Magikarp is a Water-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It evolves into Gyarados when fed 400 candies.
Pokédex description
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
Evolution family
Magikarp is part of a two-member family.
63. ![]() #129 Magikarp |
![]() #130 Gyarados |
![]() Mega Gyarados |
63. ![]() #129 Magikarp |
![]() #130 Gyarados |
![]() Mega Gyarados |
Availability
- Magikarp was released with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
Shiny form of Magikarp was released as the first Shiny Pokémon available in the game on Water Festival 2017 on March 24th, 2017.
Shadow form of Magikarp was released on August 1st, 2019.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
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![]() Wild |
235 255 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2016 Jul 6
Increased spawns in: |
![]() Eggs |
157 | 2-km Eggs since 2022 Jun 1
Increased chance/Previously in: |
![]() Raid Battles |
157 196 (weather boosted) |
Tier 1 CP 1,077
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
![]() Research tasks |
117 | Field Research: Catch 7 Pokémon: Since 2021 Jun Catch 5 Pokémon: Water Festival 2022 Send 3 Gifts to friends: Lunar New Year 2022 Catch 10 Pokémon: 2018 Apr - 2021 May Transfer 6 Pokémon: Kanto Celebration Event Catch 3 Magikarp: August 2020 Community Day Catch the Water-type Pokémon carried in a backpack: Detective Pikachu Celebration Use 10 Pinap Berries while catching Pokémon: 2019 Jan - Apr Catch 2 Water-type Pokémon: Water Festival 2018 Special Research/Timed Research: December Community Day 2021 - 4th part: Power up Pokémon 7 times Lunar New Year - 2nd part: Send 3 Gifts to friends Making a Splash - 1st part: Make 5 Nice Throws & Completing 1st part |
![]() GO Snapshot |
235 | Obtainable during: August 2020 Community Day: Aug 8 |
Gallery
Avatar Items
Stickers
Trivia
- Magikarp is tied with Feebas for having the lowest maximum Combat Power of any Pokémon in Pokémon GO.
- There is medal for catching extra-large Magikarp, called Fisher.