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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
Magikarp is a medium-sized fish Pokémon with large, heavy reddish-orange scales. It has large, vacant eyes and pink lips. Its pectoral and tail fins are white, but it has a stiff, three-peaked fin on its back and stomach that are both yellow. It also has long {{wp|barbel (anatomy)|barbels}}. The barbels are white on a female and tan on a male. | Magikarp is a medium-sized fish Pokémon with large, heavy reddish-orange scales. It has large, vacant eyes and pink lips. Its pectoral and tail fins are white, but it has a stiff, three-peaked fin on its back and stomach that are both yellow. It also has long {{wp|barbel (anatomy)|barbels}}. The barbels are white on a female and tan on a male. | ||
A long-lived Magikarp is able to utilize its immense splashing power to leap high enough to scale mountains. It also has a strong enough immune system to survive in the most polluted of waters. However, it is usually overlooked by Trainers because of its perceived weakness: even in the heat of battle it will do nothing but flop around. It is not a strong swimmer, and currents in the water will sweep it downstream. It is normally seen using its former [[signature move]], {{m|Splash}}, to leap out of the water, which makes them easy targets to predators such as {{p|Pidgeot}}. It is believed that the ancestors of Magikarp were actually much stronger than modern Magikarp, and this led scientists to research this species. Magikarp is found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon|many bodies of water}}, such as lakes, rivers, and ponds. However, due to its weak swimming ability it usually lives downstream of the water's flow. | A long-lived Magikarp is able to utilize its immense splashing power to leap high enough to scale mountains. It also has a strong enough immune system to survive in the most polluted of waters. However, it is usually overlooked by Trainers because of its perceived weakness: even in the heat of battle it will do nothing but flop around. It is not a strong swimmer, and currents in the water will sweep it downstream. It is normally seen using its former [[signature move]], {{m|Splash}}, to leap out of the water, which makes them easy targets to predators such as {{p|Pidgeot}}. It is believed that the ancestors of Magikarp were actually much stronger than modern Magikarp, and this led scientists to research this species. Magikarp is found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Water's-edge Pokémon|many bodies of water}}, such as lakes, rivers, and ponds. However, due to its weak swimming ability it usually lives downstream of the water's flow. | ||
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A Magikarp was among the Pokémon controlled by [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] in ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]''. | A Magikarp was among the Pokémon controlled by [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] in ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]''. | ||
A school of Magikarp appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''. | A school of Magikarp appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''. | ||
{{AP|Totodile}} juggled three Magikarp with its Water Gun in ''[[EP153|Love, Totodile Style]]''. | {{AP|Totodile}} juggled three Magikarp with its Water Gun in ''[[EP153|Love, Totodile Style]]''. | ||
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A Magikarp appeared in ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]''. | A Magikarp appeared in ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]''. | ||
A Magikarp was seen swimming in a lake in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' and ''[[SS014|Journey to the | A Magikarp was seen swimming in a lake in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'' and ''[[SS014|Journey to the 1ing Line]]''. | ||
Multiple Magikarp were among the Pokémon living in [[Lake Slowpoke]] in ''[[EP244|Enlighten Up!]]''. | Multiple Magikarp were among the Pokémon living in [[Lake Slowpoke]] in ''[[EP244|Enlighten Up!]]''. | ||
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===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}} | {{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|DP021|Magikarp|Ash's Pokédex|Magikarp, the Fish Pokémon. Magikarp can live in the dirtiest of water. It {{m|Splash|jumps}} very well and can evolve into {{p|Gyarados}}.}} | {{Animedexbody|DP021|Magikarp|Ash's Pokédex|Magikarp, the Fish Pokémon. Magikarp can live in the dirtiest of water. It {{m|Splash|jumps}} very well and can evolve into {{p|Gyarados}}.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}} | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}} | ||
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}} | {{Animedexheader|Kalos}} | ||
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Magikarp appeared in ''[[PS060|Breath of the Dragonair Part 1]]'' where it was used by a trainer in a surfing contest, before the it was interrupted by Lance controlling the winning prize, a Dragonair. | Magikarp appeared in ''[[PS060|Breath of the Dragonair Part 1]]'' where it was used by a trainer in a surfing contest, before the it was interrupted by Lance controlling the winning prize, a Dragonair. | ||
{{adv|Bill}} has a Magikarp that appeared in ''[[PS074|Make Way for Magikarp]]''. Its resilient body saved Bill from acidic {{p|Victreebel}} saliva. | {{adv|Bill}} has a Magikarp that appeared in ''[[PS074|Make Way for Magikarp]]''. Its resilient body saved Bill from acidic {{p|Victreebel}} saliva. | ||
Lance's Magikarp appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS090|The Legend]]'' as a Pokémon harmed by human industrialization. It evolved into Gyarados sometime before ''[[PS063|Extricated from Exeggutor]]'' and it was used to shield him from the lava on [[Mt. Cerise]]. | Lance's Magikarp appeared in a flashback in ''[[PS090|The Legend]]'' as a Pokémon harmed by human industrialization. It evolved into Gyarados sometime before ''[[PS063|Extricated from Exeggutor]]'' and it was used to shield him from the lava on [[Mt. Cerise]]. | ||
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====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/levelh/6|Magikarp|Water|Water|1|xy=n}} | {{learnlist/levelh/6|Magikarp|Water|Water|1|xy=n}} | ||
{{learnlist/level6| | {{learnlist/level6|1|Splash|Normal|Status|—|—|40|||Cute|4|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/level6|15|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35|||Tough|4|0}} | {{learnlist/level6|15|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35|||Tough|4|0}} | ||
{{learnlist/level6|30|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|||Cute|1|0}} | {{learnlist/level6|30|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|||Cute|1|0}} | ||
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* Together with {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Rattata}}, and {{p|Seedot}}, Magikarp is the easiest Pokémon to catch in {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, with only one loop necessary. | * Together with {{p|Pichu}}, {{p|Rattata}}, and {{p|Seedot}}, Magikarp is the easiest Pokémon to catch in {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}}, with only one loop necessary. | ||
* Magikarp is tied with {{p|Feebas}} for having the largest increase in total base stat of 340 (from 200 to 540) when it evolves into {{p|Gyarados}}. | * Magikarp is tied with {{p|Feebas}} for having the largest increase in total base stat of 340 (from 200 to 540) when it evolves into {{p|Gyarados}}. | ||
* Magikarp is tied with {{p|Feebas}} for the lowest base stat total of any Water-type Pokémon. | * Magikarp is tied with {{p|Feebas}} for the lowest base stat total of any Water-type Pokémon. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Magikarp}} | {{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Magikarp}} | ||
Magikarp is based on the {{wp|Asian carp}}, which are easily frightened by disturbances in water and can jump 8–10 feet (2.5–3 m) in the air. | Magikarp is based on the {{wp|Asian carp}}, which are easily frightened by disturbances in water and can jump 8–10 feet (2.5–3 m) in the air. | ||
Magikarp's evolution into Gyarados 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. This may have inspired an element in {{g|Snap}} where, after certain steps are taken, a Magikarp will splash its way into a waterfall where it evolves. | Magikarp's evolution into Gyarados 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. This may have inspired an element in {{g|Snap}} where, after certain steps are taken, a Magikarp will splash its way into a waterfall where it evolves. | ||