The Golden Magikarp

The Golden Magikarp
金のコイキングを追え! Chase the Golden Magikarp!
Masters The Golden Magikarp.png
Event notification image
Type Daily Battle
First run May 5 to 16, 2022
Rerun(s) May 4 to 17, 2023
April 27 to May 10, 2024
Featured Pokémon Magikarp

The Golden Magikarp (Japanese: 金のコイキングを追え! Chase the Golden Magikarp!) was a Daily Battle event in Pokémon Masters EX. It was focused on Magikarp.

During this event, players could obtain Pokémon Eggs that hatched into Magikarp, with which they could form sync pairs. The hatched Magikarp's role could be strike, tech, or support, and Magikarp of any role could hatch as Shiny Pokémon. In addition, like egg events, players could not obtain Eggs from Professor Bellis by completing areas outside of the event, and a limited-time Egg incubator was added to Bellis's Lab for the duration of the event.

While the battle Retrieve the Eggs! could be challenged an unlimited number of times, Spectacular Splash could only be challenged once per day. This battle rewarded players with Golden Magikarp Tickets, which could be redeemed in the shop for items. Event missions could be completed by hatching lots of Eggs and using Splash in battle, rewarding players with Gems and items for raising Egg Pokémon.

First run

The event first ran from May 5 to 16, 2022. It ran alongside the story event A Golden Future and the solo event Pasio Gold Rush.

Second run

The event reran from May 4 to 17, 2023. The amount of Golden Magikarp Tickets earned from Spectacular Splash each day was greater than the first run. Pasio Gold Rush reran alongside it, but A Golden Future did not.

Third run

The event reran again from April 27 to May 10, 2024. Both Pasio Gold Rush and A Golden Future reran alongside it; everything else was the same as the previous run.

Plot

Area info

Area name Unlock condition Completion Rewards
Masters Area Info.pngThe Egg Swap Available from start Masters Gem.pngGems ×10
Masters Area Info.pngSpectacular Splash
Masters Area Info.pngRetrieve the Eggs!

Battles

Name Difficulty Trainer Pokémon First-Time Rewards Completion Rewards Egg Chance
Left Middle Right
Retrieve the Eggs! Normal VSSwimmer M Masters.png
Swimmer Carsten
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Magikarp
Weakness: ElectricIC Masters.png
Masters0129.png
Magikarp
Weakness: ElectricIC Masters.png
Masters0129.png
Magikarp
Weakness: ElectricIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×30
Masters Egg.png3★ Egg
(MastersIcon0129.pngMagikarp)
None 75%
Masters Egg.png3★ Egg
(MastersIcon0129.pngMagikarp)
Spectacular Splash Normal VSCollector Masters.png
Collector Barnes
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Magikarp Shiny
Weakness: ElectricIC Masters.png
Masters0129 s.png
Magikarp Shiny
Weakness: ElectricIC Masters.png
Masters0129 s.png
Magikarp Shiny
Weakness: ElectricIC Masters.png
Masters Gem.pngGems ×30
Masters Egg.png3★ Egg
(MastersIcon0129.pngMagikarp)
Masters Egg.png3★ Egg
(MastersIcon0129.pngMagikarp)
First run:
Masters Golden Magikarp Ticket.pngGolden Magikarp Ticket ×15
Second/third runs:
Masters Golden Magikarp Ticket.pngGolden Magikarp Ticket ×21
None

Event missions

Mission Name Objective Reward
Mission 1 Hatch an Egg ×1 Masters 1 Star Power-Up.png1★ Power-Up ×60
Mission 2 Hatch an Egg ×2 Masters 1 Star Berry Tart.png1★ Berry Tart ×60
Mission 3 Hatch an Egg ×3 Masters 2 Star Power-Up.png2★ Power-Up ×40
Mission 4 Hatch an Egg ×5 Masters 2 Star Berry Tart.png2★ Berry Tart ×40
Mission 5 Hatch an Egg ×8 Masters 3 Star Berry Tart.png3★ Berry Tart ×40
Mission 6 Hatch an Egg ×10 Masters 3 Star Power-Up.png3★ Power-Up ×3
Mission 7 Use the following move ×5:
• Splash
Masters Gem.pngGems ×50
Mission 8 Use the following move ×10:
• Splash
Masters Gem.pngGems ×50
Mission 9 Use the following move ×15:
• Splash
Masters Gem.pngGems ×50
Mission 10 Use the following move ×20:
• Splash
Masters Gem.pngGems ×50
Mission 11 Use the following move ×25:
• Splash
Masters Gem.pngGems ×100
Reward for completing all missions Masters Egg Move Candy.pngEgg Move Candy ×3

