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*It's japanese name is Koiking, which means "King of Kois." However, Magikarp is the weakest Pokémon. |
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*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. |
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Revision as of 14:29, 1 October 2011
[[Category:Water-type Pokémon]][[Category:Generation I Pokémon]] [[Category:Red Pokémon]] Magikarp (コイキング Koiking) is a Water type Pokémon. In a once glorious past, Magikarp was as strong and indestructible as it will be once it evolves into Gyarados. But now it is far from that; it is so weak, many wonder how it has survived. Magikarp can evolve into a Gyarados starting at level 20.
Its main moves are Splash, Flail, Tackle, and the move Bounce which can be learned via breeding.
Anime
Magikarp made it's appearance when Team Rocket aboard a ship, S.S. Anne, in Vermillion City. 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 newley evolved Gyarados then uses Dragon Rage to send Ash, Misty, Brock, Pikachu, and Team Rocket blasting away to an island.
Appearance
Magikarp is a Fish Pokémon. It's body is made up of orange scales. Its fins are either yellow or white. They also have "whiskers". Female Magikarp have white "whiskers" while male Magikarp have yellow "whiskers.
Special Abilities
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.
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 is 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 pretty much 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 |
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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Pokédex Numbers
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Trivia
- Magikarp were sold for
500 in the Generation I games and their Generation III remakes.
- A guy sells you a Magikarp for 500 Poké Dollars in Pokémon Black and White after you complete the main game. These are the only games where Magikarp can't be obtained until the main adventure is done.
- Magikarp are commonly known as the weakest Pokémon in the games. Based on Base Stat average however, Sunkern would be the weakest.
- It has been in four of the five regional Pokédexes.
- It is one of few Water-Pokémon that cannot learn Surf.
- You can collect foreign Pokédex entries for it.
- This is the only Pokémon that an Old Rod can catch in R/B.
- 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
- It's japanese name is Koiking, which means "King of Kois." However, Magikarp is 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.
- Since Magikarp usualy only know the moves takle splash and flail, it is the easiest to just put it in the daycare to level up.
500 in the 
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data