type1-1=Fighting
|evo1a={{bag/s|Scroll of Darkness|SV}} Interact with {{color2|000|Scroll of Darkness}}
|no2a=0892
|name2a=Urshifu
|form2a=Single Strike Style
|art2a=0892Urshifu-Single Strike
|type1-2a=Fighting
|type2-2a=Dark
|evo1b={{bag/s|Scroll of Waters|SV}} Interact with {{color2|000|Scroll of Waters}}
|no2b=0892
|name2b=Urshifu
|form2b=Rapid Strike Style
|art2b=0892Urshifu-Rapid Strike
|type1-2b=Fighting
|type2-2b=Water}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fighting}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VIII}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=891}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0891}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|891|Kubfu}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
====Minor appearances====
In ''[[JN071|Leaping Toward the Dream!]]'', an image of a Kubfu was seen on {{Ash}}'s [[Rotom Phone]].

===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
In ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', a Kubfu watched the {{pkmn|battle}} between [[Leon]] and [[Mustard]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Mustard Kubfu Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Kubfu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Arman}}
Kubfu first appeared in ''[[PASS32|Boom!! Reunion in a New Land]]''. It was the "secret armor" of the [[Master Dojo]], and was given to Trainers who complete the dojo's three trials. Despite this, Mustard decided to let it see the world alongside {{Casey}}, but she rejected the offer as she already had a full team. Mustard then allowed it to walk with {{Henry}} instead. Once Kubfu had finished its {{pkmn|training}} and evolved into {{p|Urshifu}}, it officially joined Henry's team.
{{-}}

==In the TCG==
{{main|Kubfu (TCG)}}

==Music==
This is a list of music associated with Kubfu in the Pokémon games.
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|- style="background:#{{fighting color}}"
! Games
! Location
! Song name
! Composition
! Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| {{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}
| When battling Kubfu
| Battle! (Wild Pokémon){{sup/8|SwSh}}
| [[Gō Ichinose]]
| Gō Ichinose
|-
|}
==Trivia==
* Kubfu and its Evolution were designed by [[Yusuke Ohmura]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/yusuke_omura/status/1280804410176622593 Tweet about designing Kubfu and Urshifu]</ref>
* Kubfu had {{a|No Guard}} coded as its [[Hidden Ability]] in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} versions 1.0.0-1.1.0; however, it was removed in version 1.2.0. Kubfu was never legally obtainable during this period as the games had not yet received {{g|HOME}} support.
* Kubfu is the only Pokémon in the [[Core series|core series]] that evolves through the use of a [[Key Item]].
* In {{g|GO}}, a level 15 Kubfu that can {{GO|Dynamax}} can use the second most amount of {{GO|Candy}} without [[Move (GO)#Adventure Effect|Adventure Effects]], with a total of {{Candy|Kubfu}}1,118 and {{CandyXL|Kubfu}}461 Candy XL, behind only {{p|Eternatus}} which specifically uses a lot more candy than any other Pokémon.
* In {{g|TCG}}, Kubfu has only been featured once making it the Pokémon with the [[Kubfu (TCG)|fewest unique cards]] in the international prints.

===Origin===
Kubfu may be based on a {{wp|bear}} cub and a {{wp|Chinese martial arts|kung fu}} student wearing a {{wp|headband}}. Its alternative name "secret armor" may be inspired by the magical armor owned by {{wp|King Arthur}} in ''{{wp|Historia Regum Britanniae}}'' or the ''{{wp|Roman de Brut}}''.

====Name origin====
Kubfu may be a combination of ''cub'' and ''kung fu''.

Dakuma may be a combination of 打 ''da'' (hit), 熊 ''kuma'' (bear), and 琢磨 ''takuma'' (cultivation of skill).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fighting|type2=Fighting
|ja=ダクマ ''Dakuma''|jameaning=From 打 ''da'' (hit), 熊 ''kuma'' (bear), and 琢磨 ''takuma'' (cultivation of skill)
|fr=Wushours|frmeaning=From ''{{wp|wushu}}'' and {{tt|''ours''|bear}}
|es=Kubfu|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Dakuma|demeaning=Same as Japanese name
|it=Kubfu|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=치고마 ''Chigoma''|komeaning=From 치다 ''chida'' (hit), 곰 ''gom'' (bear), 꼬마 ''kkoma'' (child), and 탁마 (琢磨) ''takma'' (cultivation of skill)
|zh_cmn=熊徒弟 ''Xióngtúdì''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 熊 ''xióng'' (bear) and 徒弟 ''túdì'' (disciple)
|zh_yue=熊徒弟 ''Hùhngtòuhdái''|zh_yuemeaning=From 熊 ''hùhng'' (bear) and 徒弟 ''tòuhdái'' (disciple)
|pt_br=Kubfu|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=मार्शावू ''Marshavoo''|himeaning=From ''martial arts'', शावक ''śhāvak'' (cub (young of an animal)), and ''kung fu''
|ru=Кабфу ''Kabfu''|rumeaning=From English name
|th=ดาคุมะ ''Dakhuma''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Mustard's Kubfu]]
* [[Urshifu (UNITE)]]
* [[Legendary Pokémon]]
* [[The Isle of Armor]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
* [[Population of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]

==References==
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==External links==
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Gyarados (Pokémon)

2026-05-04T08:39:59Z

Venomous-Vulpix: add trivia

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Gyarados
|jname=ギャラドス
|jtranslit=Gyaradosu
|tmname=Gyarados
|forme=2
|form2=Mega Gyarados
|image2=0130Gyarados-Mega.png
|mega=Gyaradosite
|ndex=0130
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|form2type1=Water
|form2type2=Dark
|category=Atrocious
|height-ftin=21'04"
|height-m=6.5
|height-ftin2=21'04"
|height-m2=6.5
|weight-lbs=518.1
|weight-kg=235.0
|weight-lbs2=672.4
|weight-kg2=305.0
|abilityn=dm
|abilitylayout=2+1
|abilitycolm=2
|ability1=Intimidate
|abilitym=Mold Breaker
|abilityd=Moxie
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Water 2
|egggroup2=Dragon
|eggcycles=5
|evtotal=2
|evat=2
|expyield=189
|oldexp=214
|lv100exp=1,250,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Blue
|catchrate=45
|body=02
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}}
'''Gyarados''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ギャラドス''' ''Gyarados'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Magikarp}} starting at [[level]] 20.

Gyarados can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Gyarados''' using the [[Gyaradosite]].

==Biology==
[[File:Gyarados Mouth Closed.png|thumb|left|250px|Gyarados with its mouth closed]]
Gyarados is a {{wp|fish|piscine}}, draconic {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a long serpentine body covered in slightly overlapping scales. It is mostly blue with a yellow underbelly, and it has a row of yellow spots down each side. Its mouth is very large and gaping, bearing four pointed teeth and yellow lips. It has one pair of {{wp|barbels (anatomy)|barbel}} and a small white fin on each side of its face. The barbels are white on a female and blue on a male. It has small, red eyes, a three-pointed, dark blue crest on its head, and four white, spiky {{wp|dorsal fin}}s. Gyarados's tail fin is similar in structure to the crest on its head, except with a thin, white fin spread between the points.

The process of Evolution causes a change in its brain structure that is believed to cause its violent nature. Gyarados's fangs can crush stones and its scales are harder than steel. Gyarados is feared for its fierce temper and wanton destructive tendencies since ancient times. In some regions, Gyarados is called the "deity of destruction" because of this. It appears in times of conflict and destroys the surrounding area. Its rampages have been known to last a month at a time. These rampages can occur even during a harsh storm. A Gyarados's rage won't stop completely until everything is destroyed. Some believed any human settlement is fated to be destroyed should a Gyarados appear. Gyarados lives in both {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon|fresh and salty waters}}. Both Gyarados and its Mega form have demonstrated in [[Pokémon Chronicles]] and ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' that it can leap huge distances both from the water<ref>''[[HS02|Cerulean Blues]]''</ref> and from the ground<ref>''[[XY133|Coming Apart at the Dreams!]]''</ref>, usually several times its own body length. However, Gyarados is rarely seen in the wild. The move {{m|Hyper Beam}} is often associated with Gyarados due to it being being powerful enough to instantly destroy everything it hits.

===Forms===
Gyarados can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Gyarados.

When it Mega Evolves, Gyarados becomes bulkier. The fins on its cheeks become longer and gain a yellow tint. Its crest is larger and black, and its barbels also gain considerable length. A large spike extends downward underneath its chin, and it now has a black underside with a red stripe around the edges. The yellow spots along its body are replaced by raised red scales, which propel Mega Gyarados through the water. Two large yellow fins with blue spines appear on its back. Most of the other fins along its back disappear, replaced by two rows of blue spikes. There are now four yellowish, spiky fins near its tail: two on its back and two on its underside.

Due to the stress Mega Evolution puts on a Gyarados's body, it becomes even more ferocious and rough-tempered than before.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160406143554/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Gyarados | Mega Gyarados | Official Site | Pokémon X and Pokémon Y]</ref> All other brain functions cease when Mega Evolution occurs, except for the destructive drive to burn down anything into cinders. Despite its brain having a powerful destructive instinct, it will obey a {{pkmn|Trainer}} it truly trusts. Mega Gyarados can launch at Mach Speed by using its orifices to release water from both sides. With this speed, it has enough power to split large ships in two. Mega Gyarados is tied with {{p|Hoopa}} {{fd|Hoopa|Unbound}} as the [[List of Pokémon by height|tallest]] {{type|Dark}}.

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| {{color2|000|Mega Evolution|Mega}} Gyarados
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| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0130Gyarados-Mega.png|100px]]
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===Evolution===
Gyarados evolves from {{p|Magikarp}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)

<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{evobox-2
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|no1=0129
|name1=Magikarp
|type1-1=Water
|evo1=
|no2=0130
|name2=Gyarados
|type1-2=Water
|type2-2=Flying}}</div>

==Game data==
In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Diamond and Pearl]], a [[Shiny Pokémon|red]] Gyarados is featured on the TV on a program called "Search for the Red Gyarados." It is this that inspires {{ga|Lucas}} or {{ga|Dawn}} and {{ga|Barry|their rival}} to go to [[Lake Verity]], to see if there is a rare Pokémon dwelling in it.

===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Sky]]: A Gyarados appears in the [[Miracle Sea]]. He scares off the {{p|Phione}} in order to claim the Phione Dew, but is stopped by the player's team.
* [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]]: Gyarados tries to take over the [[Beach Zone]] in {{p|Empoleon}}'s absence. {{p|Pikachu}} then has to beat Gyarados's Aqua Dash so Gyarados stops trying to take over.
* [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump]]: The player's Magikarp may evolve into Gyarados as part of the "Adios, Gyarados!" and "Macho Karp" {{DL|Pokémon: Magikarp Jump|Random encounter events|random events}}. However, once it evolves into Gyarados, it is forced to retire.
* [[Pokkén Tournament]]: Gyarados has been shown in the background of the Magikarp Festival stage as an NPC background Pokémon.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=130}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Brutally vicious and enormously destructive. Known for totally destroying cities in ancient times.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Extremely vicious and horribly brutal. Has enough destructive power to totally annihilate even a major city.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=077}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=They say that during past wars, <sc>Gyarados</sc> would appear and leave blazing ruins in its wake.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Once it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It appears whenever there is world conflict, burning down any place it travels through.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=They say that during past wars, <sc>Gyarados</sc> would appear and leave blazing ruins in its wake. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' Once it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=053|reg2=Kanto|num2=130}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=When <sc>Magikarp</sc> evolves into <sc>Gyarados</sc>, its brain cells undergo a structural transformation. It is said that this transformation is to blame for this {{ScPkmn}}'s wildly violent nature.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Once <sc>Gyarados</sc> goes on a rampage, its ferociously violent blood doesn't calm until it has burned everything down. There are records of this {{ScPkmn}}'s rampages lasting a whole month.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=It is an extremely vicious and violent {{ScPkmn}}. When humans begin to fight, it will appear and burn everything to the ground with intensely hot flames.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It has an extremely aggressive nature. The <sc>Hyper Beam</sc> it shoots from its mouth totally incinerates all targets.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=024|reg2=Johto|num2=077}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=Once it appears, its rage never settles until it has razed the fields and mountains around it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=In ancient literature, there is a record of a <sc>Gyarados</sc> that razed a village when violence flared.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Once it begins to rampage, a <sc>Gyarados</sc> will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=They say that during past strife, <sc>Gyarados</sc> would appear and leave blazing ruins in its wake.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Once it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Once it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Once it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=050|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=054}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=In ancient literature, there is a record of a Gyarados that razed a village when violence flared.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=When {{p|Magikarp}} evolves into Gyarados, its brain cells undergo a structural transformation. It is said that this transformation is to blame for this Pokémon's wildly violent nature.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Once Gyarados goes on a rampage, its ferociously violent blood doesn't calm until it has burned everything down. There are records of this Pokémon's rampages lasting a whole month.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=092|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=112|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=130}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=A tale is told of a town that angered Gyarados. Before the sun rose the next day, flames utterly consumed the town, leaving not a trace behind.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=There are people who swear that any place Gyarados appears is fated for destruction.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It fires hyper beams in all directions, burning the surrounding area to ash. There are some regions where it's called "the deity of destruction."}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=The energy from evolution stimulated its brain cells strongly, causing it to become very ferocious.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Brutally vicious and enormously destructive. Known for totally destroying cities in ancient times.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Gyarados}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Mega Evolution also affects its brain, leaving no other function except its destructive instinct to burn everything to cinders.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It jets water from the orifices on its sides, streaking above the water surface at supersonic speed.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Mega Evolution places a burden on its body. The stress causes it to become all the more ferocious.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It zooms out of the water at Mach speeds. Even large ships caught in its path are split cleanly in two!}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Although it obeys its instinctive drive to destroy everything within its reach, it will respond to orders from a Trainer it truly trusts.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=145|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=043|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=063|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=024|reg5=Hisui|num5=081}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It has an extremely aggressive nature. The {{m|Hyper Beam}} it shoots from its mouth totally incinerates all targets.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Once it begins to rampage, a Gyarados will burn everything down, even in a harsh storm.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=Once Gyarados appears, its rage never settles until the Pokémon has razed the fields and mountains around it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=In ancient literature, there is a record of a Gyarados that razed a village when violence flared.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=I suspect this Pokémon to be the true identity of a dragon written of in ancient texts, which claimed that it razed an entire village with white-hot beams from its maw.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=135|reg2=Kitakami|num2=44|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=033|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=Once it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=It appears whenever there is world conflict, burning down any place it travels through.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=In ancient literature, there is a record of a Gyarados that razed a village when violence flared.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Gyarados}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It jets water from the orifices on its sides, streaking above the water surface at supersonic speed.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=046}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=Once it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it.}}
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| style="{{roundy|20px}}; border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Gyarados-Female SM.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}}; border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Gyarados-Mega SM.png|x200px]]
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| Male Gyarados in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Female Gyarados in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Mega Gyarados in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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| style="border:2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Gyarados SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Gyarados in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Gyarados in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Gold|v2=Silver|area=[[Lake of Rage]] ({{m|Surf}}ing, [[Good Rod]], [[Super Rod]], [[Red Gyarados]]) [[Fuchsia City]] ([[Good Rod]] or [[Super Rod]])}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|4|Kanto}}, {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|11|Kanto}}, {{rtn|12|Kanto}}, {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|19|Kanto}}, {{rtn|20|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|23|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, [[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]], [[Cinnabar Island]], [[One Island (town)|One Island]], [[Four Island (town)|Four Island]], [[Five Island (town)|Five Island]], [[Seafoam Islands]], [[Trainer Tower]], [[Cerulean Cave]], [[Berry Forest]], [[Icefall Cave]] ([[Super Rod]])}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Great Marsh]] ([[Good Rod]] or [[Super Rod]]) [[Route]]s {{rtn|203|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|204|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|205|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|208|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|209|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|210|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|212|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|213|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|214|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|218|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|219|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|220|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|221|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|222|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|223|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|224|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|225|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|226|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|227|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|228|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|229|Sinnoh}}, and {{rtn|230|Sinnoh}}, [[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]], [[Sendoff Spring]], {{si|Pokémon League}}, {{si|Victory Road}}, [[Fuego Ironworks]], [[Oreburgh Gate]], [[Resort Area]] ([[Super Rod]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|203|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|204|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|205|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|208|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|209|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|210|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|212|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|213|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|214|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|218|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|219|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|220|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|221|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|222|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|223|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|224|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|225|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|226|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|227|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|228|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|229|Sinnoh}}, and {{rtn|230|Sinnoh}}, [[Twinleaf Town]], [[Eterna City]], [[Canalave City]], [[Celestic Town]], [[Pastoria City]], [[Great Marsh]], [[Sunyshore City]], [[Lake Verity]], [[Lake Acuity]], [[Lake Valor]], [[Ravaged Path]], [[Valley Windworks]], [[Mt. Coronet]], [[Iron Island]], [[Sendoff Spring]], {{si|Pokémon League}}, {{si|Victory Road}}, [[Fuego Ironworks]], [[Oreburgh Gate]] ([[Super Rod]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Lake of Rage]] ({{m|Surf}}ing, [[Good Rod]], [[Super Rod]], [[Red Gyarados]]{{tt|*|If defeated, it will respawn after the player defeats the Elite Four}}) [[Mt. Silver Cave]] 1F, [[Cerulean Cave]], [[Seafoam Islands]] B4F ([[Super Rod]]) [[Fuchsia City]] ([[Good Rod]] or [[Super Rod]]) {{safari|Johto}} (Good Rod in Meadow with 7 Waterside points; Super Rod in Meadow with 10 Waterside points, and with 14 Waterside points; Good Rod in Marshland with 3 Waterside points, and with 4 Waterside points; Super Rod in Marshland, default; Super Rod in Wetland with 6 Waterside points, and with 9 Waterside points)}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|7|Alola}}, {{rtn|8|Alola}}, {{rtn|9|Alola}}, {{rtn|13|Alola}}, {{rtn|14|Alola}}, and {{rtn|15|Alola}}, [[Melemele Sea]], [[Seaward Cave]], [[Kala'e Bay]], [[Paniola Town]], [[Akala Outskirts]], [[Brooklet Hill]], [[Malie Garden]], [[Seafolk Village]], [[Poni Breaker Coast]], [[Poni Meadow]], [[Poni Gauntlet]], [[Vast Poni Canyon]] ([[SOS Battle]], [[fishing]])}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Giant's Bed]], [[Snowslide Slope]], [[Giant's Foot]], [[Frigid Sea]], [[Ballimere Lake]] ([[fishing]]) [[Workout Sea]], [[Stepping-Stone Sea]], [[Insular Sea]], [[Honeycalm Island]], [[Honeycalm Sea]] ({{m|Surf}}ing) [[Challenge Beach]], [[Giant's Bed]] ({{m|Surf}}ing [[Wanderer]]) [[Workout Sea/Dens|Workout Sea]], [[Loop Lagoon/Dens|Loop Lagoon]], [[Honeycalm Sea/Dens|Honeycalm Sea]], [[Giant's Bed/Dens|Giant's Bed]], [[Giant's Foot/Dens|Giant's Foot]], [[Ballimere Lake/Dens|Ballimere Lake]], [[Frigid Sea/Dens|Frigid Sea]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Great Marsh]] ([[Good Rod]] or [[Super Rod]]) [[Route]]s {{rtn|203|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|204|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|205|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|208|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|209|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|210|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|212|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|213|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|214|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|218|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|219|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|220|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|221|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|222|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|223|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|224|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|225|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|226|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|227|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|228|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|229|Sinnoh}}, and {{rtn|230|Sinnoh}}, [[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]], [[Sendoff Spring]], {{si|Pokémon League}}, {{si|Victory Road}}, [[Fuego Ironworks]], [[Oreburgh Gate]], [[Resort Area]] ([[Super Rod]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Obsidian Fieldlands]]:''' [[Obsidian Falls]]Flying, [[Lake Verity]] (additional [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]]) '''[[Cobalt Coastlands]]:''' [[Sand's Reach]] and nearby (additional [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]]), massive [[mass outbreak]]s '''[[Coronet Highlands]]:''' near [[Primeval Grotto]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=South Province: [[South Paldean Sea]] East Province: [[East Paldean Sea]] West Province: [[West Paldean Sea]] North Province: [[North Paldean Sea]] North Province: [[Casseroya Lake]] ({{t|Dragon}} {{Tera}} [[Type]]) [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 5★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Gyarados|5★}}, {{DL|List of 6★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Gyarados|6★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Fellhorn Gorge]], [[Oni Mountain]], [[Chilling Waterhead]], [[Kitakami Wilds]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|color={{Legends Z-A color}}|t=fff|area='''[[Jaune District]]:''' [[Wild Zone 11]] '''[[Centrico Plaza]]:''' [[Wild Zone 20]] [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]]}}
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Snap|color={{electric color}}|area=[[Valley]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball: R&S|link=Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire|color={{ruby color}}|t=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Magikarp}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area={{PM|4|Phobos Sub}}marine, Trozei Battle, [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=MD Red|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Wonder Mail]] unlocked {{p|Magikarp}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD Blue|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Magikarp}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Olive Jungle]] (during mission), [[Safra Sea]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Bright Beach]] (Normal Mode S, Advanced Mode C & A)}}

{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=MD Stormy|v2=MD Light|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|color={{water color}}|t={{water color dark}}|color2={{electric color}}|t2={{electric color dark}}|area={{DL|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Wonder Mail codes}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|color={{grass color}}|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|area=[[Beach Zone]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Aquatic Hill#Magikarp is All You Need|Aquatic Hill: Magikarp is All You Need]] (Boss), [[Vehicle Gallery#Slithering Trains|Vehicle Gallery: Slithering Trains]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 27|Area 27: Stage 10]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Mightywide River]]Level 2}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Gyarados Appears]]'' Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#Tenth release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (Tenth release; {{Shiny}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Seasonal [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Lance|Gyarados|New Year's 2021}} [[Evolution]]: {{sync/player|egg|Magikarp}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Obtain from License Journey for 1,470 License Points Purchase for 575 Aeos Gems Obtain from License Journey for 1,470 License Points ('''{{me|Gyarados}}''') Purchase for 840 Aeos Gems ('''{{me|Gyarados}}''')}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|Pokémon Center Battle Championship Gyarados|All|Japan|50|May 10 to 18, 2014; June 23 to July 6, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Gyarados_2}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Hiroshima Gyarados|All|Japan|20[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|June 25, 2015; June 26 to August 31, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Gyarados}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Winter Counterattack Gyarados|All|South Korea|50[[File:ShinyVIStar.png|Shiny|link=Shiny Pokémon]]|January 16 to 17, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Winter Counterattack Gyarados}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Jump Festa 2023 Gyarados|All|All|20|December 17, 2022 to January 31, 2023|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Jump Festa 2023 Gyarados}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Sophia's Gyarados|All|Online|50|May 12 to June 30, 2024|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Sophia's Gyarados}}
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===Held items===
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.
{{HeldItems/header|type=water|type2=Flying}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Bitter Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Sky Tumblestone|35|Ball of Mud|15|Exp. Candy L|100|Seed of Mastery|40}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Gyarados=====
{{Stats
|type=water
|type2=flying
|HP=95
|Attack=125
|Defense=79
|SpAtk=60
|SpDef=100
|Speed=81
|Special=100
}}

=====Mega Gyarados=====
{{Stats
|type=Water
|type2=Dark
|HP=95
|Attack=155
|Defense=109
|SpAtk=70
|SpDef=130
|Speed=81
}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Water
|type2=Flying
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=1
|TechniqueMax=2
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
=====Gyarados=====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=0
|Rock=200
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=50
|Grass=100
|Electric=400
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1
}}

=====Mega Gyarados=====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Water
|type2=Dark
|Normal=100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=200
|Ghost=50
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=50
|Grass=200
|Electric=200
|Psychic=0
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=50
|Fairy= 200
|notes=yes
|dark=helditem
|newpsychic=1
}}

===Learnset===
Gyarados is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Splash|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Thrash|Normal|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|23|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|6||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Whirlpool|Water|Special|20|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Leer|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Splash|Normal|Status|—|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8||''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|33|37|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|44|47|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|45|48|Dragon Rush|Dragon|Physical|100|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|50|53|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|55|58|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM010|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM100|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM188|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM200|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|25|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM207|Temper Flare|Fire|Physical|75|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM209|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM226|Dragon Cheer|Dragon|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM005|Roar|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM013|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM015|Ice Fang|Ice|Physical|65|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM025|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM038|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM041|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM049|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM056|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM058|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM062|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM065|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM070|Whirlpool|Water|Special|20|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM075|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM078|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM079|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8||''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM093|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM095|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM096|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM098|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM105|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM110|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM139|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM140|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM143|Scale Shot|Dragon|Physical|15|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM148|Scald|Water|Special|80|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|2}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Casseroya Lake|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Gyarados|Water|Flying|1}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg water color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{tcg water color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Wrap}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Lance's Gyarados (VS 98)]]
|}

