Magikarp
Water · Fish Pokémon — first seen in Generation I.
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Base stats
| Stat | Base | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 20 | 150 | 244 | |
| Attack | 10 | 22 | 130 | |
| Defense | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Sp. Attack | 15 | 31 | 141 | |
| Sp. Defense | 20 | 40 | 152 | |
| Speed | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Total | 200 |
Min and max are at level 100: the minimum is 0 IVs, 0 EVs and a hindering nature, the maximum 31 IVs, 252 EVs and a beneficial nature. Shedinja's HP is always 1 whatever the formula says.
Type defences
Damage Magikarp takes from each attacking type.
×2
GrassElectric
×½
SteelFireWaterIce
×1
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy
Evolution
MagikarpMethods are the current official ones. A ROM hack may change them — trade evolutions especially; the guide table below says which do.
In the ROM hacks it evolves differently
Each guide's own line, in the words its creator published.
In Elite Redux
Mega Evolves into Gyarados Mega X holding the Gyaradosite
Gyarados Mega XMega Evolves into Gyarados Mega Y holding the Gyaradosite YGyarados Mega YMega Evolves into Gyaradeath Mega X holding the Gyaradeathite XGyaradeath Mega XMega Evolves into Gyaradeath Mega Y holding the Gyaradeathite YGyaradeath Mega Y
Gyarados Mega XMega Evolves into Gyarados Mega Y holding the Gyaradosite YGyarados Mega YMega Evolves into Gyaradeath Mega X holding the Gyaradeathite XGyaradeath Mega XMega Evolves into Gyaradeath Mega Y holding the Gyaradeathite YGyaradeath Mega YMoves by official game
Level-up, TM/HM, tutor and egg moves exactly as each game has them. The newest game this site covers is open; the rest fold out.
Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon3 level-up · 1 tutor
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Splash | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 15 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 30 | Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bounce | Flying | Physical | 85 | 85% | 5 |
Sun / Moon3 level-up
Level-up
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire3 level-up · 1 tutor
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Splash | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 15 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 30 | Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bounce | Flying | Physical | 85 | 85% | 5 |
X / Y3 level-up
Level-up
Black 2 / White 23 level-up · 1 tutor
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Splash | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 15 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 30 | Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bounce | Flying | Physical | 85 | 85% | 5 |
Black / White3 level-up
Level-up
HeartGold / SoulSilver3 level-up · 1 tutor
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Splash | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 15 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 30 | Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bounce | Flying | Physical | 85 | 85% | 5 |
Platinum3 level-up · 1 tutor
Level-up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Splash | Normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| 15 | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 30 | Flail | Normal | Physical | — | 100% | 15 |
Move tutor
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bounce | Flying | Physical | 85 | 85% | 5 |
Diamond / Pearl3 level-up
Level-up
FireRed / LeafGreen3 level-up
Level-up
Emerald3 level-up
Level-up
Ruby / Sapphire3 level-up
Level-up
Crystal3 level-up
Level-up
Gold / Silver3 level-up
Level-up
Yellow2 level-up
Level-up
Red / Blue2 level-up
Level-up
Where to find it in the official games
Every area in the 16 official games on this site that has it, from each game's own encounter tables.
In the wild
Gift, static and special
| Game | Area | Method | Levels | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red / Blue | Route 3 | Gift | 5 | — |
| Red / Blue | Route 4 | Gift | 5 | — |
| Yellow | Route 3 | Gift | 5 | — |
| Yellow | Route 4 | Gift | 5 | — |
| FireRed / LeafGreen | Route 3 | Gift | 5 | — |
| FireRed / LeafGreen | Route 4 | Gift | 5 | — |
| Diamond / Pearl | Sea Route 226 | In-game trade | 1-100 | — |
| Platinum | Sea Route 226 | In-game trade | 1-100 | — |
| Black / White | Marvelous Bridge | Gift | 5 | — |
| Black 2 / White 2 | Marvelous Bridge | Gift | 5 | — |
Where to find it in the ROM hacks
69 guides on this site put it somewhere you can catch it. Areas link to that guide's own route page, with its own rates and levels.
