Magikarp (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

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*Magikarp, as well as Gyarados, has been in all four regional [[Pokédex]]es.
*Magikarp, as well as Gyarados, has been in all four regional [[Pokédex]]es.
*A glitch in the early Japanese games, Red, Blue and Green, allowed players to transform their Magikarp into a {{p|Mew}}. However, this Mew was not registered in the [[Pokédex]], did not have the same stats nor moves, and caused some major glitches to the player's items pack.
*A glitch in the early Japanese games, Red, Blue and Green, allowed players to transform their Magikarp into a {{p|Mew}}. However, this Mew was not registered in the [[Pokédex]], did not have the same stats nor moves, and caused some major glitches to the player's items pack.
*Even though Magikarp is said to be the weakest Pokémon in existence, there are seven Pokémon weaker than it in terms of [[List of Pokémon by base stats|base stat average]]. Actually, [[Sunkern]] is the weakest, with only 180 total base stats. However, Sunkern learns many moves, while Magikarp only learns ((m|Tackle}} and {{m|Flail}}.
*Even though Magikarp is said to be the weakest Pokémon in existence, there are seven Pokémon weaker than it in terms of [[List of Pokémon by base stats|base stat average]]. Actually, [[Sunkern]] is the weakest, with only 180 total base stats. However, Sunkern learns many moves, while Magikarp only learns {{m|Tackle}} and {{m|Flail}}.
==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.
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