Every fucking gen this guy shows up everywhere except 5 but even

>>28273225
>I'm surprised this stupid fucker isn't the series mascot,
he is one of the main mascots

>>28273225

It's based off of a very commonly-found type of fish, don't be surprised when it appears everywhere.

>>28273225
>not loving magikarp

boy have you got a serious case of shit taste or what

>>28273225
Play Rejuvenation. :)

You will start to hate another fish, as this fucker was removed like 6 Versions ago.

>>28273240
I'm talking, like, Pikachu and the original starter trio kind of mascot. Magikarp is more of a common joke mon.

>>28273295
I like the design, I'm just tired of seeing it. And from a gameplay perspective, it takes away spawn chances from more deserving new pokemon in a region.

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>>28273225
>>28273331
I'm pretty sure you're supposed to get tired of seeing it, anon. It's everywhere for exactly that reason.

>>28273267
Actually Magikarp and Gyarados are based on Chinese wind socks (hence why Gyarados is Water/Flying).

>>28273225
>It shits up my surfing

How?

>>28273225
i want to catch shiny magikarp so bad, i have a gold fetish

>>28273225
I actually hate Geodude for the exact same reason