| Guide | Where |
|---|---|
| Unbound | Antisis CityOld Rod · Lv 10-15 · 100% Auburn Waterway AOld Rod · Lv 10-15 · 100% Auburn Waterway BOld Rod · Lv 10-15 · 100% and 64 more areas |
| Pokémon Too Many Types 2 | Lilycove CityOld Rod · Lv — · 70% Lilycove CityGood Rod · Lv — · 60% Route 121Old Rod · Lv — · 70% and 45 more areas |
| Pokémon Soulgold | Cherrygrove CityOld Rod · Lv 10 · 70% Cherrygrove CityGood Rod · Lv 20 · 20% Cherrygrove CitySuper Rod · Lv 10-40 · 44% and 134 more areas |
| Pokémon Heart & Soul | Route 30Old Rod · Lv 10 · 70% Route 30Good Rod · Lv 20 · 20% Route 30Super Rod · Lv 20-40 · 44% and 191 more areas |
| Infinite Fusion | Pallet TownSurf (Classic) · Lv 2-5 · 65% Pallet TownOld Rod (Classic) · Lv 5 · 80% Pallet TownGood Rod (Classic) · Lv 5-15 · 20% and 184 more areas |
| Pokémon R.O.W.E | Abandoned ShipGood Rod · Lv Scales · 60% Abandoned ShipOld Rod · Lv Scales · 70% Berry ForestGood Rod · Lv Scales · 80% and 88 more areas |
| Sword and Shield Ultimate Plus | Wild Area 1 NorthwestSurf · Lv — · 20% Wild Area 1 NorthwestGood Rod · Lv — · 33% Galar Mine 2Good Rod · Lv 10-15 · 33% and 3 more areas |
| Lazarus | Acrisia CityOld Rod · Lv 5-10 · 70% Acrisia MountainsOld Rod · Lv 5-10 · 70% Riverwalk Trail (West)Old Rod · Lv 5-10 · 70% and 22 more areas |
| Pokémon Odyssey | Coastal RoadOld Rod · Lv 5 · 30% Sea of Galazeah (Naval Exploration)Naval exploration — from the start · Lv 10 Seaside GrottoOld Rod · Lv 5 · 70% and 18 more areas |
| Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 Redux | Floccesy RanchSurf · Lv 20-30 · 70% Floccesy RanchSurf Ripple · Lv 30-40 · 70% The Nature PreserveSuper Rod · Lv 1-100 · 95% and 1 more area |
| Pokémon Phoenix Red | Route 22Surf · Lv 15 · 100% Route 3Old Rod · Lv 10 · 70% Route 3Good Rod · Lv 12-16 · 40% and 37 more areas |
| Radical Red | Route 21 NorthOld Rod · Lv 2-4 · 70% Route 4 Poke CenterGift · Lv ? Route 25Old Rod · Lv 2-4 · 70% and 14 more areas |
| Elite Redux | Route 103Old Rod · Lv — · 60% Route 104Old Rod · Lv — · 60% Route 104Good Rod · Lv — · 40% and 38 more areas |
| Pokémon GS Chronicles | Route 30Super Rod · Lv — · 40% Lake of RageWild · Lv — Lake of RageOld Rod · Lv — · 100% and 26 more areas |
| Pokémon Emerald Kaizo | Route 104Old Rod · Lv 8 · 100% Route 104Good Rod · Lv 20 · 100% Route 104Super Rod · Lv 65 · 99% and 7 more areas |
| Inclement Emerald | Altering CaveOld Rod · Lv Scales · 60% Lilycove CityOld Rod · Lv Scales · 60% Mossdeep CityOld Rod · Lv Scales · 60% and 34 more areas |
| Renegade Platinum | Twinleaf TownOld Rod · Lv 10 · 65% Twinleaf TownGood Rod · Lv 25 · 65% Lake VerityOld Rod · Lv 10 · 100% and 71 more areas |
| Pokémon Odyssey II: Heroes of Lemuria | Marhaut WoodsOld Rod · Lv 5-5 · 70% Marhaut WoodsGood Rod · Lv 5-15 · 60% Tharsis SewersOld Rod · Lv 5-5 · 70% and 7 more areas |
| Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen+ | Pallet TownOld Rod · Lv 5-10 · 100% Pallet TownGood Rod · Lv 5-15 · 20% Pallet TownGood Rod · Lv 5-15 · 20% and 134 more areas |
| Pokémon Ambrosia | AbyssOld Rod · Lv 15 · 85% Blackthorn CityOld Rod · Lv 15 · 85% Cerulean CaveOld Rod · Lv 15 · 85% and 92 more areas |
| Pokémon Aesthetic Red | Route 4Old Rod · Lv ? Route 4Event · Lv ? Route 6Old Rod · Lv ? and 43 more areas |
| Pokemon Modern Emerald | Abandoned ShipGood Rod · Lv 10-30 · 60% Abandoned ShipOld Rod · Lv 5-10 · 70% Altering CaveGood Rod (day) · Lv 30-60 · 20% and 112 more areas |
| Pokémon Crystal Inheritance | Anarres HoltOld Rod · Lv 5 · 100% Anarres TownOld Rod · Lv 5 · 100% Calm CoastOld Rod · Lv 5 · 100% and 38 more areas |
| Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt Edition | Mauville City Fishing HutOld Rod · Lv 10-19 · 70% Mauville City Fishing HutSuper Rod · Lv 35-42 · 40% Route 114Old Rod · Lv 10-30 · 70% |
| Pokémon Emerald Ex | Route 103Old Rod · Lv ? · 70% Route 103Good Rod · Lv ? · 60% Route 102Old Rod · Lv ? · 70% and 78 more areas |
| Pokémon Valiant | Petalburg CityOld Rod · Lv 5-10 · 70% Petalburg CityGood Rod · Lv 10-30 · 60% Route 102Old Rod · Lv 5-10 · 70% and 282 more areas |
| Gaia | Archan HillsFishing · Lv — · Old Rod 60% Archan HillsFishing · Lv — · Good Rod 60% Aerous RoadFishing · Lv — · Old Rod 60% and 6 more areas |
| Pokémon Hearth | Flowergrass PlateauOld Rod · Lv 5 · 70% Maguro HarborSurf · Lv 20-30 · 60% Maguro HarborOld Rod · Lv 5-7 · 70% and 10 more areas |
| Pokémon Emerald Imperium | Route 106Old Rod · Lv 5-10 · 34% Route 106Good Rod · Lv 10-20 · 34% Route 111Old Rod · Lv 5-10 · 34% and 5 more areas |
| Pokémon Platinum Kaizo | Distorion World Area 1Old Rod · Lv ? · 100% Lake ValorOld Rod · Lv ? · 100% Lake ValorGood Rod · Lv ? · 95% |
| Pokémon Classic | Celadon CityOld Rod · Lv 5 · 100% Cerulean Cave 1FOld Rod · Lv 5 · 100% Cerulean Cave B1FOld Rod · Lv 5 · 100% and 31 more areas |
| Pokémon: Wishes of Tomorrow | Munen LakeOld Rod · Lv 5-10 · 70% Munen LakeOld Rod · Lv 5-10 · 70% Munen LakeGood Rod · Lv 10-30 · 60% and 7 more areas |
| Pokémon Exceeded | Ever Grande CityGood Rod · Lv 10-30 · 60% Ever Grande CityOld Rod · Lv 5-10 · 70% Lagoon of FuryGood Rod · Lv 10-30 · 60% and 26 more areas |
| Pokémon WaveBlue | S.S. Anne ExteriorOld Rod · Lv 5 · 100% S.S. Anne ExteriorGood Rod · Lv 5-15 · 20% Safari Zone CenterOld Rod · Lv 5 · 100% and 99 more areas |
| Pokémon Hoenn's Last Wish | Abandoned ShipOld Rod (morning) · Lv 5-30 · 70% Abandoned ShipOld Rod (morning) · Lv 5-30 · 70% Dewdrop JungleOld Rod · Lv 2-5 · 50% and 64 more areas |
| Low Budget Crystal | Dark Cave Blackthorn EntranceSurf · Lv Base+1, Base+2, Base+5 · 100% Dark Cave Violet EntranceSurf · Lv Base+1, Base+2, Base+5 · 100% Dewford TownGood Rod · Lv 20 · 35% and 73 more areas |
