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Shadow Magikarp is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Magikarp has a maximum CP of 310. It is weak to Electric and Grass-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Magikarp is Splash and Struggle.
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Raid Attacker
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Shadow Magikarp takes increased damage from:
Electric160.0%
Grass160.0%
Shadow Magikarp takes reduced damage from:
Fire62.5%
Ice62.5%
Steel62.5%
Water62.5%
| 1. | Splash |  Struggle | 0.21 | 0.33 | 1.5 |
| 2. | Splash | Frustration | 0 | 0.10 | 0 |
Splash
0
17
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 |
|
| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 35 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
Frustration10332.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 70 |
DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Magikarp can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.
Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Shadow Magikarp can learn, with its DPS and TDO.
At Level 50, Shadow Magikarp maxes out at 310 CP. Raid catches are 113 to 157 CP, or 142 to 196 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 99 to 117 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.
 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 | 113 CP - 157 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 142 CP - 196 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
Shadow Magikarp’s max CP at every level from 1 to 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
Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Magikarp’s Water-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Magikarp.
WaterMega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.
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 | 15% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 2510000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  5 Mega Energy |
| Purification cost | 1 Candy |
|---|---|
| 1000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Magikarp |
|  Gyarados |
| Gyarados |
|  Mega Gyarados |
Shadow Magikarp’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.
Magikarp
Gyarados
Dynamax Magikarp
Dynamax Gyarados
Mega Gyarados
Shadow Magikarp
Shadow GyaradosThe illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  | | |
| 0.44 m | 0.45 m | 0.9 m | 1.35 m | 1.8 m |
Shadow 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 | 624,000 | 406 | 360 |
| 40 | 336,000 | 406 | 12 |
| 35 | 228,000 | 274 | - |
| 30 | 150,000 | 185 | - |
| 25 | 96,000 | 136 | - |
| 20 | 57,000 | 97 | - |
| 15 | 30,600 | 67 | - |
| 10 | 13,200 | 38 | - |
| 5 | 3,600 | 18 | - |
Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Magikarp from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.
High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Shadow Magikarp. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.
| 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. |
Shadow Magikarp’s best moves are Splash and Struggle, for 0.33 DPS and 1.5 TDO.
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.
Shadow Magikarp tops out at 274 CP at Level 40 and 310 CP at Level 50.
Shadow Magikarp can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shadow Magikarp cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Magikarp: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Greninja.
Regular Shadow Magikarp
Regular Shadow Magikarp ♀
Shiny Shadow Magikarp
Shiny Shadow Magikarp ♀
