Pokemon G/S/C - Magikarp length calculation and mechanics

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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): http://pastebin.com/8QXxrj2s
Magikarp length histogram (ft): http://pastebin.com/pt7rENpk

Magikarp length raw samples (mm): http://pastebin.com/PyJsYeca
Magikarp length raw samples (ft): http://pastebin.com/F9gAxpsH

Related code in the pokecrystal disassembly:
https://github.com/pret/pokecrystal/blob/master/battle/magikarp_length.asm
https://github.com/pret/pokecrystal/blob/master/battle/core.asm#L6405-L6465

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