Pokemon Sword and Shield Magikarp | Locations, Moves, Weaknesses

Magikarp Galar Pokedex ID: 144

Weight
N/A

Water

Height
N/A

Exp Group
Slow

Egg Group
Water2 / Dragon

Hatch Cycle
5

List of Magikarp Max IV Stats in Pokemon S&S.

Total	200
Attack	10
Special Attack	15
Defense	55
Special Defense	20
HP	20
Speed	80

Overview Summary

Pokemon Sword and Shield Magikarp is a Water Type Fish Pokémon. Which makes it weak against Grass, Electric Type pokemon. You can find and catch Magikarp within South Lake Miloch and has 20 HP, 10 Attack, 15 SP Attack, 55 Defense, 20 SP Defense and 80 Speed Max IV Stats.

Sword Pokedex Entry
It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.

Shield Pokedex Entry
This weak and pathetic Pokémon gets easily pushed along rivers when there are strong currents.

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Magikarp Evolutions

What level does Magikarp Evolve at in Pokemon Sword and Shield.

Pokemon	Stage	Type	Requirement	Total	Attack	SpAtk	Defense	SpDef	HP	Speed
Magikarp	Unevolved (1)			200	10	15	55	20	20	80
Gyarados	First Evolution (2)		Level 20	540	125	60	79	100	95	81

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Magikarp Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Magikarp Spawn Locations where to find and How To Catch based on weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon	Location	Weather	Spawn
Magikarp	South Lake Miloch	Raining (Lv. 14-16)	25%
	West Lake Axewell (Surfing)	Normal Weather (Lv. 38-40)	05%
		Overcast (Lv. 38-40)	10%
		Raining (Lv. 38-40)	05%
		Thunderstorm (Lv. 38-40)	25%
		Intense Sun (Lv. 38-40)	60%
		Snowing (Lv. 38-40)	10%
		Snowstorm (Lv. 38-40)	15%
		Sandstorm (Lv. 38-40)	60%
		Heavy Fog (Lv. 38-40)	60%
Gyarados	Route 2 (Surfing)	All Weather (Lv. 38-40)	02%

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon	Location	Weather	Spawn
Magikarp	Route 2	Fishing (Lv. 4-6)	80%
	East Lake Axewell	Fishing (Lv. 8-12)	50%
	West Lake Axewell	Fishing (Lv. 7-11)	50%
	Axew's Eye	Fishing (Lv. 35-40)	50%
	South Lake Miloch	Fishing (Lv. 11-13)	50%
	North Lake Miloch	Fishing (Lv. 14-16)	58%
	Bridge Field	Fishing (Lv. 26-28)	30%
	Route 4	Fishing (Lv. 13-15)	70%
	City of Motostoke	Fishing (Lv. 7-11)	50%
	Route 5	Fishing (Lv. 16-18)	70%
	Route 6	Fishing (Lv. 28-30)	70%
	Route 2	Fishing (Lv. 37-40)	50%
		Fishing (Lv. 37-40)	09%
Gyarados	Axew's Eye	Fishing (Lv. 35-40)	05%
	Giant's Seat	Fishing (Lv. 30-35)	10%
	Bridge Field	Fishing (Lv. 26-28)	05%
	Dusty Bowl	Fishing (Lv. 40-45)	05%
	Giant's Mirror	Fishing (Lv. 26-28)	05%
	Giant's Cap	Fishing (Lv. 26-28)	05%
	Lake of Outrage	Fishing (Lv. 50-52)	05%

Pokemon Sword and Shield Magikarp Raids

Where to find Magikarp Raids and Item Drop Rates.

2-Star Magikarp
Lv. 25-30
Gender: Random
Ability: Hidden
Location:
Selection Probabilities:
1-Star Desired: 35%
Drops:
100% TR16 Waterfall
100% TR84 Scald
25% Big Pearl
25% Pearl
25% Rare Candy
Bonus Drops:
5% Exp. Candy S
1% Dynamax Candy
1% Exp. Candy M

2-Star Magikarp
Lv. 25-30
Gender: Random
Ability: Hidden
Location:
Selection Probabilities:
1-Star Desired: 68%
Drops:
100% TR16 Waterfall
100% TR84 Scald
25% Big Pearl
25% Pearl
25% Rare Candy
Bonus Drops:
7% Exp. Candy S
2% Dynamax Candy
2% Exp. Candy M

2-Star Magikarp
Lv. 25-30
Gender: Random
Ability: Hidden
Location:
Selection Probabilities:
1-Star Desired: 68%
Drops:
100% TR16 Waterfall
100% TR84 Scald
25% Big Pearl
25% Pearl
25% Rare Candy
Bonus Drops:
7% Exp. Candy S
2% Dynamax Candy
2% Exp. Candy M

2-Star Magikarp
Lv. 25-30
Gender: Random
Ability: Hidden
Location:
Selection Probabilities:
1-Star Desired: 35%
Drops:
100% TR16 Waterfall
100% TR84 Scald
25% Big Pearl
25% Pearl
25% Rare Candy
Bonus Drops:
7% Exp. Candy S
2% Dynamax Candy
2% Exp. Candy M

Pokemon Sword and Shield Magikarp Weakness

Weak Against
Grass 2x
Electric 2x

Strong Against
Steel 1/2
Fire 1/2
Water 1/2
Ice 1/2

What is Magikarp Weak Against?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2
Jolteon	Electric
Leafeon	Grass
Dhelmise	Ghost	Grass
Tsareena	Grass
Vikavolt	Bug	Electric

What is Magikarp Strong Against?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2
Arcanine	Fire
Gyarados	Water	Flying
Milotic	Water
Vanilluxe	Ice
Lapras	Water	Ice

See Type Chart

Pokemon S&S Magikarp Moves List

What moves Magikarp learns from Leveling, TMs, TRs and Best Movesets.

Magikarp Abilities

Ability	Type	Effect
Swift Swim	Normal	Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in rain.
Rattled	Hidden	Dark-, Ghost-, and Bug-type moves scare the Pokémon and boost its Speed stat.

Magikarp Level Up Moves

Lvl	Move	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
01	Splash	—	—	40	Doesn't do ANYTHING.
15	Tackle	40	100	35
25	Flail	—	100	15	The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.

TM Moves Magikarp can learn

TM	Move	Type	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
TM52	Bounce		85	85	5	Springs up on first turn, attacks on second. May paralyze opponent.

Magikarp TR Moves

TR	Move	Type	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
TR03	Hydro Pump		110	80	5

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