Wild Pokémon in Legends Z-A will attack you directly, Hydro Pump reaches far, and Alpha variants hit disproportionately hard for their level. The result is predictably messy: an unintentional, high-pressure aquatic assault.
This Magikarp’s unlikely feat — learning a move usually reserved for its formidable evolution — has already earned it a mention in the Bulbapedia entry for Magikarp’s learnset. It’s also unnerved visitors to Lumiose’s parks — after nearly three decades as the comic relief of the franchise, its sudden aggression feels oddly earned. (Note: our U.S. managing editor, Rollin, encountered this exact threat last night.)
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Clips and firsthand accounts of this Magikarp’s firepower have been circulating across the community — from TikTok videos to Reddit threads. Hopefully it pushes other Magikarp to step up their game — or at least speed up their evolution into Gyarados.
Our Pokemon Legends Z-A review scored the game 4/5, with Catherine highlighting its slice-of-life tone and memorable characters.
Source: gamesradar.com
