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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 perceived 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&rarr;Evolution data]].)
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|no1=0129
|name1=Magikarp
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|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===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=129}}
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{{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. <small>''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)''</small><br>For no reason, it jumps and splashes about, making it easy for predators like <sc>Pidgeotto</sc> to catch it mid-jump. <small>''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''</small>}}
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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/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=049|label1=Central|reg2=Hoenn|num2=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=Galar|label2=Isle of Armor|num2=042|reg3=Galar|label3=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/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=134|reg2=Kitakami|num2=43|reg3=Blueberry}}
{{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.}}
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| Magikarp in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| 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]])<br>[[Fuchsia City]], {{safari|Kanto}} ([[Super Rod]])<br>[[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=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]])<br>[[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]])<br>[[In-game trade#Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum|Trade]] {{p|Finneon}} on {{rt|226|Sinnoh}} ({{DL|foreign Pokédex entries|In Generation IV|German}})<br>[[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]])<br>[[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]])<br>[[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]])<br/>{{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]])<br>[[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]])<br>[[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]])<br>{{rt|104|Hoenn}} ([[fishing]])<br>[[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]])<br>[[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]]<br>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]])<br>[[West Lake Axewell]] ({{m|Surf}}ing and [[fishing]])<br>[[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}}|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]])<br>[[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]])<br>[[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]]&nbsp;[[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]], [[Obsidian Falls]], [[Lake Verity]]<br>'''[[Cobalt Coastlands]]:''' massive mass outbreaks<br>'''[[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]]<br>East Province: [[East Province (Area Two)|Area Two]], [[East Province (Area Three)|Area Three]], [[East Paldean Sea]], [[Tagtree Thicket]]<br>West Province: [[West Province (Area Two)|Area Two]], [[West Province (Area Three)|Area Three]], [[West Paldean Sea]]<br>North Province: [[North Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[North Paldean Sea]], [[Dalizapa Passage]], [[Glaseado Mountain]]<br>[[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}}|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]]}}
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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}}, [[River]], {{OBP|Cave|Snap}}, [[Valley]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball|color={{red color}}|area=[[Red Field]]: [[Pewter City]], [[Kanto Route 17|Cycling Road]] <br> [[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]] <small>(Both Modes C, Normal Mode S)</small>}}
{{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]] <small>(All Areas)</small>, [[Origin Hideaway#Waterfall Basin|Origin Hideaway: Waterfall Basin]] <small>(All Areas)</small>}}
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{{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]]<sup>2019</sup>, [[Snorlax Sea]], [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
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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)<br/>Fainted Pokémon: [[Remains Island]], [[Fantasy Strait]]<br/>[[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]]<sup><span style="color:#3A546B;">Night</span></sup>, [[Founja Jungle]], [[Mightywide River]], [[Elsewhere Forest]], [[Belusylva Island Illumina Spot]], [[Blushing Beach]]<sup><span style="color:#3A546B;">Night</span></sup>, [[Maricopia Reef]]<sup><span style="color:#F05D31;">Day</span></sup>, [[Lental Seafloor]], [[Barren Badlands]]<sup><span style="color:#3A546B;">Night</span> <span style="color:#067162;">Level 2</span></sup>, [[Shiver Snowfields]], [[Outaway Cave]], [[Ruins of Remembrance]]}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Desert Umbra|Desert Umbra: Stage 321]]<br>Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#Tenth release|''Pokémon Safari'']] <small>(Tenth release; {{Shiny}})</small>}}
{{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=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Water}}
{{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}}
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=====[[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}}
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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}}
{{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]], &#32;|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Pokéwalker|gcolor=FF3333|Pokéwalker}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Wacan Berry|100|availNote=[[Winner's Path]],&#32;}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Lum Berry|100|availNote=[[In-game trade]], &#32;}}
{{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}}
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===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===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{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}}

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

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
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===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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===Side game data===
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{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Water|ndex=129|rarity=Common}}
|-
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|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...
}}
|-
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|body=1
|rate=8.2
|IQ=C
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|-
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|coset=13
|conto={{p|Poliwhirl}}, {{p|Feebas}}
|recruitment=Rescue
|P1=*splash splash*
|P2=I don't have enough energy left to {{m|splash}}…
}}
|-
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|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
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|att=1
|def=1
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|-
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|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}}.
}}
|-
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}}
|-
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|HP=1
|atk=1
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|spd=3
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|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/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
}}
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|min=30
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Cheer
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|swapper=Dragon Shriek
}}
|-
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|egg=2
|buddy=1
|candy=Magikarp
|evocandy=400
|stamina=85
|attack=29
|defense=85
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|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/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===
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|type1=Water
|no1=0129
|name1=Magikarp
|type1-1=Water
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 20}}
|no2=0130
|name2=Gyarados
|type1-2=Water
|type2-2=Flying}}

===Sprites===
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{{anchor|Magikarp Jump patterns}}
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| colspan="11" | Magikarp patterns in Pokémon: Magikarp Jump
|}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Magikarp anime.png|thumb|250px|Magikarp in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'']]
====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 was in [[HopHopHop Town]]'s [[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]].

====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]].
{{-}}

==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==
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==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, {{p|Gyarados}}, and {{p|Regigigas}} are the three {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that can be encountered in the {{pkmn2|wild}} at the lowest and highest 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]].
** Furthermore, Magikarp can 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 base Egg cycles|unique base Egg cycle]].
* 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 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 even access to fewer viable moves, like {{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.

===Origin===
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Magikarp}}
Magikarp is 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 is 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 will splash its way into a waterfall where it evolves.

====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==
{{Other languages|type=Water|type2=Water
|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}}
|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
|pt_br=Magicarpa|pt_brmeaning=From ''{{tt|mágica|magic}}'' and ''{{tt|carpa|carp}}''
|ru=Мэджикарп ''Medzhikarp''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=คอยคิง ''Khoikhing''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
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==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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