| Pokémon Emerald Squared | Route 117Fishing · Lv 5-16 · 10% Abandoned Ship Hidden Floor CorridorsFishing · Lv 5-30 · 20% Route 102 GrottoFishing · Lv 10-15 · 10% |
| Pokémon Tourmaline | Route 81Old Rod · Lv — · 100% Route 82Old Rod · Lv — · 100% Route 89Old Rod · Lv — · 100% and 38 more areas |
| Pokémon FireRed Reignited & LeafGreen Regrown | Route 22Good Rod · Lv 5-15 · 20% Route 22Good Rod after the wish · Lv 5-15 · 20% Viridian CityGood Rod · Lv 5-15 · 20% and 124 more areas |
| Pokémon Polished Crystal | Beautiful BeachGood Rod · Lv 20 · 35% Beautiful BeachOld Rod · Lv 10 · 85% Blackthorn CityGood Rod · Lv 20 · 35% and 286 more areas |
| Sacred Gold & Storm Silver | New Bark TownOld Rod · Lv — · 60% Cherrygrove CityOld Rod · Lv — · 60% Violet CityOld Rod · Lv — · 60% and 69 more areas |
| Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2 | Aspertia CitySuper Rod · Lv 2-8 · 95% Aspertia CitySuper Rod Ripple · Lv 6-14 · 70% Route 6 - Spring, Summer, AutumnSuper Rod · Lv 15 · 60% and 4 more areas |
| Pokémon SoothingSilver | New Bark TownOld Rod · Lv 10 New Bark TownGood Rod · Lv 20 New Bark TownSwarm · Lv ? and 262 more areas |
| Pokémon Definitive Platinum | Twinleaf TownOld Rod · Lv 10-15 · 100% Lake VerityOld Rod · Lv 10-15 · 100% Route 203Old Rod · Lv 10-15 · 100% and 45 more areas |
| Rising Ruby & Sinking Sapphire | Route 111Old Rod · Lv 20 Route 111Good Rod · Lv 35 Route 115Old Rod · Lv 15 and 5 more areas |
| Blaze Black & Volt White | Route 1Super Rod · Lv — · 30% Lostlorn ForestSurf · Lv — · 100% Lostlorn ForestSuper Rod · Lv — · 30% |
| Pokémon FireRed: Rocket Edition | Route 4Old Rod · Lv 5 · 100% Route 4Good Rod · Lv 5-15 · 20% Cerulean CityOld Rod · Lv 5 · 100% and 76 more areas |
| Pokemon Prism | Mound UpperareaSurf · Lv 10 · 90% Mt. Boulder B1FSurf · Lv 10 · 90% Fishing — Shore waterOld Rod · Lv 10 · 86% and 11 more areas |
| Pokémon Uranium | Bealbeach CityOld Rod · Lv 12 · 70% Comet CaveOld Rod · Lv 8-10 · 140% Comet CaveGood Rod · Lv 12-15 · 120% and 34 more areas |
| Pokemon Kanto Expansion Pak | Pallet TownFishing Rod · Lv 7-8 · 60% Viridian CityFishing Rod · Lv 5-7 · 60% Cerulean CityFishing Rod · Lv 11 · 40% and 9 more areas |
| Pokémon Project: Pi | Pond waterOld Rod · Lv ? Pond waterSuper Rod · Lv 100 Route 4 Pokémon CenterPurchase · Lv ? and 1 more area |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby Origins | Petalburg CitySurf · Lv 5-30 Petalburg CitySuper Rod · Lv 5-10 Slateport CitySurf · Lv 5-30 and 98 more areas |
| Pokémon Peridot Version | Acropora CityGood Rod · Lv 10 · 35% Acropora CitySuper Rod · Lv 45 · 20% Carnation TownGood Rod · Lv 10 · 35% and 85 more areas |
| HeartGold Generations | New Bark TownOld Rod · Lv 10 · 85% New Bark TownGood Rod · Lv 20 · 40% New Bark TownSuper Rod (swarm) · Lv 40 and 216 more areas |
