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#0129 · Generation 1 · Kanto

Magikarp

Fish Pokémon
Water

Magikarp is a Water-type Pokémon from Kanto, introduced in Generation 1 and known as the Fish Pokémon. It stands 0.9 m tall, weighs 10.0 kg and has a base stat total of 200.

Height0.9 m
Weight10.0 kg
Stat total200
ColourRed

Magikarp base stats

Its highest base stat is Speed at 80 and its lowest is Attack at 10. Its total of 200 is higher than 1% of all Pokémon.

HP20
Attack10
Defense55
Sp. Atk15
Sp. Def20
Speed80
Total200

Magikarp weaknesses and resistances

Magikarp takes double damage from Grass and Electric moves. It resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.

Takes 2× damageGrassElectric
Takes ½× damageSteelFireWaterIce

Magikarp evolution

Magikarp evolves into Gyarados at level 20.

Magikarp

Catching Magikarp

Magikarp has a catch rate of 255 out of 255, which makes it easy to catch. In the Tall Grass Club meadow, better balls improve your odds.

255 / 255

Where to find Magikarp

In the Tall Grass Club catching game, Magikarp lives in the Lakeside. Wild Magikarp start turning up once your partner is around level 2. Tap Track on this page and it will turn up more often.

Magikarp in the main Pokémon games

Here's where wild Magikarp can be found in the main Pokémon games, newest games last.

  • Pokémon Black 2 and White 2Marvelous Bridge, Nature Sanctuary
  • Pokémon X and YParfum Palace, Route 22, Route 3
  • Pokémon Sun and MoonBrooklet Hill, Kala’e Bay, Malie Garden, Melemele Sea, Paniola Town and 15 more
  • Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra MoonAkala Outskirts, Ancient Poni Path, Brooklet Hill, Hau'oli City, Kala’e Bay and 16 more
  • Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee!Cerulean Cave, Route 10, Route 11, Route 12, Route 13 and 11 more
  • Pokémon Red and GreenCeladon City, Cerulean Cave, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Fuchsia City and 21 more
  • Pokémon Shield: The Isle of ArmorChallenge Beach, Courageous Cavern, Fields of Honor, Forest of Focus, Honeycalm Island and 7 more
  • Pokémon Shield: The Crown TundraBallimere Lake, Frigid Sea, Giant's Bed, Giant's Foot, Roaring-Sea Caves and 1 more

How to beat Magikarp

Magikarp is weak to Grass and Electric moves, so Pokémon of those types are your best bet.

Strong counters that also resist its attacks:

Moves Magikarp learns

These are the attacks Magikarp learns by levelling up in the newest games, which are the same moves it learns in Tall Grass Club.

LevelMoveTypePowerAccuracy
15TackleNormal40100%

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