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Artwork from FR/LG
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Height
2′11″ Imperial
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0.9 m Metric
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2′11″/0.9 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
22.0 lbs. Imperial
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10.0 kg Metric
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22.0 lbs./10.0 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 20
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Battle Exp.: 201*
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Magikarp (Japanese: コイキング Koiking) is a Water-type Pokémon found in nearly every body of water in the Pokémon universe.
Due to its low stats and the fact that it only has the move Splash until level 15, Magikarp is often considered the weakest Pokémon in existence.
Magikarp has the Ability Swift Swim, which doubles the Pokémon's speed whenever it rains.
Magikarp evolves into Gyarados starting at Level 20.
Biology
Physiology
Magikarp is a medium sized orange fish. Its notable characteristics include large, heavy scales. Its fins are primarily white, but it has a stiff, three-peaked fin on its back and another on its stomach which are both yellow. It also has long barbels.
Gender differences
A female has white barbels.
Special abilities
This Pokémon is notable in the fact that it has no real special powers.
Behavior
Although this Pokémon is capable of surviving in even the most polluted ponds, it is usually overlooked by trainers because it is pathetically weak: even in the heat of battle it will do nothing but flop around. It is not a strong swimmer, and currents in the water will sweep it downstream. They are normally seen using Splash, which is unusual, as it makes them easy targets to predators. It is believed that the ancestors of this Pokémon were much stronger than the Magikarp seen today, this belief has led scientists to research this species.
Habitat
Found in bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers, and ponds. However, due to its weak swimming ability it usually lives downstream of the water's flow.
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the animeIn the manga
In the Pokémon Special manga
Magikarp was seen at the Lake of Rage, being forcibly evolved into Gyarados.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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Generation I
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Red
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In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
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Blue
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Yellow
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Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers and shallow puddles.
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Stadium
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Whoever its opponent, and however horrible the attack it receives, all it does is Splash around.
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Generation II
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Gold
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An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions, but never more than seven feet.
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Silver
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For no reason, it jumps and splashes about, making it easy for predators like Pidgeotto to catch it mid-jump.
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Crystal
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This weak and pathetic Pokémon gets easily pushed along rivers when there are strong currents.
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Stadium 2
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An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions, but never more then seven feet.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.
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LeafGreen
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In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It is said to be the world's weakest Pokémon. No one knows why it has managed to survive.
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Pearl
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It is unable to swim against even slow-moving currents. It always splashes about for some reason.
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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SoulSilver
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
Magikarp will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using the following Wonder Mail code:
- X ? ? S ? ? X ? 4 6 8 ?
- ♀ + ? ? 9 7 5 6 S Y ? ?
- Objective: Rescue Magikarp on floor 12 of Stormy Sea.
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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20
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80 - 127
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150 - 244
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10
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13 - 68
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22 - 130
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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15
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18 - 73
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31 - 141
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20
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22 - 79
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40 - 152
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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Total: 200
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 20.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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Side game data
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Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Magikarp is generally considered to be the weakest Pokémon in any of the games. Because of this, the nickname "Magikrap" (a pun on the word "crap") is common among trainers.
- Magikarp, as well as Gyarados, has been in all four regional Pokédexes.
- A glitch in the early Japanese games, Red, Blue and Green, allowed players to transform their Magikarp into a Mew. However, this Mew was not registered in the Pokédex, did not have the same stats nor moves, and caused some major glitches to the player's items pack.
Origin
Magikarp is based on a legend about how carp that leapt over the Dragon Gate would become dragons. Several waterfalls and cataracts in China are believed to be the location of the Dragon Gate. This legend is an allegory of the drive and efforts needed to overcome obstacles.
Name origin
Magikarp's name is a combination of magic and carp. It may also the combination of magi, which means "king", and carp. Its Japanese name is a combination of 鯉 koi, carp, and the English word king.
In other languages
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