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TL;DR. Magikarp is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 200. In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
Water
In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
Height0.9 m
Weight10.0 kg
AbilitiesSwift Swim
HiddenRattled
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 200. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 20
Attack 10
Defense 55
Sp. Attack 15
Sp. Defense 20
Speed 80
Total200
200 base stat total, the 1012th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 152nd among Water-types.
80 base Speed, Magikarp's strongest stat, ranking 41st of 154 Water-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Magikarp on Daily Pokémon
Magikarp was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Magikarp in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Magikarp reaches 274 CP at level 40 and 314 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack29
GO Defense85
GO Stamina85
Max CP (L40)274
Max CP (L50)310
Best buddy (L51)314
Raid catch CP 132–157 (L20). Weather boosted 165–196 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Magikarp first appeared on March 22, 2017, during Water Festival 2017.
- Magikarp
- Gyarados by encounter; Mega Gyarados
- Shadow
- Dynamax
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 9 to Sep 14, 2025, 1-star.
| 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 |
Quick answers
Common questions about Magikarp.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Magikarp, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Magikarp?
Magikarp is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Magikarp weak to?
Magikarp takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Magikarp resistant to?
Magikarp resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Magikarp evolve?
Magikarp evolves into Gyarados (Level 20).
What generation is Magikarp from?
Magikarp was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0129.
What are Magikarp's base stats?
Magikarp has HP 20, Attack 10, Defense 55, Special Attack 15, Special Defense 20, and Speed 80. Total base stat total: 200.
What are Magikarp's abilities?
Magikarp can have the ability Swift Swim, plus the Hidden Ability Rattled.
Is Magikarp legendary or mythical?
No. Magikarp is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Magikarp's best stat?
Magikarp's highest base stat is Speed at 80, which ranks 41st of 154 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Magikarp good?
Magikarp has a base stat total of 200, the 1012th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 152nd among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Magikarp as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Magikarp is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Grass Electric
½× Resists
Fire Water Ice Steel
Comparison
Magikarp vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Magikarp | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 20 | 70 | -50 |
| Attack | 10 | 72 | -62 |
| Defense | 55 | 72 | -17 |
| Special Attack | 15 | 71 | -56 |
| Special Defense | 20 | 69 | -49 |
| Speed | 80 | 66 | +14 |
| Total | 200 | 420 | -220 |
Game appearances
Magikarp appears in 41 games.
Every mainline release where Magikarp is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen I
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Magikarp.
Every main-series game Magikarp is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Area Four, Area Five, Area Six, South Paldean Sea, Poco Path
- WildEast Province: Area Two, Area Three, East Paldean Sea, Tagtree Thicket
- WildWest Province: Area Two, Area Three, West Paldean Sea
- WildNorth Province: Area One, North Paldean Sea, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★, 3★)
- WildReveler's Road, Mossfell Confluence, Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Oni's Maw, Infernal Pass, Chilling Waterhead, Kitakami Wilds (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildSaison Canal
- WildVert District: Coulant Waterway, Vert Sector 4, Vert Sector 9, Wild Zone 2
- WildBleu District: Bleu Sector 5, Bleu Sector 7
- WildMagenta District: Magenta Street
- WildJaune District: Wild Zone 6, Wild Zone 11
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (2★ & 4★ Water-type wild zones, 5★ unknown hyperspace wild zones via special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildSouth Lake Miloch
- WildRoutes 2, 4, 5, 6, Axew's Eye, Bridge Field, East Lake Axewell, Motostoke, North Lake Miloch, Slumbering Weald, South Lake Miloch (fishing)
