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* Gyarados has minor differences between all of its [[Alternate coloration|shiny]] sprites, making it slightly unique to each game. In {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, Gyarados' shiny sprite is gold and red, in {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, its sprites have a pink hue to them. In {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, its sprites return to being gold and red, but its back sprite remains pink (due to FRLG not having unique back sprites). Lastly, in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, the sprite loses most of its gold and becomes a standard red color. Why there have been so many changes is unknown. | * Gyarados has minor differences between all of its [[Alternate coloration|shiny]] sprites, making it slightly unique to each game. In {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, Gyarados' shiny sprite is gold and red, in {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}}, its sprites have a pink hue to them. In {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, its sprites return to being gold and red, but its back sprite remains pink (due to FRLG not having unique back sprites). Lastly, in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, the sprite loses most of its gold and becomes a standard red color. Why there have been so many changes is unknown. | ||
*In the Pokémon anime, Gyarados's eyes are violet instead of the red that appears its sprites and official artwork. | *In the Pokémon anime, Gyarados's eyes are violet instead of the red that appears its sprites and official artwork. | ||
* Gyarados is one of | * Gyarados is one of nine non-{{t|Bug}}, {{type2|Flying}} Pokémon that cannot learn {{m|Fly}}. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
It appears to be based on a sea dragon or {{wp|sea serpent}}. Gyarados is partially 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. | It appears to be based on a sea dragon or {{wp|sea serpent}}. Gyarados is partially 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. | ||