Introduction

Magikarp (コイキング, Koikingu, Koiking in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 species of Pokemon. Their Japanese name, Koiking, is a combination of the words "koi" and "king". Nishikigoi, or koi for short, are domesticated carp that are kept primarily in outdoor ponds. The "king" part of its name comes from the golden colored dorsal fin shaped like a crown. This can also be noted as an influence of Magikarp's English name, as "Magi" means "king". Magikarp will evolve to Gyarados when it gets stronger.


Magikarp is a tough Pokémon that can withstand waters with high levels of toxicity. Magikarp is difficult to eat, being only scale and bones. However, species such as Pidgeotto and Pidgeot prey upon Magikarp, relying on their sharp beaks and talons to pierce its flesh. Magikarp used to be a much more powerful Pokémon in the past, but has grown weaker over time. They have very weak attacks; their primary attack does nothing whatsoever. It is so weak that it cannot even swim and is very easily washed about by ocean currents and tides. Because it is so weak, Magikarp tend to live at the bottom of the sea where there is less of a current. However, Magikarp will come up to a higher level to feed. They may jump high on certain occasions, but never more than seven feet.

There is also another species of Magikarp which is rare and will evolve into a new breed of Gyarados. This rare species of Magikarp is called Shining Magikarp, because of the shining scales on the Magikarps body. It has another special skill which is flail, other than SPLASH!

Well...

This blog is dedicated to Black Shining Magikarp(me), itz all about how a small fry turn into one of the strongest pokemon u've ever seen! XD

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