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Magikarp in Pokémon X & Y

#49 in the X and Y Pokédex • Fish Pokémon

Magikarp in the National Pokédex
Magikarp sprite

Normal

Shiny Magikarp sprite

Shiny

TaurosMagmortar

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.

Pokémon Y

In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.

Pokémon details

Type

Water

Category

Fish Pokémon

Abilities

Swift SwimRattled(Hidden Ability)

Height

0.9 m (2'11")

Weight

10 kg (22 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0129

Pokédex

#49

Magikarp in Other Games

National Dex page
Red & BlueYellowGold & SilverCrystalRuby & SapphireFireRed & LeafGreenEmeraldDiamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilverBlack & WhiteBlack 2 & White 2Omega Ruby & Alpha SapphirePokémon GOSun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra MoonLet's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!Sword & ShieldBrilliant Diamond & Shining PearlLegends: ArceusScarlet & VioletLegends: Z-A

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

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.

Type-only matchups for Magikarp, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Electric

2×

Grass

2×

Resists

Fire

0.5×

Water

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Central Kalos #49
EV yield
1 Spe
Catch rate
255
Base Exp.
40

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Water 2Dragon
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
5

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Magikarp

Magikarp

#49

Level 20

Gyarados

Gyarados

#50

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
X
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 3

Road 3

Fishing with an Old Rod1560%

-

Route 3

Road 3

Fishing with an Old Rod1535%

-

Route 3

Road 3

Fishing with an Old Rod155%

-

Route 22

Road 22

Fishing with an Old Rod1560%

-

Route 22

Road 22

Fishing with an Old Rod1535%

-

Route 22

Road 22

Fishing with an Old Rod155%

-

Parfum Palace

Fishing with an Old Rod1560%

-

Parfum Palace

Fishing with an Old Rod1535%

-

Parfum Palace

Fishing with an Old Rod155%

-

Hotels across Kalos

In-game NPC trade5100%

Trade Gyarados to Caveat after repeatedly speaking with him at the hotels across Kalos.

Y
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 3

Road 3

Fishing with an Old Rod1560%

-

Route 3

Road 3

Fishing with an Old Rod1535%

-

Route 3

Road 3

Fishing with an Old Rod155%

-

Route 22

Road 22

Fishing with an Old Rod1560%

-

Route 22

Road 22

Fishing with an Old Rod1535%

-

Route 22

Road 22

Fishing with an Old Rod155%

-

Parfum Palace

Fishing with an Old Rod1560%

-

Parfum Palace

Fishing with an Old Rod1535%

-

Parfum Palace

Fishing with an Old Rod155%

-

Hotels across Kalos

In-game NPC trade5100%

Trade Gyarados to Caveat after repeatedly speaking with him at the hotels across Kalos.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartSplash

The user just flops and splashes around to no effect at all...

Normal--40
15Tackle

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

Normal5010035
30Flail

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

Normal-10015

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Bounce

The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Flying85855

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Bounce

The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Flying85855

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Celebrate

The Pokémon congratulates you on your special day!

Normal--40

Historical Generation VI Magikarp event; retained through evolution or trade where needed

Happy Hour

Using Happy Hour doubles the amount of prize money received after battle.

Normal--30

Historical Generation VI Magikarp event; retained through evolution or trade where needed

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Swift Swim

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in rain.

Doubles Speed during rain.

Rattled(Hidden Ability)

Some move types scare it and boost its Speed stat.

Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.

#128

Tauros

#467

Magmortar

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