- WildWest Lake Axewell (Surfing and fishing)
- RaidBridge Field, Dusty Bowl, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Lake of Outrage, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)
- WildFields of Honor, Courageous Cavern, Soothing Wetlands, Challenge Beach, Forest of Focus, Training Lowlands, Workout Sea, Loop Lagoon, Stepping-Stone Sea, Insular Sea, Honeycalm Island, Honeycalm Sea (fishing) (The Isle of Armor)
- WildGiant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (fishing) (The Crown Tundra)
- WildGiant's Bed, Giant's Foot, Roaring-Sea Caves, Ballimere Lake (Surfing) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212, 213, 214, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, Twinleaf Town, Eterna City, Canalave City, Celestic Town, Pastoria City, Sunyshore City, Lake Verity, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Ravaged Path, Valley Windworks, Mt. Coronet, Iron Island, Great Marsh, Sendoff Spring, Pokémon League, Victory Road, Fuego Ironworks, Oreburgh Gate, Resort Area (Old Rod or Good Rod)
- In-game tradeTrade Finneon on Route 226 (German)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: Worn Bridge (mass outbreaks), near Oreburrow Tunnel (Alpha), Obsidian Falls, Lake Verity
- WildCobalt Coastlands: massive mass outbreaks
- WildCoronet Highlands: near Celestica Trail
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildRoutes 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, Melemele Sea, Seaward Cave, Kala'e Bay, Paniola Town, Akala Outskirts, Brooklet Hill, Malie Garden, Seafolk Village, Poni Wilds, Poni Breaker Coast, Poni Meadow, Poni Gauntlet, Vast Poni Canyon, Secluded Shore (fishing)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoutes 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, Melemele Sea, Seaward Cave, Kala'e Bay, Paniola Town, Akala Outskirts, Brooklet Hill, Malie Garden, Seafolk Village, Poni Breaker Coast, Poni Meadow, Poni Gauntlet, Vast Poni Canyon (fishing)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildRoutes 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, Seafoam Islands, Cerulean Cave (Sea Skim)
- GiftBuy from Magikarp salesman for 500 on Route 4
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoutes 3, 22, Parfum Palace (fishing)
- In-game tradeTrade Gyarados in a hotel in Camphrier Town, Ambrette Town, Cyllage City, Geosenge Town, Coumarine City, or Couriway Town
- Omega RubyObtainable
- WildRoutes 102, 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 114, 115, 117, 118, 119, 120, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, Sea Mauville, Petalburg City, Meteor Falls, Dewford Town, Mossdeep City, Lilycove City, Slateport City, Team Magma Hideout, Sealed Chamber, Victory Road, Ever Grande City, Pacifidlog Town, Scorched Slab, Safari Zone, Shoal Cave, Seafloor Cavern, Battle Resort (Old Rod or Good Rod)
- WildRoute 104 (fishing)
- WildSootopolis City (Surfing and fishing)
- Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoutes 102, 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 114, 115, 117, 118, 119, 120, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, Sea Mauville, Petalburg City, Meteor Falls, Dewford Town, Mossdeep City, Lilycove City, Slateport City, Team Aqua Hideout, Sealed Chamber, Victory Road, Ever Grande City, Pacifidlog Town, Scorched Slab, Safari Zone, Shoal Cave, Seafloor Cavern, Battle Resort (Old Rod or Good Rod)
- WildRoute 104 (fishing)
- WildSootopolis City (Surfing and fishing)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- GiftBuy from Magikarp salesman for 500 on Marvelous Bridge
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildNature Preserve (fishing)
- GiftBuy from Magikarp salesman for 500 on Marvelous Bridge
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212, 213, 214, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, Twinleaf Town, Eterna City, Canalave City, Celestic Town, Pastoria City, Sunyshore City, Lake Verity, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Ravaged Path, Valley Windworks, Mt. Coronet, Iron Island, Great Marsh, Sendoff Spring, Pokémon League, Victory Road, Fuego Ironworks, Oreburgh Gate, Resort Area (Old Rod or Good Rod)
- In-game tradeTrade Finneon on Route 226 (German)
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212, 213, 214, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, Twinleaf Town, Eterna City, Canalave City, Celestic Town, Pastoria City, Sunyshore City, Lake Verity, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Ravaged Path, Valley Windworks, Mt. Coronet, Iron Island, Great Marsh, Sendoff Spring, Pokémon League, Victory Road, Fuego Ironworks, Oreburgh Gate (Old Rod or Good Rod)
