in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreenMagikarp evolves into one of the most powerful Water-type Pokemon in the entire game, Gyarados. However, evolving Magikarp into Gyarados can be a bit tricky, as leveling is the job of this Pokemon.
For players interested in turning their Magikarp into Gyarados quickly, there are a few ways to streamline the process. This guide covers the exact location where players can find a Magikarp, and the best ways to help it evolve into a Gyarados. Here are the details.
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How to get Magicarp in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen
Two quick ways to get inside Magikarp Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green:
- MagiCorp Salesman: The NPC at the Pokemon Center on Route 4 sells a Magikarp for ¥500. This Pokémon Center is located near the entrance to Mount Moon.
- old rod: You can get the Old Rod in Vermilion City by talking to the Fisherman in the house next to the Pokemon Center. Use an old rod on any body of water in the game, and you'll instantly find a Magicarp.
If you catch a Magikarp using the Good Rod (found in Fuchsia City), you can find a level 15 Magikarp that knows Tackle, making leveling easier.
Magikarp is in Magikarp sold by a salesman Standard 1/8192 chance to shine. If you're interested, you can use the soft reset shiny hunting method (save before getting Magikarp, and reload if you fail to get shiny).
How to Evolve Magicarp into Gyarados in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen
Magikarp evolves into Gyarados at level 20 Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen. If you bought a Magikarp from a Magikarp Salesman or caught it using an old rod, it will be level 5. Magikarp doesn't learn any combat moves until level 15, meaning you'll have to find a way to level it up through alternate means. There are three ways to do this:
- Switch Training: Take battles with Magicarp, and immediately switch to another Pokemon. If you win, Magikarp will gain half the experience.
- Day care: Drop a Magikarp with the Day Care NPC on Route 5 to get automatic experience.
- finished Share it: Capture 50 different species of Pokemon and talk to Professor Oak's assistant at the Lookout Station on Route 15 to receive an experience share. Give the expo. Share to hold Magikarp, and it will gain half the experience of every battle while in the party.
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September 7, 2004
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Nintendo