===Side game data===
====Gyarados====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Water|ndex=130|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Water|ndex=130|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Water|ndex=130|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130
|body=4
|rate=Evolve
|area=Waterfall Lake
|P1=Don't make me angry. I can ruin the world!
|P2=Do something. My HP is down to about half.
|P3=I've had it... I couldn't rampage if I wanted to...
|PL=I leveled up! My {{m|Hyper Beam}}'s been boosted, too!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130
|body=4
|rate=-4.5
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Steelix}}, {{p|Aggron}}, {{p|Walrein}}, {{p|Manaphy}}
|recruitment=Visit Gyarados's secret base
|gigantic=1
|P1=I have to thrash about! I need to!
|P2=*pant pant* I'm getting tired… *pant pant*
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|fieldpower=0
|field=None
|loop=11
|MinEXP=430
|MaxEXP=
|num=125
|browser=Gyarados is a brutal Pokémon that can spit a {{m|Hydro Pump|huge jet of water}} from its mouth.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Water
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Water
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130 f
|walk=1.63
|hp=58
|attack=82
|defense=57
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130
|Pad=Gyarados is the Attraction Chief of {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Gyarados's Aqua Dash}} in the [[Beach Zone]]. After he got too cocky, he said he wanted to become the Zone Keeper.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130
|HP=4
|atk=4
|def=4
|spd=3
|range=3
|move=Aqua Tail
|ability1=Intimidate
|ability2=Frighten
|ability3=Tenacity
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Magikarp}} when its Attack is 16 or higher
|link=[[Nobuchika]] and [[Takeyoshi]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Flying|pokemon=Gyarados
|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=00:30
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=1
|squares=15
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130
|power=3
|skill=True Strength
|skilldesc=Increases damage dealt when energy levels are half or less.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=130|num=478
|mega=1
|stone=Gyaradosite
|min=70
|max=140
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Power of 5+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage when you make a match of five.
|swapper=Mega Boost
|megaspeedup=12
|effectdesc=Erases Pokémon on a randomized jagged line vertically.
|amelia=3
|psb=[[Great Challenge#Week 9|Great Challenge (Week 9)]]
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=130S|num=478
|form=Shiny
|mega=1
|stone=Gyaradosite
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=L-Boost
|skilldesc=Increases damage when making an L-shaped match.
|megaspeedup=10
|effectdesc=Erases all Mega Gyarados in the puzzle area.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Magikarp
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Gyarados}}{{tt|300|First time}}/{{tt|60|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|30|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|15|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=216
|attack=237
|defense=186
|fast={{m|Bite}}, {{m|Waterfall}}{{tt|*|From December 8, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Breath}}{{tt|*|Prior to August 19, 2016 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Tail}}{{tt|†|From February 16, 2017 to December 8, 2017}}
|special={{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Crunch}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Outrage}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Twister}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]], {{m|Aqua Tail}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Magikarp Community Day}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix|col=6|type=Water
|pkmn=Gyarados
|name=Gyarados
|rarity=rainbow
|icon=0130
|cookie=Gyarados
|specialty=Drinks
|hearts=
|deliveryrate=0.5
|puzzlescorelv1=130
|puzzlescorelv25=400
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=28
|skillgauge=100
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Clear Either Side
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks to either side.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Clear Either Side Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks to either side.
|spgimmicklv3=Butter
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv3desc2= to their next stage by making a combo next to them.
|spgimmicklv5=Pickle
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear up to 2 closed
|spgimmicklv5desc2= by making a combo next to them.
|spgimmicklv15=Popcorn
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2= by making a combo next to them.
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Popcorn
|grade4score=2
|alternate=Yes
|customer=Gyarados
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix|col=6|type=Water
|pkmn=Gyarados Shiny
|name=Gyarados
|shiny=Yes
|rarity=gold
|icon=0130 s
|cookie=Gyarados
|specialty=Drinks
|hearts=
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=120
|puzzlescorelv25=360
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=28
|skillgauge=100
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Clear Either Side
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks to either side.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Clear Either Side Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks to either side.
|spgimmicklv3=Butter
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv3desc2= to their next stage by making a combo next to them.
|spgimmicklv5=Pickle
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear up to 2 closed
|spgimmicklv5desc2= by making a combo next to them.
|spgimmicklv15=Popcorn
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2= by making a combo next to them.
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Butter
|grade4score=1
|alternate=Yes
|customer=Gyarados Shiny
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130|pdex=224
|dex=Gyarados is extremely aggressive and strong enough to destroy everything in its path. The gouges in the rocky cliffs of [[Mightywide River]] were actually caused by Gyarados climbing up the waterfall.}}
|}

====Mega Gyarados====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Dark}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=130M
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Steelix}}, {{p|Aggron}}, {{p|Walrein}}, {{p|Manaphy}}
|recruitment=Visit Gyarados's secret base
|gigantic=1
|P1=I have to thrash about! I need to!
|P2=*pant pant* I'm getting tired… *pant pant*
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Dark|pokemon=Mega Gyarados
|skill=Scatter Reveal
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=At Start
|recovery=02:00
|effect=It reveals squares randomly.
|uses=1
|squares=60 squares
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO
| col = 6
| type = Water
| ndex = 130M
| hatch = N/A
| buddy = 3
| candy = Magikarp
| evolution = N/A
| stamina = 216
| attack = 292
| defense = 247
| fast = {{m|Bite}}, {{m|Waterfall}}{{tt|*|From December 8, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Breath}}{{tt|*|Prior to August 19, 2016 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Tail}}{{tt|†|From February 16, 2017 to December 8, 2017}}
| special = {{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Crunch}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Outrage}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Twister}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]], {{m|Aqua Tail}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Magikarp Community Day}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0130Gyarados
|name1=Gyarados
|type1-1=Water
|type2-1=Flying
|forme1=Gyarados
|loc1=Default
|item1=Gyaradosite
|itemfile1=Bag Gyaradosite ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0130Gyarados-Mega
|type1-2=Water
|type2-2=Dark
|forme2=Mega Gyarados
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Gyaradosite
}}

===Evolution data===
{{evobox-2
|type1=Water
|type2=Flying
|no1=0129
|name1=Magikarp
|type1-1=Water
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 20}}
|no2=0130
|name2=Gyarados
|type1-2=Water
|type2-2=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water|type2=Flying}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=130}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=130}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=130}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=130}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=130}}
{{Spritebox/6/2FormsGender|ndex=130|form1=M|crop=176}}
{{Spritebox/7/2FormsGender/PE|ndex=130|form1=M|crop=156|PEcrop=335}}
{{Spritebox/8/GenderLA|ndex=130|LAcrop=175}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2FormsGender|ndex=0130|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|130|Gyarados}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Rocket Prize Master Gyarados.png|thumb|250px|Gyarados in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Lance Red Gyarados.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Gyarados in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Misty Mega Gyarados.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Gyarados in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
[[File:Lysandre Mega Gyarados.png|thumb|250px|Shiny Mega Gyarados in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[James's Gyarados]]=====
In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', [[James]]'s Magikarp [[Evolution|evolved]] into a Gyarados after he became frustrated with it and kicked it into the water. It subsequently attacked him with {{m|Dragon Rage}} and left him.

=====[[Misty's Gyarados]]=====
In ''[[HS02|Cerulean Blues]]'', {{an|Misty}} obtained a Gyarados after passing the [[Pokémon Inspection Agency|PIA]] test. Prior to the test, Misty was terrified of Gyarados, but in order to pass the test, she had to overcome her fear of it. In the end, she calmed and kept the Gyarados. In ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', it was revealed that it can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Gyarados.

====={{TP|Lance|Red Gyarados|Gyarados}}=====
''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'' and ''[[EP236|Rage Of Innocence]]'' focused on a red Gyarados. It was on a destructive rampage until {{an|Lance}} {{pkmn2|caught}} it. In ''[[AG097|Gaining Groudon]]'' and ''[[AG098|The Scuffle of Legends]]'', Gyarados helped stop the feuding of {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Groudon}} and {{DL|Kyogre and Groudon (Ruby and Sapphire series)|Kyogre}}. After a long absence, it reappeared in ''[[JN012|Flash of the Titans!]]'', where it battled {{an|Leon}} and his {{TP|Leon|Charizard}}, and became the first Pokémon in the animated series to [[Dynamax]].

=====Other=====
In ''[[EP016|Pokémon Shipwreck]]'', four wild Gyarados joined James's Gyarados in using Dragon Rage.

In ''[[EP067|The Pi-Kahuna]]'', multiple Gyarados seen from within the {{TRT}} Gyarados submarine, shortly before the onset of a massive, annual tidal wave celebrated by local surfers who were apparently not aware of the annual migration. According to James, the Gyarados gathered each year in this location to lay their eggs.

In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and its remake ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', [[Fergus]]'s Gyarados was captured and cloned by {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}. He had it attack Mewtwo with Hyper Beam, but Mewtwo deflected the attack back towards it, knocking Gyarados out. The Gyarados clone reappeared in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.

In ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]'', a Gyarados evolved from a {{pkmn2|giant}} Magikarp the [[Nurse Joy]] of an {{OBP|unnamed island|EP092}} had befriended as a child. Afterwards, it defeated Team Rocket.

In ''[[EP206|The Joy of Water Pokémon]]'', a Gyarados was an inhabitant of [[Lake Lucid]], while another Gyarados was being treated by [[Nurse Joy]] for neck problems. The health of the Gyarados treated by Nurse Joy was later jeopardized after an attack by {{TRT}}, but she calmed it down despite her fear of {{type|Water}} Pokémon.

In ''[[EP217|The Perfect Match!]]'', [[Trinity]] used a Gyarados in a [[Whirl Cup]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Misty. Gyarados managed to defeat {{TP|Misty|Poliwhirl}} before being defeated by {{TP|Misty|Corsola}}. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP226|Espeon, Not Included]]''.

In ''[[EP251|Beauty is Skin Deep]]'', [[Clair]] owns a Gyarados. In ''[[EP254|Better Eight Than Never]]'', it was used in her [[Gym]] battle against {{Ash}}, where it was defeated by {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunderbolt}}. It reappeared in a flashback in [[EP255|the next episode]].

In ''[[DP047|Sandshrew's Locker!]]'', a Gyarados was the major obstacle in retrieving {{p|Sandshrew}}'s {{i|Poké Ball}}.

In ''[[DP083|A Crasher Course in Power!]]'', [[Crasher Wake]] used a Gyarados in his Gym battle against Ash. It went up against Pikachu and was defeated. It reappeared in [[Mamie]]'s flashback in ''[[DP178|For The Love Of Meowth]]''.

In [[BWS01]], {{an|Cilan}} accidentally hooked a Gyarados while fishing for {{p|Qwilfish}}. He resolved to catch it, but its immense power was too much for him, and Cilan abandoned the plan.

In ''[[XY133|Coming Apart at the Dreams!]]'', [[Lysandre]] has a {{Shiny}} Gyarados that can Mega Evolve into Mega Gyarados. It battled Ash, [[Alain]], and their Pokémon, eventually being defeated in [[XY134|the next episode]].

In ''[[SM113|This Magik Moment!]]'', a Magikarp actor [[nickname]]d Karpy evolved into a Gyarados after several efforts to suppress its Evolution so as to preserve its career. It subsequently went on a rampage, but it was eventually calmed down by [[George Charino]], allowing it to be cast in an improvisational guest role in {{an|Lillie}}, {{an|Lana}}, and {{an|Mallow}}'s episode of ''The Refreshing Trio: Alola Idols''.

In ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', [[Jessie]] received a {{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Gyarados}} from the [[Rocket Prize Master]]. It was used in an attempt to steal a horde of {{p|Bulbasaur}} and {{p|Ivysaur}} in [[Vermilion City]].

In ''[[JN114|Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!]]'', [[Paul]] used a Gyarados in his battle against Ash. It went up against his {{AP|Lucario}}, only to be defeated.

====Minor appearances====
Gyarados debuted in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', where it was seen swimming by in a river that {{Ash}} had jumped into to avoid being chased by a flock of {{p|Spearow}}.

A Gyarados appeared in the [[Banned episodes|banned episode]] [[EP035]].

In ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]'', a Gyarados was cast for the movie ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}''.

A Gyarados appeared in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''.

A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]''.

In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', multiple Gyarados sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].

A {{pkmn2|wild}} Gyarados appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

In ''[[EP109|The Wacky Watcher!]]'', a Magikarp that [[Dr. Quackenpoker]] had been observing evolved into a Gyarados.

A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]''.

In ''[[PK07|Pikachu & Pichu]]'', a Gyarados was living in [[Big Town]].

A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in the Fortune Teller book in ''[[EP157|The Fortune Hunters]]''.

A Gyarados appeared in {{an|Brock}}'s fantasy in ''[[EP170|A Better Pill to Swallow]]''.

A Gyarados appeared in ''[[PK09|Snorlax Snowman]]''.

In ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]'', a Gyarados splashed away a {{p|Houndoom}} and [[Misty's Togepi]]. A Gyarados also sent Team Rocket blasting off after their balloon crash landed on top of its head.

Two Gyarados appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''. One appeared in a lake, while the other appeared in the opening intro, which was reused for ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''. The former Gyarados's appearance reappeared in a montage in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', which chronicled the preceding nine {{pkmn|movie}}s.

In ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]'', a Trainer's Gyarados competed in the [[Whirl Cup]].

In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', {{jo|Marina}}'s fantasy featuring Lance had a standard-colored Gyarados in addition to the Shiny one.

In ''[[EP244|Enlighten Up!]]'', a Gyarados was living in [[Lake Slowpoke]].

In [[Evolution|Gary's explanation]] in ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'', a Gyarados evolved from a {{p|Magikarp}}.

A Gyarados appeared in ''[[HS01|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]'', under the ownership of [[Lola]]. It reappeared in a fantasy in ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces!]]''.

A Gyarados appeared in ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]''.

In ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]'', four Gyarados were driven away by {{OBP|Silver|HS18}}'s {{p|Salamence}} at [[One Island]].

A Gyarados appeared as a thief in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness]]''.

In ''[[AG169|Talking a Good Game!]]'', a Gyarados went on a rampage after getting a twig lodged in its side. However, [[Anabel]] calmed it and removed the twig.

A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want An Evolution!]]''.

In ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'', a Gyarados dressed as a {{p|Caterpie}} in the [[Pokémon Dress-Up Contest]].

A Gyarados appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]''.

In ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'', a Gyarados was provided to a student by the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] for the second leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]].

In ''[[DP138|Strategy Begins at Home!]]'', a Gyarados used {{m|Hyper Beam}} to blast Team Rocket off.

A Gyarados appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

A Gyarados appeared in ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]''.

A Gyarados appeared in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''.

In the opening of ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', a Gyarados that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Gyarados battled a Mega {{p|Abomasnow}}.

A Gyarados and its Mega Evolved form appeared during the opening sequence of ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

In ''[[SM028|Pulling Out the Pokémon Base Pepper!]]'', a Gyarados was playing [[Baseball|Pokémon Base]].

A Mega Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM033|Big Sky, Small Fry!]]''.

In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', a Gyarados was swimming in a river {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} and {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|M20|Pikachu}} had fallen into.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', a wild Gyarados scared {{an|Misty}}, {{an|Lillie}}, and {{an|Mallow}}.

Three Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]''.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', a Trainer's Gyarados competed in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]] but was defeated by {{AP|Pikachu}}.

In ''[[JN046|Getting More Than You Battled For!]]'', a Gyarados was living on [[Cero Island]].

In ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]'', a Gyarados appeared in the waters around [[Mega Island]]. In the same episode, a Gyarados capable of Mega Evolving appeared in a fantasy.

A Gyarados appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''.

In ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]'', Ash attempted to catch a Gyarados, only for it to escape.

A Gyarados appeared in ''[[JN142|The Same Moon, Now and Forever!]]''.

A Gyarados appeared in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP016|Gyarados|Ash's Pokédex|Gyarados. This Pokémon has a vicious temperament, so use extreme caution. Its fangs can crush stones and its scales are harder than steel.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM043|Gyarados|Rotom Pokédex|Gyarados, the Atrocious Pokémon. A {{t|Water}} and {{t|Flying}} type. Rumors exist of a town that made Gyarados angry. That town was burned to the ground in one night, leaving no trace.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Honedge Lunatone Gyarados Talonflame Salamence PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Gyarados in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
[[File:Red Gyarados PG.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Gyarados in Pokémon Generations]]
====[[Red Gyarados]]====
In ''[[PG04|The Lake of Rage]]'', the red Gyarados was subjected to [[Team Rocket]]'s experiments. However, it was calmed after Team Rocket's radio wave generator was destroyed.

====Other====
A soldier's Gyarados appeared in ''[[PG18|The Redemption]]'', during a fantasy of a story from the past. It was one of the many Pokémon fighting in the great war of [[Kalos]] 3,000 years previously.
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===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Lysandre Gyarados Evolutions.png|250px|left|thumb|Gyarados in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
[[File:Lysandre Mega Gyarados Evolutions.png|250px|thumb|Mega Gyarados in Pokémon Evolutions]]
In ''[[TW02|Training]]'', a Gyarados was in the [[Wild Area]].

===GOTCHA!===
A Gyarados briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of {{ga|Blue}}.

===POKÉTOON===
A Gyarados appeared in ''[[PT04|Wait for Me, Magikarp!]]'', evolving from the titular {{p|Magikarp}}.

===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Gyarados appeared in ''[[PE03|The Visionary]]'', under the ownership of [[Lysandre]]. He [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] it in his battle against {{ga|Calem}}'s {{p|Xerneas}}, where it was immediately defeated with a single {{m|Moonblast}}.

===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Gyarados appeared in ''[[PPW04|Breathe Together]]''.

===Pokémon Concierge===
[[File:Pokémon Concierge Gyarados star.png|thumb|250px|A Gyarados with a star-shaped mark in [[Pokémon Concierge]]]]
A unique Gyarados with a star-shaped mark on its side appeared in ''[[PC03|I Hope I Can Evolve Too...]]''. It evolved from a Magikarp which likewise had a star-shaped mark on its side.
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==In the manga==
===Movie adaptations===
A Gyarados appeared in [[ICYR2]], under the ownership of [[Borosue]].

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
[[File:Misty Gyarados EToP.png|thumb|200px|Gyarados in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
{{main|Misty's Gyarados}}
{{an|Misty}} owns a Gyarados in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]].

{{Gary}} has a Gyarados, which was sent out with his other Pokémon to battle the {{pkmn2|giant}} Slowpoke in ''[[ET19|Ash vs. Gary]]''.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Gyarados appeared in [[PMDP54]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
{{main|Red Gyarados}}
The Red Gyarados appeared in [[JBA4]], where it was targeted by [[Team Rocket]] at the [[Lake of Rage]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Gyara Dragon Rage Silver Gyarados DragonBreath.png|thumb|left|200px|Normal and Shiny Gyarados in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
{{main|Gyara}}
{{main|Lance's Gyarados}}
{{main|Silver's Gyarados}}
Gyarados debuted in ''[[PS006|Gyarados Splashes In!]]'', where he attacks his own Trainer [[Misty]] but is recaptured by {{adv|Red}}, who returns him to her. The drastic change in attitude of the Pokémon was the result of a [[Team Rocket]] experiment as is shown in ''[[PS007|Raging Rhydon]]''. Later on, Misty traded this Gyarados to Red in exchange for Red's {{p|Krabby}}. He names this Gyarados [[Gyara]]. When Red borrows {{adv|Blue}}'s {{p|Charizard}} to travel to [[Mt. Silver]], he temporarily trades his Gyarados to Blue. He later appears as one of Blue's Pokémon in ''[[PS161|Entranced by Entei]]'', used against {{p|Entei}}, and later part of his revealed team during the [[Gym Leader]] face-off. Prior to the FireRed and LeafGreen saga, Blue returns Gyarados to Red.

A Gyarados was later seen with [[Lance]], using its {{m|Bubble Beam}} to shield him from the lava of [[Cerise Island]]. Lance had it since it was a Magikarp, and it first appeared in ''[[PS063|Extricated from Exeggutor]]''.

Multiple Magikarp had evolved into Gyarados at the [[Lake of Rage]] from the radio waves emitted from Team Rocket in ''[[PS112|Raise the Red Gyarados]]''. They are seen again in ''[[PS113|Delibird Delivery - 1]]'' in a flashback, and again in ''[[PS114|Delibird Delivery - 2]]'', where they were temporarily under Silver's control to surround the [[Masked Man]].

[[File:Lysandre Mega Gyarados Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Mega Gyarados in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]

A [[Silver's Gyarados|Red Gyarados]] was seen in the [[Lake of Rage]] in ''[[PS112|Raise the Red Gyarados]]''. He was caught by {{adv|Silver}} and had the ability to control the other Gyarados in the lake.

In ''[[PS123|Debonaire Dragonair]]'', in the [[Dragon's Den]], three Gyarados appeared, rising out of the water, but they did not attack Clair. Instead, they make way for her peacefully before Suicune appears and attacks.

A Gyarados appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

A Gyarados [[nickname]]d Gyaddy appeared in ''[[PS233|The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon I]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Swimmer}} named Jack. It rescued {{adv|Ruby}} from a giant flood that happened throughout [[Slateport City]].

A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS306|Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming]]''.

[[Crasher Wake]] has a Gyarados, which was very briefly seen during his presentation, where he was riding on it in ''[[PS364|A Skuffle with Skorupi]]''.

[[Cyrus]] owns a Gyarados, which first appeared in ''[[PS409|Shunning Spiritomb]]''.

A Gyarados appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS516|One Way or Another]]''.

[[Lysandre]]'s Gyarados first appeared in ''[[PS552|They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping]]''. After [[Celosia]] had stolen [[Korrina]]'s [[Key Stone]] and fashioned it into a Mega Ring, Lysandre became able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] his Gyarados into Mega Gyarados.

A Gyarados appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS580|Flabébé Blooms]]''.

A Gyarados appeared in ''[[PASS41|Shing!! Final Form]]'', being one of many Pokémon to suddenly [[Dynamax]] due to the [[Darkest Day]].

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS006]]|The evolved form of Magikarp. Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage. Can fire a Hyper Beam from its mouth.}}
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===Pokémon Journeys===
{{main|Lance's Gyarados}}
A Gyarados appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]''.

The red Gyarados, owned by {{an|Lance}}, appeared in ''[[JNM04|Flash of the Titans!]]''.

A Gyarados appeared in ''[[JNM15|Getting More than You Battled For!]]''.

===Pokémon Battle Frontier===
[[Rald]] has a Gyarados, as seen in ''[[CBF3|Battle Between Student and Master!]]''.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Crasher Wake has a Gyarados, which was used in a Gym battle against Hareta in ''[[DPA07|Dialga's Secret Keys]]''.

In ''[[DPA08|Team Galactic's Conspiracy, Revealed!!]]'', [[Cyrus]] sent out his Gyarados after his Weavile suffered heavy damage from Piplup's surprise attack. He used its {{m|Giga Impact}} to destroy the rope bridge where the battle was taking place, sending Hareta and Piplup falling into the river below.

A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Gyarados appeared in a flashback in ''[[DPA26|Hearts and Spirits Collide]]''.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
{{GnB|Black}} owns a Gyarados in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]].

A Trainer's Gyarados appeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
[[Shu]] {{pkmn2|caught}} a Gyarados in [[GDZ45]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{main|Red Gyarados}}
[[Lance]] owns a Gyarados, which debuted in ''[[PM036|Space Havoc!!]]''.

The Red Gyarados appeared in ''[[PM099|Stop the Strange Sonic Sound!!]]''.

===Pokémon Zensho===
A Gyarados appeared in [[PZ03]], under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Gyarados (TCG)}}

[[Shiny Pokémon|Red]] Gyarados have appeared five times in the {{Trading Card Game}}, once in {{TCG|Neo Revelation}} as {{TCG ID|Neo Revelation|Shining Gyarados|65}}, once in {{TCG|EX Holon Phantoms}} as [[Gyarados ☆ δ (EX Holon Phantoms 102)|Gyarados]] {{Star}} δ, once in {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} as {{TCG ID|HeartGold & SoulSilver|Gyarados|123}}, and twice in {{TCG|BREAKpoint}} as {{TCG ID|BREAKpoint|Gyarados-EX|26}} and {{TCG ID|BREAKpoint|M Gyarados-EX|27}}.

==Other appearances==
[[File:Gyarados Detective Pikachu.jpeg|thumb|250px|Gyarados in {{DetPikMov}}]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
Gyarados appears as a trophy.

====Trophy information====
''"An Atrocious Pokémon rarely seen in the wild. When it does appear, it's usually running rampant in a destructive rage--behavior that has the unfortunate side effect of leaving whole cities in ruin. It is said that when humans begin a conflict, Gyarados incinerates the towns of both warring parties. There are records of a Gyarados rampage lasting as long as a month. Its pre-Evolution form is Magikarp."''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Gyarados appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}. The corresponding Spirit Battle is against a giant, blue {{sbw|Ridley}} on {{sbw|Kongo Falls}}.

==={{DetPikMov}}===
A Gyarados appeared in {{DetPikMov}}. It was first seen as a {{p|Magikarp}}, but it eventually evolved and scared away a {{p|Charizard}} in order to protect [[Tim Goodman]] and {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}}.

