About Magikarp
Magikarp (Pokédex #0129) is a Water-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 1. It is officially classified as the Fish Pokémon. In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
As a Water-type POKEMON, Magikarp has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Electric, Grass moves. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel moves, taking only half damage from them.
Magikarp's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 200 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 20 · ATK 10 · DEF 55 · SP.ATK 15 · SP.DEF 20 · SPD 80. Its standout stat is SPD (80), which makes it best suited for outspeeding opponents roles. Its abilities are Swift swim, Rattled, with Rattled as its hidden ability.
Magikarp stands 0.9 m (35") tall and weighs 10.0 kg (22.0 lbs). It is typically found in Waters Edge environments. Capture rate: 255/255 (very easy to catch). Growth rate: Slow. Egg groups: Water2, Dragon.
Magikarp is part of the Magikarp → Gyarados evolution line (2-stage). Magikarp is the base form and can evolve into Gyarados via Level 20.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Gyarados. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
