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Magikarp (Pokémon)

Magikarp

#129
Fish Pokémon

Pokédex Data

National No.#129
Type Water
SpeciesFish Pokémon
Height0.9 m (3' 1.0")
Weight10 kg (22.0 lbs)
Abilities
  1. Swift-swim
  2. Rattled(hidden ability)
ColorRed
Introduced inGeneration 1
HabitatWaters-edge
ShapeFish

Training

Catch Rate255
Base Exp.40
Growth RateSlow

Breeding

Egg Group Water 2 Dragon

Base Stats

HP2010%
Attack105%
Defense5528%
Special Attack158%
Special Defense2010%
Speed8040%
Total200

Magikarp Evolution Chart

Type Effectiveness

Defense

Not very effective against Magikarp Steel Fire Water Ice
Normal effect against Magikarp Normal Fighting Flying Poison Ground Rock Bug Ghost Psychic Dragon Dark Fairy
Super effective against Magikarp Grass Electric

Magikarp Weakness

This shows the effectiveness of each type on Magikarp. Magikarp is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.

Key

KeyEffectDamage multiplier
0No effect0%
½ (0.5)Not very effective50%
1Normal100%
2Very effective200%

Type effectiveness against Magikarp

1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Magikarp.
1× damage
Fighting Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Magikarp.
1× damage
Flying Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Magikarp.
1× damage
Poison Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Magikarp.
1× damage
Ground Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Magikarp.
1× damage
Rock Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Magikarp.
1× damage
Bug Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Magikarp.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Magikarp.
0.5× damage
Steel Pokémon are not very effective against against Magikarp.
0.5× damage
Fire Pokémon are not very effective against against Magikarp.
0.5× damage
Water Pokémon are not very effective against against Magikarp.
2× damage
Grass Pokémon are very effective against against Magikarp.
2× damage
Electric Pokémon are very effective against against Magikarp.
1× damage
Psychic Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Magikarp.
0.5× damage
Ice Pokémon are not very effective against against Magikarp.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Magikarp.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Magikarp.
1× damage
Fairy Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Magikarp.

Pokédex Entries

Generation 1
RedBlueIn the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
YellowFamous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers and shallow puddles.
Generation 2
GoldAn underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions, but never more than seven feet.
SilverFor no reason, it jumps and splashes about, making it easy for predators like PIDGEOTTO to catch it mid-jump.
CrystalThis weak and pathetic Pokémon gets easily pushed along rivers when there are strong currents.
Generation 3
RubySapphireEmeraldMAGIKARP is a pathetic excuse for a Pokémon that is only capable of flopping and splashing. This behavior prompted scientists to undertake research into it.
FireRedLeafGreenIt is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.
Generation 4
DiamondPearlPlatinumIt is said to be the world’s weakest Pokémon. No one knows why it has managed to survive.
HeartGoldAn underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions, but usually not more than seven feet.
SoulSilverFor no reason, it jumps and splashes about, making it easy for predators like PIDGEOTTO to catch it mid-jump.
Generation 5
BlackWhiteA Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.
Black 2White 2A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.
Generation 6
XIt is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.
YIn the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
Omega RubyAlpha SapphireMagikarp is a pathetic excuse for a Pokémon that is only capable of flopping and splashing. This behavior prompted scientists to undertake research into it.
Generation 7
SunAlthough weak and helpless, this Pokémon is incredibly fertile. They exist in such multitudes, you’ll soon grow tired of seeing them.
MoonIts reckless leaps make it easy pickings for predators. On the bright side, many Pokémon enjoy longer life spans, thanks to Magikarp.
Ultra SunIn the distant past, they were fairly strong, but they have become gradually weaker over time.
Ultra MoonThanks 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 PikachuLet's Go EeveeFamous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers, and shallow puddles.
Generation 8
SwordIt is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.
ShieldThis weak and pathetic Pokémon gets easily pushed along rivers when there are strong currents.

Magikarp Locations

VersionLocationLevel
Red BluePallet Town5
YellowPallet Town5
Gold SilverDragons Den10
CrystalDragons Den10
Ruby SapphirePetalburg City10 - 30
EmeraldHoenn Route 10210 - 30
FireRed LeafGreenSs Anne5 - 15
Diamond PearlCanalave City4 - 6
PlatinumCanalave City4 - 6
HeartGold SoulSilverNew Bark Town10
Black WhiteMarvelous Bridge5
Black 2 White 2Nature Sanctuary40 - 60
X YKalos Route 315