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
[[File:UNITE Gyarados.png|220px|thumb|Gyarados in Pokémon UNITE]]
{{main|Gyarados (UNITE)}}
{{main|Mega Gyarados (UNITE)}}
Gyarados is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee all-rounder that starts as Magikarp, which evolves into Gyarados by either filling up an effort gauge or reaching level 7. Mega Gyarados is also playable through a separate Unite License.
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==Trivia==
[[File:Gyarados Red Battle Chess.png|thumb|Gyarados in Pokémon Battle Chess]]
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Gyarados's name was "Skulkraken", a combination of ''skull'' and ''{{wp|kraken}}'' (a mythological sea monster).
* The radio drama ''[[The Birth of Mewtwo]]'' contains an audio footage of Gyarados's {{pkmn|discovery}} by a female researcher which ends disturbingly.
* Gyarados and {{p|Magikarp}} are the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that can be obtained without a [[trade]], [[transfer]], or {{pkmn2|event}} in every [[core series]] game.
* Gyarados, Magikarp, and {{p|Regigigas}} are the three Pokémon that can be encountered in the {{pkmn2|wild}} at the lowest and highest levels. In {{B2W2}}, Gyarados can be found at levels ranging from level 1 to 100 in the [[Nature Preserve]] by using a [[Super Rod]] in rippling water.
* In [[Generation II|Generations II]] and {{gen|IV}}, Gyarados is the first of only two [[Shiny Pokémon]] to be integrated into a game's plot (the second was {{mdc|Celebi|2}} in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}).
* Gyarados's {{Shiny}} form is the first Shiny Pokémon to appear in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga.
* Gyarados and its pre-evolved form's [[Egg Group]] combination ({{egg|Water 2}} and {{egg|Dragon}}) is unique.
** Gyarados is the only {{type|Flying}} Pokémon in the {{egg3|Water 2}}.
* Despite being part Flying-type, Gyarados couldn't learn any Flying-type moves naturally prior to [[Generation VII]].
* Gyarados is tied with {{p|Pelipper}} as the most common Pokémon found amongst [[Gym Leader]]s, being used by seven of them. Coincidentally, both are dual [[Water (type)|Water]]/[[Flying (type)|Flying]] type.
** Gyarados is also used by three [[Pokémon League]] members (counting [[Blue (game)|Blue]] and [[Lance]] only once each) and two [[villainous team]] leaders, making it the most common Pokémon among boss Trainers in the core series at twelve appearances.
* In many ways, Gyarados is the counterpart of {{p|Milotic}}. Both are the serpentine evolved forms of weak fish Pokémon, and both appear in times of conflict; Gyarados to destroy, Milotic to becalm. Both have base stat totals of 540, the only difference being the distribution of their {{stat|Attack}}, {{stat|Special Attack}} and {{stat|Special Defense}} stats.
** Gyarados is tied with {{p|Milotic}} for the greatest increase in base stat total after evolving, at 340 points.
* Mega Gyarados is tied with {{p|Hoopa}} {{form|Hoopa|Unbound}} for being the [[List of Pokémon by height|tallest]] {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.
* Gyarados appears in {{DL|Pokémon Battle Chess|Pokémon Battle Chess}}. It doesn't behave like any traditional piece in chess. It is only present after Magikarp is damaged.
* Gyarados and {{p|Magikarp}} and were the first shinies to be available in {{g|GO}} starting March 22, 2017.
* Gyarados has featured as multiple cultural references in the Pokémon franchise including {{wp|Koinobori}} in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' and a 1997 May calendar insert, {{wp|Shachihoko}} on a Nagoya Castle pin, {{wp|Merlion}} from Pokémon Center Singapore, and most historically as the Dragon Gate myth discussed further below.

===Origin===
[[File:EP244 Unknown Pokémon.png|thumb|200px|The unnamed Pokémon resembling Mega Gyarados]]
Gyarados appears to be based on a {{wp|Chinese dragon}} and a {{wp|koinobori}}. Gyarados is heavily hinted to be based on the Chinese tale of a {{p|Magikarp|carp}} ascending into a dragon upon swimming up a river or waterfall and then {{m|Splash|leaping}} over the {{wp|Longmen (mythology)|Dragon Gate}}. This legend is an allegory for the drive needed to overcome obstacles, which can be tied to the fact it can take a lot of effort to evolve a Magikarp into Gyarados.

Gyarados may also reference myths about earthquakes that were popular in Japan until the late Edo period. While said phenomenon is currently associated with the giant catfish {{wp|Namazu}}, older explanations involved a giant underground dragon encircling the Japanese archipelago, or located under certain islands (such as the {{wp|Chikubu Island}} in the {{wp|Lake Biwa}}). Notably, the [[Lake of Rage]] appears to be the Pokémon world's counterpart of the Lake Biwa.

Gyarados also seems to be inspired by depictions of vicious {{wp|sea monster}}s — mainly sea dragons and {{wp|sea serpent}}s — found on medieval and Renaissance maritime navigation maps, such as the ''{{wp|Carta marina}}''. This is further hinted by one of Gyarados' English names during early localization ("Skulkraken"), which references a {{wp|kraken}}. Alternatively, Gyarados could also be inspired by the South African cryptid {{wp|Inkanyamba}}, a giant, winged eel that causes storms when angry.

Mega Gyarados appears to continue the theme of cartographic sea monsters, incorporating details of fish-like depictions of creatures such as the {{wp|Leviathan}} and the Serra. Furthermore, its design, specifically its large dorsal fins, strongly resembles that of the unnamed "legendary water Pokémon" seen in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP244|Enlighten Up!]]'', first aired on April 18, 2002, in which Misty recounts seeing an unknown water Pokémon. This creature may have inspired the design of Mega Gyarados when it was eventually created 10 years later.

[[File:Gyarados Capsule Monsters 1990 Sprite Sheet.png|thumb|200px|Gyarados' beta sprite]]
On December 2018, the beta sprite for Gyarados was showcased on a NHK Broadcast in Japan, where it had a worm-like body with a mouthful of sharp teeth and barbels on the top of its head.<ref>https://www.newsweek.com/pokemon-beta-designs-red-green-1265710</ref>

====Name origin====
According to [[Ken Sugimori]], Gyarados's name has no specific origin and was chosen merely for its "force".<ref name=Nameorigin>[https://archive.ph/ueFjq Tweet by 杉森建 (@SUPER_32X).] Posted on December 12, 2011. Archived from the original via Archive.today.</ref> However, it may be variously derived from 虐殺 ''gyakusatsu'' (slaughter), 逆境 ''gyakkyō'' (adversity), or 逆転 ''gyakuten'' (reversal, turnaround); 荒らす ''arasu'' (to devastate); and 脅す ''odosu'' (to threaten).
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==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Water|type2=Flying
|ja=ギャラドス ''Gyarados''|jameaning=From {{tt|虐殺 ''gyakusatsu''|slaughter}}, {{tt|逆境 ''gyakkyō''|adversity}}, or {{tt|逆転 ''gyakuten''|reversal, turnaround}}; {{tt|荒らす ''arasu''|to devastate}}; and {{tt|脅す ''odosu''|to threaten}}
|fr=Léviator|frmeaning=From ''{{wp|Leviathan}}'' and ''{{tt|or|gold}}''
|es=Gyarados|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Garados|demeaning=Similar to English/Japanese name
|it=Gyarados|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=갸라도스 ''Gyarados''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=暴鯉龍 / 暴鲤龙 ''Bàolǐlóng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|暴 ''bào''|violent}}, {{tt|鯉 / 鲤 ''lǐ''|carp}}, and {{tt|龍 / 龙 ''lóng''|dragon}}
|zh_yue=暴鯉龍 ''Bouhléihlùhng''{{tt|*|Games}} 鯉魚龍 ''Léih'yùhlùhng''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|暴 ''bouh''|violent}}, {{tt|鯉 ''léih''|carp}}, and {{tt|龍 ''lùhng''|dragon}} From {{tt|鯉魚 ''léih'yùh''|carp}} and {{tt|龍 ''lùhng''|dragon}}
|pt_br=Gyarados|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|bg=Гайрадос ''Gairados''|bgmeaning=Transcription of English name
|el=Γκαϊράδος ''Gairádos''|elmeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=गैराडोस ''Gyarados''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Гиарадос ''Giarados''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เกียราดอส ''Kiaradot''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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==Related articles==
* [[Misty's Gyarados]]
* [[James's Gyarados]]
* [[Red Gyarados]]
* [[Lance's Gyarados]]
* [[Gyara]]
* [[Silver's Gyarados]]
* [[Gyarados (UNITE)]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]

==References==
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==External links==
* {{wp|Gyarados|Article on Wikipedia}}
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Magikarp (Pokémon)

2026-05-04T08:37:33Z

Venomous-Vulpix: add trivia

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Magikarp
|jname=コイキング
|jtranslit=Koikingu
|tmname=Koiking
|ndex=0129
|type1=Water
|category=Fish
|height-ftin=2'11"
|height-m=0.9
|weight-lbs=22.0
|weight-kg=10.0
|ability1=Swift Swim
|abilityd=Rattled
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Water 2
|egggroup2=Dragon
|eggcycles=5
|evtotal=1
|evsp=1
|expyield=40
|oldexp=20
|lv100exp=1,250,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Red
|catchrate=255
|body=03
|pokefordex=magikarp
|generation=1
|friendship=70
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'''Magikarp''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''コイキング''' ''Koiking'') is a {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Gyarados}} starting at [[level]] 20.

==Biology==
[[File:Magikarp Jump Pattern 30.png|thumb|left|200px|The "Blue Raindrops" variety of Magikarp]]
Magikarp is a {{wp|fish|piscine}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with large, heavy reddish-orange scales. It has large, vacant eyes and pink lips. Its {{wp|fish fin|pectoral}} and tail fins are white. On its back is a stiff, three-peaked yellow fin, resembling a crown; there is an identical fin on its underside. It also has long {{wp|barbel (anatomy)|barbels}}. The barbels are white on a female and pale-yellow 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 slow movements and physical weakness: even in the heat of battle, it will do nothing but flop around. 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 {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon|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 [[Generation I]], {{m|Splash}} was its [[signature move]]. It is often seen using Splash to leap out of the water, which makes it an easy target for predators such as {{p|Pidgeotto}} and {{p|Pidgeot}}. {{p|Frillish}} is also known to prey on Magikarp.

In [[Hoppy Town]], there are at least [[Variant Pokémon#Magikarp|31 unique pattern varieties]] of Magikarp, with their scales coming in colors such as gray, black, white, purple, pink, violet, apricot, and brown. These patterns can be classified by groups, depending on how the Magikarp looks while it is still small; a specific pattern arises when it becomes bigger. Which patterns can be caught depend on the type of Old Rod; the better the rod, the more groups of patterns can be fished. The people in Hoppy Town train their Magikarp to jump the highest in order to compete in a series of [[League]]s to win prizes.

===Evolution===
Magikarp evolves into {{p|Gyarados}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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|type1=Water
|no1=0129
|name1=Magikarp
|type1-1=Water
|evo1=
|no2=0130
|name2=Gyarados
|type1-2=Water
|type2-2=Flying}}</div>

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* Magikarp is the focus of the mobile game [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump]]. The player can fish for [[#Magikarp Jump patterns|many patterns of Magikarp]], then train their Magikarp and compete with others to see whose Magikarp can jump the highest.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Water}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=129}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers and shallow puddles.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Whoever its opponent, and however horrible the attack it receives, all it does is <sc>Splash</sc> around.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=076}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=An underpowered, pathetic {{ScPkmn}}. It may jump high on rare occasions, but never more than {{tt|seven feet|two meters}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=For no reason, it jumps and splashes about, making it easy for predators like <sc>Pidgeotto</sc> to catch it mid-jump.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=This weak and pathetic {{ScPkmn}} gets easily pushed along rivers when there are strong currents.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=An underpowered, pathetic {{ScPkmn}}. It may jump high on rare occasions, but never more than seven feet. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' For no reason, it jumps and splashes about, making it easy for predators like <sc>Pidgeotto</sc> to catch it mid-jump. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=052|reg2=Kanto|num2=129}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Magikarp</sc> is a pathetic excuse for a {{ScPkmn}} that is only capable of flopping and splashing. This behavior prompted scientists to undertake research into it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Magikarp</sc> 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 {{ScPkmn}} that can survive in any body of water no matter how polluted it is.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=Its swimming muscles are weak, so it is easily washed away by currents. In places where water pools, you can see many <sc>Magikarp</sc> deposited there by the flow.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic {{ScPkmn}} in the world.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=023|reg2=Johto|num2=076}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It is said to be the world's weakest Pokémon. No one knows why it has managed to survive.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It is unable to swim against even slow-moving currents. It always splashes about for some reason.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=A <sc>Magikarp</sc> living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions, but usually not more than {{tt|seven feet|two meters}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=For no reason, it jumps and splashes about, making it easy for predators like <sc>Pidgeotto</sc> to catch it mid-jump.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=049|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=053}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=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.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=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.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=091|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=111|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=129}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Although weak and helpless, this Pokémon is incredibly fertile. They exist in such multitudes, you'll soon grow tired of seeing them.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Its reckless leaps make it easy pickings for predators. On the bright side, many Pokémon enjoy longer life spans, thanks to Magikarp.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=In the distant past, they were fairly strong, but they have become gradually weaker over time.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Thanks to their strong hold on life, dirty water doesn't bother them at all. They live in waters all over the world!}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers, and shallow puddles.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=144|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=042|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=062|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=023|reg5=Hisui|num5=080}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This weak and pathetic Pokémon gets easily pushed along rivers when there are strong currents.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It is said to be the world's weakest Pokémon. No one knows why it has managed to survive.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It is unable to swim against even slow-moving currents. It always splashes about for some reason.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=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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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=134|reg2=Kitakami|num2=43|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=032|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions but never more than seven feet.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the weakest and most pathetic Pokémon in the world.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=045}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions but never more than seven feet.}}
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| Male Magikarp in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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| Magikarp in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Yellow|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|11|Kanto}}, {{rtn|12|Kanto}}, {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|17|Kanto}}, {{rtn|18|Kanto}}, {{rtn|19|Kanto}}, {{rtn|20|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|23|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, [[Pallet Town]], [[Viridian City]], [[Cerulean City]], [[Vermilion City]], [[Celadon City]], [[Fuchsia City]], {{safari|Kanto}}, [[Seafoam Islands]], [[Cinnabar Island]], [[Indigo Plateau]], [[Cerulean Cave]] ([[Old Rod]]) [[Fuchsia City]], {{safari|Kanto}} ([[Super Rod]]) [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Generation I#Magikarp|Buy]] from [[Magikarp salesman]] for {{PDollar}}500 on {{rt|4|Kanto}}}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|102|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|103|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|105|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|106|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|107|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|108|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|109|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|110|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|111|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|114|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|115|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|117|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|118|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|119|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|120|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|121|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|122|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|123|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|124|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|125|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|126|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|127|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|128|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|129|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|130|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|131|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|132|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|133|Hoenn}}, and {{rtn|134|Hoenn}}, [[Petalburg City]], [[Dewford Town]], [[Slateport City]], [[Lilycove City]], [[Pacifidlog Town]], [[Ever Grande City]], [[Abandoned Ship]], {{Safari|Hoenn}}, [[Shoal Cave]], [[Meteor Falls]], [[Seafloor Cavern]], {{ho|Victory Road}}, [[Mossdeep City]] ([[Old Rod]] or [[Good Rod]]) {{rt|104|Hoenn}} ([[fishing]]) [[Sootopolis City]] ({{m|Surf}}ing and [[fishing]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=fff|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|102|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|103|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|105|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|106|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|107|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|108|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|109|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|110|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|111|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|114|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|115|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|117|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|118|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|119|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|120|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|121|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|122|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|123|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|124|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|125|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|126|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|127|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|128|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|129|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|130|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|131|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|132|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|133|Hoenn}}, and {{rtn|134|Hoenn}}, [[Petalburg City]], [[Dewford Town]], [[Slateport City]], [[Lilycove City]], [[Pacifidlog Town]], [[Ever Grande City]], [[Abandoned Ship]], {{Safari|Hoenn}}, [[Shoal Cave]], [[Meteor Falls]], [[Seafloor Cavern]], {{ho|Victory Road}}, [[Mossdeep City]] ([[Old Rod]] or [[Good Rod]]) {{rt|104|Hoenn}} ([[fishing]]) [[Sootopolis City]] ({{m|Surf}}ing and [[fishing]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=FireRed|v2=LeafGreen|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|4|Kanto}}, {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|11|Kanto}}, {{rtn|12|Kanto}}, {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|19|Kanto}}, {{rtn|20|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|23|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, [[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 (town)|One Island]], [[Four Island (town)|Four Island]], [[Five Island (town)|Five Island]], [[Trainer Tower]], [[Cerulean Cave]], {{Safari|Kanto}}, [[Berry Forest]], [[Icefall Cave]], [[Seafoam Islands]] ([[Old Rod]] or [[Good Rod]]) [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen#Magikarp|Buy]] from [[Magikarp salesman]] for {{PDollar}}500 on {{rt|4|Kanto}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Colosseum}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=XD|link=Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|203|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|204|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|205|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|208|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|209|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|210|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|212|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|213|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|214|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|218|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|219|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|220|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|221|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|222|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|223|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|224|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|225|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|226|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|227|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|228|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|229|Sinnoh}}, and {{rtn|230|Sinnoh}}, [[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]], {{si|Pokémon League}}, {{si|Victory Road}}, [[Fuego Ironworks]], [[Oreburgh Gate]], [[Resort Area]] ([[Old Rod]] or [[Good Rod]]) [[In-game trade#Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum|Trade]] {{p|Finneon}} on {{rt|226|Sinnoh}} ({{DL|foreign Pokédex entries|In Generation IV|German}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|203|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|204|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|205|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|208|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|209|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|210|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|212|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|213|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|214|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|218|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|219|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|220|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|221|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|222|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|223|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|224|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|225|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|226|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|227|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|228|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|229|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|230|Sinnoh}}, [[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]], {{si|Pokémon League}}, {{si|Victory Road}}, [[Fuego Ironworks]], [[Oreburgh Gate]] ([[Old Rod]] or [[Good Rod]]) [[In-game trade#Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum|Trade]] {{p|Finneon}} on {{rt|226|Sinnoh}} ({{DL|foreign Pokédex entries|In Generation IV|German}}) [[Resort Area]] ([[fishing]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|19|Kanto}}, {{rtn|20|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|26|Kanto}}, {{rtn|27|Kanto}}, {{rtn|28|Kanto}}, {{rtn|34|Johto}}, {{rtn|40|Johto}}, {{rtn|41|Johto}}, {{rtn|47|Johto}}, [[New Bark Town]], [[Cherrygrove City]], [[Olivine City]], [[Cianwood City]], [[Cinnabar Island]], [[Pallet Town]], [[Union Cave]] 3F, [[Whirl Islands]] 1F/B1F/B2F, [[Mt. Silver Cave]] 1F, [[Cerulean Cave]], [[Seafoam Islands]] B4F, [[Vermilion City]] ([[Old Rod]] or [[Good Rod]]) [[Route]]s {{rtn|4|Kanto}}, {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|9|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|12|Kanto}}, {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, {{rtn|30|Johto}}, {{rtn|31|Johto}}, {{rtn|32|Johto}}, {{rtn|35|Johto}}, {{rtn|42|Johto}}, {{rtn|44|Johto}}, [[Violet City]], [[Ecruteak City]], [[Viridian City]], [[Cerulean City]], [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Union Cave]] 1F/2F, [[Slowpoke Well]], [[Cliff Edge Gate]], [[Mt. Mortar]], [[Tohjo Falls]], [[Mt. Silver]], [[Ilex Forest]] ([[fishing]]) [[Route]]s {{rtn|43|Johto}}, {{rtn|45|Johto}}, [[Dark Cave]], [[Lake of Rage]], [[Blackthorn City]], [[Fuchsia City]], [[Dragon's Den]], [[Mt. Moon Square]] ({{m|Surf}}ing and [[fishing]]) {{safari|Johto}} ({{m|Surfing}}, Old Rod and Good Rod in Meadow, Swamp and Rocky Beach - default; Old and Good Rod in Marshland, default; Old Rod in Wetland, default)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pal Park|color={{locationcolor/light|water}}|link=Pal Park|area={{DL|List of Pokémon by Pal Park location|Pond}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Pokéwalker|color=FF3333|link=Pokéwalker|area={{pw|Warm Beach}}, {{pw|Stormy Beach}}, {{pw|Winner's Path}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=fff|area=[[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Black and White#Magikarp|Buy]] from [[Magikarp salesman]] for {{PDollar}}500 on [[Marvelous Bridge]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=fff|area=[[Nature Preserve]] ([[fishing]]) [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2#Magikarp|Buy]] from [[Magikarp salesman]] for {{PDollar}}500 on [[Marvelous Bridge]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Dream World|color={{dream color}}|area={{dwa|Sparkling Sea}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|3|Kalos}}, {{rtn|22|Kalos}}, [[Parfum Palace]] ([[fishing]]) [[In-game trade#X and Y|Trade]] {{p|Gyarados}} in a [[Kalos hotels|hotel]] in [[Camphrier Town]], [[Ambrette Town]], [[Cyllage City]], [[Geosenge Town]], [[Coumarine City]], or [[Couriway Town]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|102|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|103|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|105|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|106|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|107|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|108|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|109|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|110|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|111|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|114|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|115|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|117|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|118|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|119|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|120|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|122|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|123|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|124|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|125|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|126|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|127|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|128|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|129|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|130|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|131|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|132|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|133|Hoenn}}, {{rtn|134|Hoenn}}, [[Sea Mauville]], [[Petalburg City]], [[Meteor Falls]], [[Dewford Town]], [[Mossdeep City]], [[Lilycove City]], [[Slateport City]], [[Team Magma Hideout]]{{sup/6|OR}}, [[Team Aqua Hideout]]{{sup/6|AS}}, [[Sealed Chamber]], {{ho|Victory Road}}, [[Ever Grande City]], [[Pacifidlog Town]], [[Scorched Slab]], {{safari|Hoenn}}, [[Shoal Cave]], [[Seafloor Cavern]], [[Battle Resort]] ([[Old Rod]] or [[Good Rod]]) {{rt|104|Hoenn}} ([[fishing]]) [[Sootopolis City]] ({{m|Surf}}ing and [[fishing]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|7|Alola}}, {{rtn|8|Alola}}, {{rtn|9|Alola}}, {{rtn|13|Alola}}, {{rtn|14|Alola}}, {{rtn|15|Alola}}, [[Melemele Sea]], [[Seaward Cave]], [[Kala'e Bay]], [[Paniola Town]], [[Akala Outskirts]], [[Brooklet Hill]], [[Malie Garden]], [[Seafolk Village]], [[Poni Wilds]], [[Poni Breaker Coast]], [[Poni Meadow]], [[Poni Gauntlet]], [[Vast Poni Canyon]], [[Ula'ula Beach|Secluded Shore]] ([[fishing]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|7|Alola}}, {{rtn|8|Alola}}, {{rtn|9|Alola}}, {{rtn|13|Alola}}, {{rtn|14|Alola}}, {{rtn|15|Alola}}, [[Melemele Sea]], [[Seaward Cave]], [[Kala'e Bay]], [[Paniola Town]], [[Akala Outskirts]], [[Brooklet Hill]], [[Malie Garden]], [[Seafolk Village]], [[Poni Breaker Coast]], [[Poni Meadow]], [[Poni Gauntlet]], [[Vast Poni Canyon]] ([[fishing]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|4|Kanto}}, {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|10|Kanto}}, {{rtn|11|Kanto}}, {{rtn|12|Kanto}}, {{rtn|13|Kanto}}, {{rtn|18|Kanto}}, {{rtn|19|Kanto}}, {{rtn|20|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|22|Kanto}}, {{rtn|23|Kanto}}, {{rtn|24|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|25|Kanto}}, [[Seafoam Islands]], [[Cerulean Cave]] ([[Secret Technique|Sea Skim]]) [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!#Magikarp|Buy]] from [[Magikarp salesman]] for {{PDollar}}500 on {{rt|4|Kanto}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[South Lake Miloch]] Routes {{rtn|2|Galar}}, {{rtn|4|Galar}}, {{rtn|5|Galar}}, and {{rtn|6|Galar}}, [[Axew's Eye]], [[Bridge Field]], [[East Lake Axewell]], [[Motostoke]], [[North Lake Miloch]], [[Slumbering Weald]], [[South Lake Miloch]] ([[fishing]]) [[West Lake Axewell]] ({{m|Surf}}ing and [[fishing]]) [[Bridge Field/Dens|Bridge Field]], [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]], [[East Lake Axewell/Dens|East Lake Axewell]], [[Giant's Cap/Dens|Giant's Cap]], [[Lake of Outrage/Dens|Lake of Outrage]], [[West Lake Axewell/Dens|West Lake Axewell]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Fields of Honor]], [[Courageous Cavern]], [[Soothing Wetlands]], [[Challenge Beach]], [[Forest of Focus]], [[Training Lowlands]], [[Workout Sea]], [[Loop Lagoon]], [[Stepping-Stone Sea]], [[Insular Sea]], [[Honeycalm Island]], [[Honeycalm Sea]], [[Giant's Bed]], [[Snowslide Slope]], [[Giant's Foot]], [[Frigid Sea]], [[Ballimere Lake]] ([[fishing]]) [[Giant's Bed]], [[Giant's Foot]], [[Roaring-Sea Caves]], [[Ballimere Lake]] ({{m|Surf}}ing)}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|203|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|204|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|205|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|208|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|209|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|210|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|212|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|213|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|214|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|218|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|219|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|220|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|221|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|222|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|223|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|224|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|225|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|226|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|227|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|228|Sinnoh}}, {{rtn|229|Sinnoh}}, and {{rtn|230|Sinnoh}}, [[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]], {{si|Pokémon League}}, {{si|Victory Road}}, [[Fuego Ironworks]], [[Oreburgh Gate]], [[Resort Area]] ([[Old Rod]] or [[Good Rod]]) [[In-game trade#Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum|Trade]] {{p|Finneon}} on {{rt|226|Sinnoh}} ({{DL|foreign Pokédex entries|In Generation VIII|German}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Obsidian Fieldlands]]:''' [[Worn Bridge]] ([[mass outbreak]]s), near [[Oreburrow Tunnel]] [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]], [[Obsidian Falls]], [[Lake Verity]] '''[[Cobalt Coastlands]]:''' massive mass outbreaks '''[[Coronet Highlands]]:''' near [[Celestica Trail]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=South Province: [[South Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[South Province (Area Two)|Area Two]], [[South Province (Area Three)|Area Three]], [[South Province (Area Four)|Area Four]], [[South Province (Area Five)|Area Five]], [[South Province (Area Six)|Area Six]], [[South Paldean Sea]], [[Poco Path]] East Province: [[East Province (Area Two)|Area Two]], [[East Province (Area Three)|Area Three]], [[East Paldean Sea]], [[Tagtree Thicket]] West Province: [[West Province (Area Two)|Area Two]], [[West Province (Area Three)|Area Three]], [[West Paldean Sea]] North Province: [[North Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[North Paldean Sea]], [[Dalizapa Passage]], [[Glaseado Mountain]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 2★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Magikarp|2★}}, {{DL|List of 3★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Magikarp|3★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Reveler's Road]], [[Mossfell Confluence]], [[Fellhorn Gorge]], [[Oni Mountain]], [[Oni's Maw]], [[Infernal Pass]], [[Chilling Waterhead]], [[Kitakami Wilds]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|color={{Legends Z-A color}}|t=fff|area=[[Saison Canal]] '''[[Vert District]]:''' [[Coulant Waterway]], [[Vert Sector 4]], [[Vert Sector 9]], [[Wild Zone 2]] '''[[Bleu District]]:''' [[Bleu Sector 5]], [[Bleu Sector 7]] '''[[Magenta District]]:''' [[Magenta Street]] '''[[Jaune District]]:''' [[Wild Zone 6]], [[Wild Zone 11]]}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Water}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Snap|color={{electric color}}|area={{OBP|Beach|Snap}}, [[Tunnel]], {{OBP|Volcano|Snap}}, {{OBP|River|Snap}}, {{OBP|Cave|Snap}}, [[Valley]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball|color={{red color}}|area=[[Red Field]]: [[Pewter City]], [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]] [[Blue Field]]: [[Fuchsia City|Fuchia City]] }}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=II}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=II}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=III}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Channel|color={{water color}}|area=[[Cobalt Coast|Secret Cove]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball: R&S|link=Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire|color={{ruby color}}|t=fff|area=Ocean ({{color2|{{ruby color}}|Ruby Field}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[SOL Laboratory 3]], [[Secret Storage 5]], [[Secret Storage 19]], [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=MD Red|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Wonder Mail]] code}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD Blue|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|area=[[Waterfall Pond]] (7F-11F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Safra Sea]], [[Sekra Range]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Lake Afar]] (B1F-B12F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Lake Afar]] (B1F-B12F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Bright Beach]] (Both Modes C, Normal Mode S)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|color={{grass color}}|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|area=[[Meadow Zone]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Lake: [[World Axle - B2F]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=PokéPark 2|color={{grass color}}|link=PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|area=[[Arbor Area]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Fontaine]], [[Dragnor]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Adventure Area#Unexpected Land|Adventure Area: Unexpected Land]], [[Aquatic Hill#Magikarp is All You Need|Aquatic Hill: Magikarp is All You Need]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Island of Haste#Stage 1|Island of Haste: Stage 1]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Dewdrop Bay#Castle Moat|Dewdrop Bay: Castle Moat]] (All Areas), [[Origin Hideaway#Waterfall Basin|Origin Hideaway: Waterfall Basin]] (All Areas)}}

