I think the Magikarp card is worth that much because of the meaning behind the art: the Dragon Gate. Taken from Bulbapedia: The story went that if a lowly carp could leap over a particular waterfall, referred to as the Dragon Gate, it would be transformed into a dragon, and that when one succeeded, the summer rains would start to fall. There are numerous waterfalls in China which are claimed to be the Dragon Gate, but the most notable is on the Yellow River, near Henan. Carp are known for instinctively swimming upstream, and a waterfall would represent a clear barrier to further progress, so it's easy to see how the sight of jumping carp flinging themselves at the base of a waterfall might have inspired this legend. But what's really of interest is the fact that this legend is commonly used as an analogy for problems faced by us humans. Traditionally the carp leaping the waterfall and becoming a dragon was associated with social climbing, especially in relation to passing the imperial examination, a challenging series of tests for entry into Imperial China's civil service, and one of the main ways in which ordinary people could rise to positions of real influence. Even today, it's said that students taking their exams are like carp trying to leap the Dragon Gate: it's a challenge, but the rewards will be great. In Summary: It has a significant fantasy and myth lore tied to it and I could see people wanting to pull this card as a sign to try and obtain luck, fortune, and success whether that be in a career or academics. Kind of like fortune charms found at Japanese shrines. Knowing the meaning coming from the wonderful art is what gives it value.
@@kyonatbest6591 dude I love that you commented that genuinely incredible and yeah the card is an incredible story that embodies the Pokémon, what I will say is I’ll prolly just get it in Japanese for cheaper😂 but that’s really neat
Just recently got back into the game. I've been throwing money into slabs hoping they keep going up, but at the same time I dont mind if the prices go down too so I can get more on the low just to collect.
Fr, some cards have insane graphics! 🔥
I think the Magikarp card is worth that much because of the meaning behind the art: the Dragon Gate.
Taken from Bulbapedia:
The story went that if a lowly carp could leap over a particular waterfall, referred to as the Dragon Gate, it would be transformed into a dragon, and that when one succeeded, the summer rains would start to fall. There are numerous waterfalls in China which are claimed to be the Dragon Gate, but the most notable is on the Yellow River, near Henan.
Carp are known for instinctively swimming upstream, and a waterfall would represent a clear barrier to further progress, so it's easy to see how the sight of jumping carp flinging themselves at the base of a waterfall might have inspired this legend. But what's really of interest is the fact that this legend is commonly used as an analogy for problems faced by us humans.
Traditionally the carp leaping the waterfall and becoming a dragon was associated with social climbing, especially in relation to passing the imperial examination, a challenging series of tests for entry into Imperial China's civil service, and one of the main ways in which ordinary people could rise to positions of real influence. Even today, it's said that students taking their exams are like carp trying to leap the Dragon Gate: it's a challenge, but the rewards will be great.
In Summary: It has a significant fantasy and myth lore tied to it and I could see people wanting to pull this card as a sign to try and obtain luck, fortune, and success whether that be in a career or academics. Kind of like fortune charms found at Japanese shrines. Knowing the meaning coming from the wonderful art is what gives it value.
@@kyonatbest6591 dude I love that you commented that genuinely incredible and yeah the card is an incredible story that embodies the Pokémon, what I will say is I’ll prolly just get it in Japanese for cheaper😂 but that’s really neat
Kart is a legend. Endure it's baby stage to get a monster
That Groudon is one of the best artworks from S/V era in my opinion!
@@Elviax I do love it! I’m gonna pick it up in Japanese soon
I love IRs as much as everybody but these prices are stupid.
@@nevercold808 fax. I completely agree
Just recently got back into the game. I've been throwing money into slabs hoping they keep going up, but at the same time I dont mind if the prices go down too so I can get more on the low just to collect.
@@Notmyname64 that’s sick! Have a few graded cards myself that I like to collect