| Pokémon FireRed Deluxe | Pallet TownOld Rod · Lv ? Pallet TownGood Rod · Lv ? · 20% Route 22Old Rod · Lv ? · 70% and 58 more areas |
| Pokémon Platinum Redux | Valley WindworksGrass · Lv ? · 11% Paranormal RoomPalmer · Lv ? |
| Pokémon Emerald Blitz | Abandoned ShipOld Rod · Lv 5-10 · 70% Abandoned ShipOld Rod · Lv 5-10 · 70% Abandoned ShipGood Rod · Lv 10-30 · 60% and 106 more areas |
| Pokémon Saiph 2 | Fillbur IsleFishing · Lv 10-15 · 40% Fillbur Wilds (Early Area)Fishing · Lv 5-10 · 40% Marrgon CityFishing · Lv 10-15 · 40% and 17 more areas |
| Pokémon Parallel Emerald | Froster IslandOld Rod · Lv ? · 100% Sootopolis CityOld Rod · Lv ? · 70% Sootopolis CityGood Rod · Lv ? · 60% and 1 more area |
| Pokémon Sour Crystal | Blackthorn CitySurf · Lv 5-15 · 100% Blackthorn CitySurf · Lv 10-20 · 100% Blackthorn CityOld Rod · Lv 10 · 100% and 214 more areas |
| Pokémon Black Pearl Emerald | Ever Grande CityGood Rod · Lv 77-83 · 60% Lilycove CityGood Rod · Lv 56-62 · 60% Meteor FallsGood Rod · Lv 29-35 · 60% and 52 more areas |
| Pokémon Project Nova | Pallet TownOld Rod · Lv 5 · 100% Pallet TownGood Rod · Lv 15 · 66% Route 21 NorthOld Rod · Lv 5 · 50% and 17 more areas |
| Pokémon Spirits of the Storm | Gift PokémonGift · Lv 50 |
| Pokémon Emerald Rule-ette | Safari ZoneSuper Rod · Lv 30-35 · 15% Safari ZoneSuper Rod · Lv 30-35 · 15% Safari ZoneSuper Rod · Lv 30-35 · 15% |
| Pokémon Mirror Gold | Cerulean Cave B2FGood Rod · Lv 30-34 · 40% Cerulean Cave B2FOld Rod · Lv 10-14 · 85% Cerulean Cave B2FRod (swarm) · Lv ? and 68 more areas |
| Pokémon Timeless Diamond & Spaceless Pearl | Twinleaf TownOld Rod · Lv 3-15 · 100% Twinleaf TownGood Rod · Lv 10-25 · 55% Eterna CityOld Rod · Lv 3-15 · 100% and 102 more areas |
| Pokémon Crystal Legacy | Blackthorn CitySurf · Lv 5-15 · 100% Blackthorn CityOld Rod · Lv 10 · 100% Blackthorn CityGood Rod · Lv 20 · 90% and 168 more areas |
| Pokémon Emerald Seaglass | Abandoned ShipOld Rod · Lv 5-10 · 70% Abandoned ShipOld Rod · Lv 5-10 · 70% Abandoned ShipGood Rod · Lv 10-30 · 60% and 102 more areas |
| Pokémon Yellow Legacy | Route 4Gift · Lv 5 Safari ZoneSuper Rod · Lv 10-15 · 70% Safari ZoneSuper Rod · Lv 10-15 · 70% and 3 more areas |
| Emerald Rogue | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Celia's Stupid Romhack | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon Too Many Types 1 | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Fire Red Omega | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
| Pokémon Overcomplicated | not in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it |
Compare official Magikarp with the ROM hacks →
In the 74 guides that include it
Changed in 65 of 74 guides: retyped in 2, stats in 9, abilities in 29, evolution in 54.