{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 17|Area 17: Stage 03]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Charizard Sea]]2019, [[Snorlax Sea]], [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=[[Murky Cave]] (6F-10F), [[Waterfall Pond]] (7F-11F) Fainted Pokémon: [[Remains Island]], [[Fantasy Strait]] [[Mystery_dungeon#Strong_Foes|Strong Foe]]: [[Marvelous Sea]] (1F-17F){{shinystar}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Florio Nature Park]], [[Secret Side Path]]Night, [[Founja Jungle]], [[Mightywide River]], [[Elsewhere Forest]], [[Belusylva Island Illumina Spot]], [[Blushing Beach]]Night, [[Maricopia Reef]]Day, [[Lental Seafloor]], [[Barren Badlands]]Night Level 2, [[Shiver Snowfields]], [[Outaway Cave]], [[Ruins of Remembrance]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Desert Umbra|Desert Umbra: Stage 321]] Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#Tenth release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (Tenth release; {{Shiny}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[Daily Battle]] (''[[The Golden Magikarp]]''): {{sync/player|egg|Magikarp}}}}
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Magikarp will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using a Wonder Mail code such as the following:
:X ? ? S ? ? X ? 4 6 8 ?
:♀ + ? ? 9 7 5 6 S Y ? ?
:Objective: Rescue Magikarp on floor 12 of [[Stormy Sea]].

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Water}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev1|RGB}}|University Magikarp|Japanese|Japan|?|July 1998|link=List of Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation I#University Magikarp}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Reversal Magikarp|English|United States|5|June 8 to 21, 2002|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Reversal Magikarp}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Bubble Magikarp|English|United States|5|January 24 to 30, 2003|link=List of PCNY event Pokémon distributions in Generation II#Bubble Magikarp}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Pokémon Center Nagoya Magikarp|Japanese|Japan|99{{shinystar|V}}|March 20 to May 6, 2013|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Pokémon Center Nagoya Magikarp}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon Center Hiroshima Magikarp|All|Japan|1|June 26 to August 31, 2015|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Magikarp}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Lunar Magikarp|Japanese region|Online|19{{shinystar|VII}}|January 26 to February 6, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Lunar Magikarp}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Lunar Magikarp|American region|Online|19{{shinystar|VII}}|January 26 to February 6, 2017|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Lunar Magikarp}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Lunar Magikarp|PAL region|Online|19{{shinystar|VII}}|January 26 to February 6, 2017|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Lunar Magikarp}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Lunar Magikarp|Taiwanese region|Online|19{{shinystar|VII}}|January 26 to February 6, 2017|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Lunar Magikarp}}
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=====GTS events=====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Nana Magikarp|Japanese|GTS|5|February 14 to 15, 2007|link=List of GTS event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nana}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Nory Magikarp|Japanese|GTS|7|February 14 to 15, 2007|link=List of GTS event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nory}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Ruirui Magikarp|Japanese|GTS|6|February 14 to 15, 2007|link=List of GTS event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ruirui}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Ryuuta Magikarp|Japanese|GTS|4|February 14 to 15, 2007|link=List of GTS event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Ryuuta}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|Utz Magikarp|Japanese|GTS|5|February 14 to 15, 2007|link=List of GTS event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Utz}}
|}

=====[[Wild Area News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Water|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50, 70|December 31, 2019 to January 4, 2020|link=Wild Area News#December 31, 2019 to January 4, 2020}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50, 60{{shinystar|VIII}}|December 31, 2019 to January 4, 2020|link=Wild Area News#December 31, 2019 to January 4, 2020}}
|}

===Held items===
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.
{{HeldItems/header|type=water}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Berry (item){{!}}Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Lum Berry|100|availNote=[[In-game trade]], |rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Pokéwalker|gcolor=FF3333|Pokéwalker}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Wacan Berry|100|availNote=[[Winner's Path]], }}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Lum Berry|100|availNote=[[In-game trade]], }}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Tumblestone|40|Ball of Mud|15|Exp. Candy S|100|Seed of Mastery|10}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Water
|HP=20
|Attack=10
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=15
|SpDef=20
|Speed=80
|Special=20
}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=water
|Speed=1
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=1
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=1
|TechniqueMax=3
|Stamina=1
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=4
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Water
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=100
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=50
|Grass=200
|Electric=200
|Psychic=100
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
}}

===Learnset===
Magikarp is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Magikarp|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Splash|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|15|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|25|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Magikarp|Water|Water|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Magikarp|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Splash|Normal|Status|—|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Magikarp|Water|Water|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Magikarp|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/tm8null}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Magikarp|Water|Water|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Magikarp|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM096|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Magikarp|Water|Water|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Magikarp|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Magikarp|Water|Water|2}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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|-
! style="background: #{{tcg water color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Rage}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Magikarp (EX Deoxys 64)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Water|ndex=129|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Water|ndex=129|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Water|ndex=129|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=129
|body=1
|rate=9.2
|area=Waterfall Lake
|P1=I'm the world's weakest Pokémon. You knew that, yes?
|P2=Huh? Look, my health is down by half already.
|P3=I'm not much good now. I have almost no HP left.
|PL=Look, my level went up! But I'm probably still weak...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=129
|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=129
|coset=13
|conto={{p|Poliwhirl}}, {{p|Feebas}}
|recruitment=Rescue
|P1=*splash splash*
|P2=I don't have enough energy left to {{m|splash}}…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|fieldpower=0
|field=None
|loop=1{{tt|*|Marine Challenge}}/3{{tt|*|Sekra Range}}
|MinEXP=5
|MaxEXP=5
|num=124
|browser=Magikarp appears to be only capable of flopping about helplessly.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Water
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Water
|att=1
|def=1
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=129 f
|walk=2.33
|hp=36
|attack=58
|defense=44
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Water|ndex=129
|Pad=Magikarp came to the [[Meadow Zone]] to play. His favorite Attractions include {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bulbasaur's Daring Dash}}, {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Venusaur's Vine Swing}}, and {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Empoleon's Snow Slide}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Water|ndex=129
|pad=He thinks he is king of {{ga|PokéPark}}, but all he does is {{m|Splash}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Water|ndex=129
|HP=1
|atk=1
|def=1
|spd=3
|range=3
|move=Splash
|ability1=Gulp
|ability2=Mood Maker
|ability3=Decoy
|evo=Evolves into {{p|Gyarados}} when its Attack is 16 or higher
|link=[[Nobuchika]] and [[Takeyoshi]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Water|pokemon=Magikarp
|skill=Blue Force
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=00:05
|effect=It changes the color of hint numbers to blue on rows with confirmable squares.
|uses=2
|duration=60 sec
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Water|ndex=129
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=129|num=477
|min=30
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Swap++
|skilldesc=Sometimes replaces five disruptions with this Pokémon.
|swapper=Risk-Taker, Dragon Sweep
|amelia=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=129S|num=477
|form=Shiny
|min=30
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Cheer
|skilldesc=Increases the chance that the next match's skill is triggered.
|swapper=Dragon Shriek
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO
| col = 6
| type = Water
| ndex = 129
| egg = 2
| buddy = 1
| candy = Magikarp
| evocandy = 400
| stamina = 85
| attack = 29
| defense = 85
| fast = {{m|Splash}}
| special = {{m|Struggle}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
| col = 6
| type = Water
| pkmn = Magikarp
| name = Magikarp
| rarity = gold
| icon = 0129
| cookie = Magikarp
| specialty = Sweets
| hearts =
| deliveryrate =
| puzzlescorelv1 = 125
| puzzlescorelv25 = 365
| linkslv1 = 35
| linkslv25 = 28
| skillgauge = 40
| skillicon1 = Café ReMix Skill Clear Above
| skilldescription1 = Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks above. The section it clears changes every time you use the skill.
| skillicon2 = Café ReMix Skill Clear Above Combined
| skilldescription2 = Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks above. The section it clears changes every time you use the skill.
| spgimmicklv3 = Olive oil
| spgimmicklv3desc1 = Take up to 3
| spgimmicklv3desc2 = to their next stage by making a combo next to them.
| spgimmicklv5 = Popcorn
| spgimmicklv5desc1 = Clear up to 3
| spgimmicklv5desc2 = by making a combo next to them.
| spgimmicklv15 = Ketchup
| spgimmicklv15desc1 = Clear up to 3
| spgimmicklv15desc2 = by making a combo next to them.
| outfitgrade1 = Puzzle score +3%
| outfitgrade2 = Puzzle score +3%
| outfitgrade3 = Puzzle score +3%
| outfitgrade4 = Puzzle score +3%
| grade4gimmick = Ketchup
| grade4score = 1
| alternate = Yes
| customer = Magikarp
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
| col = 6
| type = Water
| pkmn = Magikarp Shiny
| name = Magikarp
| shiny = Yes
| rarity = gold
| icon = 0129 s
| cookie = Magikarp
| specialty = Sweets
| hearts =
| deliveryrate =
| puzzlescorelv1 = 125
| puzzlescorelv25 = 365
| linkslv1 = 35
| linkslv25 = 28
| skillgauge = 40
| skillicon1 = Café ReMix Skill Clear Above
| skilldescription1 = Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks above. The section it clears changes every time you use the skill.
| skillicon2 = Café ReMix Skill Clear Above Combined
| skilldescription2 = Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks above. The section it clears changes every time you use the skill.
| spgimmicklv3 = Olive oil
| spgimmicklv3desc1 = Take up to 3
| spgimmicklv3desc2 = to their next stage by making a combo next to them.
| spgimmicklv5 = Popcorn
| spgimmicklv5desc1 = Clear up to 3
| spgimmicklv5desc2 = by making a combo next to them.
| spgimmicklv15 = Ketchup
| spgimmicklv15desc1 = Clear up to 3
| spgimmicklv15desc2 = by making a combo next to them.
| outfitgrade1 = Puzzle score +3%
| outfitgrade2 = Puzzle score +3%
| outfitgrade3 = Puzzle score +3%
| outfitgrade4 = Puzzle score +3%
| grade4gimmick = Ketchup
| grade4score = 1
| alternate = Yes
| customer = Magikarp Shiny
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Water|ndex=129|pdex=020
|dex=Wherever there's a body of water, odds are you'll also find Magikarp. All it does is flop around, so it seems kinda weak, but it may in fact be hardier than it looks!}}
|}

In {{g|GO}}, Magikarp can be obtained by completing 1/4 of the {{OBP|Ticketed event|GO|Ticketed Special Research}}, ''Making a Splash''.

===Evolution data===
{{evobox-2
|type1=Water
|no1=0129
|name1=Magikarp
|type1-1=Water
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 20}}
|no2=0130
|name2=Gyarados
|type1-2=Water
|type2-2=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=129}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=129}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=129}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=129}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=129}}
{{Spritebox/6/Gender|ndex=129|crop=62}}
{{Spritebox/7/Gender/PE|ndex=129|crop=59|PEcrop=115}}
{{Spritebox/8/GenderLA|ndex=129|LAcrop=130}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/Gender|ndex=0129}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|129|Magikarp}}

{{anchor|Magikarp Jump patterns}}
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:70px"| [[File:Magikarp Jump Pattern 10.png|64px]]
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|-
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:70px"| [[File:Magikarp Jump Pattern 15.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:70px"| [[File:Magikarp Jump Pattern 16.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:70px"| [[File:Magikarp Jump Pattern 17.png|64px]]
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:70px"| [[File:Magikarp Jump Pattern 19.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:70px"| [[File:Magikarp Jump Pattern 20.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:70px"| [[File:Magikarp Jump Pattern 21.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:70px"| [[File:Magikarp Jump Pattern 22.png|64px]]
|-
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:70px"| [[File:Magikarp Jump Pattern 26.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:70px"| [[File:Magikarp Jump Pattern 27.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:70px"| [[File:Magikarp Jump Pattern 28.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:70px"| [[File:Magikarp Jump Pattern 29.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:70px"| [[File:Magikarp Jump Pattern 30.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:70px"| [[File:Magikarp Jump Pattern 31.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:70px"| [[File:Magikarp Jump Pattern 32.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:70px"| [[File:Magikarp Jump Pattern 99.png|64px]]
|-
| colspan="11" | Magikarp patterns in Pokémon: Magikarp Jump
|}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Goh giant Magikarp.png|thumb|250px|Magikarp in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[James's Magikarp]]=====
In ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne!]]'', [[James]] purchased a Magikarp from the [[Magikarp salesman]]. It [[Evolution|evolved]] into a Gyarados in [[EP016|the next episode]], after James abandoned it for its uselessness.

=====[[Magikarp salesman's Magikarp]]=====
Several episodes, the first being ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', involved [[Magikarp salesman|a particular salesman]] trying to sell certain Pokémon to someone. The person he is usually trying to con is [[James]], and he usually sells {{TP|Magikarp salesman|Magikarp}}, claiming that they are very valuable.

=====[[Goh's giant Magikarp]]=====
In ''[[JN024|A Little Rocket R & R!]]'', [[Goh]] caught a {{pkmn2|giant}} Magikarp. In ''[[JN026|Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown!]]'', it competed in the [[Magikarp High Jump Competition]] but lost.

=====Other=====
[[File:Kasukarp Shinegoldie.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Magikarp in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
In ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]'', a [[Nurse Joy]] from the [[Orange Islands]] was revealed to have befriended a {{pkmn2|giant}} Magikarp after it saved her as a child. It evolved into an equally large Gyarados but remained friendly.

In ''[[EP109|The Wacky Watcher!]]'', multiple Magikarp were being observed by [[Quincy T. Quackenpoker]], who was interested in learning their migration patterns and Evolution process. {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} helped him with one of these excursions.

In ''[[EP214|Mantine Overboard!]]'', {{jo|Luka}} used three Magikarp to aid her, Ash, and later {{an|Misty}} in their underwater exploration.

In ''[[AG079|Pearls are a Spoink's Best Friend]]'', [[Jessie]] bought a {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Magikarp}} disguised as a {{p|Feebas}} from the Magikarp salesman, but abandoned it after its disguise paint came off.

In ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want An Evolution!]]'', [[Oralie]] claimed her Magikarp was the strongest. Indeed, it was able to battle surprisingly well, even giving [[Ash's Pikachu]] a hard time.

In ''[[XY022|Going for the Gold!]]'', a {{Shiny}} Magikarp appeared among several others. {{an|Clemont}} tried to lure the Shiny one in with an invention but wound up attracting a horde of {{p|Sharpedo}} instead.

In ''[[SM113|This Magik Moment!]]'', the efforts of a Magikarp actor [[nickname]]d Karpy to suppress its Evolution failed, and it evolved into a Gyarados.

In ''[[JN026|Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown!]]'', [[Magikarpenter]]'s Magikarp and [[Kasukarp]]'s Shiny Magikarp, nicknamed '''Shinegoldie''' (Japanese: '''キンキング''' ''Kinking''), both competed in the Magikarp High Jump Competition, with the latter winning.

====Minor appearances====
Magikarp debuted in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', where one was swimming in the river that {{Ash}} jumped into while attempting to escape a flock of {{p|Spearow}}.

In ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]'', a Magikarp was under [[Melanie]]'s care. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]''.

In ''[[EP027|Hypno's Naptime]]'', a Magikarp in [[HopHopHop Town]] was negatively affected by a {{p|Hypno}} and treated in the local [[Pokémon Center]].

Multiple Magikarp appeared in a fantasy in the [[Banned episodes|banned episode]] [[EP035]].

In ''[[EP048|Holy Matrimony!]]'', three Magikarp were owned by [[James's parents]]. They were being fed by James's father when [[Jessebelle]] bumped into him and James's mother, sending them into the river.

A Magikarp appeared as an image in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''.

In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Magikarp was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].

In ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', multiple Magikarp were living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', a Magikarp was living on {{an|Seafoam Island}}.

Two Magikarp appeared in ''[[EP078|A Friend In Deed]]'', with one under the ownership of a Trainer and the other under the ownership of the [[Pokémon League]].

In ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]'', {{an|Professor Oak}} was carefully studying a Magikarp.

In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', a Magikarp fell under the control of [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] via their {{p|Drowzee}} at [[Mandarin Island North]].

In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', multiple Magikarp sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].

A {{pkmn2|wild}} Magikarp appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

A Magikarp appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]''.

In ''[[EP153|Love, Totodile Style]]'', {{AP|Totodile}} juggled three Magikarp with its {{m|Water Gun}} in an attempt to impress the female {{p|Azumarill}} it had fallen in love with.

A Magikarp appeared in ''[[PK09|Snorlax Snowman]]''.

In ''[[EP185|The Light Fantastic]]'', a Magikarp was swimming in a river.

In ''[[EP193|Sick Daze]]'', {{an|Brock}}'s dream featured multiple Magikarp.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''. One of them reappeared in a montage in ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', which highlighted the preceding nine {{pkmn|movie}}s.

In ''[[EP206|The Joy of Water Pokémon]]'', a Magikarp was living in [[Lake Lucid]].

In ''[[EP210|Around the Whirlpool]]'', a Magikarp was stolen from the [[Pokémon Center]] of [[Blue Point Isle]].

In ''[[EP215|Octillery The Outcast]]'', [[Misty's Poliwhirl]] defeated a Trainer's Magikarp during a [[Whirl Cup]] qualifying match. It reappeared in [[EP216|the following episode]].

A Magikarp appeared in ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]''.

In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', a Magikarp was swimming in a lake.

In ''[[HS14|Journey to the Starting Line]]'', a Magikarp was swimming in a lake.

In a flashback in ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'', a Magikarp evolved into {{TP|Lance|Red Gyarados|Gyarados}}.

In ''[[EP244|Enlighten Up!]]'', multiple Magikarp were living in [[Lake Slowpoke]].

A Magikarp appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP269|The Ties That Bind]]''.

In ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'', a Magikarp evolved into a {{p|Gyarados}} in {{Gary}}'s explanation.

A Magikarp appeared in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', under the ownership of a competitor in the [[Tour de Alto Mare]].

A Magikarp appeared in ''[[AG075|Whiscash and Ash]]''.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

In a flashback in ''[[AG092|Judgment Day!]]'', {{OBP|Jimmy|AG092}} [[trade]]d a {{Shiny}} Magikarp for a {{p|Charmeleon}}.

In ''[[AG152|On Olden Pond]]'', a Magikarp was living in the lake.

A Magikarp appeared in ''[[AG168|Three Jynx and a Baby!]]''.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Magikarp appeared in ''[[AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone!]]''.

In ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling!]]'', a Coordinator's Magikarp competed in the {{to|Terracotta}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

A Magikarp appeared in ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]''.

In ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', a {{pkmn|Stylist}}'s Magikarp competed in the [[Hearthome Collection]].

Multiple Magikarp appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

A Magikarp appeared in [[PK19]].

In ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'', Jessie used a Magikarp provided by the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] for the second leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]].

In ''[[DP095|Battling the Generation Gap!]]'', a Magikarp was a part of [[Lila]]'s famous "Tiger Lily Smile".

In ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]'', {{an|Dawn}} encountered a Magikarp in [[Xatu's Forest]].

Multiple Magikarp appeared in ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]''.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in a flashback in ''[[DP181|Bucking the Treasure Trend!]]''.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

A Magikarp appeared in ''[[BW141|Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!]]''.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''.

Two Magikarp appeared in ''[[XY024|An Undersea Place to Call Home!]]''.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''.

Two Magikarp appeared in ''[[XY040|Day Three Blockbusters!]]''. One appeared in a flashback, and the other was under the ownership of a Trainer who participated in the [[Pokémon Summer Camp]].

A Magikarp appeared in a painting in ''[[XY115|Battling at Full Volume!]]''.

A Magikarp appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

A Magikarp appeared in [[XYS06]].

In ''[[SM005|Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!]]'', {{AP|Pikachu}} caught a Magikarp by [[fishing]] with its tail, only for it to attack {{Ash}} before swimming away.

In ''[[SM015|Rocking Clawmark Hill!]]'', three Magikarp were flopping about on the beach near {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s house, having been washed ashore by the tide.

A Magikarp appeared in ''[[SM022|A Shivering Shovel Search!]]''.

Six Magikarp appeared in ''[[SM028|Pulling Out the Pokémon Base Pepper!]]''.

A Magikarp appeared in ''[[SM033|Big Sky, Small Fry!]]''.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.

Multiple {{pkmn2|wild}} Magikarp appeared in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', with one having its photo taken by {{Rotom}}.

A Magikarp swam along a river in ''[[SM071|Dewpider Ascending!]]''.

A Magikarp appeared in ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]''.

Four Magikarp were swimming in the ocean in the [[Where Are You Going, Eevee?]] segment at the end of ''[[SM096|Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!]]''.

A Magikarp appeared in ''[[SM099|We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!]]''.

In ''[[SM121|A Recipe for Success!]]'', a Magikarp was a customer of [[Oranguru's place]].

A Magikarp appeared in ''[[SM126|Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!]]''.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', a Trainer's Magikarp competed in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]]. It faced off against another Trainer and his {{p|Pyukumuku}}, only to be defeated by [[Pikala]] and her {{p|Pikachu}}, [[nickname]]d Bolt.

Two Magikarp appeared in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]''.

Four Magikarp appeared in ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]''.

In ''[[JN024|A Little Rocket R & R!]]'', Ash and Goh fished up multiple Magikarp, {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Magikarp|one of which}} Goh caught.

In ''[[JN026|Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown!]]'', Jessie pulled a {{DL|Rocket Prize Master|Magikarp}} from the [[Rocket Prize Master]]. Additionally, a Trainer's Magikarp competed in the [[Magikarp High Jump Competition]].

Three Magikarp appeared in ''[[JN137|The Road Most Traveled!]]''.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in ''[[JN140|Bearing Down Easy!]]''.

A Magikarp appeared in ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]''.

Three Magikarp appeared in ''[[HZ051|The Flower Tower]]''.

