magikarp
Attributes
- Species: Magikarp
- Base Experience: 40
- Height: 9
- Weight: 100
- Is Default: True
- Order: 210
- Base Happiness: 70
- Capture Rate: 255
- Color: Red
- Egg Groups: Water2 , Dragon
- Gender Rate: 4
- Has Gender Differences
- Hatch Counter: 5
- Habitat: Waters-Edge
- Is Baby: False
- Is Legendary: False
- Is Mythical: False
- Shape: Fish
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Summary
Magikarp is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
Type: Water
Abilities:
- Swift Swim: Increases Speed in rain
- Rattled (Hidden Ability): Boosts Speed when hit by a Bug, Ghost, or Dark-type move
Physical Characteristics:
- Medium-sized fish Pokémon
- Red-orange scales covering its body
- Large, vacant eyes and long barbels
- Stiff, white fins and a tail fin resembling a crown
- Notably weak and feeble in appearance
Behavior and Habitat:
- Commonly found in ponds, lakes, and rivers
- Known for its weak swimming abilities
- Can survive in both fresh and polluted water
- Often seen leaping in a futile attempt to overcome obstacles
- Forms schools with other Magikarp for safety
In Battle:
- Known for its lack of offensive capabilities
- Limited move pool, often relying on Splash, Tackle, and Flail
- Primarily used for its evolution potential rather than direct combat
- Easily defeated but can surprise opponents with Flail if at low health
Evolution:
- Evolves into Gyarados at level 20
- Notable for the dramatic transformation into a powerful Water/Flying-type Pokémon
Interesting Facts:
- Based on the Asian carp and inspired by the Chinese myth of a carp that could transform into a dragon
- Often seen as a weak Pokémon but holds potential due to its evolution
- Despite its reputation, it is one of the most commonly found Pokémon in the wild
- Its ability to leap over mountains is a reference to Chinese folklore
Magikarp’s transformation into Gyarados makes it a popular choice among trainers looking to invest in a future powerhouse despite its initial weaknesses.
Pokémon Sprites
Front Default
Back Default
Front Female
Back Female
Front Shiny
Back Shiny
Front Shiny Female
Back Shiny Female
Evolution Chain
Moves
TM/HM
Breeding
Tutor
Other
Flavor Text Entries
- Red: In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
- Blue: 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: 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.
- Leafgreen: In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
- 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.
- Soulsilver: For no reason, it jumps and splashes about, making it easy for predators like PIDGEOTTO to catch it mid-jump.
- Black: A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.
- White: A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.
- Black-2: A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.
- White-2: A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.
- X: It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.
- Y: In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
- 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: Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers, and shallow puddles.
- Lets-Go-Eevee: Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers, and shallow puddles.
- Sword: It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.
- 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.