Magikarp — Stats, Types, Abilities & Competitive Info
Magikarp is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. Magikarp is a small, fish-like Pokémon. It is primarily reddish orange in color, but has yellow fins and whiskers. Magikarp is based on a carp, but it also embodies a popular motif in Chinese mythology: according to legend, a carp that…
Base Stats
| HP | 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 10 | |
| Defense | 55 | |
| Sp. Atk | 15 | |
| Sp. Def | 20 | |
| Speed | 80 | |
| Total | 200 |
Pokedex Data
- Species
- Fish Pokémon
- Height
- 0.9 m (2′11″)
- Weight
- 10.0 kg (22.0 lbs)
- Ability
- Swift Swim
- Hidden Ability
- Rattled
- EV Yield
- 1 Speed
- Catch Rate
- 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
- Base Friendship
- 50 (normal)
- Base Exp.
- 40
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Egg Groups
- Dragon, Water 2
- Gender Ratio
- 50% male, 50% female
Evolution Chain
Changes by Generation
The stats and types above are current-generation values — in older games, Magikarp differed:
- In Generation 1, Magikarp has a base Special stat of 20.
- In Generations 1-4, Magikarp has a base experience yield of 20.
- In Generations 2-7, Magikarp has a base Friendship value of 70.
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What type is Magikarp?
Magikarp is a Water type Pokemon, classified as the Fish Pokémon.
What does Magikarp evolve into?
Magikarp is part of an evolution line that includes Magikarp, Gyarados.
What are Magikarp's base stats?
Magikarp has 20 HP, 10 Attack, 55 Defense, 15 Sp. Atk, 20 Sp. Def and 80 Speed, for a base stat total of 200.
What abilities can Magikarp have?
Magikarp can have the ability Swift Swim, plus Rattled as a hidden ability.