A Magikarp appeared in ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|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 {{p|Gyarados}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY022|Magikarp|Ash's Pokédex|Magikarp, the Fish Pokémon. Because all Magikarp seem to do is {{m|splash}} around, some consider them weak, but they're actually a hardy Pokémon that can survive in water no matter how dirty it is.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN024|Magikarp|Goh's Rotom Phone|Magikarp, the Fish Pokémon. A {{t|Water}} type. With neither strength nor speed, Magikarp is thought to be the weakest Pokémon of all.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Magikarp PO.png|thumb|250px|Magikarp in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
====[[Magikarp salesman's Magikarp|Red's Magikarp]]====
In ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'', the [[Magikarp salesman]] sold {{OBP|Red|Origins}} a Magikarp.

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Gorebyss Magikarp Spheal Corsola PG.png|thumb|left|250px|Magikarp in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG08|The Cavern]]'', a wild Magikarp was in the waters that surrounded the [[Seafloor Cavern]].

===POKÉTOON===
A Magikarp appeared in ''[[PT04|Wait for Me, Magikarp!]]''. It later evolved into a {{p|Gyarados}}.

===Pokémon Evolutions===
In ''[[PE07|The Show]]'', two Magikarp briefly appeared in the seas around the [[Whirl Islands]].

===Pokémon Concierge===
[[File:Pokémon Concierge Magikarp star.png|thumb|250px|A Magikarp with a star-shaped mark in [[Pokémon Concierge]]]]
Multiple Magikarp appeared in ''[[PC03|I Hope I Can Evolve Too...]]'', alongside a unique Magikarp with a star-shaped mark on its side. This Magikarp was a regular guest at the [[Pokémon Resort]] and was introduced wearing a pool float since it couldn't swim very well. A series of mishaps caused the Magikarp's pool float to be stolen, which led to [[Haru]] and her {{p|Psyduck}} adventuring across the Resort island to get the pool float back. They eventually encountered the Magikarp with the star-shaped mark again at night, evolving into {{p|Gyarados}} and no longer needing the pool float

Multiple Magikarp appeared in ''[[PC07|I'm a Role Model Now?]]''.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Magikarp Dragon Rage GDZ.png|200px|thumb|Magikarp in [[Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!]]]]
===How I Became a Pokémon Card===
A Magikarp appeared in [[PW32]].

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
A Magikarp appeared in ''[[PPPB11|Magikarp Journey]]''.

===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Bill Magikarp Splash Adventures.png|200px|thumb|Magikarp in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===={{MangaArc|Red, Green & Blue}}====
Multiple Magikarp debuted in ''[[PS024|What a Dragonite]]'', where they escaped a {{p|Dragonite}}.

===={{MangaArc|Yellow}}====
{{main|Lance's Gyarados|Lance's Magikarp}}
Two Magikarp appeared in ''[[PS043|Sea Sea Seadra]]'' as residents of a river in [[Viridian Forest]] where Yellow was fishing.

In ''[[PS046|Whacked by Marowak!]]'', [[Erika]] is seen teaching a class about a Magikarp that can learn {{m|Dragon Rage}}.

A Magikarp appeared in ''[[PS060|Breath of the Dragonair Part 1]]'', under the ownership of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}. It was used in a surfing contest, before it was interrupted by Lance controlling the winning prize, a {{p|Dragonair}}.

{{adv|Bill}} has a Magikarp that appeared in ''[[PS074|Make Way for Magikarp]]''. Its resilient body saved Bill from the acidic saliva of a {{p|Victreebel}}.

Lance's Magikarp appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS090|The Legend]]'' as a Pokémon harmed by human industrialization. It evolved into Gyarados sometime before ''[[PS063|Extricated from Exeggutor]]'', and it was used to shield him from the lava on [[Mt. Cerise]].

===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
In ''[[PS101|Teddiursa's Picnic]]'', a Magikarp appeared in its {{i|Poké Ball}} after a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Granbull}} had spit out all the Poké Balls it stole. 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 ''[[PS112|Raise the Red Gyarados]]''.

A Magikarp appeared in ''[[PS117|Slugging It Out with Slugma]]'' as one of the Pokémon at Earl's Pokémon Academy in [[Violet City]].

===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
Two Magikarp appeared in aquariums belonging to [[Mr. Briney]] and [[Team Aqua]] in ''[[PS192|Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt! I]]''.

===={{MangaArc|Emerald}}====
A blind boy owned a Magikarp [[nickname]]d Karpy, which debuted in ''[[PS238|The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon VI]]''.

===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
{{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Lax}} dressed up as Magikarp in the {{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}. They ate rice balls, and Diamond called himself a Munchikarp.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in ''[[PS398|Tackling Tangrowth]]'', ''[[PS399|Mixing It Up with Machamp]]'', and ''[[PS400|Bogging Down Quagsire]]''.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
A Magikarp appeared in ''[[DPA01|In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!]]''.

A Magikarp appeared in ''[[DPA03|The Mystery Boy, Jun!!]]''.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in ''[[DPA11|The Legendary Pokémon, Captured]]''.

A Magikarp appeared in a fantasy in ''[[DPA28|Look for Giratina!]]''.

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
{{GnB|Chris}} owns six Magikarp in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]].

A Magikarp appeared in ''[[GB17|A Spectacular Battle To Save Ampharos!!]]''.

A Trainer's Magikarp appeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Magikarp appeared in ''[[GDZ06|The Challenge at Celadon University!]]''. It knew the event-exclusive move {{m|Dragon Rage}}.

[[Shu]] {{pkmn2|caught}} a Magikarp in [[GDZ51]].

===Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic===
A Magikarp appeared in [[Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic]].

===Pokémon Journeys===
Five Magikarp appeared in ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]''.

===Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~===
A Magikarp appeared in [[PNA3]].

===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Magikarp appeared in ''[[PM034|Clefairy's Under Training!!]]''.

===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
A Magikarp appeared in ''[[PMRS02|I Won't Let You Lead!!]]''.

A Magikarp appeared in ''[[PMRS29|Rare Pokémon!!]]''.

===Pokémon Try Adventure===
[[Soro]] owns a Magikarp.

===Pokémon Zensho===
{{Zensho|Satoshi}} has multiple Magikarp in [[Pokémon Zensho]].

==In the TCG==
{{main|Magikarp (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
==={{DetPikMov}}===
A Magikarp appeared in {{DetPikMov}}. It was seen at an illegal fight club, where {{OBP|Detective Pikachu|character}} tried to get it to evolve in order to battle a {{p|Charizard}}. It eventually did and scared Charizard away.

==Trivia==
[[File:Magikarp Red Battle Chess.png|thumb|Magikarp in Pokémon Battle Chess]]
* Magikarp and {{p|Gyarados}} are the only {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that can be obtained without a [[trade]], [[transfer]], or {{pkmn2|event}} in every [[core series]] game.
* Magikarp, Gyarados, and {{p|Regigigas}} are the three Pokémon that can be encountered in the {{pkmn2|wild}} at the lowest and highest levels (not counting [[Hyperspace Lumiose|hyperspace]] levels). In {{game|Platinum}}, Magikarp can be found at levels ranging from level 1 to 100 in the [[Resort Area]], and in {{B2W2}}, it can be found at the same levels in the [[Nature Preserve]]; both require a [[Super Rod]]. Magikarp can also be encountered at level 100 in the rightmost lake of [[Fellhorn Gorge]] in [[Kitakami]].
* Magikarp and its evolved form require the fewest [[Egg cycle]]s to hatch, with five.
** Magikarp and its evolved form are also the only Pokémon with a [[List of Pokémon by breeding attributes|unique base Egg cycle]].
* In the [[Generation I]] games, Magikarp, {{p|Slowpoke}}, and {{p|Rhyhorn}} are the only Pokémon to have their [[List of Pokémon icons in Generations I and II|icon]] changed upon [[Evolution]].
* Magikarp was the first Pokémon featured in [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]] in [[EP061]].
* Magikarp and its evolved form's [[Egg Group]] combination ({{egg|Water 2}} and {{egg|Dragon}}) is unique.
* Magikarp is one of fourteen Pokémon that one could collect [[foreign Pokédex entries]] for in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
* Magikarp shares several notable similarities to {{p|Feebas}}:
** Its level-up moves are exactly the same as those of Feebas.
*** However, Feebas can learn multiple moves from [[TM]]s and [[HM]]s, hatch from an Egg with [[Egg Move]]s, and learn new moves via Move Tutors, making it slightly more useful in battle.
** Magikarp shares its {{pkmn|category}} name with Feebas. They are both known as the Fish Pokémon.
** Magikarp and Feebas have almost identical stats. However, Magikarp has a higher {{stat|Special Attack}} and {{stat|Defense}}, while Feebas has a higher {{stat|Attack}} and {{stat|Special Defense}}. Both Attack and Defense stats for Magikarp and Feebas are reversed.
** They share the largest base stat total increase of all Pokémon when they evolve: 340 (from 200 to 540).
** They both change appearances drastically after Evolution, evolving into serpentine, dragon-like Pokémon.
* Magikarp has the lowest base {{stat|Attack}} stat of all {{type|Water}} Pokémon.
** Magikarp is also tied with {{p|Caterpie}}, {{p|Weedle}}, {{p|Igglybuff}}, {{p|Carvanha}}, {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Attack Forme}} {{p|Deoxys}}, and {{p|Stonjourner}} for having the lowest base {{stat|Special Defense}} stat of all Pokémon.
* Magikarp is the only Pokémon which can be found in every [[Pokémon Snap]] course except [[Rainbow Cloud]], which features only {{p|Mew}}.
* Together with {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Ninjask}}, {{p|Goldeen}}, and {{p|Seedot}}, Magikarp is the easiest Pokémon to catch in {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}, with only one loop necessary.
* Magikarp is the only Pokémon in [[Pokémon Conquest]] that uses a move that it does not share a type with, as it uses {{m|Splash}}.
* On July 28, 2016, and May 12, 2017, [[The Pokémon Company]] and [[The Pokémon Company International]] respectively posted a Magikarp-themed music video onto their YouTube channels, titled [[the Magikarp Song]].
* Magikarp and {{p|Gyarados}} were the first shinies to be available in {{g|GO}} starting March 22, 2017.
* Magikarp appears in {{DL|Pokémon Battle Chess|Pokémon Battle Chess}}. It doesn't behave like any traditional piece in chess. When damaged, it reveals Gyarados.
* Although Magikarp is stated by multiple Pokédex entries to be "the weakest Pokémon", there are several Pokémon with lower [[base stats|base stat totals]], such as {{p|Sunkern}}, or with access to fewer viable moves, such as {{p|Unown}} only being able to learn {{m|Hidden Power}}, and {{p|Cosmog}} and {{p|Cosmoem}} being unable to learn any damaging moves at all.
* In the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]] of the {{pkmn|animated series}}, especially during the [[S01|Indigo League]] arc of {{aniseries|OS}}, Magikarp was often referred to as "Magikarpa". Unlike what happened with the {{p|Bulbasaur}} line, this pronunciation was not kept in future series.
* Magikarp is the only Pokémon in {{g|Pokopia}} to [[??? (specialty)|lack any]] [[Specialty|Specialties]] (excluding {{p|Kyogre}}, {{p|Lugia}}, and {{p|Ho-Oh}}, which cannot be given places to live).

===Origin===
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Magikarp}}
Magikarp appears to be based on the {{wp|Asian carp}}, which are easily frightened by disturbances in water and can jump 8–10 feet (2.5–3 m.) in the air. Its Shiny coloration may be a visual pun on a {{wp|goldfish}}. The golden dorsal fin of Magikarp may be based on a crown which likely originate from the pun on the Japanese word for goldfish 金魚 ''Kingyo''. Magikarp's permanently open mouth may be a reference to ''{{wp|koinobori}}'', a carp-shaped {{wp|windsock}} traditionally flown to celebrate {{wp|Children's Day (Japan)|Children's Day}} in Japan.

Magikarp's Evolution into Gyarados may be based on a legend about how carp that leaped over the {{wp|Longmen (mythology)|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 {{g|Snap}} where, after certain steps are taken, a Magikarp can splash its way into a waterfall where it evolves, as well as in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, as there is a waterfall in the Fabled Springs area of the [[Coronet Highlands]] where a school of Magikarp can be found at the plunge pool of the waterfall, while a small population of Gyarados can be found at the edge of the waterfall.

====Name origin====
Magikarp may be a combination of ''magic'' (referring to its drastic power increase upon evolving into Gyarados or to magical goldfishes) and ''{{wp|carp}}''.

Koiking may be a combination of 鯉 ''{{wp|koi}}'' (carp) and ''king'', which may come from 金魚 ''kingyo'' (goldfish).

==In other languages==
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|ja=コイキング ''Koiking''|jameaning=From 鯉 ''{{wp|koi}}'' and ''king''
|fr=Magicarpe|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|magique|magic}}'' and ''{{tt|carpe|carp}}''
|es=Magikarp|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Karpador|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Karpfen|carp}}'' and ''{{tt|Dorsch|cod}}''
|it=Magikarp|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=잉어킹 ''Ingeoking''|komeaning=From {{tt|잉어 ''ing-eo''|koi}} and ''king''
|zh_cmn=鯉魚王 / 鲤鱼王 ''Lǐyúwáng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|鯉魚 / 鲤鱼 ''lǐyú''|carp}} and {{tt|王 ''wáng''|king}}
|zh_yue=鯉魚王 ''Léih'yùhwòhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|鯉魚 ''léih'yùh''|carp}} and {{tt|王 ''wòhng''|king}}
|pt_br=Magikarp|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|el=Μάτζικαρπ ''Mátzikarp''|elmeaning=Transcription of English name
|he=מג'יקארפ ''Mejikarp''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=मैजिकार्प ''Magikarp''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Мэджикарп ''Medzhikarp''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=คอยคิง ''Khoikhing''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Misty's Gyarados]]
* [[James's Magikarp]]
* [[Goh's giant Magikarp]]
* [[Magikarp salesman]]
* [[Magikarp salesman's Magikarp]]
* [[Silver's Gyarados]]
* [[Red Gyarados]]
* [[Lance's Magikarp]]
* [[Gyarados (UNITE)]]

==External links==
* {{wp|Magikarp|Article on Wikipedia}}
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Pokémon world

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Venomous-Vulpix: clarify

:''This article is an overview of the world of Pokémon across media. For other uses, see [[Pokémon world (disambiguation)]].''
{{move|Earth}}
[[File:PokemonWorldAnime.png|thumb|300px|An orbital view of the Pokémon world in {{aniseries|PTS}}, resembling the real world {{wp|Earth}}]]
[[File:Unova world map.png|300px|thumb|A [[BW009|landscape view of the Pokémon world]], [[Unova]] is highlighted by the squared cursor. Note the overt similarities to Europe at the bottom of the picture; the {{wp|Fennoscandian Peninsula}} looks practically unchanged.]]

The '''Pokémon world''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンの{{ruby|世界|せかい}}''' ''world of Pokémon''), sometimes referred to as '''Earth''' or '''earth''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|地球|ちきゅう}}''' ''Earth''), is the main setting for the [[Pokémon]] franchise, set in the [[Pokémon universe]].

It bears some striking similarities with the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]], certainly deriving inspiration from it, but many factors set it apart as a different place. The world of Pokémon is based on Japanese culture but various other cultures are also added and mixed.<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/2007/10/index.html Hidden Power of Masuda: Director's Columns]</ref>

==Terminology==
The Pokémon world, also known as "earth" or "Earth", is often generically described as simply the "world" (Japanese: {{ruby|世界|せかい}} ''world'')<ref group="lower-alpha">The term "world" is mentioned occasionally in a generic fashion in the [[core series]] games. The following are a few examples: [[Bill]] is said to be "world-famous" as a Pokémaniac, and [[Misty]] is said to be a "world-famous" beauty. The [[S.S. Anne]] is said to cruise the world. It's said that [[Team Rocket]] aims to conquer the world with Pokémon. Once {{ga|Blue}} becomes the [[Champion]], he claims to be "the strongest Trainer in the world".</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">In the [[core series]] games, several [[non-player character]]s are said to have traveled the world. For instance: "Did you know? [[Professor Oak|Prof.Oak]] traveled all over the '''world''' when he was young."'' ({{tc|School Kid}} Chad's [[Pokégear]] call)</ref> or, more colorfully, the "world of Pokémon".

The term "Pokémon world" has been used a few times in the [[core series]] games, such as with the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{B2W2}}, on a sign at {{to|One Island}} in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}},<ref group="lower-alpha">"''Expanding the '''Pokémon World'''! Pokémon Net Center''"</ref> as well as in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}<ref group="lower-alpha">''"See for yourself the regal beauty of {{p|Diancie}}, [...] the Royal Pink Princess of the '''Pokémon world'''!''" ([[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]])</ref> and {{LGPE}}.<ref group="lower-alpha">''"I’m so happy that you’re playing a lot in the '''Pokémon world'''!''" (game director, [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]])</ref> In {{aniseries|PTS}}, there is an opening song titled {{OBP|Pokémon World|song}}, which includes the lyrics ''"We all live in a '''Pokémon world'''"''. The term has also been used on some official game sites,<ref>"[https://diamondpearl.pokemon.com/en-us/trainersguide/fundamentals/sinnoh/ Trainers Guide]." Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl | Official Website.</ref><ref>"[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/events/quaxly-mystery-gift/ Add Dot's Quaxly to Your Team!]." ([https://web.archive.org/web/20241220200113/https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/events/quaxly-mystery-gift/ archive]) Pokémon Scarlet and Violet | Official Website. </ref> is frequently used in official press releases,<ref>"[https://press.pokemon.com/en/New-Episodes-of-Pokemon-Journeys-The-Series-Now-Available New Episodes of ‘Pokémon Journeys: The Series’ Now Available]." ''The Pokémon Company North America Official Press Site''. March 5, 2021.</ref><ref>"[https://press.pokemon.com/en/POKEMON-LEGENDS-ARCEUS-NOW-AVAILABLE POKÉMON LEGENDS: ARCEUS NOW AVAILABLE]." ''The Pokémon Company North America Official Press Site''. January 28, 2022.</ref><ref>"[https://press.pokemon.com/en/The-Hidden-Treasure-of-Area-Zero-Part-2-The-Indigo-Disk-DLC-for-Pokemo The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk DLC for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet Is Available Now]." ''The Pokémon Company North America Official Press Site''. December 14, 2023.</ref><ref>"[https://press.pokemon.com/en/Pokemon-Horizons-The-Series-to-Return-in-February-2025-for-Second-Seas ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ to Return in February 2025 for Second Season on Netflix in the U.S.]" ''The Pokémon Company North America Official Press Site''. November 20, 2024.</ref> and is used on the [[Pokémon Parents]] Animation page.<ref>[https://parents.pokemon.com/en-us/animation/ Pokémon Parents Official Website | Pokémon Animation].</ref>

The Pokémon world is more commonly referred to as "earth" in the core series, occasionally capitalized as "Earth".<ref group="lower-alpha">In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, this dialogue contains the first use of "Earth" starting with a capital letter in the core series. ''"Such a small world it is, eh? Eh? Wait, this is a miniature? The real '''Earth''' is millions of times bigger than this? Whoaaaaaaa!"'' (said by a non-player character in the [[Goldenrod City]] [[Global Terminal]])</ref> {{game|Crystal}} was the first game to refer to "earth" in the English localization, though these references are absent in the original Japanese.<ref group="lower-alpha">{{p|Entei}}'s English [[Pokédex entry]] mentions the earth. ''"This brawny Pokémon courses around the '''earth''' [...]"'' (Japanese: だいちをかけめぐるたくましいポケモン ''this brawny Pokémon runs over the land'') The term "on earth" is also said by an [[non-player character|NPC]] referring to the {{gdis|Battle Tower|II}}: ''"What on '''earth''' do they do here?"''.</ref> From {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} onwards, there are several references to "earth" in [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]].<ref group="lower-alpha">''"{{p|Hoothoot}} has an internal organ that senses and tracks the '''earth'''<nowiki/>'s rotation. [...]"'' (entry introduced in Ruby and Sapphire) ''"{{p|Steelix}} lives even further underground than Onix. This Pokémon is known to dig towards the '''earth'''<nowiki/>'s core. [...]"'' (entry introduced in Ruby and Sapphire) ''"{{p|Beldum}} keeps itself floating by generating a magnetic force that repels '''earth'''<nowiki/>'s natural magnetism. [...]"'' (entry introduced in Sapphire) ''"The metal composing <nowiki>[</nowiki>{{p|Registeel}}'s<nowiki>]</nowiki> body is thought to be a curious substance that is not of this '''earth'''."'' (entry introduced in Sapphire) ''"{{p|Rayquaza}} lived for hundreds of millions of years in the '''earth'''<nowiki/>'s ozone layer, never descending to the ground."'' (entry introduced in Ruby) ''"An alien virus that fell to earth on a meteor underwent a DNA mutation to become <nowiki>[</nowiki>{{p|Deoxys}}<nowiki>]</nowiki>."'' (entry introduced in Diamond and Pearl)</ref> In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, the {{m|Seismic Toss}} [[Move Tutor]] mentions: ''"The secrets of space... The mysteries of '''earth'''..."'' In {{game4|SMUSUM}}, "earth" is mentioned by the character who gives the [[Comet Shard]] in the [[Hokulani Observatory]].<ref group="lower-alpha">''"It’s a fragment that fell to '''earth''' when a comet passed by our planet!"''</ref> In [[Pokémon Masters EX]], the expressions ''"'''Earth''' to [[Rachel]]!"'' and ''"'''Earth''' to [[Valerie]]!"'' are used at different points, but these phrases make no reference to the planet Earth in the Japanese version. The Pokémon world is also specifically referred to as "Earth" in the {{pkmn|movie}} ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' and in the ''[[Pocket Monsters: The Animation]]'' novels. In contrast, {{g|GO}} uses "Earth" to refer to the planet on which it is set as opposed to the usual Pokémon world.<ref group="lower-alpha">''"Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and many other Pokémon have been discovered on planet '''Earth'''! Now’s your chance to discover and capture the Pokémon all around you—so get your shoes on, step outside, and explore the world."'' ([[Pokémon GO#Blurb|blurb]] of {{g|GO}}) ''"'''Earth''' is where I shall unleash my evil schemes next!"'' ({{GO|Giovanni}} of [[Team GO Rocket]])</ref>

The core series also uses the term "world of Pokémon".<ref group="lower-alpha">Some examples from {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}: ''"I know everything about the '''world of Pokémon''' in your [[Game Boy]]!"'' (developer in [[Celadon City]]) ''"You can't be a coward in the '''world of Pokémon'''!"'' (a {{tc|PI|Gambler}})</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">Some examples from {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}: ''"The '''world of Pokémon''' is deep. I honestly think that no amount of training would ever be enough."'' ([[Norman]]) ''"I'm fabulously wealthy, but I can't seem to win at Pokémon... It's so deep, the '''world of Pokémon'''..."'' ({{tc|Rich Boy}} Winston) ''"Like the vast blue sea, the '''world of Pokémon''' spans depths beyond belief."'' ({{tc|Swimmer}} Katie)</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">Some examples from {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}: ''"You become the main character to explore the '''world of Pokémon'''!"'' ([[Help System]]) ''"You understand, don't you? That power alone isn't enough to win in the '''world of Pokémon'''?"'' ({{tc|Psychic}} Tyron)</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">An example from {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}: ''"Ah, you have a [[Pokétch]]? You will find it indispensable. Science will become increasingly necessary in the '''world of Pokémon'''."''</ref> The line ''"Welcome to the '''world of Pokémon'''!"'' is typically included in the opening sequence of the games.<ref group="lower-alpha">In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, "World" exceptionally starts with a capital letter in this introduction: ''"Welcome to the '''World of Pokémon'''!"''</ref>

Notably, [[Junichi Masuda]] stated in a 2012 interview:
<blockquote>We actually don't think of the world of Pokémon as Earth. If we were to do that, we would kind of be limited by what we could do. By thinking about how physical objects work on Earth and how various elements work on Earth, we would kind of be limited to that if we thought of it as Earth. We think of it as a place that is really similar to Earth but is a different planet of its own with people in it who may be similar to people on Earth, but they have different values so they care about different things. It's the type of place, the '''Pokémon world''', where problems we face on Earth just wouldn't happen. There wouldn't be global warming, water shortages, or anything like that. It's a world where the people in it really want to work together with each other. Their value system is such where they would prefer to work together and eliminate these problems rather than feud."<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121127174918/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/11/23/pok-233-mon-39-s-burning-questions.aspx Game Informer: Pokémon's Burning Questions] (archive)</ref></blockquote>

==In the core series games==
===History===
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It is said in many [[Sinnoh myths|Sinnoh legends]] that the universe, Pokémon world included, was created by a single {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, {{p|Arceus}}. In a void of nothingness, a single {{pkmn|Egg}} came into being, which then hatched into Arceus. Arceus creates {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}} and gives Dialga and Palkia the abilities to control time and space. Giratina is banished into [[Distortion World|another dimension]] for its behavior. Then, during very early formation of the world, possibly sooner, Arceus creates {{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Uxie}}, and {{p|Mesprit}} to create willpower, knowledge, and emotion, respectively, attributes that are in all modern [[human]]s and Pokémon. After the formation of the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]], they dive to the bottom of present-day [[Lake Valor]], [[Lake Acuity]], and [[Lake Verity]], respectively, dubbing the term "the [[lake guardians]]." Also in these early times, {{p|Mew}} appeared on the planet, containing the DNA of every Pokémon. There are many scientists who believe that Mew was the ancestor of all Pokémon.<ref group="lower-alpha">Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon. ''Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum Pokédex entry''</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">Because it is able to use every move, there are many scientists who believe that it is the ancestor of all Pokémon. ''Pokémon Black and White Pokédex entry''</ref>
[[File:Super-ancient Pokémon.png|left|thumb|220px|{{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}'s great battle]]
The next to come into being during the primal age are [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}}, Primal {{p|Kyogre}}, and {{p|Rayquaza}}. It has been speculated that Primal Groudon was formed deep inside the earth from magma and Primal Kyogre was formed by the pressure in the deep sea trenches, while Rayquaza was formed by the minerals of the ozone layer. Another theory exists that the three already existed before the oceans, lands, and ozone layer did, and rather proceeded to create these components of the planet themselves. Rayquaza proceeds to fly around in the ozone layer, occasionally coming to rest at the [[Sky Pillar]]. Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre proceed to create landmass and fill the sea, respectively. A chance meeting turns the two into rivals, and a conflict for dominance over the Pokémon world begins. Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre also fought for the entry of nature that was overflowing at the time. These endless clashes continued until Mega Rayquaza quells it, causing Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre to retreat to special caverns, where they rest, losing their Primal forms sometime after they went to sleep. The Red and Blue Orbs are created to prevent the reawakening of Groudon and Kyogre, and to trigger the Primal Reversion when either Groudon and Kyogre are awakened by the representing orbs. The Red and Blue Orbs are left at [[Mt. Pyre]] for safekeeping.

