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==Biology==
==Biology==
Magikarp is a fish Pokémon 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 stiff, three-peaked yellow fin; there is an identical fin on its underside. It also has long {{wp|barbel (anatomy)|barbels}}. The barbels are white on a female and tan on a male. A long-lived Magikarp is able to utilize its immense splashing power to leap high enough to scale mountains. It also has a strong enough immune system to survive in the most polluted of waters. However, it is usually overlooked by Trainers because of its perceived weakness: even in the heat of battle it will do nothing but flop around. It is believed that the ancestors of Magikarp were actually much stronger than modern Magikarp, and this led scientists to research this species.
Magikarp is a fish Pokémon 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 stiff, three-peaked yellow fin; 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. It is normally seen using its former [[signature move]], {{m|Splash}}, to leap out of the water, which makes it an easy target for predators such as {{p|Pidgeotto}} and {{p|Pidgeot}}.
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. It is normally seen using its former [[signature move]], {{m|Splash}}, to leap out of the water, which makes it an easy target for predators such as {{p|Pidgeotto}} and {{p|Pidgeot}}.
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=====Other=====
=====Other=====
A {{pkmn2|giant}} Magikarp appeared in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]''. A [[Nurse Joy]] from the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] was revealed to have befriended it after it saved her as a child. It evolved into an equally large Gyarados, but remained friendly.
In ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]'', A [[Nurse Joy]] from the [[Orange Archipelago|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.


Multiple Magikarp appeared in ''[[EP109|The Wacky Watcher!]]'', where they were being observed by [[Quincy T. Quackenpoker]], who was interested in learning their migration patterns and evolution process. {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{Tracey}} helped him with one of these excursions.
Multiple Magikarp were being observed by [[Quincy T. Quackenpoker]] in ''[[EP109|The Wacky Watcher!]]'', who was interested in learning their migration patterns and evolution process. {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{Tracey}} helped him with one of these excursions.


Three Magikarp appeared in ''[[EP214|Mantine Overboard!]]'', under the ownership of [[Luka]]. They were used to aid her, {{Ash}}, and later {{an|Misty}} in their underwater exploration.
In ''[[EP214|Mantine Overboard!]]'', [[Luka]] used her three Magikarp to aid her, {{Ash}}, and later {{an|Misty}} in their underwater exploration.


A Magikarp appeared in ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want An Evolution!]]'', under the ownership of [[Oralie]], who claimed it was the strongest. It was unique in that it was able to battle surprisingly well, even giving [[Ash's Pikachu]] a hard time.
[[Oralie]] claimed her Magikarp was the strongest in ''[[DP021|Ya See We Want An Evolution!]]''. It was unique in that it was able to battle surprisingly well, even giving [[Ash's Pikachu]] a hard time.


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


An actor Magikarp [[nickname]]d Karpy appeared in ''[[SM113|This Magik Moment!]]'', where it eventually evolved into a Gyarados.
A Magikarp [[nickname]]d Karpy starred on the TV series ''Little Magikarp's Melody''. By ''[[SM113|This Magik Moment!]]'', its efforts to suppress evolution to maintain the role wore thin, and evolved into a Gyarados.
 
A Magikarp will appear in [[JN026]].


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


A Magikarp appeared in ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]'', where it was one of the Pokémon under [[Melanie]]'s care. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]''.
A Magikarp was under [[Melanie]]'s care in ''[[EP010|Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village]]''. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP225|Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!]]''.


A Magikarp appeared in ''[[EP027|Hypno's Naptime]]'', where it was seen in [[HopHopHop Town]]'s [[Pokémon Center]].
A Magikarp was in [[HopHopHop Town]]'s [[Pokémon Center]] in ''[[EP027|Hypno's Naptime]]''.


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


Three Magikarp appeared in ''[[EP048|Holy Matrimony!]]'', under the ownership of [[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.
Three Magikarp were owned by [[James's parents]] in ''[[EP048|Holy Matrimony!]]''. 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]]''.
A Magikarp appeared as an image in ''[[EP056|The Ultimate Test]]''.


A Magikarp appeared in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' as one of the Pokémon seen at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].
A Magikarp was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]] in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''.


Multiple Magikarp appeared in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', where they were among the Pokémon living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].
Multiple Magikarp were living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]''.


A Magikarp appeared in ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'' as a resident of {{an|Seafoam Island}}.
A Magikarp in ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'' 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]]. The latter reappeared in ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]''.
Two Magikarp appeared in ''[[EP078|A Friend In Deed]]'', one belonging to a Trainer and the the [[Pokémon League]]. The latter reappeared in ''[[EP079|Friend and Foe Alike]]''.


