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Height
2'11"
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0.9 m
Metric
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2'11"/0.9 m
Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
22.0 lbs.
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10.0 kg
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22.0 lbs./10.0 kg
Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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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
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Sp.Def
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Speed
1
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| Base Exp.: 20
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Battle Exp.: 201*
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Magikarp (Japanese: コイキング Koiking) is a Water-type Pokémon.
It evolves into Gyarados starting at level 20.
Biology
Magikarp is a medium-sized fish Pokémon with large, heavy reddish-orange scales. Its fins are primarily white, but it has two stiff, three-peaked fins on its back and stomach that are both yellow. It also has long 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 not a strong swimmer, and currents in the water will sweep it downstream. It is normally seen using its former signature move, Splash, to leap out of the water, which makes them easy targets to predators such as Pidgeot. 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 the anime
Shiny Magikarp in the anime
Major appearances
Several episodes, the first one being in Battle Aboard the St. Anne, involve 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're very valuable.
Other
In The Joy of Pokémon, a Nurse Joy from the Orange Islands befriended a giant Magikarp that saved her as a child. It evolved into an equally large Gyarados, but it remained friendly.
In The Wacky Watcher!, Ash, Misty, and Tracey help a Pokémon Watcher named Quincy T. Quackenpoker observe the migration and evolution of a school of Magikarp.
Another, in Ya See We Want An Evolution, was nicknamed the strongest. This male Magikarp was unique in that it was in fact able to battle surprisingly well, even giving Pikachu a hard time.
Minor appearances
Magikarp are very often seen in any underwater scene. This is most likely a reference to their extreme abundance in the games.
Magikarp debuted in Pokémon - I Choose You! when one was seen swimming in the river that Ash had jumped into to try to escape a flock of Spearow that were chasing after him.
A Magikarp appeared in Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village. It was one of the Pokémon in Melanie's care. It reappeared in a flashback in Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!.
A Magikarp was seen in a Pokémon Center in Hypno's Naptime.
Multiple Magikarp also appeared in the banned episode EP035.
Magikarp also appeared in Holy Matrimony!, The Evolution Solution, A Friend In Deed and Friend and Foe Alike.
Multiple Magikarp were among the Pokémon seen at Professor Oak's Laboratory in Showdown at the Po-ké Corral.
A Magikarp was being studied by Professor Oak in Poké Ball Peril.
A Magikarp was among the Pokémon controlled by Cassidy and Butch in Pikachu Re-Volts.
A school of Magikarp appeared in The Power of One.
Totodile juggled three Magikarp with its Water Gun in Love, Totodile Style.
A Magikarp appeared in The Light Fantastic swimming in a river.
Several Magikarp appeared in Brock's dream in Sick Daze.
A Magikarp appeared in The Joy of Water Pokémon as an inhabitant of Lake Lucid.
Magikarp also appeared in Celebi: Voice of the Forest.
Three Magikarp appeared under the ownership of Luka in Mantine Overboard!. They were used to aid her, Ash and later Misty in their underwater exploration.
In Octillery The Outcast, Misty's Poliwhirl went up against an unnamed Trainer's Magikarp in a qualifying match for the Whirl Cup tournament and won.
A Magikarp was among the Pokémon stolen from the Pokémon Center of Blue Point Isle in Around the Whirlpool.
A Magikarp appeared in Dueling Heroes.
A Magikarp was seen swimming in a lake in The Legend of Thunder! and Journey to the Starting Line.
Multiple Magikarp were among the Pokémon living in Lake Slowpoke in Enlighten Up!.
A Magikarp appeared in Gary's explanation in Johto Photo Finish.
A Magikarp was used by a competitor in the Tour de Alto Mare, a water chariot race, in Pokémon Heroes.
In Judgment Day, a Shiny Magikarp appeared in a flashback under the ownership of Jimmy and was later traded.
A Magikarp appeared in Arriving in Style! under the ownership of a Pokémon Stylist.
In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team, Jessie used a different Magikarp which was confirmed to be male in the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.
It was also seen as part of Lila's famous "Tiger Lily Smile" background in Battling the Generation Gap!.
Another Magikarp also appeared in Historical Mystery Tour!.
A group of Magikarp appeared in The Needs of the Three!.
Multiple Magikarp appeared in a flashback in Bucking the Treasure Trend!.
Multiple Magikarp appeared in Destiny Deoxys, Giratina and the Sky Warrior and Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Pokédex entries
| Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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| DP021
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Magikarp
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Ash's Pokédex
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Magikarp, the Fish Pokémon. Magikarp can live in the dirtiest of water. It jumps very well and can evolve into Gyarados.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Bill has a Magikarp that appeared in Make Way for Magikarp. Its resilient body saved Bill from acidic Victreebel saliva.
