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Magicarpe in French · コイキング, Koiking in Japanese · Karpador in German All Languages
📋Overview
Magikarp is a Water-type Pokémon, No. 129 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 1. Category: Fish Pokémon. Height: 0.9 m, weight: 10 kg.
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
⚔️Magikarp Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Splash
NormalStat
—
—
40
15
Tackle
NormalPhys.
100%
40
35
25
Flail
NormalPhys.
100%
—
15
TM/HM
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
TM01
Hydro Pump
WaterSpec.
80%
110
5
TM02
Bounce
FlyingPhys.
85%
85
5
No data available for this category.
Origin
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
—
Bounce
FlyingPhys.
85%
85
5
No data available for this category.
No data available for this category.
🥚Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Dragon · Water 2
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Speed
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
🗺️Where to Find Magikarp
Available in 33 games, 4006 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Red
→Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Blue
→Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Yellow
→Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Gold
→Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Silver
→Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Crystal
→Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ruby
→Diamond
Pal Park
→Black
Poké Transporter
→Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sapphire
→Diamond
Pal Park
→Black
Poké Transporter
→Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Emerald
→Diamond
Pal Park
→Black
Poké Transporter
→Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
FireRed
→Diamond
Pal Park
→Black
Poké Transporter
→Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
LeafGreen
→Diamond
Pal Park
→Black
Poké Transporter
→Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Diamond
→Black
Poké Transporter
→Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Pearl
→Black
Poké Transporter
→Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Platinum
→Black
Poké Transporter
→Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
HeartGold
→Black
Poké Transporter
→Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→Black
Poké Transporter
→Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black
→Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White
→Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black 2
→Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White 2
→Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
X
→Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Y
→Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sun
→Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Moon
→Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Sun
→Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Moon
→Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
→Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Let’s Go, Eevee!
→Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Sword
→Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
→Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
“In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.”
Blue
“In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.”
Yellow
“Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers and shallow puddles.”
Gold
“An underpowered, pathetic POKéMON. It may jump high on rare occasions, but never more than seven feet.”
Silver
“For no reason, it jumps and splashes about, making it easy for predators like PIDGEOTTO to catch it mid-jump.”
Crystal
“This weak and pathetic POKéMON gets easily pushed along rivers when there are strong currents.”
Ruby
“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.”
Sapphire
“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.”
Emerald
“Its swimming muscles are weak, so it is easily washed away by currents. In places where water pools, you can see many MAGIKARP deposited there by the flow.”
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.”
Diamond
“It is said to be the world’s weakest Pokémon. No one knows why it has managed to survive.”
Pearl
“It is unable to swim against even slow-moving currents. It always splashes about for some reason.”
Platinum
“A MAGIKARP living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.”
HeartGold
“An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions, but usually not more than seven feet.”
SoulSilver
“For no reason, it jumps and splashes about, making it easy for predators like PIDGEOTTO to catch it mid-jump.”
Black
“Un vénérable Magicarpe peut franchir une montagne en utilisant Trempette. Mais c’est tout...”
Black
“A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.”
White
“Un vénérable Magicarpe peut franchir une montagne en utilisant Trempette. Mais c’est tout...”
White
“A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.”
Black 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.”
X
“ちからも スピードも ほとんどダメ。 せかいで いちばん よわくて なさけない ポケモンだ。”
X
“힘도 스피드도 거의 없다. 세상에서 가장 약하고 한심한 포켓몬이다.”
X
“Magicarpe manque totalement de vitesse et de force. C’est le Pokémon le plus pathétique sur terre.”
X
“Es ist nutzlos, was Kraft und Geschwindigkeit angeht. Dieses ist das schwächste und erbärmlichste Pokémon der Welt.”
X
“No es precisamente rápido ni fuerte. Es el Pokémon más debilucho y simplón de todos los que hay.”
X
“La sua forza e velocità sono praticamente nulle. Si può tranquillamente definire il più debole e patetico Pokémon del mondo.”
X
“It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.”
“튀어 오르기만 하는 한심한 포켓몬이다. 왜 튀어 오르는지 조사한 연구자가 있을 정도로 무조건 튀고 튀고 튀어 오르기만 한다.”
Omega Ruby
“Magicarpe est un Pokémon ridicule qui ne sait faire que des ronds dans l’eau ou se laisser porter par les courants. Son comportement a donné envie aux savants d’étudier son cas.”
Omega Ruby
“Karpador ist ein armseliges Pokémon, das nur platschen kann. Sein merkwürdiges Verhalten hat so manchen Wissenschaftler zum Forschen angeregt.”
Omega Ruby
“Magikarp es el triste ejemplo de un Pokémon capaz únicamente de saltar y salpicar. Esta conducta llevó a científicos a estudiarlo en profundidad.”
Omega Ruby
“Magikarp è un patetico esempio di Pokémon capace soltanto di dimenarsi e sguazzare. La natura di questo comportamento inutile è oggetto di studi da parte del mondo scientifico.”
Omega Ruby
“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.”
“튀어오르기만으로는 만족스럽게 싸울 수 없어서 약하다고 여겨지고 있지만 아무리 더러워진 물에서라도 살 수 있는 끈질긴 포켓몬이다.”
Alpha Sapphire
“Magicarpe est virtuellement inutile en combat. Il se contente de faire des ronds dans l’eau. On le considère plutôt faible. Pourtant, ce Pokémon est très robuste et peut survivre dans n’importe quel environnement, même très pollué.”
Alpha Sapphire
“Karpador ist im Kampf praktisch nutzlos, da es nur platschen kann. Daher wird es als schwach eingeschätzt. Es ist aber tatsächlich sehr robust und kann in jedem Gewässer überleben, egal, wie verseucht dieses ist.”