At this time, Mew may have been plentiful and lived in large numbers. Landmasses such as [[Mount Coronet]] are created, and {{p|Regigigas}} moves the continents, forming various [[region]]s. The [[Sinnoh]] [[region]] is created around Mount Coronet. During this violent procedure, [[Stark Mountain]] is created and {{p|Heatran}} is formed in lava. Arceus creates the Adamant, Lustrous and Griseous Orbs before falling into a never-ending sleep.

2,000,000 years before the modern age, seismic shifts underneath the [[Paldea]] region would create [[Area Zero Underdepths]], a layer of [[Area Zero]]. These seismic shifts had caused the Pokémon {{p|Terapagos}} to go nearly extinct, with the remaining few going into hibernation, creating the [[Terastal phenomenon]] and the locations held within the [[Great Crater of Paldea]]. The crater itself is stated to be over one million years old.

Many years after, the prehistoric era begins and the first prehistoric Pokémon come into being. Scientists have proven that prehistoric Pokémon roamed the land, as [[Fossil]]s and other archaeological remains have been found to contain the DNA of Pokémon. It is possible that the Mew population on the planet may have decreased at this stage, as they slowly gave way to other Pokémon species. Evolution has come, separating humans from Pokémon, to create the first humans.

During the Stone, Ice, and Iron Ages, the [[legendary giants]] are created, and used as keys to seal away {{p|Regigigas}} in the [[Snowpoint Temple]]. {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}} and {{p|Registeel}} are hidden in caves and ruins around the [[Hoenn]] [[region]], while {{p|Regidrago}} and {{p|Regieleki}} were placed in the [[Split-Decision Ruins]] in [[Galar]]'s [[Crown Tundra]].

20,000 years before the modern day, a meteorite crashes into the planet. Thousands of years later, {{p|Eternatus}} emerges from it, bringing about the cataclysmic event known as the [[Darkest Day]] and introducing the world to the concept of [[Dynamax]]ing. The [[legendary heroes]] {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}, accompanied by [[First kings of Galar|twin human brothers]], rise up and defeat Eternatus, causing it to fall into an inactive state. Pieces of Eternatus, known as [[Wishing Star]]s, scatter around the land. In modern times, the power of Wishing Stars is harnessed through [[Dynamax Band]]s, allowing humans to control the phenomenon.

[[File:Brass Tower HGSS.png|thumb|[[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] after the fire, 150 years later.]]
1,500 years before modern times, the earliest known system for writing is developed and used at the [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Tanoby Ruins]], and [[Solaceon Ruins]]. Archaeologists are currently unsure whether the nearly identical {{p|Unown}} preceded or succeeded the writing system, but it is assumed they share some sort of connection. At this point, the {{p|Magikarp}} population mutated and became weaker.

In recent history, 700 years before modern times, the [[Bell Tower]] and the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] were constructed. These two nine-tier towers were built opposite each other in [[Ecruteak City]]. The towers were built to foster friendship and hope between Pokémon and people. The view from the top of the towers was said to be "magnificent". In the west was Brass Tower, which was said to awaken Pokémon, and in the east was the Bell Tower, where Pokémon were said to rest. At the time, {{p|Lugia|an immense silver-colored Pokémon}}, was said to make its roost atop the Brass Tower, while its counterpart, the glorious rainbow-colored {{p|Ho-Oh}} was said to rest at the Bell Tower. However, around 150 years before the games, a lightning bolt struck the Brass Tower. It was engulfed in flames that raged for 3 days. Lugia and Ho-Oh escaped to the skies unharmed. A sudden downpour put an end to the blaze. In-game lore states that three Pokémon died in the fire, but Ho-Oh was able to revive them as the [[Legendary beasts]], {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}}. Legends and folklore state that Raikou symbolizes the lightning bolt that struck the tower, Entei symbolizes the flames that raged for three days, and Suicune symbolizes the sudden downpour that extinguished the flames. Around this time, the first [[Pokémon League]] competitions started to take place. In the 1990s, a Pokémon was created by scientific engineering for the first time, called {{p|Porygon}}.

[[File:Dialga-Palkia-Giratina.png|thumb|left|230px|{{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Giratina}} on the [[Spear Pillar]].]]
In contemporary history, some years prior to the date, {{p|Mewtwo}} is cloned from {{p|Mew}}, and later escapes and destroys [[Cinnabar Island]]'s {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}. Soon after, an erupting volcano on [[Cinnabar Island]] causes the destruction of many areas on the island. Around this time, the [[Team Rocket]] syndicate, under the leadership of [[Giovanni]], spreads its control over various areas of the [[Kanto]] region until {{ga|Red}} defeats Giovanni, prompting him to disband the organization and pursue a life of training. Despite this, Team Rocket operations continue for a little while longer on the [[Sevii Islands]] and in the [[Johto]] region. Sometime around the end of Team Rocket's operations, Red climbs and waits at the summit of [[Mt. Silver]]. Along with that, the leaders of [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]] reawaken {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} and they continue their great battle, only to be stopped again by {{p|Rayquaza}}. Groudon and Kyogre retreat to the region of [[Fiore]] to rest after their battle.

In modern history, the [[Sinnoh]] region has become unusually colder, due to the strange circumstances occurring across the region. The [[Pokémon of myth|Legendary trio of Sinnoh]] are also awoken by a villainous team; [[Team Galactic]] uses a [[Red Chain]] forged from the [[lake guardians]] to summon {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}. Their efforts are halted due to interference from the {{player}}. At this time, a rip in time-space has occurred, opening a portal to the [[Distortion World]]. Giratina escapes into its dimension along with [[Cyrus]], the Team Galactic leader. The entrance to the Distortion World closes, returning the Sinnoh region back to normal.

Some years after this, [[Team Plasma]] attempts to free Pokémon from human capture, but for selfish reasons. {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} are awoken due to Team Plasma and the player. The player, siding with one of the two dragons, battles against [[N]] to test if N's convictions are correct. After this, the player defeats [[Ghetsis]], and N leaves to a distant land with his dragon, while the player keeps theirs. Two years later, Team Plasma returns, but with the intention to take over Unova. {{p|Kyurem}} is captured by Ghetsis, and fused with N's dragon (either Zekrom{{sup/5|B2}} or Reshiram{{sup/5|W2}}) to form Black Kyurem or White Kyurem respectively. The player defeats the new dragon, and Team Plasma is disbanded for good as Ghetsis suffers a mental breakdown and becomes unable to do any more evil deeds as a result.

Concurrently with Team Plasma's return, in [[Kalos]], [[Team Flare]] tries to destroy the world and make a more beautiful one with the help of {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}} or {{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}}. The player, along with [[Shauna]] and {{ga|Serena}}/{{ga|Calem}}, save {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}} or {{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}}. [[Lysandre]] then uses the last bit of energy the [[ultimate weapon]] has, and ends up destroying both the weapon and the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]]. Lysandre is not seen again.

In the [[Galar]] region, [[Rose]], the president of [[Macro Cosmos]] and the chairman of the [[Galar League|Galar Pokémon League]], foresees the region running out of energy in a thousand years. In his misguided vision to fix this problem, he reawakens Eternatus and brings about the second Darkest Day. The player, along with [[Hop]], stands up against Eternatus in [[Hammerlocke]] and summons Zacian and Zamazenta to defeat the threat once more. Rose subsequently turns himself in and is arrested.

===Culture===
:''See also: [[Human#Culture|Human → Culture]]''
Culturally, the many depictions of the world all reflect a popular fascination with {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and their interactions with [[human]]s, including {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} them, {{pkmn|training}} them, {{pkmn|battle|battling}} them, {{pkmn|breeding|raising}} them, keeping them as pets, studying them, and utilizing their varied skills. Several [[Sinnoh myths|myths]] discuss the relationship between humans and Pokémon as a very close one, and one folktale even says that there was a time when humans and Pokémon were considered one and the same.

The [[history of the Pokémon world]] diverges from that of the real world, with human-Pokémon interactions shaping it, lacking a major world religion, but having beliefs tied to ancient myths of {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]], suggesting Pokémon reverence as a potential pseudo-religion, supported by a general kindness and respect toward Pokémon. Additionally, Shinto shrines and crosses have appeared, as well as a Christian-like church in [[Hearthome City]], and there are cultural references to Christianity and Christian-like elements in {{pkmn|animation}} and {{pkmn|manga}}.

[[Villainous team|Some individuals]] in the Pokémon world seek to exploit Pokémon for nefarious purposes, driven by either material gain or misguided ideals to help the world. Wars have also occurred, although [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world|firearms and other weapons]] are less frequently used than Pokémon.

The Pokémon world exhibits linguistic diversity, evident through [[Foreign Pokédex entry|foreign Pokédex entries]], {{p|Unown}} markings, and characters like the [[Foreign Pokédex entries#In Generation IV|Meister]], [[Fantina]], and [[Looker]], with regions like Kalos incorporating French, Alola featuring Hawaiian, and Paldea using Spanish words in their language and culture.

===Pokémon===
[[File:World of Pokémon XY.png|thumb|center|500px|The world of Pokémon, as shown in {{g|X and Y}}]]
Pokémon are living creatures that inhabit the Pokémon world, living alongside, and usually helping, humans. Pokémon have been seen within this world as being both supplements and replacements for animals and plants that exist in the real world. Most people respect Pokémon and treat them kindly as equals, yet there exist people who take advantage of them and seek to exploit their abilities for their own gain. Many Pokémon are shown to be sapient, have feelings, and can also understand the human language to some extent. Recreations of natural ecosystems are done with Pokémon. While some Pokémon have abilities that are normal or only slightly distorted from reality, many more Pokémon have completely original abilities and have no counterparts within the real world. Other Pokémon are based on [[Legendary Pokémon|legends that exist in our world]] such as {{p|Ho-Oh}} being based on a {{wp|phoenix}}.

====Evolution====
[[File:Unova first partners evolution artwork.png|thumb|240px|The final Evolutions of the [[Unova first partner Pokémon]]]]
In a [[Sinnoh myths|Sinnoh myth]], it is said that Pokémon and people were originally the same species. Over time, some of these creatures split apart from the rest and became humans. This theory has been explored many times throughout the Pokémon world, but not proven. {{p|Mew}} is said to be the ancestor of all life: it {{wp|evolution|evolved}} into the other Pokémon. The first human recording was during the Stone Age, millions of years before the modern era. Biological taxonomies of cellular and genetic structure have revealed that Pokémon are all actually a single species of life form and that the individual differences between each creature are actually subspecies.{{fact}} This can also explain why Pokémon can variously interbreed with each other. This explores the myth of evolution in the Pokémon world and makes a reference to evolution of animals and humans in the real world.

In modern times, Pokémon commonly undergo a process called [[Evolution]]. During the course of a Pokémon's development, under certain circumstances specific to that Pokémon's subspecies, it may become a different Pokémon. This change is not merely physical, however, as Pokémon of a higher evolutionary stage have different and usually more powerful [[base stats]] than their predecessors, may have different [[move]]s that can be learned, and sometimes change their [[type]]s, though the primary type is usually preserved. Most Pokémon will undergo this process.

Evolution in Pokémon, for most subspecies, is more akin to {{wp|metamorphosis}} than to actual evolution. The Pokémon whose Evolution is closest to the real-world definition of evolution is {{p|Burmy}}, who takes on a different appearance depending on the environment.

====Reproduction====
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Nearly every Pokémon undergoes some form of reproduction. Fully developed, or Pokémon that passed their [[Baby Pokémon|baby form]] can breed with Pokémon of the same [[Egg Group]]. Pokémon that [[Gender unknown|have no genders]] can only breed with {{p|Ditto}}; baby Pokémon, [[Legendary Pokémon]], and [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{Egg|No Eggs Discovered|cannot breed at all}}, with the exception of {{p|Manaphy}} and {{p|Phione}}. Like the majority of real animals, most Pokémon have genders which can sometimes be determined by markings and gender-differences. Usually, a Trainer's Pokémon will breed in a [[Pokémon Day Care]]. It is unknown how a Pokémon reproduces, as no one has seen a Pokémon reproduce. Based on this, it is safe to assume that they only reproduce when left alone.
[[File:SugimoriEggs.png|thumb|180px|left|Eggs of {{p|Togepi}} and {{p|Elekid}}]]
All Pokémon that are able to breed lay {{pkmn|Egg}}s. Though nobody has actually seen a Pokémon lay an Egg, they apparently appear by the Pokémon. Pokémon usually lay one Egg at a time, sometimes, in unusual occasions, lay various Eggs at a time. Pokémon Eggs are similar to birds' Eggs, as they have a hard outer shell that protects the growing, undeveloped Pokémon inside. An Egg's shell usually has a pattern reflecting the appearance of the Pokémon inside making each Pokémon Egg unique from one another. Pokémon, like animals, are rather protective of their Eggs. They sometimes nest them, but usually, keep them close to themselves. The growing Pokémon incubates inside its Egg until the time comes for the Pokémon to hatch. The time it takes for a Pokémon to hatch varies from each Pokémon species and the type of Egg. However, placing an Egg into a PC will halt the incubation process.

Some Pokémon species have a [[Baby Pokémon|baby form]] when they hatch from their Eggs. Once in their adult stages, these Pokémon are able to reproduce and continue the cycle of reproduction. Most baby Pokémon can only hatch as a baby Pokémon. However, there are some exceptions. Some Pokémon hatch into a more advanced form most of the time, but can also hatch into a baby form when [[incense|conditions]] are right.

====Pokémon as food====
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Some [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] mention {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} eating other Pokémon, such as {{p|Pidgeot}} preying on {{p|Magikarp}}. [[Human]]s are also implied to eat Pokémon, with examples like [[Team Rocket]] selling [[Slowpoke Tail]]s as a delicacy and {{p|Farfetch'd}} being overhunted due to its suitability as a meal. A [[Sinnoh myths|Sinnoh myth]] even suggests that Pokémon can be reborn if their bones are cleaned and returned to their place of origin.

Additionally, some Pokémon, such as {{p|Miltank}}, are known to produce food products that can be consumed by either humans or Pokémon.

====Classification====
Pokémon have been enumerated in several different regions by their local [[Pokémon Professor]]s, taking their primary example from [[Professor Oak]], the developer of the first [[Pokédex]]. While Oak's initial development only counted the 151 Pokémon [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|native to]] the [[Kanto]] region, by collaborating with the other Professors to develop separate [[Regional Pokédex|Pokédex listings]] for each region, the [[National Pokédex]], which counts all Pokémon known, currently catalogs 1025 Pokémon as of Generation IX.

Pokémon are also classified according to several different [[type]]s, depending on their strengths, weaknesses, and the moves they learn. Each of these types has certain strengths and weaknesses against others, with a total of 18 types identified so far. Pokémon are known to have either one or two types. Pokémon's types can be changed by moves like {{m|Soak}} and {{m|Conversion}}, and through abilities like {{a|Color Change}}.

===Geography and nature===
The Pokémon world looks and acts like the real world in terms of geography. Each have landforms, oceans of water (the [[Oceanic Museum]] has an exhibit claiming over two-thirds of the world is covered by water, the same as Earth), and temperatures to support life—meaning that the Pokémon world is about the same size and same distances from its sun as the real world. Misty even directly refers to the Pokémon world as Earth in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''. However, if the Pokémon world is ''not'' Earth, it must be similar, having a similar moon, similar tides, similar climates, and so on.

Humans and nature in the Pokémon world are linked to each other, as many towns are built around the natural environment. A point of interest, unlike the real world, is that people's links with the nature are strong and they never try to affect the natural environment, with the exception of some [[villainous team]]s. Some Pokémon such as {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} can affect and shape nature causing unexplainable droughts, storms, and earthquakes that can affect the continental plates.

{{p|Arcanine}}'s [[Pokédex entry]] states that it is considered legendary in China; in [[The Birth of Mewtwo]], [[Jessie]]'s mother [[Miyamoto]] was said to have been lost in an expedition in the Andes; and lab reports in {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} state that {{p|Mew}} was discovered in Guyana, South America. These observations imply some possibility of the Pokémon world being the same as the "real world", only with extra regions.

Before the release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, [[Pocket Monsters: The Animation|novelizations]] of {{aniseries|PTS}} by [[Takeshi Shudō]]—the chief writer of the {{pkmn|animated series}}—mentioned many real world nations, but none of the future regions the franchise would introduce. At the very least, this may suggest that early on in the franchise, Kanto was conceived as part of the real world. But as the series continued world-building, there are few signs that Shudō's version of the world has been maintained.

====Structure====
[[File:KantoJohtoAreas.png|thumb|left|200px|In-game map from {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} showing the connection between Kanto and Johto]]
The Pokémon world is split into several [[region]]s. Typical mainland regions like [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], and [[Unova]] are mountainous landmasses with mild climates that resemble continents in the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]]. Off these landmasses are often separate, smaller archipelago regions like the [[Orange Islands|Orange]] and [[Decolore Islands]]. Some regions, such as [[Sinnoh]], have very few water-based [[routes]], whereas much travel in other regions, such as [[Hoenn]], is dependent on their many water-based routes. Though there are many similarities between the regions, there are some major differences between them, such as what {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are located there and what legends there are waiting to be uncovered. Visitors from other regions quickly realize that the regions they visit are far from their home, both in the way of the climate change, and in the culture of the people residing there. In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, [[Professor Oak]] states that Pokémon from around the country, such as Kanto and Hoenn, can be brought to [[Pal Park]] in Sinnoh. Other regions may also be part of this country due to the use of vocabulary such as "national" or "nationwide", particularly in reference to the [[National Pokédex]], but they are all perhaps part of a {{wp|world nation}}. Several small kingdoms have been introduced in {{aniseries|PTS}} as well, most of which keep themselves secluded in remote or difficult to reach areas.

[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|right|175px|Regions in relation to {{wp|Japan}}]]
The geography of the regions is strikingly [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|similar]] to {{wp|Japan}}, but in a much larger scale, as seen in [[M05|the fifth movie]] (the only time when the entire planet is clearly shown).
*[[Generation I]] and [[II]]: The {{wp|Kanto region|Kantō region}} of Japan is not only identical in name to [[Kanto]] in the Pokémon world, it is also very similar geographically; however, the western part of Kanto corresponds to eastern {{wp|Chubu region|Chūbu}}. In Japan, the Kanto region is often contrasted with {{wp|Kansai}}, which is like [[Johto]], to the west. However, Johto is geographically more similar to the combined region of Kansai and western {{wp|Chubu}}.
*[[Generation III]]: [[Hoenn]] is based on the southernmost parts of Japan—{{wp|Kyushu|Kyūshū}} and {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}—with the latter highly condensed. [[Orre]] is based on the United States state of {{wp|Arizona}}. [[Fiore]] is likely based on the {{wp|Prefectures of Japan|Japanese prefecture}}s {{wp|Okayama Prefecture|Okayama}} and {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}, as well as {{wp|Shodo Island}} of the {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture|Kagawa}} prefecture.
*[[Generation IV]]: [[Sinnoh]] has been said to be an island like [[Hoenn]], rather than a peninsula. It is based on the northernmost major island of Japan, {{wp|Hokkaido}}, part of {{wp|Sakhalin}} and {{wp|Kunashir Island}}. Almia appears to be based on the {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}} and {{wp|Hiyama Subprefecture|Hiyama}} subprefectures of {{wp|Hokkaido}}. [[Oblivia]] may be based on the {{wp|Oki Islands}} in {{wp|Japan}}.
*[[Generation V]]: [[Unova]] has been said to be based on the island of {{wp|Manhattan}} and the {{wp|New York City Metropolitan Area}}.
*[[Generation VI]]: [[Kalos]] is based on northern {{wp|France}}, with many cultural similarities between the country and the region, such as language, music, and architecture.
*[[Generation VII]]: [[Alola]] is based on {{wp|Hawaii}}, with similar geography to its real life counterpart.
*[[Generation VIII]]: [[Galar]] is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.
*[[Generation IX]]: [[Paldea]] is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}.
Regardless, the {{pkmn|games}} have referenced real places on Earth, such as {{wp|South America}}, {{wp|Australia}}, {{wp|China}}, {{wp|Antarctic}}, the {{wp|United States}}, and the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}}, while {{aniseries|PTS}} and related media have referenced places such as [[Hollywood]], {{wp|California}}, {{wp|Minnesota}}, {{wp|England}}, and {{wp|Paris}}.
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====Climate====
[[File:Diamond Dust IV.png|thumb|{{DL|Snowpoint City|Diamond dust}} twinkles in [[Snowpoint City]]]]
[[File:BW Prerelease seasons autumn.png|thumb|left|{{season|Autumn}} in the [[Unova]] region]]
Most regions have different climates. Regions and islands like the [[Hoenn]] and the [[Orange Islands]] further south in the Pokémon world have a warmer climate than northerly regions, possibly due to an {{wp|equator}}, much like on Earth. Hoenn's climate is warm, possibly even tropical, and parts of the region are so rainy they are covered in jungles. Meanwhile, the [[Sinnoh]] region is cooler than other regions, and becoming colder due to climate change in the region. It is snowing constantly in the northern area of the region. Some Pokémon such as {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Rayquaza}} can affect climate and weather.

Weather conditions still apply in the Pokémon world, and as clouds and {{weather|rain}} exist, so must the {{wp|water cycle}}. Many weather conditions that appear on Earth are also in the Pokémon world, such as {{weather|rain}}, {{weather|hail}}storms, {{weather|snow}}, {{weather|fog}}, and {{weather|sandstorm}}s. Given that plants and trees seem to grow in a normal manner, it can be reasonably assumed that the other major cycles, such as the {{wp|carbon cycle}} and the {{wp|nitrogen cycle}}, exist as well.
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====Environment====
[[File:Mt. Coronet.png|thumb|180px|[[Mount Coronet]], the tallest mountain in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]]]
The natural environment in the Pokémon world is very similar to the real Earth's environment. Areas with a high density of trees make up forests, landscapes that receive very little precipitation create deserts, while loose broken-up particles of rock make large coastal beaches attracting people and Pokémon alike. Many regions boast dramatic environments ranging from rainforests to deserts.

The Pokémon world is mainly green and lush, based on factors such as plant structures including trees, shrubs, and grasses. Grass is usually uncontrolled and makes [[tall grass]] patches that form prime habitats for [[wild Pokémon]]. There are also large mountainous areas that tower above low-lying land areas. The largest mountain range is [[Mount Coronet]], which stretches from the top to the bottom of Sinnoh, splitting the whole region in two. Man-made and natural occurrences form [[cave]]s in the mountainsides that are able to be explored or passed through to get to other cities and routes. A variety of other natural phenomena also appear in the Pokémon world, such as volcanic ash falling over certain areas from the activity of nearby volcanic activity.

Humans and nature in the Pokémon world are linked to each other, as many towns are built around its environment and they never try to affect the natural environment. [[Pacifidlog Town]], for example, is built on wooden rafts and logs that float on top of a {{p|Corsola}} colony, while [[Sootopolis City]] is built in the crater of a hollowed, erupted volcano. An ecosystem is formed when all plants, Pokémon and people in an area function together with all of the non-living physical factors of the environment. It is said that Pokémon are more in tune with nature than humans.
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===Population===
Adding up the town- and city-based populations of every core series game yields a minimum population of at least 4,052 people in the Pokémon world. This is most likely nowhere near the true population of the world, due to the sheer abundance of buildings with inaccessible rooms (particularly in [[Castelia City]] and [[Wyndon]]).

The {{pkmn|animated series}} consistently shows towns as much larger and more populous than their in-game counterparts. The Pokémon world's similarity to {{wp|Earth}} may suggest that the canonical population is somewhere in the millions or even billions, since the societal infrastructure and economy shown in the games and animated series would never be able to operate with only a couple thousand of [[human]]s to operate it.

