Magikarp Pokémon Violet: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Magikarp in Pokémon Violet. 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 Violet
PaldeaMagikarp Pokemon Violet 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 Violet Magikarp Sprites
Pokémon Violet Magikarp Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Magikarp via various methods in Pokémon Violet.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Splash | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 15 |
| Flail | normal | Lv. 25 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Violet Magikarp Locations
Magikarp can be caught in 24 locations across Pokémon Violet, including Chilling Waterhead. The most reliable spawn is at Chilling Waterhead, where you'll find it between Lv. 24 and 34 by underwater with a spawn weight of 500.
South Province Area One
6 encounters- water surfaceLv. 6-8Lake60Weight
- underwaterLv. 6-8Lake60Weight
- water surfaceLv. 2-8Riverside20Weight
- underwaterLv. 2-8Riverside20Weight
- water surfaceLv. 3-7Ocean60Weight
- underwaterLv. 3-7Ocean60Weight
South Province Area Two
2 encounters- water surfaceLv. 7-13Wild Encounters · Riverside20Weight
- underwaterLv. 7-13Wild Encounters · Riverside20Weight
South Province Area Four
6 encounters- water surfaceLv. 16-20Lake60Weight
- underwaterLv. 16-20Lake60Weight
- water surfaceLv. 16-20Riverside20Weight
- underwaterLv. 16-20Riverside20Weight
- water surfaceLv. 16-20Ocean60Weight
- underwaterLv. 16-20Ocean60Weight
South Province Area Five
6 encounters- water surfaceLv. 17-21Lake60Weight
- underwaterLv. 17-21Lake60Weight
- water surfaceLv. 16-23Riverside20Weight
- underwaterLv. 16-23Riverside20Weight
- water surfaceLv. 19-23Ocean60Weight
- underwaterLv. 19-23Ocean60Weight
South Province Area Six
6 encounters- water surfaceLv. 37-39Lake60Weight
- underwaterLv. 37-39Lake60Weight
- water surfaceLv. 37-39Riverside20Weight
- underwaterLv. 37-39Riverside20Weight
- water surfaceLv. 38-39Ocean60Weight
- underwaterLv. 38-39Ocean60Weight
East Province Area One
4 encounters- water surfaceLv. 18-23Riverside20Weight
- underwaterLv. 18-23Riverside20Weight
- water surfaceLv. 18-23Ocean60Weight
- underwaterLv. 18-23Ocean60Weight
East Province Area Two
4 encounters- water surfaceLv. 19-23Riverside20Weight
- underwaterLv. 19-23Riverside20Weight
- water surfaceLv. 19-24Ocean60Weight
- underwaterLv. 19-24Ocean60Weight
East Province Area Three
6 encounters- water surfaceLv. 24-28Lake60Weight
- underwaterLv. 24-28Lake60Weight
- water surfaceLv. 23-29Riverside20Weight
- underwaterLv. 23-29Riverside20Weight
- water surfaceLv. 22-26Ocean60Weight
- underwaterLv. 22-26Ocean60Weight
West Province Area One
4 encounters- water surfaceLv. 13-17Riverside20Weight
- underwaterLv. 13-17Riverside20Weight
- water surfaceLv. 13-20Ocean60Weight
- underwaterLv. 13-20Ocean60Weight
West Province Area Two
4 encounters- water surfaceLv. 22-29Riverside20Weight
- underwaterLv. 22-29Riverside20Weight
- water surfaceLv. 26-29Ocean60Weight
- underwaterLv. 26-29Ocean60Weight
West Province Area Three
4 encounters- water surfaceLv. 28-30Lake60Weight
- underwaterLv. 28-30Lake60Weight
- water surfaceLv. 32-35Riverside20Weight
- underwaterLv. 32-35Riverside20Weight
Glaseado Mountain
6 encounters- water surfaceLv. 36-39Northern Mountain · Lake60Weight
- underwaterLv. 36-39Northern Mountain · Lake60Weight
- water surfaceLv. 34-39Northern Mountain · Riverside20Weight
- underwaterLv. 34-39Northern Mountain · Riverside20Weight
- water surfaceLv. 38-39Northern Mountain · Ocean60Weight
- underwaterLv. 38-39Northern Mountain · Ocean60Weight
Poco Path
2 encounters- water surfaceLv. 2-4Ocean60Weight
- underwaterLv. 2-4Ocean60Weight
Tagtree Thicket
4 encounters- water surfaceLv. 29-32Lake60Weight
- underwaterLv. 29-32Lake60Weight
- water surfaceLv. 26-32Riverside20Weight
- underwaterLv. 26-32Riverside20Weight
North Paldean Sea
2 encounters- water surfaceLv. 38-39Ocean60Weight
- underwaterLv. 38-39Ocean60Weight
South Paldean Sea
2 encounters- water surfaceLv. 8-23Ocean60Weight
- underwaterLv. 8-23Ocean60Weight
East Paldean Sea
2 encounters- water surfaceLv. 14-36Ocean60Weight
- underwaterLv. 14-36Ocean60Weight
West Paldean Sea
2 encounters- water surfaceLv. 18-39Ocean60Weight
- underwaterLv. 18-39Ocean60Weight
Oni Mountain
Teal Mask2 encounters- water surfaceLv. 14-17 → Lv. 55-61 (post-story)Foot of Oni Mountain · Riverside300Weight
- underwaterLv. 14-17 → Lv. 55-61 (post-story)Foot of Oni Mountain · Riverside300Weight
Chilling Waterhead
Teal Mask3 encounters- landLv. 24-34 → Lv. 62-72 (post-story)Cave Water500Weight
- water surfaceLv. 24-34 → Lv. 62-72 (post-story)Cave Water500Weight
- underwaterLv. 24-34 → Lv. 62-72 (post-story)Cave Water500Weight
Infernal Pass
Teal Mask2 encounters- water surfaceLv. 24-27 → Lv. 65-68 (post-story)Riverside300Weight
- underwaterLv. 24-27 → Lv. 65-68 (post-story)Riverside300Weight
Mossfell Confluence
Teal Mask4 encounters- water surfaceLv. 19-25Lake300Weight
- underwaterLv. 19-25Lake300Weight
- water surfaceLv. 19-25Riverside300Weight
- underwaterLv. 19-25Riverside300Weight
Onis Maw
Teal Mask2 encounters- water surfaceLv. 20-23 → Lv. 58-61 (post-story)Riverside300Weight
- underwaterLv. 20-23 → Lv. 58-61 (post-story)Riverside300Weight
Revelers Road
Teal Mask2 encounters- water surfaceLv. 13-17 → Lv. 57-61 (post-story)Riverside300Weight
- underwaterLv. 13-17 → Lv. 57-61 (post-story)Riverside300Weight
