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*Magikarp, along with {{p|Surskit}} and {{p|Wingull}}, is the only {{t|Water}}-type that cannot learn {{m|Surf}}. | *Magikarp, along with {{p|Surskit}} and {{p|Wingull}}, is the only {{t|Water}}-type that cannot learn {{m|Surf}}. | ||
*Magikarp is one of fourteen Pokémon that one could collect [[Meister (Sinnoh)|foreign Pokédex entries]] for. | *Magikarp is one of fourteen Pokémon that one could collect [[Meister (Sinnoh)|foreign Pokédex entries]] for. | ||
*Magikarp shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Feebas}}. They are both known as Fish Pokémon. | |||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Magikarp is based on a legend about how carp that leapt over the Dragon Gate would become dragons. Several waterfalls and cataracts in China are believed to be the location of the Dragon Gate. This legend is an allegory of the drive and efforts needed to overcome obstacles. | Magikarp is based on a legend about how carp that leapt over the Dragon Gate would become dragons. Several waterfalls and cataracts in China are believed to be the location of the Dragon Gate. This legend is an allegory of the drive and efforts needed to overcome obstacles. | ||