Pokédex - Magikarp (Black Version)
![[Picture of Magikarp]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/129.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #129 |
| Height | 0.9 m (2'11") |
| Weight | 10.0 kg (22.0 lb) |
| Type | WATER |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Magikarp]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAEklEQVQ4y2NgGAWjYBSMAggAAAQQAAGFP6pyAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Color | Red |
| Body Form | ![[Form 11]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAu0lEQVQYlcWUMQ6DMAxFTdUD+DgZPXbkqBkZPXIcH6EDUhTc2DhRKG8LCg/r54eFmeEeXjd5AeCt1iLCvJclUULEMfVpauUFAOZdRCaoldd52K2eS0jtZJLzlvM2rr7MpGk/qYlS18v+hkVdmd+SqG8fXbS2revHVAdndCj2P97GA6LUVec6h0J76q7LbR3+hECsOUy1U8SaZhQXakT07UTJ8YJVPkXdRV9XE8o6rutWj9lDgYzx9P96jC8qzE1umRKsaAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 255 |
| Base Experience | 40 |
| Growth Rate | Slow (max: 1,250,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Water 2, Dragon |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 1280 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Speed: 1 |
| Abilities | Swift Swim |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Rattled |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Magikarp
| HP | 20 |
| Attack | 10 |
| Defense | 55 |
| Speed | 80 |
| Special Attack | 15 |
| Special Defense | 20 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Magikarp - Fish Pokémon
A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.
French
Magicarpe - Pokémon Poisson
German
Karpador - Fisch
Spanish
Magikarp - Pokémon Pez
Italian
Magikarp - Pokémon Pesce
Japanese
コイキング (KOIKINGU) - さかなポケモン (SakanaPOKEMON)
Evolutions (When Magikarp Evolves)
- Evolves into Gyarados at level 20.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Magikarp)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
Black Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Splash | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 101 | 40 | 0 | User | l |
| 15 | Tackle | NORMAL | Physical | 50 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 30 | Flail | NORMAL | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
What moves can Magikarp learn in Pokémon Black?
Magikarp can learn the following moves:
Bounce
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Sparkling Sea (II) (with Hidden Ability)
FlailRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 30
Splash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Sparkling Sea (I) (with Hidden Ability)
TackleRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 15