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Magikarp

Water

In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.

Category
Fish Pokémon
Height
0.9 m
Weight
10 kg
Generation
I
Abilities
Swift Swim

Doubles Speed during rain.

Rattled Hidden ability

Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.

MagikarpFish Pokémon
EVOLUTION

Evolution family

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AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.
20
AttackStrength of physical moves.
10
DefenseResistance to physical moves.
55
Special AttackStrength of special moves.
15
Special DefenseResistance to special moves.
20
SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.
80
Base stat total 200

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Electric
×2
Grass
×2

Resists

Fire
×0.5
Water
×0.5
Ice
×0.5
Steel
×0.5

Immune to

None by typing.

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

TacklePhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Level Up · Level 15
  • Yellow · Level Up · Level 15
  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 15
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 15
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 15
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 15
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 15
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 15
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 15
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 15
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 15
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 15
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 15
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 15
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 15
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 15
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 15
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 15
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 15
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 15
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 15
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 15
  • Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 15
  • Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 15
Hydro PumpSpecial · WaterPower 110Accuracy 80%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Sword Shield · Machine
SplashStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Does nothing.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Red Blue · Level Up · Level 1
  • Yellow · Level Up · Level 1
  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 1
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 1
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 1
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
  • Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 1
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
  • Legends Arceus · Level Up · Level 1
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
  • Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 1
  • Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 1
FlailPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 30
  • Crystal · Level Up · Level 30
  • Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 30
  • Emerald · Level Up · Level 30
  • Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 30
  • Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 30
  • Platinum · Level Up · Level 30
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 30
  • Black White · Level Up · Level 30
  • Colosseum · Level Up · Level 30
  • Xd · Level Up · Level 30
  • Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 30
  • X Y · Level Up · Level 30
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 30
  • Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 30
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 30
  • Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 25
  • Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 25
  • Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 25
BouncePhysical · FlyingPower 85Accuracy 85%Details +

User bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

  • Platinum · Tutor
  • Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
  • Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
  • Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
  • Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
  • Sword Shield · Machine

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Red · Blue · Leafgreen · Y

In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.

Yellow

Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers and shallow puddles.

Gold

An underpowered, pathetic POKéMON. It may jump high on rare occasions, but never more than seven feet.

Silver · Soulsilver

For no reason, it jumps and splashes about, making it easy for predators like PIDGEOTTO to catch it mid-jump.

Crystal

This weak and pathetic POKéMON gets easily pushed along rivers when there are strong currents.

Ruby

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.

Sapphire

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.

Emerald

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.

Firered

It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic POKéMON in the world.

Diamond

It is said to be the world’s weakest Pokémon. No one knows why it has managed to survive.

Pearl

It is unable to swim against even slow-moving currents. It always splashes about for some reason.

Platinum

A MAGIKARP living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.

Heartgold

An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions, but usually not more than seven feet.

Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.

X · Sword

It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.

Omega Ruby

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.

Alpha Sapphire

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.

Sun

Although weak and helpless, this Pokémon is incredibly fertile. They exist in such multitudes, you’ll soon grow tired of seeing them.

Moon

Its reckless leaps make it easy pickings for predators. On the bright side, many Pokémon enjoy longer life spans, thanks to Magikarp.

Ultra Sun

In the distant past, they were fairly strong, but they have become gradually weaker over time.

Ultra Moon

Thanks to their strong hold on life, dirty water doesn’t bother them at all. They live in waters all over the world!

Lets Go Pikachu · Lets Go Eevee

Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers, and shallow puddles.

Shield

This weak and pathetic Pokémon gets easily pushed along rivers when there are strong currents.

Legends Arceus

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.

POKÉMON TCG

Magikarp trading cards

53 cards

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Card data and images: TCGdex.

Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12