Magikarp.
BST 200 · water
Magikarp is weak to Electric, Grass and resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
Magikarp base stats
BST 200 · ranges at level 100Magikarp weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typeMagikarp abilities
2 total · 1 hiddenMagikarp evolution line
2 stagesMagikarp evolves into Gyarados: level it up to 20 or higher. How to evolve Magikarp, every game
Best Magikarp moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerMagikarp moves
gen 9 · 3 moves · 3 level-upMagikarp Pokédex entries
8 generations · newest firstIt is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.
This weak and pathetic Pokémon gets easily pushed along rivers when there are strong currents.
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.
Although weak and helpless, this Pokémon is incredibly fertile. They exist in such multitudes, you’ll soon grow tired of seeing them.
Its reckless leaps make it easy pickings for predators. On the bright side, many Pokémon enjoy longer life spans, thanks to Magikarp.
In the distant past, they were fairly strong, but they have become gradually weaker over time.
Thanks to their strong hold on life, dirty water doesn’t bother them at all. They live in waters all over the world!
Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers, and shallow puddles.
It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.
In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
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.
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.
A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.
It is said to be the world’s weakest Pokémon. No one knows why it has managed to survive.
It is unable to swim against even slow-moving currents. It always splashes about for some reason.
A MAGIKARP living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.
An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions, but usually not more than seven feet.
For no reason, it jumps and splashes about, making it easy for predators like PIDGEOTTO to catch it mid-jump.
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.
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.
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.
It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic POKéMON in the world.
In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
An underpowered, pathetic POKéMON. It may jump high on rare occasions, but never more than seven feet.
For no reason, it jumps and splashes about, making it easy for predators like PIDGEOTTO to catch it mid-jump.
This weak and pathetic POKéMON gets easily pushed along rivers when there are strong currents.
In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers and shallow puddles.
Magikarp species data
gen I species · breeding and trainingAbout Magikarp
Magikarp is a Water-type Pokémon 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 Pokémon.
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 and 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 and 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 on the right 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.