A Magikarp appeared in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]'', where it was being carefully studied by {{an|Professor Oak}}.
A Magikarp was being carefully studied by {{an|Professor Oak}} in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''.


A Magikarp appeared in ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', where it was among the Pokémon controlled by [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] at [[Mandarin Island North]].
A Magikarp in ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'' fell under the control of [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] via their {{p|Drowzee}} at [[Mandarin Island North]].


Schools of Magikarp appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.
Multiple Magikarp in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].


A {{pkmn2|wild}} Magikarp appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Magikarp appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.
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A Magikarp appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]''.
A Magikarp appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]''.


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


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


A Magikarp appeared in ''[[EP185|The Light Fantastic]]'', where it was seen swimming in a river.
A Magikarp was swimming in a river in ''[[EP185|The Light Fantastic]]''.


Multiple Magikarp appeared in {{an|Brock}}'s dream in ''[[EP193|Sick Daze]]''.
{{an|Brock}}'s dream in ''[[EP193|Sick Daze]]'' had several Magikarp.


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


A Magikarp appeared in ''[[EP206|The Joy of Water Pokémon]]'' as an inhabitant of [[Lake Lucid]].
A Magikarp was living in [[Lake Lucid]] in ''[[EP206|The Joy of Water Pokémon]]''.


A Magikarp appeared in ''[[EP210|Around the Whirlpool]]'' as one of the Pokémon stolen from the [[Pokémon Center]] of [[Blue Point Isle]].
A Magikarp was stolen from the [[Pokémon Center]] of [[Blue Point Isle]] in ''[[EP210|Around the Whirlpool]]''.


A Trainer's Magikarp appeared in ''[[EP215|Octillery The Outcast]]'' as one of the Pokémon participating in the [[Whirl Cup]]. [[Misty's Poliwhirl]] went up against it in a qualifying match and won. It reappeared in [[EP216|the following episode]].
A Trainer used a Magikarp in a [[Whirl Cup]] qualifying match in ''[[EP215|Octillery The Outcast]]''. [[Misty's Poliwhirl]] defeated it. It reappeared in [[EP216|the following episode]].


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


A Magikarp appeared in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', where it was seen swimming in a lake.
A Magikarp was swimming in a lake in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''.


A Magikarp appeared in ''[[HS14|Journey to the Starting Line]]'', where it was seen swimming in a lake.
A Magikarp was swimming in a lake in ''[[HS14|Journey to the Starting Line]]''.


A Magikarp appeared in a flashback in ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'', where it evolved into [[Red Gyarados]].
A Magikarp evolved into [[Red Gyarados]] in a flashback in ''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]''.


Multiple Magikarp appeared in ''[[EP244|Enlighten Up!]]'' as residents of [[Lake Slowpoke]].
Multiple Magikarp live in [[Lake Slowpoke]] in ''[[EP244|Enlighten Up!]]''.


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


A Magikarp appeared in [[Evolution|Gary's explanation]] in ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]'', where it evolved into a {{p|Gyarados}}.
A Magikarp evolved into a {{p|Gyarados}} in Gary's explanation in ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]''.


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 ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', under the ownership of a competitor in the [[Tour de Alto Mare]].
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Multiple Magikarp appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.
Multiple Magikarp appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.


A {{Shiny}} Magikarp appeared in a flashback in ''[[AG092|Judgment Day!]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Jimmy|AG092}}. It was [[trade]]d for a {{p|Charmeleon}}.
{{OBP|Jimmy|AG092}} [[trade]]d a {{Shiny}} Magikarp for a {{p|Charmeleon}} in a flashback in ''[[AG092|Judgment Day!]]''.


A Magikarp appeared in ''[[AG152|On Olden Pond]]'' as a resident of an old lake.
A Magikarp lived in the lake in ''[[AG152|On Olden Pond]]''.


A Magikarp appeared in ''[[AG168|Three Jynx and a Baby!]]''.
A Magikarp appeared in ''[[AG168|Three Jynx and a Baby!]]''.
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A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Magikarp appeared in ''[[AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone!]]''.
A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Magikarp appeared in ''[[AG182|Channeling the Battle Zone!]]''.


A Coordinator's Magikarp appeared in ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling!]]'', where it was seen participating in the {{to|Terracotta}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.
A Coordinator's Magikarp competed in the {{to|Terracotta}} {{pkmn|Contest}} in ''[[AG191|Once More With Reeling!]]''.


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


A {{pkmn|Stylist}}'s Magikarp appeared in ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'', where it was seen participating in the [[Hearthome Collection]].
A {{pkmn|Stylist}}'s Magikarp participated in the [[Hearthome Collection]] in ''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]''.