Magikarp was seen at the Lake of Rage, being forcibly evolved into Gyarados.
Erika is also seen teaching a class about Magikarp that can learn Dragon Rage.
Lance's Magikarp evolved into Gyarados and was used to shield him from the lava on Mt. Cerise.
In the Pokémon Get da ze! manga
A Magikarp appeared in the sixth chapter of Pokémon Get da ze!. This Magikarp knew event-exclusive Dragon Rage.
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
Satoshi has multiple Magikarp in the Pokémon Zensho manga.
In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
Chris owns six Magikarp in The Golden Boys manga.
In the TCG
- Main article: Magikarp (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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| Generation I
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| Red
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In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
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| Blue
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| Yellow
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Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers and shallow puddles.
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| Stadium
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Whoever its opponent, and however horrible the attack it receives, all it does is Splash around.
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| Generation II
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| Gold
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An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions, but never more than seven feet.
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| Silver
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For no reason, it jumps and splashes about, making it easy for predators like Pidgeotto to catch it mid-jump.
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| Crystal
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This weak and pathetic Pokémon gets easily pushed along rivers when there are strong currents.
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| Stadium 2
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An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions, but never more than seven seven feet.
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| Generation III
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| Ruby
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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.
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| Sapphire
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Magikarp is virtually useless in battle as it can only splash around. As a result, it is considered to be weak. However, it is actually a very hardy Pokémon that can survive in any body of water no matter how polluted it is.
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| Emerald
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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.
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| FireRed
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It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.
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| LeafGreen
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In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
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| Generation IV
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| Diamond
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It is said to be the world's weakest Pokémon. No one knows why it has managed to survive.
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| Pearl
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It is unable to swim against even slow-moving currents. It always splashes about for some reason.
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| Platinum
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A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.
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| HeartGold
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An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions, but never more than seven feet.
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| SoulSilver
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For no reason, it jumps and splashes about, making it easy for predators like Pidgeotto to catch it mid-jump.
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| Generation V
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| Black
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A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.
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| Black 2
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A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.
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Game locations
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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| Generation I
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| Red
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Blue
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| Common
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Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor, Celadon City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Indigo Plateau, and Routes 4*, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14*, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 with Old Rod
Routes 12, 13, 17, and 18 and Fuchsia City with Super Rod
Buy from Magikarp salesman for $500 on Route 4
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| Blue (Japan)
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| Unknown
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Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor, Celadon City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Indigo Plateau, and Routes 4*, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14*, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 with Old Rod
Routes 12, 13, 17, and 18 and Fuchsia City with Super Rod
Buy from Magikarp salesman for $500 on Route 4
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| Yellow
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| Common
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Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor, Celadon City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Indigo Plateau, and Routes 4*, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14*, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 with Old Rod
Fuchsia City and Safari Zone with Super Rod
Buy from Magikarp salesman for $500 on Route 4
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| Generation II
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| Gold
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Silver
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| Common
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Routes 14*, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Cherrygrove City, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Whirl Islands (Old Rod and Good Rod)
Routes 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 22, 24, 25, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 40, 41, 42, 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, Safari Zone* (fishing)
Routes 43, 45, Dark Cave, Lake of Rage, Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den, Fuchsia City (Surfing and fishing)
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| Crystal
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| Common
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Routes 14*, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Cherrygrove City, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Whirl Islands (Old Rod and Good Rod)
Routes 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 22, 24, 25, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 40, 41, 42, 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, Safari Zone* (fishing)
Routes 43, 45, Dark Cave, Lake of Rage, Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den, Fuchsia City (Surfing and fishing)
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| Generation III
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| Ruby
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Sapphire
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| Common
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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 City, Slateport City, Lilycove City, Pacifidlog Town, Ever Grande City, Abandoned Ship, Safari Zone, Shoal Cave, Meteor Falls, Seafloor Cavern, Victory Road (Old and Good Rod)
Route 104 (fishing)
Sootopolis City (surfing and fishing)
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| Emerald
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| Common
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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 City, Slateport City, Lilycove City, Pacifidlog Town, Ever Grande City, Abandoned Ship, Safari Zone, Shoal Cave, Meteor Falls, Seafloor Cavern, Victory Road (Old and Good Rod)
Route 104 (fishing)
Sootopolis City (surfing and fishing)
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| FireRed
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LeafGreen
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| Common
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Routes 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 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 and Icefall Cave (Old Rod)
Buy from Magikarp salesman for $500 on Route 4
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| Generation IV
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Pearl
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| Common
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Routes 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, Resort Area (Old Rod and Good Rod)
Trade Finneon on Route 226 (German)
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Routes 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 and Good Rod)
Trade Finneon on Route 226 (German)
Resort Area (fishing)
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SoulSilver
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In side games
Magikarp will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using the following Wonder Mail code:
- X ? ? S ? ? X ? 4 6 8 ?
