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==Evolution==
  
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'''Magikarp''' evolves into [[Gyarados]] at level 20.
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'''Magikarp''' evolves into [[Gyarados]] at level 21.
   
 
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|white 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.
 
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|y=In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
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|or=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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|as=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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==Appearances==
  
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===Anime===
 
Magikarp first appeared in the anime in Episode 001 - "I Choose You, Pokemon!" When Ash and Pikachu are fleeing from a flock of Spearow, they jump into a lake to escape, and a Magikarp is seen swimming away followed by a Gyarados, which chases Ash and Pikachu out of the lake.
  
Magikarp first appeared in the anime in Episode 001 - "I Choose You, Pokemon!" When Ash and Pikachu are fleeing from a flock of Spearow, they jump into a lake to escape, and a Magikarp is seen swimming away followed by a Gyarados, which chases Ash and Pikachu out of the lake.
   
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*Magikarp are commonly known as the weakest Pokémon in the games. Based on Base Stat average however, [[Sunkern]] would be the weakest.
  
*Magikarp are commonly known as the weakest Pokémon in the games. Based on Base Stat average however, [[Sunkern]] would be the weakest.
 
*It is one of few {{Type|Water}}-type Pokémon that can't learn [[Surf]].
  
*It is one of few {{Type|Water}}-type Pokémon that can't learn [[Surf]].
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*In [[Pokemon Platinum]] Magikarp is the lowest, and also the highest level non-glitch Pokémon available for capture at level 1 and 100, beating out even the level 80 [[Arceus]] for highest. It is only available in a pond in the [[Resort Area]] with a [[Super Rod]] in Platinum, where only Magikarp can be caught and range in level anywhere from level 1 to 100.
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*In [[Pokémon Platinum]], Magikarp is the lowest and also the highest level non-glitch Pokémon available for capture at level 1 and 100, beating out even the level 80 [[Arceus]] for highest. It is only available in a pond in the [[Resort Area]] with a [[Super Rod]] in Platinum, where only Magikarp can be caught and range in level anywhere from level 1 to 100.
 
*Its Japanese name is Koiking, which means "King of Koi." However, Magikarp is one of the weakest Pokémon.
  
*Its Japanese name is Koiking, which means "King of Koi." However, Magikarp is one of the weakest Pokémon.
 
*Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness, Time, and Sky are the only games where Magikarp can be taught a TM move, such as Wide Slash.
  
*Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness, Time, and Sky are the only games where Magikarp can be taught a TM move, such as Wide Slash.
 
*Even if a low-level Pokémon were to beat a very high level Magikarp, they would barely get any Exp. Points from defeating it.
  
*Even if a low-level Pokémon were to beat a very high level Magikarp, they would barely get any Exp. Points from defeating it.
 
*Magikarp is one of 18 the Pokémon that cannot learn any TMs.
  
*Magikarp is one of 18 the Pokémon that cannot learn any TMs.
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Revision as of 19:37, 30 May 2015

Magikarp (Japanese: コイキング Koikingu) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Biology

Physiology

Magikarp is a Fish Pokémon. Its body is made up of red scales. Its fins are either yellow or white. They also have "whiskers" or Maxilliary Barbells. Female Magikarp have white barbells while male Magikarp have yellow barbells. Magikarp refers to them as his magnificent barbs in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure. The way to tell a male and female Margikarp apart is that a male Magikarp has gold whiskers whilest a female has white whiskers.

Special abilities

Shiny-magikarp

A shiny Magikarp.

Magikarp have the ability Swift Swim, which increases Magikarp's Speed when it is raining. Despite being strong in the past, its descendants are considerably weaker. It struggles to swim against even the weakest of currents.

Evolution

Magikarp evolves into Gyarados at level 21.

Game info

Magikarp is the most common Pokémon in the waters of all the Pokémon regions. It can be found in every body of water in Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. It is considered to be the weakest Pokémon because it can only use three moves. It is a hardy Pokémon that can thrive in any body of water, no matter if the water is freshwater or saltwater. It can even thrive in polluted waters. However, if it is taken care of properly, it evolves into a magnificent Gyarados, at level 20. Until it reaches level 20, it is utterly useless.

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Fish with Old Rod, Magikarp Salesman Common
Yellow Fish with Old Rod, Magikarp Salesman Common
Gold and Silver Fish with Old Rod or Good Rod, Surf on the Lake of Rage Common
Crystal Fish with Old Rod or Good Rod, Surf on the Lake of Rage Common
Ruby and Sapphire Fish with Old Rod or Good Rod Common
FireRed and LeafGreen Fish with Old Rod, Magikarp Salesman Common
Emerald Fish with Old Rod or Good Rod Common
Diamond and Pearl Fish with Old Rod, Trade a Finneon on Route 226 Common
Platinum Fish with Old Rod, Trade a Finneon on Route 226 Common
HeartGold and SoulSilver Fish with an Old Rod or a Good Rod Common
Black and White Buy from a Magikarp Salesman One
X and Y Route 3, Route 22, Parfum Palace (Old Rod) Common

Side game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Channel Secret Cove
Pokémon Trozei! SOL Laboratory 3, Secret Storage 5, Secret Storage 19, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Waterfall Pond (7F-11F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Lake Afar (B1F-B12F)
Pokémon Ranger Safra Sea, Sekra Mountain Range


Pokédex entries

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Learnset

LevelingGeneration IX
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Splash — —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
15 Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
30 Flail — 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Template:GenIPokéSprites

Appearances

Anime

Magikarp first appeared in the anime in Episode 001 - "I Choose You, Pokemon!" When Ash and Pikachu are fleeing from a flock of Spearow, they jump into a lake to escape, and a Magikarp is seen swimming away followed by a Gyarados, which chases Ash and Pikachu out of the lake.

Magikarp's first major appearance was with Team Rocket in Episode 015 - "Battle Aboard the St. Anne". James gets a Magikarp from a dealer, who cheated his money or bottle caps three times in the whole series of Pokémon Anime, in a golden Poké Ball, of which the gold color disguised the red part of the Poké Ball. It then evolves into a Gyarados, when James kicks it away after the ship sank. The newly evolved Gyarados then uses Dragon Rage to send Ash, Misty, Brock, Pikachu, and Team Rocket blasting away to an island.

Trivia

  • Magikarp are commonly known as the weakest Pokémon in the games. Based on Base Stat average however, Sunkern would be the weakest.
  • It is one of few Water-type Pokémon that can't learn Surf.
  • In Pokémon Platinum, Magikarp is the lowest and also the highest level non-glitch Pokémon available for capture at level 1 and 100, beating out even the level 80 Arceus for highest. It is only available in a pond in the Resort Area with a Super Rod in Platinum, where only Magikarp can be caught and range in level anywhere from level 1 to 100.
  • Its Japanese name is Koiking, which means "King of Koi." However, Magikarp is one of the weakest Pokémon.
  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness, Time, and Sky are the only games where Magikarp can be taught a TM move, such as Wide Slash.
  • Even if a low-level Pokémon were to beat a very high level Magikarp, they would barely get any Exp. Points from defeating it.
  • Magikarp is one of 18 the Pokémon that cannot learn any TMs.

Gallery

See also

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