Multiple Magikarp appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
Multiple Magikarp appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
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A Magikarp appeared in [[PK19]].
A Magikarp appeared in [[PK19]].


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


A Magikarp appeared as part of [[Lila]]'s famous "Tiger Lily Smile" in ''[[DP095|Battling the Generation Gap!]]''.
A Magikarp was part of [[Lila]]'s famous "Tiger Lily Smile" in ''[[DP095|Battling the Generation Gap!]]'' as a.


A Magikarp appeared in ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]''. It was among the Pokémon {{an|Dawn}} encountered in [[Xatu's Forest]].
{{an|Dawn}} encountered a Magikarp in [[Xatu's Forest]] in ''[[DP140|Historical Mystery Tour!]]''.


A school of Magikarp appeared in ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]''.
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 a flashback in ''[[DP181|Bucking the Treasure Trend!]]''.
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Multiple Magikarp appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''.
Multiple Magikarp appeared in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]''.


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


A Magikarp appeared as a painting in ''[[XY115|Battling at Full Volume!]]''.
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 ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.
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A Magikarp appeared in [[XYS06]].
A Magikarp appeared in [[XYS06]].


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


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


A Magikarp appeared in ''[[SM022|A Shivering Shovel Search!]]''.
A Magikarp appeared in ''[[SM022|A Shivering Shovel Search!]]''.
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Multiple Magikarp appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.
Multiple Magikarp appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.


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


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


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


Four Magikarp appeared in the [[Where Are You Going, Eevee?]] segment at the end of ''[[SM096|Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!]]'', where they were seen swimming in the ocean.
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!]]''.
A Magikarp appeared in ''[[SM099|We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!]]''.


A Magikarp appeared in a flashback in ''[[SM113|This Magik Moment!]]'', where it was seen on television.
A Magikarp was a customer of [[Oranguru's place]] in ''[[SM121|A Recipe for Success!]]''.
 
A Magikarp appeared in ''[[SM121|A Recipe for Success!]]'' as one of the customers at [[Oranguru's place]].


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


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


Two Magikarp appeared in a flashback in [[SS001]].
Two Magikarp appeared in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]''.


Four Magikarp appeared in [[SS002]].
Four Magikarp appeared in ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]''.


====Pokédex entries====
====Pokédex entries====
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===In Pokémon Generations===
===In Pokémon Generations===
A wild Magikarp appeared in ''[[PG08|The Cavern]]'', where it was seen in the waters that surrounded the [[Seafloor Cavern]].
A wild Magikarp was in the water that surrounded the [[Seafloor Cavern]] in ''[[PG08|The Cavern]]''.
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===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
===In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga===
A Magikarp appeared in ''[[PPPB11|Magikarp Journey]]''.
A Magikarp appeared in ''[[PPPB11|Magikarp Journey]]''.
===In the Pocket Monsters manga===
Five Magikarp appeared in [[JNM01]].


===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
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===In the Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~ manga===
===In the Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~ manga===
A Magikarp appeared in ''[[PNA3|The Yellow Scroll: Hanbei vs Kanbei]]''.
A Magikarp appeared in ''[[PNA3|The Yellow Scroll: Hanbei vs Kanbei]]''.
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
A Magikarp appeared in ''[[PM034|Clefairy's Under Training!!]]''.
A Magikarp appeared in ''[[PMRS02|I Won't Let You Lead!!]]''.
A Magikarp appeared in ''[[PMRS29|Rare Pokémon!!]]''.


===In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga===
===In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga===
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Magikarp is tied with {{p|Gyarados}} and {{p|Regigigas}} for being the lowest level Pokémon encountered in the wild, as well as also tied with Gyarados for the highest level Pokémon encountered in the wild. In {{v2|Platinum}}, Magikarp can be found at levels ranging from level 1 to 100 in the [[Resort Area]], and in {{game|Black and White|s 2|Black 2 and White 2}}, it can be found at the same levels in the [[Nature Preserve]]; both require a [[Super Rod]].
* Magikarp is tied with {{p|Gyarados}} and {{p|Regigigas}} for being the lowest level {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} encountered in the wild, as well as also tied with Gyarados for the highest level Pokémon encountered in the wild. In {{v2|Platinum}}, Magikarp can be found at levels ranging from level 1 to 100 in the [[Resort Area]], and in {{game|Black and White|s 2|Black 2 and White 2}}, it can be found at the same levels in the [[Nature Preserve]]; both require a [[Super Rod]].
* Magikarp and its evolution require the fewest [[Egg cycles]] to hatch, with five.
* Magikarp and its evolved form require the fewest [[Egg cycles]] to hatch, with five.
** Magikarp and its evolution are the only Pokémon with a [[List of Pokémon by base Egg cycles|unique base Egg cycle]].
** 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 was the first Pokémon featured in [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture]] in [[EP061]].
* Magikarp and {{p|Gyarados|its evolution}}'s [[Egg Group]] combination ({{egg|Water 2}} and {{egg|Dragon}}) is unique.
* 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 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}}:
* Magikarp shares several notable similarities to {{p|Feebas}}:
** Its level-up moves are exactly the same as those of Feebas.
** Its level-up moves are exactly the same as those of Feebas.
*** However, Feebas can learn 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.
*** 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 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.
** 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.
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* Magikarp is 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 Special Defense stat of all Pokémon.
* Magikarp is 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 Special Defense stat of all Pokémon.
* Magikarp is the only Pokémon in [[Pokémon Conquest]] that uses a move that would not give it [[same-type attack bonus]] in the main series games, as it uses {{m|Splash}}.
* Magikarp is the only Pokémon in [[Pokémon Conquest]] that uses a move that would not give it [[same-type attack bonus]] in the main series games, 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 channel titled [[the Magikarp Song]].
* 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]].


