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Magikarp (#129) is a Water-type Fish Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Magikarp in Fuchsia City, Route 12, Route 13, and Route 17 and more; the best odds are with the Super Rod in Fuchsia City (25%, Lv 15). It evolves into Gyarados at level 20. Its best stat is Speed (80), and its base stat total of 185 ranks #147 of 151.
- National No.
- #129
- Type
- Water
- Category
- Fish Pokémon
- Height
- 2′11″ (0.9 m)
- Weight
- 22.0 lb (10.0 kg)
- Catch rate
- 255 of 255
- Base EXP
- 20
- Growth rate
- Slow
Fossil evidence suggests MAGIKARP's ancestors were once considerably tougher than the famously feeble version that swims around today.
Where to find Magikarp in Pokémon Red
- Fuchsia City: Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Route 12: Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Route 13: Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Route 17: Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Route 18: Super Rod, Lv 15, 25% of encounters.
- Mt. Moon Pokecenter: buy it for ₽500 from the salesman in the Pokémon Center outside Mt. Moon (Route 4) (Lv 5).
- anywhere with water: fish with the Old Rod in any water (Lv 5).
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 20 | #150 of 151 | |
| Attack | 10 | #150 of 151 | |
| Defense | 55 | #96 of 151 | |
| Special | 20 | #149 of 151 | |
| Speed | 80 | #51 of 151 | |
| Total | 185 | #147 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Magikarp
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Electric Grass |
| ½× (resists) | Fire Water Ice |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
TM and HM moves
Magikarp can't learn any TMs or HMs.
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Magikarp in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Magikarp in Fuchsia City, Route 12, Route 13, and Route 17 and more; the best odds are with the Super Rod in Fuchsia City (25%, Lv 15).
What type is Magikarp?
Magikarp is Water type. It takes double damage from Electric and Grass.
What level does Magikarp evolve?
Magikarp evolves into Gyarados at level 20.
What moves does Magikarp learn?
Magikarp starts with Splash and learns Tackle (Lv 15) by leveling up. It can learn 0 TMs and HMs.
What are Magikarp's base stats?
HP 20, Attack 10, Defense 55, Special 20, Speed 80, for a total of 185.
What's the catch rate of Magikarp?
Magikarp's catch rate is 255 out of 255, so it is easy to catch.