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Magikarp

Fish Pokémon

Water

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.

Magikarp Profile

Height
0.9 m
Weight
10.0 kg
Abilities
Swift Swim, Rattled (hidden)
Egg groups
Water 2, Dragon
Habitat
Waters Edge
Growth rate
Slow
Catch rate
255 / 255 (100%)
Gender
50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Introduced
Generation I

Magikarp Base Stats

HP20
Attack10
Defense55
Sp. Atk15
Sp. Def20
Speed80
Total200

Base stats are the starting point — a real Magikarp's stats also depend on its Nature, EVs and IVs.

Attacking Magikarp?

Magikarp Weaknesses

Attack Magikarp with these types for extra damage

Magikarp Resistances

Avoid these — Magikarp is strong against these attack types

Magikarp Evolutions

MagikarpMagikarpWater
Lv. 20
GyaradosGyaradosWaterFlying

Where to Catch Magikarp

In Red, Magikarp can be found at 23 locations — highlighted on the Kanto map. Hover or tap a glowing spot for details.

Pallet TownViridian CityPewter CityCerulean CitySaffron CityCeladon CityVermilion CityLavender TownFuchsia CityCinnabar IslandIndigo Plateau
  • Route 4
    • Gift · Lv 5 · Common
  • Route 6
    • Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
  • Route 10
    • Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
  • Route 11
    • Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
  • Route 12
    • Super Rod · Lv 15 · Common
    • Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
  • Route 13
    • Super Rod · Lv 15 · Common
    • Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
  • Route 17
    • Super Rod · Lv 15 · Common
    • Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
  • Route 18
    • Super Rod · Lv 15 · Common
    • Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
  • Route 19
    • Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
  • Route 20
    • Main · Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
  • Route 21
    • Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
  • Route 22
    • Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
  • Route 23
    • Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
  • Route 24
    • Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
  • Route 25
    • Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
  • Celadon City
    • Main · Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
  • Cerulean Cave
    • 1F · Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
    • B1F · Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
  • Fuchsia City
    • Super Rod · Lv 15 · Common
    • Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
  • Pallet Town
    • Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
  • Safari Zone
    • Center · Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
    • East · Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
    • North · Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
    • West · Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
  • Seafoam Islands
    • B3F · Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
    • B4F · Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
  • Vermilion City
    • City · Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
    • Harbor · Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
  • Viridian City
    • Old Rod · Lv 5 · Common
Explore all Kanto locations →

Magikarp Moves

Star up to 4 moves to build a battle set, then open the Party battle planner to see which Pokémon and move beats any opponent.

★MoveTypeCategoryLearnPowerAcc.PP
SplashNormalStatusLv. 1——40
TackleNormalPhysicalLv. 1540100%35
FlailNormalPhysicalLv. 25—100%15

Magikarp Questions & Answers

What is Magikarp weak to?
Magikarp takes extra damage from Grass (2×) and Electric (2×) type attacks.
What is Magikarp resistant to?
Magikarp takes reduced damage from Steel (½×), Fire (½×), Water (½×), and Ice (½×) type attacks.
What is Magikarp strong against?
Magikarp's Water type attacks are super effective against Ground, Rock, and Fire Pokémon.
What type is Magikarp?
Magikarp is a Water-type Pokémon.
What does Magikarp evolve into?
Magikarp evolves into Gyarados.
What are Magikarp's base stats?
Magikarp has a base stat total of 200 — HP 20, Attack 10, Defense 55, Sp. Atk 15, Sp. Def 20, Speed 80.