The power to be or transform into a cypriniforme. Variation of Fish Physiology.
Also Called[]
- Bitterling Mimicry/Physiology
- Carp Mimicry/Physiology
- Gold Fish Mimicry/Physiology
- Koi Fish Mimicry/Physiology
- Loach Mimicry/Physiology
- Minnow Mimicry/Physiology
Capabilities[]
The user is or can mimic/transform into members of the cypriniformes order. This includes carp, koi fish, loaches, goldfish, and minnows.
In Chinese/Japanese mythology, a koi fish was transformed into a dragon upon scaling the top of a waterfall using its great strength and perseverance.
Applications[]
Variations[]
- Cyprinoidei Physiology:
- Cyprinidae Physiology (koi, carp, gold fish, bitterling): Decelerated Aging (koi fish only)
- Leuciscidae Physiology (true minnows)
- Psilorhynchidae Physiology (other cypriniform)
- Tincidae Physiology (tench/doctor fish)
- Catostomoidei Physiology:
- Catostomidae Physiology (sucker)
- Gyrinocheiloidei Physiology:
- Gyrinocheilidae Physiology (algae-eater)
- Cobitoidei Physiology (various loaches)
Mythical Cypriniform[]
Associations[]
- Alternate Respiration
- Animal Imitation
- Animal Morphing
- Egg Manipulation
- Fish Physiology
- Water Manipulation
Cypriniformes are associated with great number of mystical and supernatural abilities and connections in mythology and folklore, thus user with this power may have access to:
- Carp/Koi Fish: Asian Dragon Physiology, Dragon Morphing, Enlightenment, Feng Shui Manipulation, Indomitable Will, Luck, Perseverance Empowerment, Prosperity Embodiment, Strength Embodiment, Waterfall Climbing, Willpower Embodiment
Known Users[]
See Also: Legendary Carp.
- Bubbles (The Adventures of Little Carp)
- Darwin Waterson (The Amazing World of Gumball)
- Otto (A Fish out of Water)
- Klaus Heisler (American Dad!)
- La (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
- Tui (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
- Elephant Koi (Avatar: The Last Airbender)
- Roysten (Banjo-Kazooie Banjo-Tooie)
- Fish Out of Water (Chicken Little)
- Koi Fish (Chinese/Japanese Mythology)
- Carlos K. Krinklebine/Fish (Dr. Suess)
- Bianca the Goldfish (Disney)
- Cleo (Disney's Pinocchio)
- Bob the Killer Goldfish (Earthworm Jim)
- Dorothy (Elmo's World)
- Bea Goldfishberg (Fish Hooks)
- Koi (Fish Hooks)
- Gold Fishes (Goldfish Commercials)
- Gyopi (Goldfish Warning)
- Jinmengyo (Japanese Cryptozoology/Mythology)
- Tomoe (Japanese Mythology)
- Uondo (Japanese Mythology)
- Mugan (Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness)
- Frankie (My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish)
- Admiral Bubbles (My Goldfish is Evil)
- Coach Gills (My Gym Partner's a Monkey)
- Kaido (One Piece)
- Koi (Onmyoji)
- Koi agents (Phineas and Ferb)
- Goldeen & Seaking (Pokemon)
- Magikarp (Pokemon)
- Barboach (Pokemon)
- Chi-Yu (Pokémon)
- Ponyo/Brunhilde (Ponyo)
- Dennis (Stanley)
- Gail (The West Wing)
- Tin Goldfish (Yu-Gi-Oh!)
- Koi Fish (Zen Koi)
Gallery[]
Magickarp and Gyrados (Pokemon) is based on the myth that koi fishes would transform into dragons once they reach the top of a waterfall.