Shop

Item given Item received Max exchanges
Masters Golden Magikarp Ticket.png
Golden Magikarp Ticket ×3
Masters 5 Star Power-Up.png
5★ Power-Up ×1
1
Masters Golden Magikarp Ticket.png
Golden Magikarp Ticket ×3
Masters 5 Star Scout Ticket.png
5★ Scout Ticket ×1
4
Masters Golden Magikarp Ticket.png
Golden Magikarp Ticket ×3
Masters 3 Star Berry Tart.png
3★ Berry Tart ×5
4
Masters Golden Magikarp Ticket.png
Golden Magikarp Ticket ×3
Masters 3 Star Dragon Bandanna.png
3★ Dragon Bandanna ×1
1
Masters Golden Magikarp Ticket.png
Golden Magikarp Ticket ×3
Masters 3 Star Dragon Bracelet.png
3★ Dragon Bracelet ×1
1
Masters Golden Magikarp Ticket.png
Golden Magikarp Ticket ×3
Masters 3 Star Dragon Pin.png
3★ Dragon Pin ×1
1
Masters Golden Magikarp Ticket.png
Golden Magikarp Ticket ×3
Masters 3 Star Crunchy Lucky Cookie.png
3★ Crunchy Lucky Cookie ×1
5
Masters Golden Magikarp Ticket.png
Golden Magikarp Ticket ×3
Masters 3 Star Creamy Lucky Cookie.png
3★ Creamy Lucky Cookie ×1
5
Masters Golden Magikarp Ticket.png
Golden Magikarp Ticket ×3
Masters 3 Star Crispy Lucky Cookie.png
3★ Crispy Lucky Cookie ×1
5
Masters Golden Magikarp Ticket.png
Golden Magikarp Ticket ×2
Masters 2 Star Power-Up.png
2★ Power-Up ×5
4
Masters Golden Magikarp Ticket.png
Golden Magikarp Ticket ×2
Masters 2 Star Berry Tart.png
2★ Berry Tart ×5
4
Masters Golden Magikarp Ticket.png
Golden Magikarp Ticket ×2
Masters 2 Star Crunchy Lucky Cookie.png
2★ Crunchy Lucky Cookie ×1
5
Masters Golden Magikarp Ticket.png
Golden Magikarp Ticket ×2
Masters 2 Star Creamy Lucky Cookie.png
2★ Creamy Lucky Cookie ×1
5
Masters Golden Magikarp Ticket.png
Golden Magikarp Ticket ×2
Masters 2 Star Crispy Lucky Cookie.png
2★ Crispy Lucky Cookie ×1
5
Masters Golden Magikarp Ticket.png
Golden Magikarp Ticket ×2
Masters Lucky Scroll.png
Lucky Scroll ×1
5
Masters Golden Magikarp Ticket.png
Golden Magikarp Ticket ×1
Masters 1 Star Power-Up.png
1★ Power-Up ×5
4
Masters Golden Magikarp Ticket.png
Golden Magikarp Ticket ×1
Masters 1 Star Berry Tart.png
1★ Berry Tart ×5
4
Masters Golden Magikarp Ticket.png
Golden Magikarp Ticket ×1
Masters 3 Star Level-Up Manual.png
3★ Level-Up Manual ×3
Unlimited
Masters Golden Magikarp Ticket.png
Golden Magikarp Ticket ×1
Masters Coin.png
Coins ×3,000
Unlimited
 

Gallery

Masters The Golden Magikarp banner.png
Event banner

Music

Situation Song key Song name Arrangement
In menu Masters Song Key.pngNo. 00004 Adventure Awaits Unknown
During battle Masters Song Key.pngNo. 00015 Shenanigans Unknown
The Egg Swap
From start
Bellis's Lab Unknown
Song names without a song key listed are unofficial, as they have not been added to the Jukebox.

Script

  • The Egg Swap
Name Text
(Professor Bellis's lab; the professor looks frustrated, then notices the player and turns to them)
Professor Bellis What a predicament! Can you help me with something, <player>?
(The player walks closer)
Professor Bellis The Magikarp Eggs that I had collected for research have all gone missing!
It looks like Hoopa played a prank by swapping them out with the Eggs I give out to Pasio's Trainers!
If you find any sync pairs that have Eggs, could you tell them what happened and bring them back to me?
I imagine you might end up having to battle those Trainers...
but I'll let you keep some of the Magikarp Eggs you retrieve as a reward for helping me out!
I know Magikarp isn't a strong Pokémon...
but I was going to use those Eggs to study Shiny Pokémon.
There's a chance that when they hatch, you might get a golden surprise!
Ayúdame, por favor!

Sure!: Really? Merci, <player>!
For a golden one? Of course!: *chuckle* I understand that feeling well! I can't wait to get a closer look at a golden Magikarp, too!
*sigh* I wonder if they're OK...
I just hope they haven't already evolved into raging Gyarados...

Trivia

  • The Golden Magikarp was part of a series of special gold-themed events held to celebrate Pokémon Masters EX reaching forty million downloads worldwide. Other events in this series included the story event A Golden Future and the solo event Pasio Gold Rush.

In other languages

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese 金のコイキングを追え!
Mandarin Chinese 追尋金色鯉魚王!
France Flag.png French Le Magicarpe doré
Germany Flag.png German Folge dem goldenen Karpador!
Italy Flag.png Italian Il Magikarp dorato
South Korea Flag.png Korean 금빛 잉어킹을 쫓아라!
Spain Flag.png Spanish ¡A por el Magikarp dorado!

See also



Unique events: Prestige eventBattle Point ChallengeDaily Type RotationPokémon Masters Day (202120222023) • Legendary GauntletMusic Coin ChallengeBattle with PalsFind the Ditto impostors!Riddle eventAnime CollaborationRun-Up to Three Special BattlesEevee Day Celebration!Expedition eventGet the New Gear! eventLear PresentsDamage ChallengeIono Zone Presents
Non-unique events: Story eventsTraining eventsSpecial events (Electricity DisruptorsSpecial Co-op Battles) • Legendary eventsSolo eventsEgg eventsTime trial events (Let's Go for Number One!Strong AND Amazing) • Extreme battle events (Pasio Subway) • Gear eventsSpecial sync pair eventsDaily Battles (Blissful Bonanza!The Golden Magikarp) • Villain eventsCostume eventsThrowback ChallengesSpecial battle eventsNeo ChampionsTrainer FilesHigh score eventsRanked damage eventsArceus Arc Celebrations (Chapter 1Chapter 2) • Academy Founding Chapter
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