Uploaded September 2016 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Possibly one of the most forgotten features in Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal that incidentally happens to feature the most useless Pokemon. Regardless, the programmers actually put a lot of effort into implementing it... and they also put in some bugs too. Ever wondered how large a Magikarp can be in GSC?
Magikarp length histogram (mm): pastebin.com/8QXxrj2s
Magikarp length histogram (ft): pastebin.com/pt7rENpk
Magikarp length raw samples (mm): pastebin.com/PyJsYeca
Magikarp length raw samples (ft): pastebin.com/F9gAxpsH
Related code in the pokecrystal disassembly:
github.com/pret/pokecrystal/blob/master/battle/magikarp_length.asm
github.com/pret/pokecrystal/blob/master/battle/core.asm#L6405-L6465
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Possibly one of the most forgotten features in Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal that incidentally happens to feature the most useless Pokemon. Regardless, the programmers actually put a lot of effort into implementing it... and they also put in some bugs too. Ever wondered how large a Magikarp can be in GSC?
Magikarp length histogram (mm): pastebin.com/8QXxrj2s
Magikarp length histogram (ft): pastebin.com/pt7rENpk
Magikarp length raw samples (mm): pastebin.com/PyJsYeca
Magikarp length raw samples (ft): pastebin.com/F9gAxpsH
Related code in the pokecrystal disassembly:
github.com/pret/pokecrystal/blob/master/battle/magikarp_length.asm
github.com/pret/pokecrystal/blob/master/battle/core.asm#L6405-L6465
Did you like this video? You can find similar videos on game mechanics and curiosities in this playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=YbDCXJ0xH2g&list=PLLvtRtlPBbbjmvD13s_zUAhsOAE-DECg6
