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In {{rt|4|Kanto}}'s [[Pokémon Center]], a shady salesman, | In {{rt|4|Kanto}}'s [[Pokémon Center]], a shady salesman, who was possibly the basis for the Magikarp salesman in the anime, sells the {{player}} a Magikarp for {{pdollar}}500. He does not give refunds. | ||
This grants the player an option to obtain a Magikarp far earlier in the game than would normally be possible, as the [[Old Rod]] is not available prior to reaching [[Vermilion City]]. With some normal training and patience, the player can potentially get their Magikarp to evolve into {{p|Gyarados}} as early as prior to reaching [[Cerulean City]], essentially giving the player a late-game powerhouse before reaching even the [[Cerulean Gym|second Gym]]. | This grants the player an option to obtain a Magikarp far earlier in the game than would normally be possible, as the [[Old Rod]] is not available prior to reaching [[Vermilion City]]. With some normal training and patience, the player can potentially get their Magikarp to evolve into {{p|Gyarados}} as early as prior to reaching [[Cerulean City]], essentially giving the player a late-game powerhouse before reaching even the [[Cerulean Gym|second Gym]]. | ||