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*Magikarp is generally considered to be the weakest Pokémon in any of the games. Because of this, the nickname "Magikrap" (a pun on the word "crap") is common among trainers. | *Magikarp is generally considered to be the weakest Pokémon in any of the games. Because of this, the nickname "Magikrap" (a pun on the word "crap") is common among trainers. | ||
*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 your items pack. | |||
==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. | ||