Every ROM hack on this site that has Magikarp, and what it did to it. Guides that changed something are first. Click one for that version's full page — locations, moveset and TMs.
| Guide | Type | Total | Abilities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unbound Evolves into Gyarados at level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Pokémon Too Many Types 2 | Changed | Water→BoringWater | 200 | — |
| Pokémon Soulgold Evolves into Gyarados — Level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Pokémon Heart & Soul Evolves into Gyarados at Level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Infinite Fusion Evolves into: Gyarados (Level 20) | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Pokémon R.O.W.E Evolves into Gyarados at Level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Celia's Stupid Romhack Evolves into Krabby at Level 55 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim |
| Sword and Shield Ultimate Plus Evolves into Gyarados — Level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Pokémon Odyssey Evolves into Gyarados at Level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim − Rattled |
| Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 Redux | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled, Rattled |
| Pokémon Phoenix Red Evolves into Gyarados at Level 20 | Changed | Water | 300 +100 +30 HP, +45 Attack, +15 Sp. Atk, +20 Sp. Def, -10 Speed | Water Absorb, Swift Swim + Water Absorb − Rattled |
| Radical Red Evolves into Gyarados at Level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Hydration + Hydration − Rattled |
| Elite Redux Evolves into Gyarados at level 20 Evolves into Gyaradeath at level 20 | Changed | Water | 205 +5 +5 Attack | Marvel Scale, Guilt Trip, Rattled |
| Pokémon Emerald Kaizo Evolves into Gyarados at Level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim − Rattled |
| Inclement Emerald Evolves into Gyarados at Level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Renegade Platinum | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim − Rattled |
| Pokémon Odyssey II: Heroes of Lemuria Evolves at Lv. 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Oblivious + Oblivious − Rattled |
| Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen+ Evolves into Gyarados at Level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim − Rattled |
| Pokémon Ambrosia Evolves into Gyarados at level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Uses SPLASH with true and honest vigor |
| Pokémon Aesthetic Red Evolves into Gyarados — LVL 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Moody, Moxie + Moody, Moxie − Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Pokemon Modern Emerald Evolves into Gyarados at Level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim |
| Pokémon Crystal Inheritance Evolves into Gyarados at level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt Edition Evolves into Gyarados at Level 20 | Changed | 0 -200 -20 HP, -10 Attack, -55 Defense, -15 Sp. Atk, -20 Sp. Def, -80 Speed | — | |
| Pokémon Valiant Evolves into Gyarados at level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Pokémon Hearth Evolves into Gyarados at Level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Pokémon Too Many Types 1 | Changed | Water→WaterUgly | 200 | — |
| Pokémon Emerald Imperium Evolves into Gyarados at level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Hydration + Hydration − Rattled |
| Pokémon Platinum Kaizo Evolves into Gyarados at Lv. 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim − Rattled |
| Pokémon Classic Evolves into Gyarados at Level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Pokémon: Wishes of Tomorrow Evolves into Gyarados at Level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Pokémon Exceeded Evolves into Gyarados at level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Pokémon WaveBlue Evolves into Gyarados at Level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Pokémon Hoenn's Last Wish Evolves into Gyarados at Level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Low Budget Crystal Evolves into Gyarados at level 25 | Changed | Water | 200 | — |
| Pokémon Emerald Squared Evolves into Gyarados at level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Pokémon FireRed Reignited & LeafGreen Regrown Evolves into Gyarados at Level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim − Rattled |
| Sacred Gold & Storm Silver | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim − Rattled |
| Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled, Rattled |
| Pokémon SoothingSilver Evolves into Gyarados at Lv. 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim − Rattled |