- In-game tradeTrade Finneon on Route 226 (German)
- WildResort Area (fishing)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 34, 40, 41, 47, New Bark Town, Cherrygrove City, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town, Union Cave 3F, Whirl Islands 1F/B1F/B2F, Mt. Silver Cave 1F, Cerulean Cave, Seafoam Islands B4F, Vermilion City (Old Rod or Good Rod)
- WildRoutes 4, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 22, 24, 25, 30, 31, 32, 35, 42, 44, Violet City, Ecruteak City, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Ruins of Alph, Union Cave 1F/2F, Slowpoke Well, Cliff Edge Gate, Mt. Mortar, Tohjo Falls, Mt. Silver, Ilex Forest (fishing)
- WildRoutes 43, 45, Dark Cave, Lake of Rage, Blackthorn City, Fuchsia City, Dragon's Den, Mt. Moon Square (Surfing and fishing)
- WildSafari Zone (Surfing, Old Rod and Good Rod in Meadow, Swamp and Rocky Beach - default; Old and Good Rod in Marshland, default; Old Rod in Wetland, default)
Generation IIIObtainable
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoutes 102, 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 114, 115, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, Petalburg City, Dewford Town, Slateport City, Lilycove City, Pacifidlog Town, Ever Grande City, Abandoned Ship, Safari Zone, Shoal Cave, Meteor Falls, Seafloor Cavern, Victory Road, Mossdeep City (Old Rod or Good Rod)
- WildRoute 104 (fishing)
- WildSootopolis City (Surfing and fishing)
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildRoutes 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, Treasure Beach, Kindle Road, Cape Brink, Bond Bridge, Five Isle Meadow, Ruin Valley, Water Path, Water Labyrinth, Resort Gorgeous, Memorial Pillar, Green Path, Outcast Island, Tanoby Ruins, Pallet Town, Cerulean City, Viridian City, Fuchsia City, Vermilion City, Celadon City, Cinnabar Island, One Island, Four Island, Five Island, Trainer Tower, Cerulean Cave, Safari Zone, Berry Forest, Icefall Cave, Seafoam Islands (Old Rod or Good Rod)
- GiftBuy from Magikarp salesman for 500 on Route 4
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Cherrygrove City, Cerulean City and Gym, Cianwood City, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Whirl Islands (Old Rod or Good Rod)
- WildRoutes 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 22, 24, 25, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 40, 41, 42, 44, Violet City, Ecruteak City, Olivine City, Cianwood City, Viridian City, Ruins of Alph, Union Cave, Ilex Forest, Slowpoke Well, Mt. Mortar, Tohjo Falls, Mt. Silver, Mt. Silver Cave (fishing)
- WildRoutes 43, 45, Dark Cave, Lake of Rage, Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den, Fuchsia City (Surfing and fishing)
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Cherrygrove City, Cianwood City, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Whirl Islands (Old Rod or Good Rod)
- WildRoutes 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 22, 24, 25, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 40, 41, 42, 44, Violet City, Ecruteak City, Olivine City, Cerulean City, Viridian City, Ruins of Alph, Union Cave, Ilex Forest, Slowpoke Well, Mt. Mortar, Tohjo Falls, Mt. Silver, Mt. Silver Cave (fishing)
- WildRoutes 43, 45, Dark Cave, Lake of Rage, Blackthorn City, Dragon's Den, Fuchsia City (Surfing and fishing)
Generation IObtainable
- Red · BlueObtainable
- WildRoutes 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Celadon City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Indigo Plateau, Cerulean Cave (Old Rod)
- WildRoutes 12, 13, 17, 18, Fuchsia City (Super Rod)
- GiftBuy from Magikarp salesman for 500 on Route 4
- YellowObtainable
- WildRoutes 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, Pallet Town, Viridian City, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Celadon City, Fuchsia City, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island, Indigo Plateau, Cerulean Cave (Old Rod)
- WildFuchsia City, Safari Zone (Super Rod)
- GiftBuy from Magikarp salesman for 500 on Route 4
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Legends: Arceus; Scarlet; Violet; Legends: Z-A; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Magikarp appears in 51 episodes.
From EP001 (1997-04-01) through HZ145 (2026-08-14).
TCG Pocket appearances
Magikarp in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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