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Magikarp and Gyarados in Pokémon Survivors

Magikarp is one of the families that hatch from eggs in Pokémon Survivors, a Water type. Only knows Splash. Until it becomes Gyarados.

▶ Play as Magikarp

D D tier on the tier list · 39% wins on Normal →

#129 Egg Kanto #
Magikarp portrait

Magikarp

Water

First stage · Only knows Splash. Until it becomes Gyarados.

Playable once it hatches from a Rare Egg.

In-game stats

HP
75
Attack
x0.70
Defense
0
Speed
66
Cooldown
x1.00
Area
x1.00
Regen
0.0/s

Evolution line

  1. Magikarp
  2. Lv 20
  3. Gyarados

Starting move

Water Gun Water
A water jet that pierces foes in the direction you move.

Special attack

Hydro Pump Water (At the final evolution: Hydro Cannon)
A focused blast in the direction you move.

Moves it learns

Magikarp from the start
  • Waterfall
  • Water Gun
  • Flail
  • Whirlpool
  • Swift
  • Crunch
Gyarados Lv 20
  • Thunder
  • Twister
  • Dragon Tail

Abilities

  • Swift Swim: In rain: speed +18 and cooldowns −8%.
  • Intimidate: Foes that touch you deal 25% less damage.
  • Moxie (Hidden Ability): Each knockout gives +1% damage, up to +30%; without knockouts it fades.

You pick one at the first evolution (Lv 12 for one that never evolves). The Hidden one is the rarest in the games.

When it shows up

  • May join the horde, from 0:00 to 5:00
#130 Egg Kanto #
Gyarados portrait

Gyarados

WaterFlying

Final evolution · Only knows Splash. Until it becomes Gyarados.

Playable once it hatches from a Rare Egg.

In-game stats

HP
165
Attack
x1.30
Defense
2
Speed
66
Cooldown
x1.00
Area
x1.15
Regen
0.0/s

Evolution line

  1. Magikarp
  2. Lv 20
  3. Gyarados

Starting move

Water Gun Water
A water jet that pierces foes in the direction you move.

Special attack

Hydro Cannon Water
A focused blast in the direction you move.

Moves it learns

Magikarp from the start
  • Waterfall
  • Water Gun
  • Flail
  • Whirlpool
  • Swift
  • Crunch
Gyarados Lv 20
  • Thunder
  • Twister
  • Dragon Tail

Abilities

  • Swift Swim: In rain: speed +18 and cooldowns −8%.
  • Intimidate: Foes that touch you deal 25% less damage.
  • Moxie (Hidden Ability): Each knockout gives +1% damage, up to +30%; without knockouts it fades.

You pick one at the first evolution (Lv 12 for one that never evolves). The Hidden one is the rarest in the games.

When it shows up

  • May join the horde, from 10:00 to the end

Mega Evolution

  • Mega Gyarados: Gyaradosite · Ability Mold Breaker

FAQ

How do you unlock Magikarp in Pokémon Survivors?

By hatching a Rare Egg. Bosses, locked chests and rifts sometimes drop eggs, which hatch in the incubator with the steps you walk in runs; once Magikarp hatches, it's yours to play for good.

How does Magikarp evolve?

Mid-run, as it levels up: into Gyarados at Lv 20.

What is Magikarp's starting move?

Magikarp starts every run with Water Gun, the family's signature move. The other moves come from level-ups as the line evolves.

Can Magikarp Mega Evolve?

Yes: at its final stage, into Mega Gyarados. The Mega Stone drops from the first rift legendary you beat in the run, and the Mega Evolution lasts 20 seconds.

Is Magikarp good in Pokémon Survivors?

On the tier list, built from players’ runs, Magikarp is D tier: it beat Mewtwo in 39% of its 177 runs on Normal over the last 30 days.