#0129 Water

Magikarp

Water-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Gyarados for 400 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.

Gen 1 · Kanto Boosted in Rainy
Check IVs
Max CP
310
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 274
Attack
29
Defense
85
Stamina
85
Magikarp Pokemon GO sprite

Best moveset

Highest damage
Splash Struggle

Same-type attack bonus on Splash.

Type effectiveness

Damage Magikarp takes from each attacking type

Base stats

Attack 29
Defense 85
Stamina 85
Stat total
199
Buddy distance
1.0 km per candy
Second charged move
10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
Mega Energy (buddy)
5 per km
100% IV at Lv 20
157 CP

Magikarp moves

1 fast · 1 charged

Fast moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
Splash Best STAB Water 0 17 1.5s 0 11.3

Charged moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
Struggle Best Normal 35 0 2.0s 17.5 —
Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Splash (0 DPS); Splash builds energy fastest (11.3 EPS).

Evolution

Magikarp
Magikarp 400 Candy
Gyarados
Gyarados

Mega Evolution

Gyarados
Gyarados
300 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises
Mega Gyarados
Mega Gyarados

Family

Magikarp
Magikarp This page
Gyarados
Gyarados
Mega Gyarados
Mega Gyarados Mega
Shadow forms Shadow Magikarp Shadow Gyarados

Raids

Not in raids
Status
Magikarp is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Magikarp

1
Shadow Thundurus (Therian)
Shadow Thundurus (Therian)Shadow Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 86.0DPS 7,854TDO 2
Regieleki
Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 76.7DPS 6,615TDO 3
Thundurus (Therian)
Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 72.0DPS 7,891TDO 4
Mega Sceptile
Mega SceptileMega Bullet SeedFrenzy Plant 71.7DPS 8,280TDO 5
Kartana
Kartana Razor LeafLeaf Blade 66.1DPS 6,034TDO 6
Mega Manectric
Mega ManectricMega Thunder FangWild Charge 65.1DPS 7,233TDO
Counters carrying Electric, Grass moves deal the most damage.

How to get Magikarp

Team GO Rocket
Shadow Magikarp arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification
1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch Lv 1–30 10 237
Wild (Weather Boost) Lv 1–35 10 257
Raid Catch Lv 20 135 160
Raid (Weather Boost) Lv 25 168 200
Egg Hatch Lv 20 135 160
Research Encounter Lv 15 102 121
GO Battle League Lv 20 135 160

Magikarp in events

Most recent first

All events
EventDateRoleShiny
Magikarp Spotlight Hour 20 Aug 2026 Wild spawn Yes
Dynamax Magikarp during Max Monday 17 Aug 2026 Raid boss —
Replay: Water Research Day 21 Mar 2026 Wild spawn Yes

Is Magikarp good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15 —

Magikarp has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 400-Candy step towards its evolution.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

LevelMax CP
Lv 1 10
Lv 2 12
Lv 3 20
Lv 4 28
Lv 5 37
Lv 6 45
Lv 7 53
Lv 8 61
Lv 9 70
Lv 10 78
Lv 11 86
Lv 12 94
Lv 13 102
LevelMax CP
Lv 14 109
Lv 15 117
Lv 16 125
Lv 17 133
Lv 18 141
Lv 19 149
Lv 20 157
Lv 21 164
Lv 22 172
Lv 23 180
Lv 24 188
Lv 25 196
Lv 26 204
LevelMax CP
Lv 27 212
Lv 28 219
Lv 29 227
Lv 30 235
Lv 31 239
Lv 32 243
Lv 33 247
Lv 34 251
Lv 35 255
Lv 36 259
Lv 37 263
Lv 38 266
Lv 39 270
LevelMax CP
Lv 40 274
Lv 41 278
Lv 42 281
Lv 43 285
Lv 44 288
Lv 45 292
Lv 46 296
Lv 47 299
Lv 48 303
Lv 49 306
Lv 50 310

Pokedex info

Pokedex number
#0129
Height
0.90 m
Weight
10.00 kg
Candy to evolve
400
Family forms
5 released forms
Game ID
V0129_POKEMON_MAGIKARP

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Magikarp in Pokemon GO?

Magikarp's best moveset is Splash with Struggle. Those are the only moves it learns, so there is nothing to TM.

What are Magikarp's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Magikarp takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water.

What is Magikarp's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Magikarp reaches 310 CP at level 50 and 274 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Magikarp?

A 15/15/15 Magikarp shows 157 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 196 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 117 CP.

How do you get Magikarp in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Magikarp Spotlight Hour (August 2026).

Can Magikarp be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Magikarp is in the game. It could be shiny in Magikarp Spotlight Hour (August 2026).

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