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Artwork from FR/LG
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Height
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Weight
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 20
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Battle Exp.: 201*
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External links
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{{Links/{{{generation}}}|pokefordex=magikarp|ndex=129|name=Magikarp }}
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Magikarp (Japanese: コイキング Koiking) is a Water-type Pokémon found in nearly every body of water in the Pokémon universe.
Due to its low stats and the fact that it only has the move splash until level 15, Magikarp is often considered the weakest Pokémon in existence.
Magikarp has the Ability Swift Swim, which doubles the Pokémon's speed whenever it rains.
Magikarp evolves into Gyarados starting at Level 20.
Pokédex entries
- Pokémon Gold
- An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions, but never more than seven feet.
- Pokémon 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.
- Pokémon 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.
- Pokémon 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.
- Pokémon FireRed
- It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.
Name origin
Magikarp's name is a combination of magic and carp. Its Japanese name is a combination of 鯉 koi, carp, and the English word king.
Magikarp is based on a legend about how carp that lept 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.
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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20
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80 - 127
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150 - 244
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10
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13 - 68
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22 - 130
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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15
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18 - 73
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31 - 141
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20
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22 - 79
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40 - 152
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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Total: 200
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Magikarp is capable of learning the following moves:
Evolution
In the anime
Several episodes, the first one being in EP015, involve a particular Salesman trying to sell certain Pokémon to someone. The person he usually trying to con is James and he usually sells Magikarp; claiming that they're very valuable.
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