Magikarp (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Magikarp (disambiguation).

Magikarp Fish Pokémon コイキング Koiking #0129 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Swift Swim Cacophony Cacophony Rattled Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 255 (43.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Water 2 and Dragon Hatch time 5 cycles
Height 2'11" 0.9 m Magikarp 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 22.0 lbs. 10.0 kg Magikarp 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 20 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 40 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Magikarp 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Red	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

The variety of Magikarp known as the "Blue Raindrops"

Magikarp is a piscine 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 a stiff, three-peaked yellow fin, resembling a crown; 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. In Generation I, 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 Pidgeotto and Pidgeot. Frillish is also known to prey on Magikarp.

In Hoppy Town, there are at least 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 Leagues to win prizes.

Evolution

Magikarp evolves into Gyarados.

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

Unevolved Magikarp  Water

→

First Evolution Gyarados  Water  Flying

In the anime

Main series

Magikarp in the anime

Major appearances

James's Magikarp

In Battle Aboard the St. Anne!, James purchased a Magikarp 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 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.

Goh's giant Magikarp

In A Little Rocket R & R!, Goh caught a giant Magikarp. In Splash, Dash, and Smash for the Crown!, it competed in the Magikarp High Jump Competition but lost.

Other

Shiny Magikarp in the anime

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.

In 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 his friends helped him with one of these excursions.

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

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

In This Magik Moment!, the efforts of a Magikarp actor nicknamed Karpy to suppress its evolution failed, and it evolved into a Gyarados.

In 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 Pokémon - I Choose You!, where one was swimming in the river that Ash jumped into while attempting to escape a flock of Spearow.

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

In Hypno's Naptime, a Magikarp was in HopHopHop Town's Pokémon Center.

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

In 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 The Ultimate Test.

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Magikarp was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

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

In The Evolution Solution, a Magikarp was living on Seafoam Island.

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

In Poké Ball Peril, Professor Oak was carefully studying a Magikarp.

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

In The Power of One, multiple Magikarp 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.

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

A Magikarp appeared in Snorlax Snowman.

In The Light Fantastic, a Magikarp was swimming in a river.

In Sick Daze, Brock's dream featured multiple Magikarp.

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

In The Joy of Water Pokémon, a Magikarp was living in Lake Lucid.

In Around the Whirlpool, a Magikarp was stolen from the Pokémon Center of Blue Point Isle.

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

A Magikarp appeared in Dueling Heroes.

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

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

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

In Enlighten Up!, multiple Magikarp were living in Lake Slowpoke.

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

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

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.

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

In On Olden Pond, a Magikarp was living in the lake.

A Magikarp appeared in Three Jynx and a Baby!.

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

In Once More With Reeling!, a Coordinator's Magikarp competed in the Terracotta Contest.

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

In Arriving in Style!, a Stylist's Magikarp competed in the Hearthome Collection.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A Magikarp appeared in PK19.

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

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

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 was 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.

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

In Rocking Clawmark Hill!, three Magikarp were flopping about on the beach near Professor Kukui's house, 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!.

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

A Magikarp appeared in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.

In 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 Pyukumuku, only to be defeated by Pikala and her Pikachu, nicknamed Bolt.

Two Magikarp appeared in Enter Pikachu!.

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

In A Little Rocket R & R!, Ash and Goh fished up multiple Magikarp, one of which Goh caught.

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

Three Magikarp appeared in The Road Most Traveled!.

Multiple Magikarp appeared in Bearing Down Easy!.

A Magikarp appeared in For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!.

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.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JN024 Magikarp Goh's Rotom Phone Magikarp, the Fish Pokémon. A Water type. With neither strength nor speed, Magikarp is thought to be the weakest Pokémon of all.

Pokémon Origins

Magikarp in Pokémon Origins

Red's Magikarp

In File 2: Cubone, the Magikarp salesman sold Red a Magikarp.

Pokémon Generations

Magikarp in Pokémon Generations

In The Cavern, a wild Magikarp was in the waters that surrounded the Seafloor Cavern.

POKÉTOON

Magikarp in POKÉTOON

A Magikarp appeared in Wait for Me, Magikarp!. It later evolved into a Gyarados.

Pokémon Evolutions

In The Show, two Magikarp briefly appeared in the seas around the Whirl Islands.

In the manga

Magikarp in Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

How I Became a Pokémon Card

A Magikarp appeared in PW32.

Magical Pokémon Journey

A Magikarp appeared in Magikarp Journey.

Pokémon Adventures

Magikarp in Pokémon Adventures

Red, Green & Blue arc

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

Yellow arc

Main article: Lance's Magikarp

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 a 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.

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

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.

Ruby & Sapphire arc

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

Emerald arc

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

Diamond & Pearl arc

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.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

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!.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

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!!.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

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

Shu caught a Magikarp in GDZ51.

