"most valuable Pokémon", they ruined it by giving it very low special attack in this game. IGN described the growth from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl to Pokémon Black and White as possibly being the "series" biggest evolution since Magikarp morphed into Gyarados". IGN commented that a Pokémon game better than Black and White was Pokémon Snap, citing one of their "favorite experiences" as where the player can throw Pester Balls at a Magikarp to make it evolve into Gyarados and attack the player. Author Tracy West named Gyarados the "fourth best Water-type Pokémon". IGN readers voted Gyarados as the 11th best Pokémon. Editor Sam wrote, "This iconic Flying and Water Type Pokémon from the first generation of games epitomizes the trials and tribulations of training even the lamest of Pokémon." He says further, "Sure, everyone made fun of you as you toted around a Magikarp, but who’s laughing now -- Now that it’s evolved into a badass sea dragon Gyarados!" Official Nintendo Magazine writer Thomas East included it in his list of some of the coolest Pokémon. Elijah Watson of Complex described Gyarados as the best Pokemon, and stated that Gyarados is awesome for so many reasons. Andrew Webster of The Verge claimed Gyarados is a best Pokemon of all time. Gyarados also has been featured in several forms of merchandise including figurines, plush toys, and the Pokémon Trading Card Game. References External links Gyarados on Bulbapedia Gyarados on Pokemon.com Dragon characters in video games Fictional characters who can manipulate darkness or shadows Fictional undersea characters Pokémon species Video game characters introduced in 1996 Video game characters with air or wind abilities Video game characters with water abilities Video game bosses Fictional dragons Fictional monsters