Magikarp
Water-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Gyarados for 400 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Splash Struggle
Same-type attack bonus on Splash.
Type effectiveness
Damage Magikarp takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- 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
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splash Best STAB | Water | 0 | 17 | 1.5s | 0 | 11.3 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle Best | Normal | 35 | 0 | 2.0s | 17.5 | — |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Splash | Water | 0 | 12 | 3 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struggle | Normal | 35 | 100 | 0.35 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Splash (0 DPS); Splash builds energy fastest (11.3 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Magikarp is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Magikarp
How to get Magikarp
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Magikarp knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max 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 |
Is Magikarp good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Magikarp has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (85 Defense / 85 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy.
- Shadow Magikarp deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max 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 |
| Level | Max 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 |
| Level | Max 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 |
| Level | Max 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 (fast) with Struggle (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Magikarp's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Magikarp takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Magikarp's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Magikarp reaches 310 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 274 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Magikarp?
A perfect 15/15/15 Magikarp shows 157 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 196 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Magikarp better than regular Magikarp?
Shadow Magikarp deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Magikarp in Pokemon GO?
Magikarp spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Magikarp be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Magikarp depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.