Pokémon HeartGold SoulSilver: Pokédex Completion Comic

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

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Five Magikarp appeared in Legend? Check! Friends? Check!.

Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~

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

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

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

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

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

A Magikarp appeared in Rare Pokémon!!.

Pokémon Try Adventure

Soro owns a Magikarp.

Pokémon Zensho

Satoshi has multiple Magikarp in Pokémon Zensho.

In the TCG

Main article: Magikarp (TCG)

Other appearances

POKÉMON Detective Pikachu

A Magikarp appeared in POKÉMON 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

• Magikarp is the focus of the mobile game Pokémon: Magikarp Jump. The player can fish for many patterns of Magikarp, then train their Magikarp and compete with others to see whose Magikarp can jump the highest.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #129 Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.) Green 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 Galar Isle of Armor #042 Galar Crown Tundra #062 Sinnoh #023 Hisui #080 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. Brilliant Diamond It is said to be the world's weakest Pokémon. No one knows why it has managed to survive. Shining Pearl It is unable to swim against even slow-moving currents. It always splashes about for some reason. Legends: Arceus 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.

Generation IX Paldea #134 Kitakami #43 Blueberry #— Scarlet An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions but never more than seven feet. Violet In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.

Magikarp in the Alola Pokédex	Magikarp in the Paldea Pokédex	Magikarp in the Kitakami Pokédex

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, Mt. Silver Cave (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, Mt. Silver Cave (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 (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 (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 Cave 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, Ilex Forest (fishing) Routes 43, 45, Dark Cave, Lake of Rage, Blackthorn City, Fuchsia City, Dragon's Den, Mt. Moon Square (Surfing and fishing) Safari Zone (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) 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 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 Magma HideoutOR, Team Aqua HideoutAS, 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 South Lake Miloch Routes 2, 4, 5, and 6, Axew's Eye, Bridge Field, East Lake Axewell, Motostoke, North Lake Miloch, Slumbering Weald, South Lake Miloch (fishing) West Lake Axewell (Surfing and fishing) Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Lake of Outrage, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle) Expansion Pass Fields of Honor, Courageous Cavern, Soothing Wetlands, Challenge Beach, Forest of Focus, Training Lowlands, Workout Sea, Loop Lagoon, Stepping-Stone Sea, Insular Sea, Honeycalm Island, Honeycalm Sea, Giant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (fishing) Giant's Bed, Giant's Foot, Roaring-Sea Caves, Ballimere Lake (Surfing) Brilliant Diamond Shining 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) Legends: Arceus Obsidian Fieldlands: Worn Bridge (mass outbreaks), near Oreburrow Tunnel , Obsidian Falls, Lake Verity Cobalt Coastlands: massive mass outbreaks Coronet Highlands: near Celestica Trail

Generation IX Scarlet Violet South Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Area Four, Area Five, Area Six, South Paldean Sea, Poco Path East Province: Area Two, Area Three, East Paldean Sea, Tagtree Thicket West Province: Area Two, Area Three, West Paldean Sea North Province: Area One, North Paldean Sea, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain Tera Raid Battles (2★, 3★) The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Reveler's Road, Mossfell Confluence, Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Oni's Maw, Infernal Pass, Chilling Waterhead, Kitakami Wilds

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 Rumble World Dewdrop Bay: Castle Moat (All Areas), Origin Hideaway: Waterfall Basin (All Areas) Picross Area 17: Stage 03

Generation VII Rumble Rush Charizard Sea2019, Snorlax Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal

Generation VIII MD DX Murky Cave (6F-10F), Waterfall Pond (7F-11F) Fainted Pokémon: Remains Island, Fantasy Strait Strong Foe: Marvelous Sea (1F-17F) New Snap Florio Nature Park, Secret Side PathNight, Founja Jungle, Mightywide River, Elsewhere Forest, Belusylva Island Illumina Spot, Blushing BeachNight, Maricopia ReefDay, Lental Seafloor, Barren BadlandsNight Level 2, Shiver Snowfields, Outaway Cave, Ruins of Remembrance

Cross-Generation Shuffle Desert Umbra: Stage 321 Event: Pokémon Safari (Tenth release; Shiny) Masters EX Daily Battle: The Golden Magikarp (Egg Pokémon; Scottie/Bettie's)

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	99	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	19	January 26 to February 6, 2017
SM	Lunar Magikarp	American region	Online	19	January 26 to February 6, 2017
SM	Lunar Magikarp	PAL region	Online	19	January 26 to February 6, 2017
SM	Lunar Magikarp	Taiwanese region	Online	19	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

Wild Area News

Games	Event	Gigantamax	Location	Level	Distribution period
SwSh	Wild Area News	No	hide	17, 30, 40, 50, 70	December 31, 2019 to January 4, 2020
SwSh	Wild Area News	No	hide	17, 30, 40, 50, 60	December 31, 2019 to January 4, 2020

