Rockfish: The Magikarp of the Sea
Magikarp is a notoriously useless Pokémon, but this fish is worth the wait. They evolve into Gyarados, one of the most vicious Pokémon out there! People tend to make fun of this floppy Water Pokémon, but Magikarp has a pretty interesting origin story that not many fans know about.
Magikarp is most likely modeled after the yellow rockfish, which is most commonly found off the West Coast of the United States. When you see the two side by side, the resemblance is uncanny. Just look at the yellow fins and the similar-looking gaping mouths! We’re not going to lie, though. Magikarp looks a little less terrifying than their IRL counterpart.