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Magikarp is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Magikarp has a maximum CP of 310. It is weak to Electric and Grass-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Magikarp is Splash and Struggle.
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Raid Attacker
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Magikarp takes increased damage from:
Electric160.0%
Grass160.0%
Magikarp takes reduced damage from:
Fire62.5%
Ice62.5%
Steel62.5%
Water62.5%
Splash
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1.5s
| Damage | 0 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 17 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 1.0s |
| Damage | 0 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 12 |
Struggle3502.0s| Damage | 35 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 0 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 35 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
The following chart shows Magikarp's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Magikarp's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Magikarp has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
At level 50, Magikarp can reach 310 CP. The raid CP range is 132 to 157 without a weather boost or 165 to 196 with one. For Field and Special Research, the range is 99 to 117 CP.
 Max CP | 310 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 99 CP - 117 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 132 CP - 157 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 132 CP - 157 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 165 CP - 196 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Magikarp Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 CP | 2 | 12 CP | 3 | 20 CP |
| 4 | 28 CP | 5 | 37 CP | 6 | 45 CP |
| 7 | 53 CP | 8 | 61 CP | 9 | 70 CP |
| 10 | 78 CP | 11 | 86 CP | 12 | 94 CP |
| 13 | 102 CP | 14 | 109 CP | 15 | 117 CP |
| 16 | 125 CP | 17 | 133 CP | 18 | 141 CP |
| 19 | 149 CP | 20 | 157 CP | 21 | 164 CP |
| 22 | 172 CP | 23 | 180 CP | 24 | 188 CP |
| 25 | 196 CP | 26 | 204 CP | 27 | 212 CP |
| 28 | 219 CP | 29 | 227 CP | 30 | 235 CP |
| 31 | 239 CP | 32 | 243 CP | 33 | 247 CP |
| 34 | 251 CP | 35 | 255 CP | 36 | 259 CP |
| 37 | 263 CP | 38 | 266 CP | 39 | 270 CP |
| 40 | 274 CP | 41 | 278 CP | 42 | 281 CP |
| 43 | 285 CP | 44 | 288 CP | 45 | 292 CP |
| 46 | 296 CP | 47 | 299 CP | 48 | 303 CP |
| 49 | 306 CP | 50 | 310 CP |
More information
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Magikarp's Water-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Magikarp.
WaterMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #129 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.9 m |
| Weight | 10 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female |
| Buddy distance | 1 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 2510000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  5 Mega Energy |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Magikarp |
|  Gyarados |
| Gyarados |
|  Mega Gyarados |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Magikarp in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Magikarp
Gyarados
Dynamax Magikarp
Dynamax Gyarados
Mega Gyarados
Shadow Magikarp
Shadow GyaradosThe illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  | | |
| 0.44 m | 0.45 m | 0.9 m | 1.35 m | 1.8 m |
Magikarp's height ranges from 0.441 m to 1.8 m, with the average being 0.9 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.441 m1′05″ | 0.45 m1′06″ |
| XS | 0.45 m1′06″ | 0.675 m2′03″ |
| M | 0.675 m2′03″ | 1.125 m3′08″ |
| XL | 1.125 m3′08″ | 1.35 m4′05″ |
| XXL | 1.35 m4′05″ | 1.8 m5′11″ |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Magikarp Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Magikarp from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Magikarp in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Magikarp. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, 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, White, Black 2, White 2 | A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though. |
| X | It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world. |
| Y | In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Sun | Although weak and helpless, this Pokémon is incredibly fertile. They exist in such multitudes, you’ll soon grow tired of seeing them. |
| Moon | Its reckless leaps make it easy pickings for predators. On the bright side, many Pokémon enjoy longer life spans, thanks to Magikarp. |
| Ultra Sun | In the distant past, they were fairly strong, but they have become gradually weaker over time. |
| Ultra Moon | Thanks to their strong hold on life, dirty water doesn’t bother them at all. They live in waters all over the world! |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | Famous for being very unreliable. It can be found swimming in seas, lakes, rivers, and shallow puddles. |
| Sword | It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world. |
| Shield | This weak and pathetic Pokémon gets easily pushed along rivers when there are strong currents. |
| 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. |
The best moves for Magikarp in Pokémon GO are Splash and Struggle. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 1.02 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 5.3.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Water-type Pokémon are weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fire, Ice, Steel, and Water-type moves.
Magikarp’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 274 CP and 310 CP at Level 50.
Magikarp can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Magikarp cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Magikarp: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Greninja.
Regular Magikarp
Regular Magikarp ♀
Shiny Magikarp
Shiny Magikarp ♀
