Why Does Magikarp Evolve Into Gyarados?

Magikarp and Gyarados look totally different - so why does Magikarp evolve into Gyarados?

► Today, we'll be taking a look at the true reason why the Pokemon Magikarp Evolves into Gyarados - the lore and legend behind this will fascinate you!

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River Footage - Video by Hikeart
Title: "Flowing River 1080p HD Without Music"

~Music~
--►Sinjoh Ruins Theme - Pokemon HGSS
--►Oceanic Museum - Pokemon ORAS

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I usually don't upload on Tuesdays, but enjoy today's bonus video! If you enjoy this type of Pokemon Lore Video, let me know and give this video a thumbs up :)

[Chamushgoo]

Magikarp is a reminder to never give up!

[EarthsGeomancer]

They laughed at my splash, so I'll splash in their blood.

[stackzofcash]

New lesson: Don't kick a level 19 Magikarp.

[Bink-bonk]

I think that the magicarp and the ancient story behind it is a really good lesson! If you keep trying you’ll eventually reach your goal

[codenamejinza]

Magikarp evolves into Gyrados, Dragonair evolves into Dragonite, I don't really see why it should be otherwise, but that's just me. I always liked Magikarp, because it struck me as such an underdog Pokemon who could transform into one of the coolest Pokemon ever. And hearing this story makes me love it even more <3

[dathunderman]

The only reason why Gyarados isn’t water/dragon is because in gen 1 having a water/dragon type with great attack, good speed, decent bulk, and good move pool (not to mention these were the pre special attack/ special defense split days) would be way too overpowered. W/ the only other dragon type being the dratini line, literally it’s only check would’ve been dragonite. Seeing as how you can get magikarp relatively early in the game, having that type of overpowered monster would’ve broken the game, even more broken than it was that is lol

[pikmingamer]

Magikarp Evolves into gyrados to restore balance to the universe

[goobf]

"Golden dragon, the image of power in strength in honor of it's perseverance and determination."
Gyarados: *cries in not dragon type*

[TheRealBunchaNothin]

The moral of the story?
Even if your worthless at first, you’ll soon find success and continue it.

[arnoutpriamos]

magicarp isnt weak..its delicious with garlic butter and french fries

[sandracedillo]

I've seen so much hate upon magikarp guess what hes amazing. Best representation of life. Ppl will underestimate you but you just keep doing you and then you'll beat them all in your new form. Team Magikarp forever!!

[arifsudirman]

Who was there after view new Chapters of Onepiece? Kaido eat Fish Fish no Mi and come like Gyarados 😅

[nameman]

2:41 it’s because also in the myth, a dragon that abuses their dragon powers loses their dragon-ness, just becoming water serpents. And what is gyrados known for? Destroying everything it sees? That sounds like abusing powers.

[krstopaparic]

I think Magikarp evolves garydos cuz EVRYONE thinks its super weak and it gets bulied and evolves into garydos to get its revange

[yummydragon]

"Magikarp is weakest along with Caterpie and Sunkern"
Unknown: **casually whistles**

[a_random_lizard]

So I've done some research (tbh just watch Lockstin and Gnoggin's videos) and I know why Gyarados is water/flying and not water/dragon or dragon/flying, is because in Chinese folklore, kois who turned into dragons must keep their honor and defend everything in the land. If the dragon thinks of nothing but destruction and carnage, the Gods reduce their ranks down to nothing but a giant sea serpent. And guess what, in the Pokedex, Gyarados's mind is so full of violent nature, that one rage last for a month. So yeah, Gyarados is just a giant sea serpent because the Gods, in this case Arceus, reduce it's rank to a giant sea serpent than a dragon

[KreekKeppa]

Fun fact: Magikcarp Has A Dragon Soul lol

[llaplacesangell]

My guess for why Magikarp is so weak is because it gets people’s love and evolves into a good Pokémon edit: omfg I got a lotta likes tysm I ❤️ u all

[oresti]

That would be funny to see magikarp evolving to a dragonite 😂