Held items

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

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 20		80 - 127	150 - 244
Attack: 10		13 - 68	22 - 130
Defense: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Atk: 15		18 - 73	31 - 141
Sp. Def: 20		22 - 79	40 - 152
Speed: 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 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

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

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by TM.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magikarp Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Magikarp Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

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 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

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Rage	Magikarp (EX Deoxys 64)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball   Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS   Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei! 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 Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: C
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Rescue Connected to: Poliwhirl, Feebas Connection Orb Set: 13 Phrases Normal *splash splash* Low HP (< 50%) I don't have enough energy left to splash…
Pokémon Ranger Group: Water Poké Assist: 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 ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.33 seconds Base HP: 36 Base Attack: 58 Base Defense: 44 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure 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 PokéPark Pad entry: He thinks he is king of PokéPark, but all he does is Splash.
Pokémon Conquest 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: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 30 - 100 10 #477 Swap++ Sometimes replaces five disruptions with this Pokémon. Swappable Skill(s): Risk-Taker, Dragon Sweep			Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 30 - 100 10 #477 Cheer Increases the chance that the next match's skill is triggered. Swappable Skill(s): Dragon Shriek
Pokémon GO Base HP: 85 Base Attack: 29 Base Defense: 85 Egg Distance: 2 km Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: 400 Fast Attacks: Splash Charged Attacks: Struggle, Frustration, Return
New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #020 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 Pokémon GO, Magikarp can be obtained by completing 1/4 of the Ticketed Special Research, Making a Splash.

Evolution data

Unevolved Magikarp  Water

Level 20 →

First Evolution Gyarados  Water  Flying

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!

Generation VIII Sword Shield Legends: Arceus

Generation IX Scarlet Violet Male Shiny Male Female Shiny Female

Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Magikarp images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Magikarp patterns in Pokémon: Magikarp Jump

Trivia

Magikarp in Pokémon Battle Chess

• Magikarp, Gyarados, and Regigigas are the three Pokémon that can be encountered in the wild at the lowest and highest levels. In Platinum, Magikarp can be found at levels ranging from level 1 to 100 in the Resort Area, and in 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 evolved form require the fewest Egg cycles to hatch, with five.
  • Magikarp and its evolved form are also the only Pokémon with a 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 (Water 2 and Dragon) is unique.
• Magikarp is one of fourteen Pokémon that one could collect foreign Pokédex entries for in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
• Magikarp shares several notable similarities to Feebas:
  • Its level-up moves are exactly the same as those of Feebas.
    • However, Feebas can learn multiple moves from TMs and HMs, hatch from an Egg with Egg Moves, and learn new moves via Move Tutors, making it slightly more useful in battle.
  • Magikarp shares its category name with Feebas. They are both known as the Fish Pokémon.
  • Magikarp and Feebas have almost identical stats. However, Magikarp has a higher Special Attack and Defense, while Feebas has a higher Attack and 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 Attack stat of all Water-type Pokémon.
  • Magikarp is also tied with Caterpie, Weedle, Igglybuff, Carvanha, Attack Forme Deoxys, and Stonjourner for having the lowest base 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 Mew.
• Together with Pichu, Rattata, Ninjask, Goldeen, and Seedot, Magikarp is the easiest Pokémon to catch in 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 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 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 stat totals, such as Sunkern, or even access to fewer viable moves, like Unown being only able to use Hidden Power.

Origin

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. Its Shiny coloration may be a visual pun on a 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 koinobori, a carp-shaped windsock traditionally flown to celebrate Children's Day in Japan.

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 may be a combination of magic (referring to its drastic power increase upon evolving into Gyarados or to magical goldfishes) and carp.

Koiking may be a combination of 鯉 koi (carp) and king, which may come from 金魚 Kingyo (goldfish).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese コイキング Koiking From 鯉 koi and king French Magicarpe From magique and carpe Spanish Magikarp Same as English name German Karpador From Karpfen and Dorsch Italian Magikarp Same as English name Korean 잉어킹 Ingeoking From 잉어 ing-eo and king Mandarin Chinese 鯉魚王 / 鲤鱼王 Lǐyúwáng From 鯉魚 / 鲤鱼 lǐyú and 王 wáng Cantonese Chinese 鯉魚王 Léih'yùhwòhng From 鯉魚 léih'yùh and 王 wòhng

More languages Greek Μάτζικαρπ Mátzikarp Transcription of English name Hebrew מג'יקארפ Mejikarp Transcription of English name Hindi मैजिकार्प Magikarp Transcription of English name Brazilian Portuguese Magicarpa From mágica and carpa Russian Мэджикарп Medzhikarp Transcription of English name Thai คอยคิง Khoikhing Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Misty's Gyarados
• James's Magikarp
• Goh's giant Magikarp
• Magikarp salesman
• Magikarp salesman's Magikarp
• Silver's Gyarados
• Red Gyarados
• Lance's Magikarp
• Gyarados (UNITE)

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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