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Magikarp

Abilities

Swift SwimRattled(Hidden)
Height: 0.9 m (2'11")
Weight: 10.0 kg (22.0 lbs)
Base Exp: 40
Base Stats
HP20
Atk10
Def55
SpA15
SpD20
Spe80
BST200
EV Yield: 1 Spe
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
150244
Atk
22130
Def
103229
SpA
31141
SpD
40152
Spe
148284

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
I (Kanto)
Color
Red
Shape
Fish
Habitat
Waters Edge
Growth Rate
Slow
Capture Rate
255 (100.0%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Water2, Dragon
Hatch Counter
5 cycles (~1,536 steps)
Base Experience
40
EV Yield
1 Spe
Height
0.9 m (2'11")
Weight
10.0 kg (22.0 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type.

nor
fir½
wat½
ele2
gra2
ice½
fig
poi
gro
fly
psy
bug
roc
gho
dra
dar
ste½
fai
Weak to: Electric, Grass
Resists: Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Abilities
Swift Swim

Doubles Speed during rain.

RattledHidden Ability

Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a dark, ghost, or bug move.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries28 entries

Generation VII

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, Let's Go Eevee

Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers, and shallow puddles.

Generation VIII

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.

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.

Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)

Generation I

Red, Blue

In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.

Yellow

Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers and shallow puddles.

Generation II

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.

Generation III

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

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 usually not 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

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.

Generation VI

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.

Moves (Gen 9)3 moves

Level Up

3 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1SplashnorN40
15TacklenorP40100%35
30FlailnorP100%15
Pokedex Numbers
National#129
Kanto#129
Johto#076
Hoenn#052
Sinnoh#023
Sinnoh (Pt)#023
Johto (HGSS)#076
Conquest#013
Kalos Central#049
Hoenn (ORAS)#053
Alola (SM)#091
Melemele#091
Akala#034
Ula'ula#051
Poni#041
Alola (USUM)#111
Melemele (USUM)#111
Akala (USUM)#034
Ula'ula (USUM)#054
Poni (USUM)#053
Let's Go Kanto#129
Galar#144
Isle of Armor#042
Crown Tundra#062
Hisui#080
Paldea#134
Kitakami#043
Lumiose City#032
Notable Moves

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norTackle40 powP
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Tools for Magikarp

About Magikarp

Magikarp is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world. Magikarp stands 0.9 m (2'11") tall and weighs 10.0 kg (22.0 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Magikarp Base Stats

Magikarp has a base stat total of 200, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Speed at 80 (good), while its lowest is Attack at 10 (poor). Magikarp is moderately fast with a base Speed of 80.

Magikarp Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Water-type, Magikarp is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Magikarp 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Magikarp Abilities

Magikarp's abilities include Swift Swim, Rattled. Swift Swim doubles Speed during rain. Its Hidden Ability is Rattled, which raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a dark, ghost, or bug move.

Magikarp Moves & Learnset

Magikarp can learn 3 moves in Generation 9, including 3 by leveling up. For coverage, Magikarp can learn Tackle (Normal).

Training Magikarp

Magikarp has a capture rate of 255 (100.0%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Magikarp yields 1 Speed EV. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 1,536 steps to hatch from an Egg. Magikarp belongs to the Water2 and Dragon egg groups. Magikarp is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Magikarp → Gyarados).

Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Magikarp. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Magikarp, or use the team builder to see how Magikarp fits into your squad.