- ♀ + ? ? 9 7 5 6 S Y ? ?
- Objective: Rescue Magikarp on floor 12 of Stormy Sea.
In events
GTS events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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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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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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| This Pokémon learns no moves by TM.
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- 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
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| This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Magikarp in Generation V
- 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
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B2
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W2
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Bounce
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Flying
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Physical
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85
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85%
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5
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- A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Magikarp can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Magikarp cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations
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| Sparkling Sea
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Bounce
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Flying
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Physical
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85
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85%
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5
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- A superscript level indicates that Magikarp can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level
- 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 event moves from other generations
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| Pokémon Center Nagoya Magikarp
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Hydro Pump
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Water
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Special
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120
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80%
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5
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- A superscript level indicates that Magikarp can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level
- 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 event moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Pokémon Pinball
 
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| Acquisition: Catch
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Pokémon Pinball RS
 
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| Acquisition: Catch
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Pokémon Trozei!
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| Rarity: Common
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
| File:MDP RT 129.png
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Body size: 1
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| Recruit rate: 9.2%
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| Friend Area: Waterfall Lake
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| Phrases
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| 51%-100% HP
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I'm the world's weakest Pokémon. You knew that, yes?
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| 26%-50% HP
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Huh? Look, my health is down by half already.
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| 1%-25% HP
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I'm not much good now. I have almost no HP left.
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| Level up
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Look, my level went up! But I'm probably still weak...
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| Partner phrases
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| 51%-100% HP
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<name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
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| 26%-50% HP
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<name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
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| 1%-25% HP
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<name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
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| Level up
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Look, my level went up! But I'm probably still weak...
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness,
and Explorers of Sky
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Pokémon Ranger
| Group: Water
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Poké Assist:
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( Water )
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Field move:
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None
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| Loops: 1
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Min. exp.: 5
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Max. exp.: 5
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| Browser entry
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| Magikarp appears to be only capable of flopping about helplessly.
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Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
| Group: Normal
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Poké Assist:
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None
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Field move:
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None
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| Browser entry
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| This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
| Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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| Normal
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None
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Past
( Normal )
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None
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Past
(Electrify ×1)
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| Browser entry
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| This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
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| PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
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Strong:
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Weak:
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| PokéPark Pad entry:
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| He thinks he is king of PokéPark, but all he does is Splash.
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Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Magikarp is tied with Gyarados and 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 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 takes the shortest time to hatch out of all Pokémon that can be legitimately hatched, with six Egg cycles.
- In Generation III and IV, Magikarp is the only Pokémon that can learn attacking moves but cannot get STAB on any of them. In Generation II (and therefore Generation I by trading it back), Magikarp can have Bubble from the Gotta Catch 'Em All Station. In Generation V, Magikarp can have Hydro Pump from the Pokémon Center Nagoya.
- Magikarp was the first Pokémon featured in Professor Oak's lecture.
- Magikarp and its evolution'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 the same species name with Feebas. They are both known as the Fish Pokémon.
- The Pokédex entries for Magikarp in Gold and HeartGold and Platinum contradict each other; Gold and HeartGold say that Magikarp never jumps more than seven feet, whereas Platinum version states that it may jump over a mountain after living many years.
- Together with Pichu, Rattata, and Seedot, Magikarp is the easiest Pokémon to catch in Pokémon Ranger, with only one loop necessary.
- Magikarp is tied for the largest increase in total base stats of 340 (from 200 to 540) during its evolution into Gyarados. Feebas total base stats also increase by 340 when it evolves into Milotic.
- Magikarp is the only Pokémon which can be found in every course in the game Pokémon Snap (with the exception of Rainbow Cloud, which is exclusive to Mew).
Origin
Magikarp is based on a legend about how carp that leapt 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. Magikarp may also be based on Asian carps, which are easily frightened by disturbances in water and can jump 8–10 feet (2.5–3 m) in the air.
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). It may also be the combination of Magi (the three kings from the story of the Nativity) and carp.
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
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Title
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Meaning
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 Japanese
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コイキング Koiking
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From koi and king
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 French
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Magicarpe
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From magique and carpe
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 Spanish
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Magikarp
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Same as English name
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 German
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Karpador
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From Karpfen and Dorsch
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 Italian
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Magikarp
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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잉어킹 Ingeoking
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From ingeo and king
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 Mandarin Chinese
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鯉魚王 / 鲤鱼王 Lǐyúwáng
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Literally "Carp king"
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 Cantonese Chinese
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鯉魚王 Léihyùhwohng
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Literally "Carp king"
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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Wacan Berry (100%)
Heart Mail (100%)
For other sprites and images, please see Magikarp images on Bulbagarden Archives.
