Magikarp
Magikarp
Fish Pokémon
It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.
Magikarp is No. 0129 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Water-type Fish Pokémon. It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Magikarp first belongs to Generation I. Magikarp does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Speed, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Swift Swim and Rattled, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Magikarp at a glance
- Type
- WATER
- Weak to
- ELECTRIC2×GRASS2×
- Best base stat
- Speed — 80
- Abilities
- Swift Swim, Rattled (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Gyarados — Level 20
- Height
- 0.9 m
- Weight
- 10.0 kg
- Generation
- Generation I
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Capture rate
- 255
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Magikarp is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Based on Water typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
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.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Splash | NORMAL | — | — |
| 15 | Tackle | NORMAL | 40 | 100 |
| 30 | Flail | NORMAL | — | 100 |