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Magikarp, the Fish Pokémon — Water-type Pokémon official artwork
water
Magikarp
ID:#129Fish Pokémon
Height
0.9m
Weight
10.0kg
Catch Rate
255
Exp
40

Magikarp Pokémon Sun: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Magikarp in Pokémon Sun. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 3 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Sun
Alola

Magikarp Pokemon Sun Pokedex Entry

A feeble, pitiful imbecile of a Pokémon that is nonetheless very hardy. Unperturbed by turbid water, it can be found living in all sorts of places.

Pokemon Sun Magikarp Sprites

Magikarp front-facing sprite from Pokémon SunPrimary
Magikarp back-facing sprite from Pokémon SunReverse
Magikarp shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon SunShiny
Magikarp shiny back-facing sprite from Pokémon SunShiny Reverse

Pokémon Sun Magikarp Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Magikarp via various methods in Pokémon Sun.

MoveTypeRequirement
SplashnormalLv. 1
TacklenormalLv. 15
FlailnormalLv. 30

End of Move Database

Pokémon Sun Magikarp Locations

Magikarp can be caught in 22 locations across Pokémon Sun, including Paniola Town Area, Seaward Cave Area, and Alola Route 7 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Seaward Cave Area, where you'll find it between Lv. 10 and 15 by fishing with the Super Rod with a 99% encounter rate.

Alola Route 7 Area

1 encounter
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-19
    79%Common

Alola Route 8 Main

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-20
    79%Common
  • bubbling spots
    Lv. 10-25
    60%Common

Alola Route 9 Main

1 encounter
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-23
    15%Uncommon

Alola Route 13 Area

1 encounter
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-30
    79%Common

Alola Route 14 Area

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-31
    79%Common
  • bubbling spots
    Lv. 10-31
    50%Common

Alola Route 15 Main

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-33
    79%Common
  • bubbling spots
    Lv. 10-33
    50%Common

Brooklet Hill North

2 encounters
  • bubbling spots
    Lv. 10-15
    50%Common
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-15
    70%Common

Brooklet Hill South

2 encounters
  • bubbling spots
    Lv. 10-15
    50%Common
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-15
    70%Common

Brooklet Hill Totems Den

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-15
    79%Common
  • bubbling spots
    Lv. 10-15
    50%Common

Kalae Bay Area

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-15
    79%Common
  • bubbling spots
    Lv. 10-15
    50%Common

Malie Garden Area

1 encounter
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-27
    60%Common

Melemele Sea Area

2 encounters
  • bubbling spots
    Lv. 10-18
    20%Frequent
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-18
    78%Common

Paniola Town Area

2 encounters
  • bubbling spots
    Lv. 10-18
    50%Common
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-18
    99%Common

Poni Breaker Coast Area

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-43
    79%Common
  • bubbling spots
    Lv. 10-43
    50%Common

Poni Gauntlet Area

2 encounters
  • bubbling spots
    Lv. 10-59
    50%Common
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-59
    59%Common

Poni Meadow Area

2 encounters
  • bubbling spots
    Lv. 10-57
    50%Common
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-57
    59%Common

Poni Wilds Area

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-43
    79%Common
  • bubbling spots
    Lv. 10-43
    50%Common

Seafolk Village Main

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-43
    79%Common
  • bubbling spots
    Lv. 10-43
    50%Common

Seaward Cave Area

2 encounters
  • bubbling spots
    Lv. 10-15
    50%Common
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-15
    99%Common

Secluded Shore Area

1 encounter
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-30
    79%Common

Tapu Village Area

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-31
    79%Common
  • bubbling spots
    Lv. 10-31
    50%Common

Vast Poni Canyon Northwest

2 encounters
  • bubbling spots
    Lv. 10-44
    50%Common
  • super rod
    Lv. 10-44
    59%Common