Magikarp Pokémon FireRed: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Magikarp in Pokémon FireRed. 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 FireRed
KantoMagikarp Pokemon FireRed 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 FireRed Magikarp Sprites
Pokémon FireRed Magikarp Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Magikarp via various methods in Pokémon FireRed.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Splash | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 15 |
| Flail | normal | Lv. 30 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon FireRed Magikarp Locations
Magikarp can be caught in 51 locations across Pokémon FireRed, including Kanto Route 4 Pokemon Center, Kanto Route 3 Pokemon Center, and Seafoam Islands B3f. The most reliable spawn is at Kanto Route 3 Pokemon Center, where you'll find it at Lv. 5 by receiving it as a gift with a 100% encounter rate.
Seafoam Islands B3f
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Seafoam Islands B4f
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Kanto Route 12 Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Kanto Sea Route 19 Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Kanto Sea Route 20 Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Cinnabar Island Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Viridian City Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Cerulean City Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Vermilion City Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Celadon City Area
4 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1560%Common
- old rodLv. 570%Common
- super rodLv. 15-2540%Frequent
- super rodLv. 25-354%Very Rare
Fuchsia City Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Pallet Town Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 5-1070%Common
Kanto Route 4 Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Kanto Route 6 Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Kanto Route 10 Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Kanto Route 11 Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Kanto Route 13 Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Kanto Sea Route 21 Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Kanto Route 22 Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Kanto Route 24 Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Kanto Route 25 Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Cerulean Cave 1f
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Cerulean Cave B1f
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Kanto Route 23 Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Kanto Safari Zone Middle
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Ss Anne Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Berry Forest Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Icefall Cave Entrance
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Icefall Cave Waterfall
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Kindle Road Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Treasure Beach Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Cape Brink Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Bond Bridge Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Resort Gorgeous Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Water Labyrinth Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Five Isle Meadow Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Memorial Pillar Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Outcast Island Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Green Path Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Water Path Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Ruin Valley Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Trainer Tower Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Tanoby Ruins Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
One Island Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Four Island Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Five Island Area
2 encounters- good rodLv. 5-1520%Frequent
- old rodLv. 570%Common
Kanto Route 4 Pokemon Center
1 encounter- giftLv. 5100%Common
Kanto Route 3 Pokemon Center
1 encounter- giftLv. 5100%Common