===Physics and technology===
[[File:Gold Silver Ethan Time Capsule.png|thumb|150px|A Time Capsule, used to teleport Pokémon back in time]]
Science and technology in the Pokémon world is more advanced than the real world. Technological advances have evolved the Pokémon world, scientists have created ways to [[Pokémon Storage System|store Pokémon on computers]], [[Global Terminal|send Pokémon around the world]], [[Time Capsule|send Pokémon back in time]], [[Fossil|clone Fossils to create prehistoric Pokémon]], and study parallel [[dimension]]s, yet people's lives in the games are simple and very natural. Scientific achievements such as {{wp|cloning}} and [[Team Rocket's mechas|giant mechas]] mingle with magical elements such as spontaneous [[Evolution]] and [[Time flower|flowers]] that can replay a short time sequence, giving one the sense that the Pokémon world is very different from our own. The state of technology conceivably places the timeframe we see in either the present day, or perhaps in the future, but this is merely speculative. Scientists at the [[Devon Corporation]] and other companies are still working on more advanced and slightly impossible inventions like a Pokémon Dream Projector that makes a visual projection of Pokémon dreams, Pokémon Speaker that allows communication with Pokémon, and a Pokémon Transformator that turns people into Pokémon (which Bill accidentally did when testing his teleporter). {{wp|Antigravity}} machines exist alongside basic means of travel such as [[bicycle]]s and trucks.

[[File:Open PokeBall.png|thumb|left|A Poké Ball, the most common technology used in the Pokémon world]]
Despite the amount of advanced technology available, comparatively few [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|modes of transportation]] are seen. This may be because the world is often shown through the eyes of a [[Pokémon Trainer]], who usually travel on foot for a variety of practical reasons such as cost and finding [[wild Pokémon]]. However, there is a possibility that some transportation such as cars and trucks are harmful to the natural environment and Pokémon by the poisonous pollution from the vehicles. The most common transportation used to get to other regions or islands is by sailing by boat or ship, as it is a quick and easy way to get to other lands, while most regions have their own ferry. People can also use Pokémon for transportation by {{m|fly}}ing or {{m|Surf|swimming}}.

While Pokémon are generally tolerant of human settlements being constructed, most will often react with hostility to any human attempts to truly cause harm to the natural environment. In ''[[EP031|Dig Those Diglett!]]'', not only did a large group of {{p|Diglett}} and {{p|Dugtrio}} constantly hamper construction of a dam that would have destroyed much of the local habitat, the Pokémon of several Trainers invited to the scene to deal with the attacks refused to come out of their Poké Balls, and is one of the rare instances of [[Ash's Pikachu]] refusing to fight, which prompted Ash, Misty, and Brock to investigate further. In return, Pokémon are often seen providing several services that in the real world are performed by technology: {{t|Water}}- and {{type|Ground}} Pokémon are often used to fight fires, {{type|Electric}} Pokémon used as a clean source of electrical power, and so on.

In the {{pkmn|animated series}}, the [[Animation physics|physics]] of the Pokémon world are sometimes stretched to [[animation physics|unrealistic degrees]]. Some common examples are unusual feats of strength and agility, surviving lethal attacks, and {{wp|hammerspace}}.
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==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
{{main|Pokémon world (Mystery Dungeon)}}
In the {{g|Mystery Dungeon series}}, {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are the sole inhabitants of a world filled with diverse locations, including idyllic places such as both small [[rescue team camp]]s and larger settlements, as well as many ever-changing [[Mystery Dungeon|mystery dungeons]], where {{md|Team|explorers}} go to complete {{OBP|Job|Mystery Dungeon}}s, encountering many [[Wild Pokémon|hostile Pokémon]] along the way. The connection between this world and the worlds of the [[core series]] games and {{pkmn|animated series}} remains a mystery. However, there are hints that suggest travel between the two is possible, such as the {{DL|Mystery Dungeon evolutionary items|Coronet Rock}}, rumored to originate from the [[Sinnoh]] region's [[Mount Coronet|Mt. Coronet]].

===e-Reader games===
In the [[e-Reader]] short animation [[Flying Journey]], a {{p|Dragonite}} is seen quickly flying through multiple locations. According to the text shown at the end, Dragonite has been traveling around the world a number of times during this animation. For instance:
* ''"Dragonite traveled around the world 5 time(s)"''

===Pokémon Play It! series===
{{missing image|section|image of the world in this game series}}

In [[Pokémon Play It!]] and {{pkmn|Play It! Version 2}}, a short animation of the world appears during the [[game intro]]. At some point, {{OBP|Julie|Play It!}} mentions the world when talking to the player. Julie's left hand glows and Earth appears out of nowhere as a small planet floating in the air, until the planet is seen rotating in space and it turns into a [[Poké Ball]].

==In animation==
[[File:Pokémon world hologram.png|240px|thumb|A hologram depicting the Pokémon world, appearing nearly identical to Earth]]
===Pokémon animated series===
{{main|Timeline of events in Pokémon the Series}}
The world of the {{pkmn|animated series}} is very similar to that of the [[core series]] games, featuring many of the same [[region]]s and locations, though offering several original locations as well, such as the [[Orange Islands]] and [[Decolore Islands]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}. Some towns and other locations also differ in a few ways. In ''Pokémon the Series'', the [[Whirl Islands]] are populated, but in the games they are just a series of caves, and [[Littleroot Town]] is shown to be a coastal town, whereas in the games it is surrounded by woodland on all sides. Furthermore, the roads between locations in the animated series seem to be much longer, often taking days to get from one town to the next. Many towns and cities are also depicted as much larger and more populous than in the games.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Pokémon world Adventures.png|thumb|200px|left|Pokémon world in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Slowpoke planet-size.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon world in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|History of the Pokémon world (Adventures)}}
As seen in [[PSs2|a special chapter]] of the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, Pokémon names differ between locations.

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
In ''[[ET19|Side Story: Ash vs. Gary]]'', when [[Giovanni]] explains [[Team Rocket]]'s plan to use a powerful {{p|Slowpoke}} to take over the world, this is represented by the image of a planet-sized Slowpoke on top of the world.
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==In the novels==
===Pocket Monsters: The Animation===
{{main|Pokémon world (PMTA)}}
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==Trivia==
* [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] are the only [[region]]s known to be adjacent to each other.
* Regular [[Animals in the Pokémon world|animals]] have been seen in some older media, while regular [[Flora of the Pokémon world|plants]] like apple trees or pine trees are still seen frequently. It is unknown if both animals and Pokémon exist within this world in a complicated ecosystem, but real animals are occasionally referenced in [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]], especially if the Pokémon being referred to is based on an animal.
* Starting in {{game|Black and White|s}}, the real-life [[Pokémon World Championships]] are mentioned if the player participated in those events, but this refers to a world championship about Pokémon instead of specifically the Pokémon world. For instance: ''"Thank you for participating in the Pokémon World Championships! Please pick up your gift from the deliveryman in any [[Pokémon Center]]."''

==Notes==
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==References==
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==External links==
===On Bulbagarden forums===
*[https://bulbagarden.net/forums/general-pokemon-discussion.313/ Pokémon world discussion forum]

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:''This article is an overview of the world of Pokémon across media. For other uses, see [[Pokémon world (disambiguation)]].''
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[[File:PokemonWorldAnime.png|thumb|300px|An orbital view of the Pokémon world in {{aniseries|PTS}}, resembling the real world {{wp|Earth}}]]
[[File:Unova world map.png|300px|thumb|A [[BW009|landscape view of the Pokémon world]], [[Unova]] is highlighted by the squared cursor. Note the overt similarities to Europe at the bottom of the picture; the {{wp|Fennoscandian Peninsula}} looks practically unchanged.]]

The '''Pokémon world''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンの{{ruby|世界|せかい}}''' ''world of Pokémon''), sometimes referred to as '''Earth''' or '''earth''' (Japanese: '''{{ruby|地球|ちきゅう}}''' ''Earth''), is the main setting for the [[Pokémon]] franchise, set in the [[Pokémon universe]].

It bears some striking similarities with the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]], certainly deriving inspiration from it, but many factors set it apart as a different place. The world of Pokémon is based on Japanese culture but various other cultures are also added and mixed.<ref>[http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/2007/10/index.html Hidden Power of Masuda: Director's Columns]</ref>

==Terminology==
The Pokémon world, also known as "earth" or "Earth", is often generically described as simply the "world" (Japanese: {{ruby|世界|せかい}} ''world'')<ref group="lower-alpha">The term "world" is mentioned occasionally in a generic fashion in the [[core series]] games. The following are a few examples: [[Bill]] is said to be "world-famous" as a Pokémaniac, and [[Misty]] is said to be a "world-famous" beauty. The [[S.S. Anne]] is said to cruise the world. It's said that [[Team Rocket]] aims to conquer the world with Pokémon. Once {{ga|Blue}} becomes the [[Champion]], he claims to be "the strongest Trainer in the world".</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">In the [[core series]] games, several [[non-player character]]s are said to have traveled the world. For instance: "Did you know? [[Professor Oak|Prof.Oak]] traveled all over the '''world''' when he was young."'' ({{tc|School Kid}} Chad's [[Pokégear]] call)</ref> or, more colorfully, the "world of Pokémon".

The term "Pokémon world" has been used a few times in the [[core series]] games, such as with the [[Pokémon World Tournament]] in {{B2W2}}, on a sign at {{to|One Island}} in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}},<ref group="lower-alpha">"''Expanding the '''Pokémon World'''! Pokémon Net Center''"</ref> as well as in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}<ref group="lower-alpha">''"See for yourself the regal beauty of {{p|Diancie}}, [...] the Royal Pink Princess of the '''Pokémon world'''!''" ([[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]])</ref> and {{LGPE}}.<ref group="lower-alpha">''"I’m so happy that you’re playing a lot in the '''Pokémon world'''!''" (game director, [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]])</ref> In {{aniseries|PTS}}, there is an opening song titled {{OBP|Pokémon World|song}}, which includes the lyrics ''"We all live in a '''Pokémon world'''"''. The term has also been used on some official game sites,<ref>"[https://diamondpearl.pokemon.com/en-us/trainersguide/fundamentals/sinnoh/ Trainers Guide]." Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl | Official Website.</ref><ref>"[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/events/quaxly-mystery-gift/ Add Dot's Quaxly to Your Team!]." ([https://web.archive.org/web/20241220200113/https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/events/quaxly-mystery-gift/ archive]) Pokémon Scarlet and Violet | Official Website. </ref> is frequently used in official press releases,<ref>"[https://press.pokemon.com/en/New-Episodes-of-Pokemon-Journeys-The-Series-Now-Available New Episodes of ‘Pokémon Journeys: The Series’ Now Available]." ''The Pokémon Company North America Official Press Site''. March 5, 2021.</ref><ref>"[https://press.pokemon.com/en/POKEMON-LEGENDS-ARCEUS-NOW-AVAILABLE POKÉMON LEGENDS: ARCEUS NOW AVAILABLE]." ''The Pokémon Company North America Official Press Site''. January 28, 2022.</ref><ref>"[https://press.pokemon.com/en/The-Hidden-Treasure-of-Area-Zero-Part-2-The-Indigo-Disk-DLC-for-Pokemo The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo Disk DLC for Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet Is Available Now]." ''The Pokémon Company North America Official Press Site''. December 14, 2023.</ref><ref>"[https://press.pokemon.com/en/Pokemon-Horizons-The-Series-to-Return-in-February-2025-for-Second-Seas ‘Pokémon Horizons: The Series’ to Return in February 2025 for Second Season on Netflix in the U.S.]" ''The Pokémon Company North America Official Press Site''. November 20, 2024.</ref> and is used on the [[Pokémon Parents]] Animation page.<ref>[https://parents.pokemon.com/en-us/animation/ Pokémon Parents Official Website | Pokémon Animation].</ref>

The Pokémon world is more commonly referred to as "earth" in the core series, occasionally capitalized as "Earth".<ref group="lower-alpha">In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, this dialogue contains the first use of "Earth" starting with a capital letter in the core series. ''"Such a small world it is, eh? Eh? Wait, this is a miniature? The real '''Earth''' is millions of times bigger than this? Whoaaaaaaa!"'' (said by a non-player character in the [[Goldenrod City]] [[Global Terminal]])</ref> {{game|Crystal}} was the first game to refer to "earth" in the English localization, though these references are absent in the original Japanese.<ref group="lower-alpha">{{p|Entei}}'s English [[Pokédex entry]] mentions the earth. ''"This brawny Pokémon courses around the '''earth''' [...]"'' (Japanese: だいちをかけめぐるたくましいポケモン ''this brawny Pokémon runs over the land'') The term "on earth" is also said by an [[non-player character|NPC]] referring to the {{gdis|Battle Tower|II}}: ''"What on '''earth''' do they do here?"''.</ref> From {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} onwards, there are several references to "earth" in [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]].<ref group="lower-alpha">''"{{p|Hoothoot}} has an internal organ that senses and tracks the '''earth'''<nowiki/>'s rotation. [...]"'' (entry introduced in Ruby and Sapphire) ''"{{p|Steelix}} lives even further underground than Onix. This Pokémon is known to dig towards the '''earth'''<nowiki/>'s core. [...]"'' (entry introduced in Ruby and Sapphire) ''"{{p|Beldum}} keeps itself floating by generating a magnetic force that repels '''earth'''<nowiki/>'s natural magnetism. [...]"'' (entry introduced in Sapphire) ''"The metal composing <nowiki>[</nowiki>{{p|Registeel}}'s<nowiki>]</nowiki> body is thought to be a curious substance that is not of this '''earth'''."'' (entry introduced in Sapphire) ''"{{p|Rayquaza}} lived for hundreds of millions of years in the '''earth'''<nowiki/>'s ozone layer, never descending to the ground."'' (entry introduced in Ruby) ''"An alien virus that fell to earth on a meteor underwent a DNA mutation to become <nowiki>[</nowiki>{{p|Deoxys}}<nowiki>]</nowiki>."'' (entry introduced in Diamond and Pearl)</ref> In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, the {{m|Seismic Toss}} [[Move Tutor]] mentions: ''"The secrets of space... The mysteries of '''earth'''..."'' In {{game4|SMUSUM}}, "earth" is mentioned by the character who gives the [[Comet Shard]] in the [[Hokulani Observatory]].<ref group="lower-alpha">''"It’s a fragment that fell to '''earth''' when a comet passed by our planet!"''</ref> In [[Pokémon Masters EX]], the expressions ''"'''Earth''' to [[Rachel]]!"'' and ''"'''Earth''' to [[Valerie]]!"'' are used at different points, but these phrases make no reference to the planet Earth in the Japanese version. The Pokémon world is also specifically referred to as "Earth" in the {{pkmn|movie}} ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'' and in the ''[[Pocket Monsters: The Animation]]'' novels. In contrast, {{g|GO}} uses "Earth" to refer to the planet on which it is set as opposed to the usual Pokémon world.<ref group="lower-alpha">''"Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and many other Pokémon have been discovered on planet '''Earth'''! Now’s your chance to discover and capture the Pokémon all around you—so get your shoes on, step outside, and explore the world."'' ([[Pokémon GO#Blurb|blurb]] of {{g|GO}}) ''"'''Earth''' is where I shall unleash my evil schemes next!"'' ({{GO|Giovanni}} of [[Team GO Rocket]])</ref>

The core series also uses the term "world of Pokémon".<ref group="lower-alpha">Some examples from {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}: ''"I know everything about the '''world of Pokémon''' in your [[Game Boy]]!"'' (developer in [[Celadon City]]) ''"You can't be a coward in the '''world of Pokémon'''!"'' (a {{tc|PI|Gambler}})</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">Some examples from {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}: ''"The '''world of Pokémon''' is deep. I honestly think that no amount of training would ever be enough."'' ([[Norman]]) ''"I'm fabulously wealthy, but I can't seem to win at Pokémon... It's so deep, the '''world of Pokémon'''..."'' ({{tc|Rich Boy}} Winston) ''"Like the vast blue sea, the '''world of Pokémon''' spans depths beyond belief."'' ({{tc|Swimmer}} Katie)</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">Some examples from {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}: ''"You become the main character to explore the '''world of Pokémon'''!"'' ([[Help System]]) ''"You understand, don't you? That power alone isn't enough to win in the '''world of Pokémon'''?"'' ({{tc|Psychic}} Tyron)</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">An example from {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}: ''"Ah, you have a [[Pokétch]]? You will find it indispensable. Science will become increasingly necessary in the '''world of Pokémon'''."''</ref> The line ''"Welcome to the '''world of Pokémon'''!"'' is typically included in the opening sequence of the games.<ref group="lower-alpha">In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, "World" exceptionally starts with a capital letter in this introduction: ''"Welcome to the '''World of Pokémon'''!"''</ref>

Notably, [[Junichi Masuda]] stated in a 2012 interview:
<blockquote>We actually don't think of the world of Pokémon as Earth. If we were to do that, we would kind of be limited by what we could do. By thinking about how physical objects work on Earth and how various elements work on Earth, we would kind of be limited to that if we thought of it as Earth. We think of it as a place that is really similar to Earth but is a different planet of its own with people in it who may be similar to people on Earth, but they have different values so they care about different things. It's the type of place, the '''Pokémon world''', where problems we face on Earth just wouldn't happen. There wouldn't be global warming, water shortages, or anything like that. It's a world where the people in it really want to work together with each other. Their value system is such where they would prefer to work together and eliminate these problems rather than feud."<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121127174918/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2012/11/23/pok-233-mon-39-s-burning-questions.aspx Game Informer: Pokémon's Burning Questions] (archive)</ref></blockquote>

==In the core series games==
===History===
{{main|History of the Pokémon world}}
It is said in many [[Sinnoh myths|Sinnoh legends]] that the universe, Pokémon world included, was created by a single {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, {{p|Arceus}}. In a void of nothingness, a single {{pkmn|Egg}} came into being, which then hatched into Arceus. Arceus creates {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}} and gives Dialga and Palkia the abilities to control time and space. Giratina is banished into [[Distortion World|another dimension]] for its behavior. Then, during very early formation of the world, possibly sooner, Arceus creates {{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Uxie}}, and {{p|Mesprit}} to create willpower, knowledge, and emotion, respectively, attributes that are in all modern [[human]]s and Pokémon. After the formation of the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]], they dive to the bottom of present-day [[Lake Valor]], [[Lake Acuity]], and [[Lake Verity]], respectively, dubbing the term "the [[lake guardians]]." Also in these early times, {{p|Mew}} appeared on the planet, containing the DNA of every Pokémon. There are many scientists who believe that Mew was the ancestor of all Pokémon.<ref group="lower-alpha">Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon. ''Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum Pokédex entry''</ref><ref group="lower-alpha">Because it is able to use every move, there are many scientists who believe that it is the ancestor of all Pokémon. ''Pokémon Black and White Pokédex entry''</ref>
[[File:Super-ancient Pokémon.png|left|thumb|220px|{{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}}'s great battle]]
The next to come into being during the primal age are [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}}, Primal {{p|Kyogre}}, and {{p|Rayquaza}}. It has been speculated that Primal Groudon was formed deep inside the earth from magma and Primal Kyogre was formed by the pressure in the deep sea trenches, while Rayquaza was formed by the minerals of the ozone layer. Another theory exists that the three already existed before the oceans, lands, and ozone layer did, and rather proceeded to create these components of the planet themselves. Rayquaza proceeds to fly around in the ozone layer, occasionally coming to rest at the [[Sky Pillar]]. Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre proceed to create landmass and fill the sea, respectively. A chance meeting turns the two into rivals, and a conflict for dominance over the Pokémon world begins. Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre also fought for the entry of nature that was overflowing at the time. These endless clashes continued until Mega Rayquaza quells it, causing Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre to retreat to special caverns, where they rest, losing their Primal forms sometime after they went to sleep. The Red and Blue Orbs are created to prevent the reawakening of Groudon and Kyogre, and to trigger the Primal Reversion when either Groudon and Kyogre are awakened by the representing orbs. The Red and Blue Orbs are left at [[Mt. Pyre]] for safekeeping.

At this time, Mew may have been plentiful and lived in large numbers. Landmasses such as [[Mount Coronet]] are created, and {{p|Regigigas}} moves the continents, forming various [[region]]s. The [[Sinnoh]] [[region]] is created around Mount Coronet. During this violent procedure, [[Stark Mountain]] is created and {{p|Heatran}} is formed in lava. Arceus creates the Adamant, Lustrous and Griseous Orbs before falling into a never-ending sleep.

2,000,000 years before the modern age, seismic shifts underneath the [[Paldea]] region would create [[Area Zero Underdepths]], a layer of [[Area Zero]]. These seismic shifts had caused the Pokémon {{p|Terapagos}} to go nearly extinct, with the remaining few going into hibernation, creating the [[Terastal phenomenon]] and the locations held within the [[Great Crater of Paldea]]. The crater itself is stated to be over one million years old.

Many years after, the prehistoric era begins and the first prehistoric Pokémon come into being. Scientists have proven that prehistoric Pokémon roamed the land, as [[Fossil]]s and other archaeological remains have been found to contain the DNA of Pokémon. It is possible that the Mew population on the planet may have decreased at this stage, as they slowly gave way to other Pokémon species. Evolution has come, separating humans from Pokémon, to create the first humans.

During the Stone, Ice, and Iron Ages, the [[legendary giants]] are created, and used as keys to seal away {{p|Regigigas}} in the [[Snowpoint Temple]]. {{p|Regirock}}, {{p|Regice}} and {{p|Registeel}} are hidden in caves and ruins around the [[Hoenn]] [[region]], while {{p|Regidrago}} and {{p|Regieleki}} were placed in the [[Split-Decision Ruins]] in [[Galar]]'s [[Crown Tundra]].

20,000 years before the modern day, a meteorite crashes into the planet. Thousands of years later, {{p|Eternatus}} emerges from it, bringing about the cataclysmic event known as the [[Darkest Day]] and introducing the world to the concept of [[Dynamax]]ing. The [[legendary heroes]] {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}, accompanied by [[First kings of Galar|twin human brothers]], rise up and defeat Eternatus, causing it to fall into an inactive state. Pieces of Eternatus, known as [[Wishing Star]]s, scatter around the land. In modern times, the power of Wishing Stars is harnessed through [[Dynamax Band]]s, allowing humans to control the phenomenon.

[[File:Brass Tower HGSS.png|thumb|[[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] after the fire, 150 years later.]]
1,500 years before modern times, the earliest known system for writing is developed and used at the [[Ruins of Alph]], [[Tanoby Ruins]], and [[Solaceon Ruins]]. Archaeologists are currently unsure whether the nearly identical {{p|Unown}} preceded or succeeded the writing system, but it is assumed they share some sort of connection. At this point, the {{p|Magikarp}} population mutated and became weaker.

In recent history, 700 years before modern times, the [[Bell Tower]] and the [[Burned Tower|Brass Tower]] were constructed. These two nine-tier towers were built opposite each other in [[Ecruteak City]]. The towers were built to foster friendship and hope between Pokémon and people. The view from the top of the towers was said to be "magnificent". In the west was Brass Tower, which was said to awaken Pokémon, and in the east was the Bell Tower, where Pokémon were said to rest. At the time, {{p|Lugia|an immense silver-colored Pokémon}}, was said to make its roost atop the Brass Tower, while its counterpart, the glorious rainbow-colored {{p|Ho-Oh}} was said to rest at the Bell Tower. However, around 150 years before the games, a lightning bolt struck the Brass Tower. It was engulfed in flames that raged for 3 days. Lugia and Ho-Oh escaped to the skies unharmed. A sudden downpour put an end to the blaze. In-game lore states that three Pokémon died in the fire, but Ho-Oh was able to revive them as the [[Legendary beasts]], {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Entei}}, and {{p|Suicune}}. Legends and folklore state that Raikou symbolizes the lightning bolt that struck the tower, Entei symbolizes the flames that raged for three days, and Suicune symbolizes the sudden downpour that extinguished the flames. Around this time, the first [[Pokémon League]] competitions started to take place. In the 1990s, a Pokémon was created by scientific engineering for the first time, called {{p|Porygon}}.

[[File:Dialga-Palkia-Giratina.png|thumb|left|230px|{{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Giratina}} on the [[Spear Pillar]].]]
In contemporary history, some years prior to the date, {{p|Mewtwo}} is cloned from {{p|Mew}}, and later escapes and destroys [[Cinnabar Island]]'s {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}. Soon after, an erupting volcano on [[Cinnabar Island]] causes the destruction of many areas on the island. Around this time, the [[Team Rocket]] syndicate, under the leadership of [[Giovanni]], spreads its control over various areas of the [[Kanto]] region until {{ga|Red}} defeats Giovanni, prompting him to disband the organization and pursue a life of training. Despite this, Team Rocket operations continue for a little while longer on the [[Sevii Islands]] and in the [[Johto]] region. Sometime around the end of Team Rocket's operations, Red climbs and waits at the summit of [[Mt. Silver]]. Along with that, the leaders of [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]] reawaken {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} and they continue their great battle, only to be stopped again by {{p|Rayquaza}}. Groudon and Kyogre retreat to the region of [[Fiore]] to rest after their battle.

In modern history, the [[Sinnoh]] region has become unusually colder, due to the strange circumstances occurring across the region. The [[Pokémon of myth|Legendary trio of Sinnoh]] are also awoken by a villainous team; [[Team Galactic]] uses a [[Red Chain]] forged from the [[lake guardians]] to summon {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}. Their efforts are halted due to interference from the {{player}}. At this time, a rip in time-space has occurred, opening a portal to the [[Distortion World]]. Giratina escapes into its dimension along with [[Cyrus]], the Team Galactic leader. The entrance to the Distortion World closes, returning the Sinnoh region back to normal.

