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It appears to be based on a sea dragon or [[wp:sea serpent|sea serpent]]. Gyarados is partially based on a legend about how carp that lept 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|sea serpent]]. Gyarados is partially based on a legend about how carp that lept 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. | ||
According to some Nintendo of America artwork, Gyarados was originally slated to have the English name Skullkraken. | |||
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