===Origin===
===Origin===
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Swift Swim Cacophony
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Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
255 (43.9%)
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Magikarp (Japanese: コイキング Koiking) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves into Gyarados starting at level 20.

Biology

Magikarp is a fish Pokémon with large, heavy reddish-orange scales. It has large, vacant eyes and pink lips. Its pectoral and tail fins are white. On its back is stiff, three-peaked yellow fin; there is an identical fin on its underside. It also has long 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 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. It is normally seen using its former signature move, Splash, to leap out of the water, which makes it an easy target for predators such as Pidgeotto and Pidgeot.

In the anime

In the main series

Magikarp in the anime
Shiny Magikarp in the anime

Major appearances

James's Magikarp

James's Magikarp debuted in Battle Aboard the St. Anne!, where he purchased it from the Magikarp salesman. It evolved into a Gyarados in the next episode, after James abandoned it for its uselessness.

Magikarp salesman's Magikarp

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

Other

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

Multiple Magikarp were being observed by Quincy T. Quackenpoker in The Wacky Watcher!, who was interested in learning their migration patterns and evolution process. Ash, Misty, and Tracey helped him with one of these excursions.

In Mantine Overboard!, Luka used her three Magikarp to aid her, Ash, and later Misty in their underwater exploration.

Oralie claimed her Magikarp was the strongest in Ya See We Want An Evolution!. It was unique in that it was able to battle surprisingly well, even giving Ash's Pikachu a hard time.

In Going for the Gold!, a Shiny Magikarp appeared among several. Clemont tried to lure the Shiny one in with an invention, but wound up attracting a horde of Sharpedo instead.

A Magikarp nicknamed Karpy starred on the TV series Little Magikarp's Melody. By This Magik Moment!, its efforts to suppress evolution to maintain the role wore thin, and evolved into a Gyarados.

A Magikarp will appear in JN026.

Minor appearances

Magikarp debuted in Pokémon - I Choose You!. It was swimming in the river that Ash jumped into while attempting to escape a flock of Spearow.

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

A Magikarp was in HopHopHop Town's Pokémon Center in Hypno's Naptime.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in a fantasy in the banned episode EP035.

Three Magikarp were owned by James's parents in Holy Matrimony!. 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 The Ultimate Test.

A Magikarp was at the Pokémon Theme Park in Pikachu's Vacation.

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

A Magikarp in The Evolution Solution was living on Seafoam Island.

Two Magikarp appeared in A Friend In Deed, one belonging to a Trainer and the the Pokémon League. The latter reappeared in Friend and Foe Alike.

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

A Magikarp in Pikachu Re-Volts fell under the control of Cassidy and Butch via their Drowzee at Mandarin Island North.

Multiple Magikarp in The Power of One sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

A wild Magikarp appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.

A Magikarp appeared in a fantasy in The Totodile Duel.

Totodile juggled three Magikarp with its Water Gun in Love, Totodile Style in an attempt to impress the female Azumarill it had fallen in love with.

A Magikarp appeared in Snorlax Snowman.

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

Brock's dream in Sick Daze had several Magikarp.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest. One of them were in the montage in The Rise of Darkrai, which highlighted the preceding nine movies.

A Magikarp was living in Lake Lucid in The Joy of Water Pokémon.

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

A Trainer used a Magikarp in a Whirl Cup qualifying match in Octillery The Outcast. Misty's Poliwhirl defeated it. It reappeared in the following episode.

A Magikarp appeared in Dueling Heroes.

A Magikarp was swimming in a lake in The Legend of Thunder!.

