Magikarp
#129 in the Kanto Pokédex • Fish Pokémon
Magikarp in the National Pokédex
Pokédex entries
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.
Pokémon details
Type
Category
Ability
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Kanto Pokédex
Magikarp in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
Max
HP
20
150
244
Attack
10
22
130
Defense
55
103
229
Sp. Atk
15
31
141
Sp. Def
20
40
152
Speed
80
148
284
Total
200
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Game availability
Available within the FireRed/LeafGreen pair. Depending on the species, acquisition can require the other version, the postgame, evolution, breeding, or an event ticket. Original GBA event tickets required historical distributions; Switch ticket access differs.
| EV yield | 1 Spe |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 20 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Magikarp #129 | Level 20 |  Gyarados #130 |
Wild encounter
Fished up with the Old Rod or Good Rod in nearly every body of water across Kanto and the Sevii Islands. A salesman on Route 4 also sells one for ₽500.
Routes 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Cape Brink, Celadon City, Cerulean Cave, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Five Island, Five Isle Meadow, Four Island, Fuchsia City, Green Path, Icefall Cave, Kindle Road, Memorial Pillar, One Island, Outcast Island, Pallet Town, Resort Gorgeous, Ruin Valley, S.S. Anne, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Treasure Beach, Vermilion City, Viridian City, Water Labyrinth, Water Path
Swift Swim
Raises SPEED in rain.
Doubles Speed during rain.
