In Magikarp Jump, players can befriend various Support Pokémon to gain performance boosts during battle. Support Pokémon are obtained by completing specific Leagues or by using Friendship items, which cost Diamonds. This guide explains the Friendship items or Leagues required for unlocking each Support Pokémon in Magikarp Jump, along with the skill that each Support Pokémon provides for your trainer or Magikarp.
How to Get Support Pokémon
To get a Support Pokémon in Magikarp Jump, you must either use a specific Friendship Item, or complete various Leagues throughout the game. There are four Support Pokémon that can be obtained through League Battles, while the rest are unlocked with Friendship Items. Go to the Diamond Shop and look under Friendship Items to purchase new Support Pokémon or view the ones you own. The Friendship Items, and thus the Support Pokémon, are purchased using Diamonds.
The table below lists each Support Pokémon available in Magikarp Jump, as well as their Friendship Item and unlock requirement. We’ve listed the Support Pokémon starting with the ones unlocked through League Play, followed by the Support Pokémon with the least expensive Diamond cost.
Pokémon |
Friendship Item |
Ability |
Recharge Time |
Unlock Requirement |
|
Piplup |
Mystic Water |
Restores 1 Training |
1 Hour 30 Mins |
Beat the Quick League |
|
Pikachu |
Light Ball |
Increases Jump Power |
1 Hour 30 Mins |
Beat the Friend League |
|
Meowth |
Amulet Coin |
Gives bonus coins |
2 Hours 30 Mins |
Beat the Great League |
|
Bulbasaur |
Miracle Seed |
Restores League Energy |
4 Hours |
Beat the Luxury League |
|
Litten |
Flame Plate |
Increases Jump Power |
3 Hours 30 Mins |
250 Diamonds |
|
Slowpoke |
Damp Rock |
Restores a Support Ability |
12 Hours |
350 Diamonds |
|
Rowlet |
Meadow Plate |
Earn more money |
4 Hours |
450 Diamonds |
|
Greninja |
Shell Bell |
Increases Jump Power |
5 Hours |
500 Diamonds |
|
Popplio |
Splash Plate |
Makes Treasure appear |
7 Hours |
500 Diamonds |
|
Snorlax |
Leftovers |
Receive 10 Food |
50 Minutes |
500 Diamonds |
|
Charizard |
Charcoal |
Offers gifts: Training Soda, Power Up, LP Restore, Skill Restore, Purse of Coins, Sack of Coins |
12 Hours |
600 Diamonds |
|
Gengar |
Black Sludge |
Increase JP gain by 50% for 1 Minute |
14 Hours |
600 Diamonds |
How to Use a Support Pokémon
Once you apply your Support Pokémon’s bonus, you must wait a period of time before applying the bonus again. Support Pokémon recharge times range from less than one hour, up to 12 hours. While outside of battle, swim to the top of your home pond to receive the support bonus from your Support Pokémon.
You can increase the level of some Support Pokémon by using Candy. Support Pokémon with a higher star ranking will give an enhanced bonus during battles. Rank up your Support Pokémon within the Friendship Item list of the Diamond Shop.
There are other Pokémon in Magikarp Jump that are not Support Pokémon, but that still can be obtained through certain random events, such as Gyarados and Dratini. Now that you know how to each Friendship Item required to unlock Support Pokémon in Magikarp Jump, you’ll be able to level up your Magikarp in no time.
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