A Magikarp was swimming in a lake in Journey to the Starting Line.

A Magikarp evolved into Red Gyarados in a flashback in Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution.

Multiple Magikarp live in Lake Slowpoke in Enlighten Up!.

A Magikarp appeared in a flashback in The Ties That Bind.

A Magikarp evolved into a Gyarados in Gary's explanation in Johto Photo Finish.

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

A Magikarp appeared in Whiscash and Ash.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in Destiny Deoxys.

Jimmy traded a Shiny Magikarp for a Charmeleon in a flashback in Judgment Day!.

A Magikarp lived in the lake in On Olden Pond.

A Magikarp appeared in Three Jynx and a Baby!.

A Coordinator's Magikarp appeared in Channeling the Battle Zone!.

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

A Magikarp appeared in Following A Maiden's Voyage!.

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

Multiple Magikarp appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A Magikarp appeared in PK19.

Jessie used a Magikarp provided by the Pokémon Summer Academy in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team! for the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.

A Magikarp was part of Lila's famous "Tiger Lily Smile" in Battling the Generation Gap! as a.

Dawn encountered a Magikarp in Xatu's Forest in Historical Mystery Tour!.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in The Needs of the Three!.

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

Multiple Magikarp appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

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

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

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

Multiple Magikarp appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

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

A Magikarp appeared in a painting in Battling at Full Volume!.

A Magikarp appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.

A Magikarp appeared in XYS06.

Pikachu caught a Magikarp by fishing with its tail in Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!, only for it to attack Ash before swimming away.

Three Magikarp flopped about on the beach near Professor Kukui's house in Rocking Clawmark Hill!, having been washed ashore by the tide.

A Magikarp appeared in A Shivering Shovel Search!.

Six Magikarp appeared in Pulling Out the Pokémon Base Pepper!.

A Magikarp appeared in Big Sky, Small Fry!.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in I Choose You!.

Multiple wild Magikarp appeared in Alola, Kanto!, with one having its photo taken by Rotom.

A Magikarp swam along a river in Dewpider Ascending!.

A Magikarp appeared in The Power of Us.

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

A Magikarp appeared in We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!.

A Magikarp was a customer of Oranguru's place in A Recipe for Success!.

A Magikarp appeared in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.

A Trainer's Magikarp competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference in Battle Royal 151!'. It faced off against another Trainer and his Pyukumuku, only to be defeated by Pikala and her Pikachu named Bolt.

Two Magikarp appeared in Enter Pikachu!.

Four Magikarp appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.

Pokédex entries

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

In Pokémon Origins

Red's Magikarp

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

In Pokémon Generations

A wild Magikarp was in the water that surrounded the Seafloor Cavern in The Cavern.

In the manga

In the How I Became a Pokémon Card manga

A Magikarp appeared in PW32.

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

A Magikarp appeared in Magikarp Journey.

In the Pocket Monsters manga

Five Magikarp appeared in JNM01.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Multiple Magikarp debuted in What a Dragonite, where they escaped a Dragonite.

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

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

A Magikarp appeared in Breath of the Dragonair Part 1, under the ownership of a Trainer. It was used in a surfing contest, before it was interrupted by Lance controlling the winning prize, a Dragonair.

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

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

In Teddiursa's Picnic, a Magikarp appeared in its Poké Ball after a wild 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 Raise the Red Gyarados.

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

Two Magikarp appeared in aquariums belonging to Mr. Briney and Team Aqua in Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt I.

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

Diamond and Lax dressed up as Magikarp in the Diamond & Pearl arc. They ate rice balls, and Diamond called himself a Munchikarp.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in Tackling Tangrowth, Mixing It Up with Machamp, and Bogging Down Quagsire.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

A Magikarp appeared in In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!.

A Magikarp appeared in The Mystery Boy, Jun!!.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in The Legendary Pokémon, Captured.

A Magikarp appeared in a fantasy in Look for Giratina!.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Chris owns six Magikarp in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys.

A Magikarp appeared in A Spectacular Battle To Save Ampharos!!.

A Trainer's Magikarp appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

A Magikarp appeared in The Challenge at Celadon University!. It knew the event-exclusive move Dragon Rage.

Shu caught a Magikarp in GDZ51.

In the Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic manga

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

In the Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~ manga

A Magikarp appeared in The Yellow Scroll: Hanbei vs Kanbei.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

A Magikarp appeared in Clefairy's Under Training!!.

A Magikarp appeared in I Won't Let You Lead!!.

A Magikarp appeared in Rare Pokémon!!.

In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga

Soro owns a Magikarp.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

Satoshi has multiple Magikarp in Pokémon Zensho.