| Rising Ruby & Sinking Sapphire | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled, Rattled |
| Blaze Black & Volt White | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled, Rattled |
| Fire Red Omega | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim − Rattled |
| Pokémon FireRed: Rocket Edition Evolves into Gyarados at Level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 +65 Sp. Atk, -5 Sp. Def, -60 Speed | Swift Swim − Rattled |
| Pokemon Prism Evolves into Gyarados at level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim − Rattled |
| Pokémon Uranium Evolves into: Gyarados (Level 20) | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Pokemon Kanto Expansion Pak Evolves into Gyarados at level 20 | Changed | Water | 205 +5 +5 Sp. Atk | — |
| Pokémon Project: Pi Evolves into Gyarados at level 36 | Changed | Water | 250 +50 +5 HP, +3 Attack, +14 Defense, +4 Sp. Atk, +5 Sp. Def, +19 Speed | Rattled − Swift Swim |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby Origins Evolves into Gyarados at Level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim − Rattled |
| Pokémon Peridot Version Evolves into Gyarados at level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | — |
| HeartGold Generations Evolves into Gyarados — at level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Pokémon FireRed Deluxe Evolves into Gyarados at Level 20 Evolves into Gyarados with a Water Stone | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim − Rattled |
| Pokémon Platinum Redux Evolves at Lv. 30. The documentation gives the level but not what it turns into | Changed | Water | 390 +190 +45 HP, +60 Attack, -10 Defense, +50 Sp. Atk, +45 Sp. Def | Swift Swim, Water Veil + Water Veil − Rattled |
| Pokémon Emerald Blitz Evolves into Gyarados at Level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Pokémon Saiph 2 | Changed | 0 -200 -20 HP, -10 Attack, -55 Defense, -15 Sp. Atk, -20 Sp. Def, -80 Speed | — | |
| Pokémon Parallel Emerald Evolves into Gyarados at level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Pokémon Sour Crystal Evolves into Gyarados at level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | — |
| Pokémon Black Pearl Emerald Evolves into Gyarados at Level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Pokémon Project Nova Evolves into Gyarados at Level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim − Rattled |
| Pokémon Spirits of the Storm | Changed | 0 -200 -20 HP, -10 Attack, -55 Defense, -15 Sp. Atk, -20 Sp. Def, -80 Speed | Rattled | |
| Pokémon Emerald Rule-ette Evolves into Gyarados at Level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Pokémon Mirror Gold Evolves into Gyarados — at level 32 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim − Rattled |
| Pokémon Timeless Diamond & Spaceless Pearl Evolves into Gyarados — Level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim − Rattled |
| Pokémon Crystal Legacy Evolves into Gyarados at level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | — |
| Pokémon Emerald Seaglass Evolves into Gyarados at Level 20 | Changed | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Pokémon Yellow Legacy Evolves into Gyarados at level 20 | Changed | Water | 205 | — |
| Emerald Rogue | Unchanged | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Lazarus | Unchanged | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Pokémon GS Chronicles | Unchanged | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Pokémon Emerald Ex | Unchanged | Water | 200 | — |
| Gaia | Unchanged | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Pokémon Tourmaline | Unchanged | 200 | — | |
| Pokémon Polished Crystal | Unchanged | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Pokémon Definitive Platinum | Unchanged | Water | 200 | Swift Swim, Rattled |
| Pokémon Overcomplicated | Unchanged | Water | 200 | Klutz |
Pokédex entries
What each game says about it, in the games' own words.
| Red / Blue / LeafGreen / Y | 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 / SoulSilver | 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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! |
Names in other languages
| Japanese | コイキング |
| Japanese (Rōmaji) | Koiking |
| German | Karpador |
| French | Magicarpe |
| Spanish | Magikarp |
| Italian | Magikarp |
| Korean | 잉어킹 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 鲤鱼王 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 鯉魚王 |
Official data here is present-day reference data from PokéAPI, not a snapshot of any one game's era — the Fairy type and hidden abilities arrived partway through the series, so a difference against an older game can belong to the series rather than to that ROM hack.