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11 Overview
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33 Magikarp is a Water-type Pokemon in Pokemon Pokopia, classified as the Fish Pokemon (Dex #045). Unlike most Pokemon that require habitat construction before they appear, Magikarp is a static encounter found on the south beach of Withered Wasteland. After befriending it, Magikarp teaches Ditto the Jump ability, one of the most commonly used traversal tools in the game.
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55 Habitat
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77 Magikarp requests an Ocean Fishing Spot habitat after being befriended. The habitat requires:
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1010 ItemQuantityNotesFishing Rod1Can be crafted at a workbenchSeat (any type)1Any chair, bench, or stoolOcean Water (adjacent)1 tileMust be placed directly on the coastline
1111 The Ocean Fishing Spot is where Magikarp will live after you complete its request. Other Pokemon can also appear at this habitat.
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1313 Location
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1515 Magikarp is found as a static encounter on the south beach of Withered Wasteland. Simply walk along the southern coastline until you see Magikarp. Unlike habitat-based Pokemon, Magikarp is always present at this location and does not need a habitat to appear for the first time.
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1717 How to Befriend
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1919 Befriending Magikarp is a two-step process:
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2121 Walk up to Magikarp on the south beach of Withered Wasteland to befriend it.Magikarp will give you the Help Me Make a Home request, asking you to build an Ocean Fishing Spot habitat.Build the Ocean Fishing Spot on the coastline using a fishing rod, a seat, and adjacent ocean water.Invite Magikarp to live at the habitat. Magikarp will express its gratitude by teaching you Jump.
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2323 Move Taught: Jump
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2525 Magikarp teaches Ditto the Jump ability. Jump is activated by pressing the R button and does not consume any PP. You can jump as many times as you like without any energy cost, making it a completely free traversal tool. Jump allows you to reach slightly elevated surfaces, hop over small obstacles, and navigate terrain more efficiently.
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2929 Magikarp does not have a confirmed specialty in Pokemon Pokopia. While most Pokemon contribute a unique specialty to your island, Magikarp's primary contribution is teaching the Jump move.
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3131 Preferences
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3333 CategoryDetailIdeal EnvironmentHumidFavorite FlavorSweetLikesLots of water, ocean vibes, group activities, rides, wobbly stuffRarityCommonTime of DayAll (Dawn, Day, Dusk, Night)WeatherAll (Sunny, Cloudy, Rainy)
3434 Pokedex Information
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3636 FieldValueDex Number#045TypeWaterSpeciesFish PokemonGeneration1
3737 Tips
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3939 Jump is free to use. Press R at any time to hop; there is no cooldown or PP cost.Visit the south beach of Withered Wasteland early to befriend Magikarp. Jump makes navigating the world much smoother from the start.The Ocean Fishing Spot habitat is a good general-purpose waterside habitat. Build several along the coast to attract additional aquatic Pokemon.Place water features and ocean-themed items near Magikarp's habitat to boost its Comfort Level.