Pokémon GO history · #0129
Magikarp in Pokémon GO.
Every recorded Magikarp raid run in Pokémon GO with its dates and tier, and when its Shiny arrived.
Shiny release
Shiny Magikarp first appeared on March 22, 2017, during Water Festival 2017.
- Magikarp
- Gyarados by encounter; Mega Gyarados
- Shadow
- Dynamax
Raid history
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 to Sep 14, 2025 | 1-star | Pokémon Concierge Celebration Event |
| Feb 9 to Feb 16, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Sep 14 to Sep 21, 2021 | 1-star | Americas |
| Aug 21 to Aug 26, 2020 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 7 to Feb 4, 2020 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 26 to Dec 17, 2019 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 27 to Jul 10, 2019 | 1-star | GO Fest 2019, Dortmund |
| Mar 1 to Mar 28, 2019 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 29 to Feb 26, 2019 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 18, 2018 to Jan 15, 2019 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 21, 2017 to Oct 1, 2018 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 23 to Nov 4, 2017 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Common questions.
When was Shiny Magikarp released in Pokémon GO?
Shiny Magikarp first appeared in Pokémon GO on March 22, 2017, during Water Festival 2017.
When was Magikarp last a raid boss in Pokémon GO?
Magikarp was last in 1-star raids from September 9, 2025 to September 14, 2025.
What kind of raids has Magikarp appeared in?
Magikarp has appeared in 1-star raids, first on June 23, 2017.