In the TCG

Main article: Magikarp (TCG)

Other appearances

Detective Pikachu

A Magikarp appeared in Detective Pikachu. It was seen at an illegal fight club, where Detective Pikachu tried to get it to evolve in order to battle a Charizard. It eventually did and scared Charizard away.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#129
Red(ENG) In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
Blue
Yellow Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers and shallow puddles.
Stadium Whoever its opponent, and however horrible the attack it receives, all it does is Splash around.
Generation II Johto
#076
Gold An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions, but never more than seven feet.
Silver For no reason, it jumps and splashes about, making it easy for predators like Pidgeotto to catch it mid-jump.
Crystal This weak and pathetic Pokémon gets easily pushed along rivers when there are strong currents.
Stadium 2 An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions, but never more than seven feet.
Generation III Hoenn
#052
Kanto
#129
Ruby Magikarp is a pathetic excuse for a Pokémon that is only capable of flopping and splashing. This behavior prompted scientists to undertake research into it.
Sapphire Magikarp is virtually useless in battle as it can only splash around. As a result, it is considered to be weak. However, it is actually a very hardy Pokémon that can survive in any body of water no matter how polluted it is.
Emerald Its swimming muscles are weak, so it is easily washed away by currents. In places where water pools, you can see many Magikarp deposited there by the flow.
FireRed It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.
LeafGreen In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#023
Johto
#076
Diamond It is said to be the world's weakest Pokémon. No one knows why it has managed to survive.
Pearl It is unable to swim against even slow-moving currents. It always splashes about for some reason.
Platinum A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.
HeartGold An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions, but never more than seven feet.
SoulSilver For no reason, it jumps and splashes about, making it easy for predators like Pidgeotto to catch it mid-jump.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.
White
Black 2 A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Central #049
Hoenn
#053
X It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.
Y In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
Omega Ruby Magikarp is a pathetic excuse for a Pokémon that is only capable of flopping and splashing. This behavior prompted scientists to undertake research into it.
Alpha Sapphire Magikarp is virtually useless in battle as it can only splash around. As a result, it is considered to be weak. However, it is actually a very hardy Pokémon that can survive in any body of water no matter how polluted it is.
Generation VII Alola
SM: #091
Alola
USUM: #111
Kanto
#129
Sun Although weak and helpless, this Pokémon is incredibly fertile. They exist in such multitudes, you'll soon grow tired of seeing them.
Moon Its reckless leaps make it easy pickings for predators. On the bright side, many Pokémon enjoy longer life spans, thanks to Magikarp.
Ultra Sun In the distant past, they were fairly strong, but they have become gradually weaker over time.
Ultra Moon Thanks to their strong hold on life, dirty water doesn't bother them at all. They live in waters all over the world!
Let's Go Pikachu Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers and shallow puddles.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
#144
Sword It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.
Shield This weak and pathetic Pokémon gets easily pushed along rivers when there are strong currents.


Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Routes 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Celadon City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Indigo Plateau, Cerulean Cave (Old Rod)
Routes 12, 13, 17, and 18, Fuchsia City (Super Rod)
Buy from Magikarp salesman for $500 on Route 4
Blue (Japan)
Routes 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Celadon City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Indigo Plateau (Old Rod)
Routes 12, 13, 17, and 18, Fuchsia City (Super Rod)
Buy from Magikarp salesman for $500 on Route 4
Yellow
Routes 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Celadon City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Indigo Plateau, Cerulean Cave (Old Rod)
Fuchsia City, Safari Zone (Super Rod)
Buy from Magikarp salesman for $500 on Route 4
Generation II
Gold Silver
Routes 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Cherrygrove City, Cerulean City and Gym, Cianwood City, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Whirl Islands (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Routes 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 22, 24, 25, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 40, 41, 42, and 44, Violet City, Ecruteak City, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Viridian City, Ruins of Alph, Union Cave, Ilex Forest, Slowpoke Well, Mt. Mortar, Tohjo Falls, Mt. Silver (fishing)
Routes 43, 45, Dark Cave, Lake of Rage, Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den, Fuchsia City (Surfing and fishing)
Crystal
Routes 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Whirl Islands (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Routes 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 22, 24, 25, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 40, 41, 42, and 44, Violet City, Ecruteak City, Olivine City, Cerulean City, Viridian City, Ruins of Alph, Union Cave, Ilex Forest, Slowpoke Well, Mt. Mortar, Tohjo Falls, Mt. Silver (fishing)
Routes 43, 45, Dark Cave, Lake of Rage, Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den, Fuchsia City (Surfing and fishing)
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Routes 102, 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 114, 115, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134, Petalburg City, Dewford Town, Slateport City, Lilycove City, Pacifidlog Town, Ever Grande City, Abandoned Ship, Safari Zone, Shoal Cave, Meteor Falls, Seafloor Cavern, Victory Road, Mossdeep City, Safari Zone (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Route 104 (fishing)
Sootopolis City (Surfing and fishing)
Emerald
Routes 102, 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 114, 115, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134, Petalburg City, Dewford Town, Slateport City, Lilycove City, Pacifidlog Town, Ever Grande City, Abandoned Ship, Safari Zone, Shoal Cave, Meteor Falls, Seafloor Cavern, Victory Road, Mossdeep City, Safari Zone (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Route 104 (fishing)
Sootopolis City (Surfing and fishing)
FireRed LeafGreen
Routes 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, Treasure Beach, Kindle Road, Cape Brink, Bond Bridge, Five Isle Meadow, Ruin Valley, Water Path, Water Labyrinth, Resort Gorgeous, Memorial Pillar, Green Path, Outcast Island, Tanoby Ruins, Pallet Town, Cerulean City, Viridian City, Fuchsia City, Vermilion City, Celadon City, Cinnabar Island, One Island, Four Island, Five Island, Trainer Tower, Cerulean Cave, Safari Zone, Berry Forest, Icefall Cave, Seafoam Islands (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Buy from Magikarp salesman for $500 on Route 4
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Routes 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212, 213, 214, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, and 230, Twinleaf Town, Eterna City, Canalave City, Celestic Town, Pastoria City, Sunyshore City, Lake Verity, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Ravaged Path, Valley Windworks, Mt. Coronet, Iron Island, Great Marsh, Sendoff Spring, Pokémon League, Victory Road, Fuego Ironworks, Oreburgh Gate, Resort Area (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Trade Finneon on Route 226 (German)
Platinum
Routes 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212, 213, 214, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, Twinleaf Town, Eterna City, Canalave City, Celestic Town, Pastoria City, Sunyshore City, Lake Verity, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Ravaged Path, Valley Windworks, Mt. Coronet, Iron Island, Great Marsh, Sendoff Spring, Pokémon League, Victory Road, Fuego Ironworks, Oreburgh Gate (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Trade Finneon on Route 226 (German)
Resort Area (fishing)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Routes 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 34, 40, 41, 47, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town, Union Cave 3F, Whirl Islands 1F/B1F/B2F, Mt. Silver 1F, Cerulean Cave, Seafoam Islands B4F, Vermilion City (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Routes 4, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 22, 24, 25, 30, 31, 32, 35, 42, 44, 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 exterior, Ilex Forest (fishing)
Routes 43, 45, Dark Cave, Lake of Rage, Blackthorn City, Fuchsia City, Dragon's Den, Mt. Moon Square (Surfing and fishing)
Pal Park
Pond
Pokéwalker
Warm Beach, Stormy Beach, Winner's Path
Generation V
Black White
Buy from Magikarp salesman for $500 on Marvelous Bridge
Black 2 White 2
Nature Preserve (fishing)
Buy from Magikarp salesman for $500 on Marvelous Bridge
Dream World
Sparkling Sea
Generation VI
X Y
Routes 3, 22, Parfum Palace (fishing)
Trade Gyarados in a hotel in Camphrier Town, Ambrette Town, Cyllage City, Geosenge Town, Coumarine City, or Couriway Town
Omega Ruby
Routes 102, 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 114, 115, 117, 118, 119, 120, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, Sea Mauville, Petalburg City, Meteor Falls, Dewford Town, Mossdeep City, Lilycove City, Slateport City, Team Magma Hideout, Sealed Chamber, Victory Road, Ever Grande City, Pacifidlog Town, Scorched Slab, Safari Zone, Shoal Cave, Seafloor Cavern, Battle Resort (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Route 104 (fishing)
Sootopolis City (Surfing and fishing)
Alpha Sapphire
Routes 102, 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 114, 115, 117, 118, 119, 120, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, Sea Mauville, Petalburg City, Meteor Falls, Dewford Town, Mossdeep City, Lilycove City, Slateport City, Team Aqua Hideout, Sealed Chamber, Victory Road, Ever Grande City, Pacifidlog Town, Scorched Slab, Safari Zone, Shoal Cave, Seafloor Cavern, Battle Resort (Old Rod or Good Rod)
Route 104 (fishing)
Sootopolis City (Surfing and fishing)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Routes 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 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, Secluded Shore (fishing)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Routes 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 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)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Routes 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, Seafoam Islands, Cerulean Cave (Sea Skim)
Buy from Magikarp salesman for $500 on Route 4
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Routes 2, 4, 5, 6, Axew's Eye, Bridge Field, East Lake Axewell, Motostoke, North Lake Miloch, Slumbering Weald, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell
Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Lake of Outrage, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)


