Pokemon Sword and Shield Magikarp | Locations, Moves, Weaknesses (2024)

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Magikarp is a Water Type Fish Pokémon, which makes it weak against Grass, Electric type moves. You can find and catch Magikarp in South Lake Miloch with a 25% chance to appear during Raining weather. The Max IV Stats of Magikarp are 20 HP, 10 Attack, 15 SP Attack, 55 Defense, 20 SP Defense, and 80 Speed.

Regular

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Magikarp Galar Pokedex ID: 144

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List of Magikarp Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat	Amount	Bar Graph
Total	200
HP	20
Attack	10
Defense	55
Special Attack	15
Special Defense	20
Speed	80

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Magikarp to have is Timid, this will increase it's Speed and decrease it's Attack stats.

Magikarp Abilities


Ability	Type	Effect
Swift Swim	Normal
Rattled	Hidden

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

How do i evolve Magikarp in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Magikarp evolves into Gyarados when you reach Level 20.

Magikarp

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Level 20

Gyarados


Pokemon	CP	Atk	Def	Sp Atk	Sp Def	Hp	Spd
Magikarp	200	10	55	15	20	20	80
Gyarados	540	125	79	60	100	95	81

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Magikarp Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Magikarp?

A popular spawn location you can find Magikarp is in the South Lake Miloch area with a 25% chance to spawn during Raining weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)


Location	Spawn	Lvl
South Lake Miloch	25%	14 - 16
West Lake Axewell	5%	38 - 40
West Lake Axewell	10%	38 - 40
West Lake Axewell	5%	38 - 40
West Lake Axewell	25%	38 - 40
West Lake Axewell	60%	38 - 40
West Lake Axewell	10%	38 - 40
West Lake Axewell	15%	38 - 40
West Lake Axewell	60%	38 - 40
West Lake Axewell	60%	38 - 40
Route 2 - Lake	2%	38 - 40
Workout Sea	1%	40 - 45
Workout Sea	1%	40 - 45
Workout Sea	1%	40 - 45
Workout Sea	1%	40 - 45
Workout Sea	1%	40 - 45
Workout Sea	1%	40 - 45
Workout Sea	1%	40 - 45
Workout Sea	1%	40 - 45
Workout Sea	1%	40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea	1%	40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea	1%	40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea	1%	40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea	1%	40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea	1%	40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea	1%	40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea	1%	40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea	1%	40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea	1%	40 - 45
Insular Sea	1%	40 - 45
Insular Sea	1%	40 - 45
Insular Sea	1%	40 - 45
Insular Sea	1%	40 - 45
Insular Sea	1%	40 - 45
Insular Sea	1%	40 - 45
Insular Sea	1%	40 - 45
Insular Sea	1%	40 - 45
Insular Sea	1%	40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea	1%	40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea	1%	40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea	1%	40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea	1%	40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea	1%	40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea	1%	40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea	1%	40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea	1%	40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea	1%	40 - 45
Honeycalm Island	1%	40 - 45
Honeycalm Island	1%	40 - 45
Honeycalm Island	1%	40 - 45
Honeycalm Island	1%	40 - 45
Honeycalm Island	1%	40 - 45
Honeycalm Island	1%	40 - 45
Honeycalm Island	1%	40 - 45
Honeycalm Island	1%	40 - 45
Honeycalm Island	1%	40 - 45

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


Location	Spawn	Lvl
Route 2 - Lakeside	50%	37 - 40
Route 2 - Lakeside	9%	37 - 40
Route 2	80%	4 - 6
Route 4	70%	13 - 15
Route 5	70%	16 - 18
Route 6	70%	28 - 30
Axew's Eye	50%	35 - 40
Bridge Field	30%	26 - 28
East Lake Axewell	50%	8 - 12
Motostoke	50%	7 - 11
North Lake Miloch	58%	14 - 16
Slumbering Weald - Deep	20%	45 - 47
South Lake Miloch	50%	11 - 13
West Lake Axewell	50%	7 - 11
Fields of Honor	50%	13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands	50%	13 - 18
Forest of Focus	40%	13 - 18
Forest of Focus - Area 2	50%	13 - 18
Courageous Cavern	50%	16 - 21
Loop Lagoon	50%	19 - 24
Training Lowlands	50%	16 - 21
Workout Sea	50%	43 - 48
Stepping-Stone Sea	60%	43 - 48
Insular Sea	60%	43 - 48
Honeycalm Sea	60%	43 - 48
Honeycalm Island	60%	43 - 48
Axew's Eye	5%	35 - 40
Bridge Field	5%	26 - 28
Dusty Bowl	5%	40 - 45
Giant's Cap	5%	26 - 28
Giant's Mirror	5%	26 - 28
Giant's Seat	10%	30 - 35
Lake of Outrage	5%	50 - 52

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Pokemon Sword and Shield Magikarp Raids

Where do i find Magikarp Raids?

You can find Magikarp raids in the following locations: Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Lake of Outrage, West Lake Axewell.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Magikarp Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Bridge Field
Dusty Bowl
East Lake Axewell
Giant's Cap
Lake of Outrage
West Lake Axewell

Pokemon Sword and Shield Magikarp Weakness

Magikarp is a Water Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Grass, Electric Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Water, Ice type moves.


Damage	Types
4.0x Damage
2.0x Damage	Grass Electric
0.5x Damage	Steel Fire Water Ice
0.25x Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Magikarp Weak Against?


Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2	CP

What pokemon is Magikarp Strong Against?


Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2	CP

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Pokemon SW and SH Magikarp Moves List

What moves can Magikarp learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Magikarp can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Water type +50% STAB damage.

Level Up Moves(Learned)
TM Moves(Reusable Item)
TR Moves(One Time Use Item)

Magikarp Level Up Moves


Lvl	Move	Pow
01	[] Splash	—
15	[] Tackle	—
25	[] Flail	—

TM Moves Magikarp can learn


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

Magikarp TR Moves


TR	Move	Type	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
TR03	Hydro Pump		Special	165	80	5

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