Some years after this, [[Team Plasma]] attempts to free Pokémon from human capture, but for selfish reasons. {{p|Reshiram}} and {{p|Zekrom}} are awoken due to Team Plasma and the player. The player, siding with one of the two dragons, battles against [[N]] to test if N's convictions are correct. After this, the player defeats [[Ghetsis]], and N leaves to a distant land with his dragon, while the player keeps theirs. Two years later, Team Plasma returns, but with the intention to take over Unova. {{p|Kyurem}} is captured by Ghetsis, and fused with N's dragon (either Zekrom{{sup/5|B2}} or Reshiram{{sup/5|W2}}) to form Black Kyurem or White Kyurem respectively. The player defeats the new dragon, and Team Plasma is disbanded for good as Ghetsis suffers a mental breakdown and becomes unable to do any more evil deeds as a result.

Concurrently with Team Plasma's return, in [[Kalos]], [[Team Flare]] tries to destroy the world and make a more beautiful one with the help of {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}} or {{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}}. The player, along with [[Shauna]] and {{ga|Serena}}/{{ga|Calem}}, save {{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}} or {{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}}. [[Lysandre]] then uses the last bit of energy the [[ultimate weapon]] has, and ends up destroying both the weapon and the [[Team Flare Secret HQ]]. Lysandre is not seen again.

In the [[Galar]] region, [[Rose]], the president of [[Macro Cosmos]] and the chairman of the [[Galar League|Galar Pokémon League]], foresees the region running out of energy in a thousand years. In his misguided vision to fix this problem, he reawakens Eternatus and brings about the second Darkest Day. The player, along with [[Hop]], stands up against Eternatus in [[Hammerlocke]] and summons Zacian and Zamazenta to defeat the threat once more. Rose subsequently turns himself in and is arrested.

===Culture===
:''See also: [[Human#Culture|Human → Culture]]''
Culturally, the many depictions of the world all reflect a popular fascination with {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and their interactions with [[human]]s, including {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} them, {{pkmn|training}} them, {{pkmn|battle|battling}} them, {{pkmn|breeding|raising}} them, keeping them as pets, studying them, and utilizing their varied skills. Several [[Sinnoh myths|myths]] discuss the relationship between humans and Pokémon as a very close one, and one folktale even says that there was a time when humans and Pokémon were considered one and the same.

The [[history of the Pokémon world]] diverges from that of the real world, with human-Pokémon interactions shaping it, lacking a major world religion, but having beliefs tied to ancient myths of {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]], suggesting Pokémon reverence as a potential pseudo-religion, supported by a general kindness and respect toward Pokémon. Additionally, Shinto shrines and crosses have appeared, as well as a Christian-like church in [[Hearthome City]], and there are cultural references to Christianity and Christian-like elements in {{pkmn|animation}} and {{pkmn|manga}}.

[[Villainous team|Some individuals]] in the Pokémon world seek to exploit Pokémon for nefarious purposes, driven by either material gain or misguided ideals to help the world. Wars have also occurred, although [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world|firearms and other weapons]] are less frequently used than Pokémon.

The Pokémon world exhibits linguistic diversity, evident through [[Foreign Pokédex entry|foreign Pokédex entries]], {{p|Unown}} markings, and characters like the [[Foreign Pokédex entries#In Generation IV|Meister]], [[Fantina]], and [[Looker]], with regions like Kalos incorporating French, Alola featuring Hawaiian, and Paldea using Spanish words in their language and culture.

===Pokémon===
[[File:World of Pokémon XY.png|thumb|center|500px|The world of Pokémon, as shown in {{g|X and Y}}]]
Pokémon are living creatures that inhabit the Pokémon world, living alongside, and usually helping, humans. Pokémon have been seen within this world as being both supplements and replacements for animals and plants that exist in the real world. Most people respect Pokémon and treat them kindly as equals, yet there exist people who take advantage of them and seek to exploit their abilities for their own gain. Many Pokémon are shown to be sapient, have feelings, and can also understand the human language to some extent. Recreations of natural ecosystems are done with Pokémon. While some Pokémon have abilities that are normal or only slightly distorted from reality, many more Pokémon have completely original abilities and have no counterparts within the real world. Other Pokémon are based on [[Legendary Pokémon|legends that exist in our world]] such as {{p|Ho-Oh}} being based on a {{wp|phoenix}}.

====Evolution====
[[File:Unova first partners evolution artwork.png|thumb|240px|The final Evolutions of the [[Unova first partner Pokémon]]]]
In a [[Sinnoh myths|Sinnoh myth]], it is said that Pokémon and people were originally the same species. Over time, some of these creatures split apart from the rest and became humans. This theory has been explored many times throughout the Pokémon world, but not proven. {{p|Mew}} is said to be the ancestor of all life: it {{wp|evolution|evolved}} into the other Pokémon. The first human recording was during the Stone Age, millions of years before the modern era. Biological taxonomies of cellular and genetic structure have revealed that Pokémon are all actually a single species of life form and that the individual differences between each creature are actually subspecies.{{fact}} This can also explain why Pokémon can variously interbreed with each other. This explores the myth of evolution in the Pokémon world and makes a reference to evolution of animals and humans in the real world.

In modern times, Pokémon commonly undergo a process called [[Evolution]]. During the course of a Pokémon's development, under certain circumstances specific to that Pokémon's subspecies, it may become a different Pokémon. This change is not merely physical, however, as Pokémon of a higher evolutionary stage have different and usually more powerful [[base stats]] than their predecessors, may have different [[move]]s that can be learned, and sometimes change their [[type]]s, though the primary type is usually preserved. Most Pokémon will undergo this process.

Evolution in Pokémon, for most subspecies, is more akin to {{wp|metamorphosis}} than to actual evolution. The Pokémon whose Evolution is closest to the real-world definition of evolution is {{p|Burmy}}, who takes on a different appearance depending on the environment.

====Reproduction====
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Nearly every Pokémon undergoes some form of reproduction. Fully developed, or Pokémon that passed their [[Baby Pokémon|baby form]] can breed with Pokémon of the same [[Egg Group]]. Pokémon that [[Gender unknown|have no genders]] can only breed with {{p|Ditto}}; baby Pokémon, [[Legendary Pokémon]], and [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{Egg|No Eggs Discovered|cannot breed at all}}, with the exception of {{p|Manaphy}} and {{p|Phione}}. Like the majority of real animals, most Pokémon have genders which can sometimes be determined by markings and gender-differences. Usually, a Trainer's Pokémon will breed in a [[Pokémon Day Care]]. It is unknown how a Pokémon reproduces, as no one has seen a Pokémon reproduce. Based on this, it is safe to assume that they only reproduce when left alone.
[[File:SugimoriEggs.png|thumb|180px|left|Eggs of {{p|Togepi}} and {{p|Elekid}}]]
All Pokémon that are able to breed lay {{pkmn|Egg}}s. Though nobody has actually seen a Pokémon lay an Egg, they apparently appear by the Pokémon. Pokémon usually lay one Egg at a time, sometimes, in unusual occasions, lay various Eggs at a time. Pokémon Eggs are similar to birds' Eggs, as they have a hard outer shell that protects the growing, undeveloped Pokémon inside. An Egg's shell usually has a pattern reflecting the appearance of the Pokémon inside making each Pokémon Egg unique from one another. Pokémon, like animals, are rather protective of their Eggs. They sometimes nest them, but usually, keep them close to themselves. The growing Pokémon incubates inside its Egg until the time comes for the Pokémon to hatch. The time it takes for a Pokémon to hatch varies from each Pokémon species and the type of Egg. However, placing an Egg into a PC will halt the incubation process.

Some Pokémon species have a [[Baby Pokémon|baby form]] when they hatch from their Eggs. Once in their adult stages, these Pokémon are able to reproduce and continue the cycle of reproduction. Most baby Pokémon can only hatch as a baby Pokémon. However, there are some exceptions. Some Pokémon hatch into a more advanced form most of the time, but can also hatch into a baby form when [[incense|conditions]] are right.

====Pokémon as food====
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Some [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] mention {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} eating other Pokémon, such as {{p|Pidgeot}} preying on {{p|Magikarp}}. [[Human]]s are also implied to eat Pokémon, with examples like [[Team Rocket]] selling [[Slowpoke Tail]]s as a delicacy and {{p|Farfetch'd}} being overhunted due to its suitability as a meal. A [[Sinnoh myths|Sinnoh myth]] even suggests that Pokémon can be reborn if their bones are cleaned and returned to their place of origin.

Additionally, some Pokémon are known to produce food products that can be consumed by either humans or Pokémon.

====Classification====
Pokémon have been enumerated in several different regions by their local [[Pokémon Professor]]s, taking their primary example from [[Professor Oak]], the developer of the first [[Pokédex]]. While Oak's initial development only counted the 151 Pokémon [[List of Pokémon by Kanto Pokédex number|native to]] the [[Kanto]] region, by collaborating with the other Professors to develop separate [[Regional Pokédex|Pokédex listings]] for each region, the [[National Pokédex]], which counts all Pokémon known, currently catalogs 1025 Pokémon as of Generation IX.

Pokémon are also classified according to several different [[type]]s, depending on their strengths, weaknesses, and the moves they learn. Each of these types has certain strengths and weaknesses against others, with a total of 18 types identified so far. Pokémon are known to have either one or two types. Pokémon's types can be changed by moves like {{m|Soak}} and {{m|Conversion}}, and through abilities like {{a|Color Change}}.

===Geography and nature===
The Pokémon world looks and acts like the real world in terms of geography. Each have landforms, oceans of water (the [[Oceanic Museum]] has an exhibit claiming over two-thirds of the world is covered by water, the same as Earth), and temperatures to support life—meaning that the Pokémon world is about the same size and same distances from its sun as the real world. Misty even directly refers to the Pokémon world as Earth in ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''. However, if the Pokémon world is ''not'' Earth, it must be similar, having a similar moon, similar tides, similar climates, and so on.

Humans and nature in the Pokémon world are linked to each other, as many towns are built around the natural environment. A point of interest, unlike the real world, is that people's links with the nature are strong and they never try to affect the natural environment, with the exception of some [[villainous team]]s. Some Pokémon such as {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} can affect and shape nature causing unexplainable droughts, storms, and earthquakes that can affect the continental plates.

{{p|Arcanine}}'s [[Pokédex entry]] states that it is considered legendary in China; in [[The Birth of Mewtwo]], [[Jessie]]'s mother [[Miyamoto]] was said to have been lost in an expedition in the Andes; and lab reports in {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}} state that {{p|Mew}} was discovered in Guyana, South America. These observations imply some possibility of the Pokémon world being the same as the "real world", only with extra regions.

Before the release of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, [[Pocket Monsters: The Animation|novelizations]] of {{aniseries|PTS}} by [[Takeshi Shudō]]—the chief writer of the {{pkmn|animated series}}—mentioned many real world nations, but none of the future regions the franchise would introduce. At the very least, this may suggest that early on in the franchise, Kanto was conceived as part of the real world. But as the series continued world-building, there are few signs that Shudō's version of the world has been maintained.

====Structure====
[[File:KantoJohtoAreas.png|thumb|left|200px|In-game map from {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} showing the connection between Kanto and Johto]]
The Pokémon world is split into several [[region]]s. Typical mainland regions like [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], and [[Unova]] are mountainous landmasses with mild climates that resemble continents in the [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|real world]]. Off these landmasses are often separate, smaller archipelago regions like the [[Orange Islands|Orange]] and [[Decolore Islands]]. Some regions, such as [[Sinnoh]], have very few water-based [[routes]], whereas much travel in other regions, such as [[Hoenn]], is dependent on their many water-based routes. Though there are many similarities between the regions, there are some major differences between them, such as what {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are located there and what legends there are waiting to be uncovered. Visitors from other regions quickly realize that the regions they visit are far from their home, both in the way of the climate change, and in the culture of the people residing there. In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, [[Professor Oak]] states that Pokémon from around the country, such as Kanto and Hoenn, can be brought to [[Pal Park]] in Sinnoh. Other regions may also be part of this country due to the use of vocabulary such as "national" or "nationwide", particularly in reference to the [[National Pokédex]], but they are all perhaps part of a {{wp|world nation}}. Several small kingdoms have been introduced in {{aniseries|PTS}} as well, most of which keep themselves secluded in remote or difficult to reach areas.

[[File:Pokemon-to-real-world.png|thumb|right|175px|Regions in relation to {{wp|Japan}}]]
The geography of the regions is strikingly [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world|similar]] to {{wp|Japan}}, but in a much larger scale, as seen in [[M05|the fifth movie]] (the only time when the entire planet is clearly shown).
*[[Generation I]] and [[II]]: The {{wp|Kanto region|Kantō region}} of Japan is not only identical in name to [[Kanto]] in the Pokémon world, it is also very similar geographically; however, the western part of Kanto corresponds to eastern {{wp|Chubu region|Chūbu}}. In Japan, the Kanto region is often contrasted with {{wp|Kansai}}, which is like [[Johto]], to the west. However, Johto is geographically more similar to the combined region of Kansai and western {{wp|Chubu}}.
*[[Generation III]]: [[Hoenn]] is based on the southernmost parts of Japan—{{wp|Kyushu|Kyūshū}} and {{wp|Okinawa Prefecture|Okinawa}}—with the latter highly condensed. [[Orre]] is based on the United States state of {{wp|Arizona}}. [[Fiore]] is likely based on the {{wp|Prefectures of Japan|Japanese prefecture}}s {{wp|Okayama Prefecture|Okayama}} and {{wp|Hyōgo Prefecture|Hyōgo}}, as well as {{wp|Shodo Island}} of the {{wp|Kagawa Prefecture|Kagawa}} prefecture.
*[[Generation IV]]: [[Sinnoh]] has been said to be an island like [[Hoenn]], rather than a peninsula. It is based on the northernmost major island of Japan, {{wp|Hokkaido}}, part of {{wp|Sakhalin}} and {{wp|Kunashir Island}}. Almia appears to be based on the {{wp|Oshima Subprefecture|Oshima}} and {{wp|Hiyama Subprefecture|Hiyama}} subprefectures of {{wp|Hokkaido}}. [[Oblivia]] may be based on the {{wp|Oki Islands}} in {{wp|Japan}}.
*[[Generation V]]: [[Unova]] has been said to be based on the island of {{wp|Manhattan}} and the {{wp|New York City Metropolitan Area}}.
*[[Generation VI]]: [[Kalos]] is based on northern {{wp|France}}, with many cultural similarities between the country and the region, such as language, music, and architecture.
*[[Generation VII]]: [[Alola]] is based on {{wp|Hawaii}}, with similar geography to its real life counterpart.
*[[Generation VIII]]: [[Galar]] is based on the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.
*[[Generation IX]]: [[Paldea]] is based on the {{wp|Iberian Peninsula}}.
Regardless, the {{pkmn|games}} have referenced real places on Earth, such as {{wp|South America}}, {{wp|Australia}}, {{wp|China}}, {{wp|Antarctic}}, the {{wp|United States}}, and the {{wp|Pacific Ocean}}, while {{aniseries|PTS}} and related media have referenced places such as [[Hollywood]], {{wp|California}}, {{wp|Minnesota}}, {{wp|England}}, and {{wp|Paris}}.
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====Climate====
[[File:Diamond Dust IV.png|thumb|{{DL|Snowpoint City|Diamond dust}} twinkles in [[Snowpoint City]]]]
[[File:BW Prerelease seasons autumn.png|thumb|left|{{season|Autumn}} in the [[Unova]] region]]
Most regions have different climates. Regions and islands like the [[Hoenn]] and the [[Orange Islands]] further south in the Pokémon world have a warmer climate than northerly regions, possibly due to an {{wp|equator}}, much like on Earth. Hoenn's climate is warm, possibly even tropical, and parts of the region are so rainy they are covered in jungles. Meanwhile, the [[Sinnoh]] region is cooler than other regions, and becoming colder due to climate change in the region. It is snowing constantly in the northern area of the region. Some Pokémon such as {{p|Groudon}}, {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Rayquaza}} can affect climate and weather.

Weather conditions still apply in the Pokémon world, and as clouds and {{weather|rain}} exist, so must the {{wp|water cycle}}. Many weather conditions that appear on Earth are also in the Pokémon world, such as {{weather|rain}}, {{weather|hail}}storms, {{weather|snow}}, {{weather|fog}}, and {{weather|sandstorm}}s. Given that plants and trees seem to grow in a normal manner, it can be reasonably assumed that the other major cycles, such as the {{wp|carbon cycle}} and the {{wp|nitrogen cycle}}, exist as well.
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====Environment====
[[File:Mt. Coronet.png|thumb|180px|[[Mount Coronet]], the tallest mountain in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]]]]
The natural environment in the Pokémon world is very similar to the real Earth's environment. Areas with a high density of trees make up forests, landscapes that receive very little precipitation create deserts, while loose broken-up particles of rock make large coastal beaches attracting people and Pokémon alike. Many regions boast dramatic environments ranging from rainforests to deserts.

The Pokémon world is mainly green and lush, based on factors such as plant structures including trees, shrubs, and grasses. Grass is usually uncontrolled and makes [[tall grass]] patches that form prime habitats for [[wild Pokémon]]. There are also large mountainous areas that tower above low-lying land areas. The largest mountain range is [[Mount Coronet]], which stretches from the top to the bottom of Sinnoh, splitting the whole region in two. Man-made and natural occurrences form [[cave]]s in the mountainsides that are able to be explored or passed through to get to other cities and routes. A variety of other natural phenomena also appear in the Pokémon world, such as volcanic ash falling over certain areas from the activity of nearby volcanic activity.

Humans and nature in the Pokémon world are linked to each other, as many towns are built around its environment and they never try to affect the natural environment. [[Pacifidlog Town]], for example, is built on wooden rafts and logs that float on top of a {{p|Corsola}} colony, while [[Sootopolis City]] is built in the crater of a hollowed, erupted volcano. An ecosystem is formed when all plants, Pokémon and people in an area function together with all of the non-living physical factors of the environment. It is said that Pokémon are more in tune with nature than humans.
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===Population===
Adding up the town- and city-based populations of every core series game yields a minimum population of at least 4,052 people in the Pokémon world. This is most likely nowhere near the true population of the world, due to the sheer abundance of buildings with inaccessible rooms (particularly in [[Castelia City]] and [[Wyndon]]).

The {{pkmn|animated series}} consistently shows towns as much larger and more populous than their in-game counterparts. The Pokémon world's similarity to {{wp|Earth}} may suggest that the canonical population is somewhere in the millions or even billions, since the societal infrastructure and economy shown in the games and animated series would never be able to operate with only a couple thousand of [[human]]s to operate it.

===Physics and technology===
[[File:Gold Silver Ethan Time Capsule.png|thumb|150px|A Time Capsule, used to teleport Pokémon back in time]]
Science and technology in the Pokémon world is more advanced than the real world. Technological advances have evolved the Pokémon world, scientists have created ways to [[Pokémon Storage System|store Pokémon on computers]], [[Global Terminal|send Pokémon around the world]], [[Time Capsule|send Pokémon back in time]], [[Fossil|clone Fossils to create prehistoric Pokémon]], and study parallel [[dimension]]s, yet people's lives in the games are simple and very natural. Scientific achievements such as {{wp|cloning}} and [[Team Rocket's mechas|giant mechas]] mingle with magical elements such as spontaneous [[Evolution]] and [[Time flower|flowers]] that can replay a short time sequence, giving one the sense that the Pokémon world is very different from our own. The state of technology conceivably places the timeframe we see in either the present day, or perhaps in the future, but this is merely speculative. Scientists at the [[Devon Corporation]] and other companies are still working on more advanced and slightly impossible inventions like a Pokémon Dream Projector that makes a visual projection of Pokémon dreams, Pokémon Speaker that allows communication with Pokémon, and a Pokémon Transformator that turns people into Pokémon (which Bill accidentally did when testing his teleporter). {{wp|Antigravity}} machines exist alongside basic means of travel such as [[bicycle]]s and trucks.

[[File:Open PokeBall.png|thumb|left|A Poké Ball, the most common technology used in the Pokémon world]]
Despite the amount of advanced technology available, comparatively few [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|modes of transportation]] are seen. This may be because the world is often shown through the eyes of a [[Pokémon Trainer]], who usually travel on foot for a variety of practical reasons such as cost and finding [[wild Pokémon]]. However, there is a possibility that some transportation such as cars and trucks are harmful to the natural environment and Pokémon by the poisonous pollution from the vehicles. The most common transportation used to get to other regions or islands is by sailing by boat or ship, as it is a quick and easy way to get to other lands, while most regions have their own ferry. People can also use Pokémon for transportation by {{m|fly}}ing or {{m|Surf|swimming}}.

While Pokémon are generally tolerant of human settlements being constructed, most will often react with hostility to any human attempts to truly cause harm to the natural environment. In ''[[EP031|Dig Those Diglett!]]'', not only did a large group of {{p|Diglett}} and {{p|Dugtrio}} constantly hamper construction of a dam that would have destroyed much of the local habitat, the Pokémon of several Trainers invited to the scene to deal with the attacks refused to come out of their Poké Balls, and is one of the rare instances of [[Ash's Pikachu]] refusing to fight, which prompted Ash, Misty, and Brock to investigate further. In return, Pokémon are often seen providing several services that in the real world are performed by technology: {{t|Water}}- and {{type|Ground}} Pokémon are often used to fight fires, {{type|Electric}} Pokémon used as a clean source of electrical power, and so on.

In the {{pkmn|animated series}}, the [[Animation physics|physics]] of the Pokémon world are sometimes stretched to [[animation physics|unrealistic degrees]]. Some common examples are unusual feats of strength and agility, surviving lethal attacks, and {{wp|hammerspace}}.
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==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
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In the {{g|Mystery Dungeon series}}, {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are the sole inhabitants of a world filled with diverse locations, including idyllic places such as both small [[rescue team camp]]s and larger settlements, as well as many ever-changing [[Mystery Dungeon|mystery dungeons]], where {{md|Team|explorers}} go to complete {{OBP|Job|Mystery Dungeon}}s, encountering many [[Wild Pokémon|hostile Pokémon]] along the way. The connection between this world and the worlds of the [[core series]] games and {{pkmn|animated series}} remains a mystery. However, there are hints that suggest travel between the two is possible, such as the {{DL|Mystery Dungeon evolutionary items|Coronet Rock}}, rumored to originate from the [[Sinnoh]] region's [[Mount Coronet|Mt. Coronet]].

===e-Reader games===
In the [[e-Reader]] short animation [[Flying Journey]], a {{p|Dragonite}} is seen quickly flying through multiple locations. According to the text shown at the end, Dragonite has been traveling around the world a number of times during this animation. For instance:
* ''"Dragonite traveled around the world 5 time(s)"''

===Pokémon Play It! series===
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In [[Pokémon Play It!]] and {{pkmn|Play It! Version 2}}, a short animation of the world appears during the [[game intro]]. At some point, {{OBP|Julie|Play It!}} mentions the world when talking to the player. Julie's left hand glows and Earth appears out of nowhere as a small planet floating in the air, until the planet is seen rotating in space and it turns into a [[Poké Ball]].

==In animation==
[[File:Pokémon world hologram.png|240px|thumb|A hologram depicting the Pokémon world, appearing nearly identical to Earth]]
===Pokémon animated series===
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The world of the {{pkmn|animated series}} is very similar to that of the [[core series]] games, featuring many of the same [[region]]s and locations, though offering several original locations as well, such as the [[Orange Islands]] and [[Decolore Islands]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}. Some towns and other locations also differ in a few ways. In ''Pokémon the Series'', the [[Whirl Islands]] are populated, but in the games they are just a series of caves, and [[Littleroot Town]] is shown to be a coastal town, whereas in the games it is surrounded by woodland on all sides. Furthermore, the roads between locations in the animated series seem to be much longer, often taking days to get from one town to the next. Many towns and cities are also depicted as much larger and more populous than in the games.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Pokémon world Adventures.png|thumb|200px|left|Pokémon world in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Slowpoke planet-size.png|thumb|200px|Pokémon world in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
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As seen in [[PSs2|a special chapter]] of the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, Pokémon names differ between locations.

===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
In ''[[ET19|Side Story: Ash vs. Gary]]'', when [[Giovanni]] explains [[Team Rocket]]'s plan to use a powerful {{p|Slowpoke}} to take over the world, this is represented by the image of a planet-sized Slowpoke on top of the world.
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==In the novels==
===Pocket Monsters: The Animation===
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==Trivia==
* [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] are the only [[region]]s known to be adjacent to each other.
* Regular [[Animals in the Pokémon world|animals]] have been seen in some older media, while regular [[Flora of the Pokémon world|plants]] like apple trees or pine trees are still seen frequently. It is unknown if both animals and Pokémon exist within this world in a complicated ecosystem, but real animals are occasionally referenced in [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]], especially if the Pokémon being referred to is based on an animal.
* Starting in {{game|Black and White|s}}, the real-life [[Pokémon World Championships]] are mentioned if the player participated in those events, but this refers to a world championship about Pokémon instead of specifically the Pokémon world. For instance: ''"Thank you for participating in the Pokémon World Championships! Please pick up your gift from the deliveryman in any [[Pokémon Center]]."''

==Notes==
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==References==
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==External links==
===On Bulbagarden forums===
*[https://bulbagarden.net/forums/general-pokemon-discussion.313/ Pokémon world discussion forum]

==Related articles==
* [[Pokémon world in relation to the real world]]

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