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Magikarp, a not-so-strong, fish-type Pokemon, is not enjoyed by many in the Pokemon world. However, a restaurant in Akihabara just transformed the infamous pocket monster into an all-time favorite Japanese snack. 

Magikarp, aside from evolving to the ever-powerful Gyarados Pokemon, has now evolved into a traditional taiyaki or a fish-shaped cake in Japan. You can easily catch this Pokemon in Kurikoan, one of Japan's most famous taiyaki chains. The Magikarp taiyaki is served with the name “Koiking-yaki”. Magikarp's Japanese name is actually Koi King, Magikarp being a koi fish, and it being the "king" of all these fish. 

Gotta catch 'em all!

Tags: food, taiyaki, cake, Magikarp, Kurikoan, koi king, pokemon, akihabara, koi