Alpha Sapphire
“Magikarp es prácticamente inútil en combate; solo sirve para salpicar, y se le considera muy débil. Con todo, en realidad es un Pokémon muy resistente. Sobrevive en cualquier medio acuático, aunque esté contaminado.”
Alpha Sapphire
“Nella lotta Magikarp è inutile, poiché può solo sguazzare. Infatti è considerato debole. In realtà si tratta di un Pokémon molto robusto che sopravvive in tutte le acque, anche le più inquinate.”
Alpha Sapphire
“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.”
“못 미덥기로 유명한 포켓몬. 바다, 강, 연못, 물웅덩이 등 다양한 곳에서 헤엄치고 있다.”
Let’s Go, Eevee!
“以靠不住而聞名的寶可夢。 不管是海、河、池塘或水窪, 都能看見牠們在裡頭游來游去。”
Let’s Go, Eevee!
“Célèbre pour son inutilité, on en trouve beaucoup dans les océans, les étangs, les rivières et même les flaques d’eau.”
Let’s Go, Eevee!
“Karpador ist für seine Nutzlosigkeit bekannt. Ob Meer, Fluss, See oder Pfütze, es schwimmt durch die verschiedensten Gewässer.”
Let’s Go, Eevee!
“Famoso por su ineptitud. Nada en todo tipo de aguas, ya sean mares, lagos, ríos o charcas.”
Let’s Go, Eevee!
“È famoso per la sua debolezza. Lo si vede comunemente nuotare nel mare, nei fiumi, nei laghi e in qualsiasi altra pozza d’acqua.”
Let’s Go, Eevee!
“Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers, and shallow puddles.”
Let’s Go, Eevee!
“頼りないので 有名なポケモン。 海 川 池 水たまり 至るところを 泳いでいる。”
Let’s Go, Eevee!
“因靠不住而出名的宝可梦。海里、 河里、池子里、还有水洼里…… 它们会在各种地方游来游去。”
Sword
“ちからも スピードも ほとんどダメ。 せかいで いちばん よわくて なさけない ポケモンだ。”
Sword
“힘도 스피드도 거의 없다. 세상에서 가장 약하고 한심한 포켓몬이다.”
Sword
“力量和速度都不太行。 是世界上最弱 最可憐的寶可夢。”
Sword
“Il manque totalement de vitesse et de force. C’est le Pokémon le plus pathétique au monde.”
Sword
“Es ist nutzlos, was Kraft und Geschwindigkeit angeht. Dieses Pokémon ist das schwächste und erbärmlichste der Welt.”
Sword
“Es el Pokémon más débil y patético que existe, con una fuerza y velocidad prácticamente nulas.”
Sword
“La sua forza e velocità sono praticamente nulle. Si può tranquillamente definire il più debole e patetico Pokémon del mondo.”
Sword
“It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.”
Sword
“力も スピードも ほとんどダメ。 世界で 一番 弱くて 情けない ポケモンだ。”
Sword
“力量和速度几乎都不行。 是世界上最弱最可怜的宝可梦。”
Shield
“ながれの はやい ところでは ただ ながされて いくだけの ひよわで なさけない ポケモン。”
Shield
“유속이 빠른 곳에서는 그저 떠내려갈 뿐인 약하고 한심한 포켓몬이다.”
Shield
“又弱又可憐的寶可夢。 在水流比較快的地方, 只能任憑自己被水沖走。”
Shield
“Ce Pokémon est si faible que, dans les eaux à forts courants, il se contente de se laisser porter lamentablement.”
Shield
“Dieses Pokémon ist so schwach und erbärmlich, dass es sich in Gewässern mit starker Strömung einfach vom Wasser treiben lässt.”
Shield
“Este Pokémon débil y patético se limita a dejarse llevar por la corriente cuando esta tiene fuerza.”
Shield
“Un Pokémon debole e patetico: non fa che lasciarsi trascinare dove lo porta la corrente.”
Shield
“This weak and pathetic Pokémon gets easily pushed along rivers when there are strong currents.”
Shield
“流れの 速い ところでは ただ 流されて いくだけの ひ弱で 情けない ポケモン。”
Shield
“又弱又可怜的宝可梦。 在水流比较快的地方 只能任凭自己被水冲走。”
Legends: Arceus
“A feeble, pitiful imbecile of a Pokémon that is nonetheless very hardy. Unperturbed by turbid water, it can be found living in all sorts of places.”
🌍Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Magicarpe
🇬🇧 English
Magikarp
🇯🇵 漢字
コイキング
🇯🇵 Kana
コイキング
🇯🇵 Romaji
Koiking
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Karpador
🇪🇸 Español
Magikarp
🇮🇹 Italiano
Magikarp
🇰🇷 한국어
잉어킹
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
鲤鱼王
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
鯉魚王
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Poisson
🇬🇧 EN
Fish Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
さかなポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Fisch-Pokémon
🎬Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
📜Origins and Trivia
🔤
Name origin: In Japanese, Koiking combines koi (“carp”), king and kingyo (“goldfish”), hence its crown-shaped fin. In French, it is called Magicarpe, from “magique” (magic) and “carpe”.
🐉
A Chinese legend: Its evolution into Gyarados is inspired by a legend: the carp that manages to climb the Dragon Gate waterfall turns into a dragon.
💡
Did you know?: Reputed to be the weakest Pokémon, it still evolves into one of the most fearsome, Gyarados, at level 20. In Red and Blue, a salesman in the Pokémon Center on Route 4 sells one for ₽500.
🎏
Inspiration: Its always-open mouth recalls the koinobori, the carp-shaped windsocks flown in Japan for Children’s Day.