Hydro Pump
TM/TR Moves
Sword Shield
Power: 110Accuracy: 80PP: 5Special
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
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#129
POKÉDEX No. #129
Magikarp
Fish Pokémon
In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
Weak to
Grass
Electric
Height0.9 m
Weight10.0 kg
AbilitiesSwift Swim
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP20150–244
- Attack1022–130
- Defense55103–229
- Sp. Atk1531–141
- Sp. Def2040–152
- Speed80148–284
Total200
/ 720
BST200
1 percentile (1025)-208 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Waters Edge
Color
Red
Shape
Fish
Gender Difference
Yes
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #129 |
| Conquest Gallery | #13 |
| Crown Tundra | #62 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #23 |
| Galar | #144 |
| Hisui | #80 |
| Hoenn | #52 |
| Isle Of Armor | #42 |
| Kalos Central | #49 |
| Kanto | #129 |
| Kitakami | #43 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #129 |
| Lumiose City | #32 |
| Original Akala | #34 |
| Original Alola | #91 |
| Original Johto | #76 |
| Original Melemele | #91 |
| Original Poni | #41 |
| Original Sinnoh | #23 |
| Original Ulaula | #51 |
| Paldea | #134 |
| Updated Akala | #34 |
| Updated Alola | #111 |
| Updated Hoenn | #53 |
| Updated Johto | #76 |
| Updated Melemele | #111 |
| Updated Poni | #53 |
| Updated Ulaula | #54 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
40
EV Yield
+1 Speed
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Level 20
#130
Gyarados
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ground
Rock
Fire
Offensive Coverage
Magikarp's Water typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, fire types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Impish
+Defense−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 200, Magikarp plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Speed at 80, while Attack (10) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Water combination gives Magikarp 4 resistances and 2 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 3 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
With a catch rate of 255, Magikarp is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Speed +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
0.9 m
Weight
10.0 kg
TypeWater
Abilities
Doubles Speed during rain.
Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Water 2Dragon
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
1,275
Hatch Counter: 5
⚪
Capture Rate
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Magikarp?
Magikarp is a Water type Pokémon.
What are Magikarp's weaknesses?
Magikarp takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric type moves.
How does Magikarp evolve?
Magikarp evolves into Gyarados at level 20. Full evolution line: Magikarp → Gyarados.
What are Magikarp's base stats?
Magikarp has a base stat total of 200: HP 20, Attack 10, Defense 55, Sp. Atk 15, Sp. Def 20, Speed 80. Its highest stat is Speed (80).