In side games

Generation I
Snap
Beach, Tunnel, Volcano, River, Cave, Valley
Pinball
Red Field: Pewter City, Cycling Road
Blue Field: Fuchia City
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Secret Cove
Pinball: R&S
Ocean (Ruby Field)
Trozei!
SOL Laboratory 3, Secret Storage 5, Secret Storage 19, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red
Wonder Mail code
MD Blue
Waterfall Pond (7F-11F)
Ranger
Safra Sea, Sekra Range
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Lake Afar (B1F-B12F)
MD Sky
Lake Afar (B1F-B12F)
Rumble
Bright Beach (Both Modes C, Normal Mode S)
PokéPark Wii
Meadow Zone
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lake: World Axle - B2F
PokéPark 2
Arbor Area
Conquest
Fontaine, Dragnor
Rumble U
Adventure Area: Unexpected Land, Aquatic Hill: Magikarp is All You Need
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Island of Haste: Stage 1
Shuffle
Desert Umbra: Stage 321
Event: Pokémon Safari (Tenth release; Shiny)
Rumble World
Dewdrop Bay: Castle Moat (All Areas), Origin Hideaway: Waterfall Basin (All Areas)
Picross
Area 17: Stage 03


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

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
RGB University Magikarp Japanese Japan ? July 1998
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Reversal Magikarp English United States 5 June 8 to 21, 2002
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Bubble Magikarp English United States 5 January 24 to 30, 2003
BWB2W2 Pokémon Center Nagoya Magikarp Japanese Japan 99Shiny March 20 to May 6, 2013
XYORAS Pokémon Center Hiroshima Magikarp All Japan 1 June 26 to August 31, 2015
SM Lunar Magikarp Japanese region Online 19Shiny January 26 to February 6, 2017
SM Lunar Magikarp American region Online 19Shiny January 26 to February 6, 2017
SM Lunar Magikarp PAL region Online 19Shiny January 26 to February 6, 2017
SM Lunar Magikarp Taiwanese region Online 19Shiny January 26 to February 6, 2017

GTS events

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

Held items

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

Stats

Base stats

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

Pokéathlon stats

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


Type effectiveness

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

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Splash Normal Status 0000 00——% 40
1515 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
2525 Flail Normal Physical 0000 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magikarp
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magikarp
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM52
Bag TM Flying SwSh Sprite.png
TM52 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 085}}85% 5
TR03
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR03 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magikarp
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magikarp
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

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

By tutoring

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

TCG-only moves

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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin129.png Pinani129.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS129.png PinRSani129.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani129.png
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 9.2%
Friend Area: Waterfall Lake
Phrases
51%-100% HP I'm the world's weakest Pokémon. You knew that, yes?
26%-50% HP Huh? Look, my health is down by half already.
1%-25% HP I'm not much good now. I have almost no HP left.
Level up Look, my level went up! But I'm probably still weak...
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 129.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Water
Poké Assist: Water PA.png
Water
Field move: None
Loops: 1 Min. exp.: 5 Max. exp.: 5
Browser entry R-124
Magikarp appears to be only capable of flopping about helplessly.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack
Defense
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack
Defense
Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW129.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Magikarp came to the Meadow Zone to play. His favorite Attractions include Bulbasaur's Daring Dash, Venusaur's Vine Swing, and Empoleon's Snow Slide.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2129.png
PokéPark Pad entry:
He thinks he is king of PokéPark, but all he does is Splash.
Pokémon Conquest
PCP129.png HP: Move: Splash
Attack: Ability 1: Gulp
Ability 2: Mood Maker
Ability 3: Decoy
Defense:
Speed: ★★★
Evolves into Gyarados when its Attack is 16 or higher
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Nobuchika and Takeyoshi
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Water
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT129.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Water
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 30 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 10

#477
Shuffle129.png

Swap++
Sometimes replaces five disruptions with this Pokémon.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Risk-Taker, Dragon Sweep


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Water
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 30 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 10

#477
Shuffle129S.png

Cheer
Increases the chance that the next match's skill is triggered.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Dragon Shriek


Pokémon GO
GO129.png Base HP: 85 Base Attack: 29 Base Defense: 85
Egg Distance: 2 km Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: Magikarp Candy 400
Fast Attacks: Splash
Charged Attacks: Struggle, Frustration, Return

Evolution

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


Sprites

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


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Magikarp patterns in Pokémon: Magikarp Jump

Trivia

Origin

Bulbanews
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:

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

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

Name origin

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

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

In other languages

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


Related articles

External links


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Pokémon
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