For many Pokémon players, Magikarp is synonymous with the word useless. Magikarp's signature move is Splash, which literally does nothing. Really, Magikarp can't do much until it evolves into Gyarados ...

Pokemon Legends Z-A made two systemic changes that have allowed Magikarp, patron saint of latent potential, to shine like never before. Firstly, with this new installment, The Pokemon Company leaned ...

Poor Magikarp. At best, tolerated as a necessary step in obtaining a Gyarados. At worst, the unwanted refuse of the Pokémon kingdom. While the leviathan that Magikarp eventually evolves to is alluring ...