This is one of the most rare Magikarp out there, and it’s the only one to know the move ‘Dragon Rage’
The Tamamushi University Magikarp was handed out in March 1998. The campaign enrolled students to the Tamamushi University (otherwise known as the Celadon University).
Like most Universities, Tamamushi had a logo (picture 2) and a mascot: this specific Magikarp! But this Magikarp was unique in that it knew Dragon Rage. And, if you know anything about Pokémon, you know that Magikarp famously only knows Splash and Tackle (sometimes flail I guess).
To obtain this Magikarp, students of the University had to complete a series of mail-in exams. Each exam was more difficult than the prior. The final exam blended questions from popular culture in real life, and in game events from Pokémon games.
It was announced that only 1000 copies of this Magikarp card would be distributed. However, it’s speculated that even less of these cards were made publicly available due to the difficulty of the exams.
Magikarp, relatively speaking, is fairly weak and fragile in the Pokémon world. However, with dedication, determination, and some time and love, it evolves into one of the most strong and ferocious Pokémon, Gyarados.
This very simple transition translates to real life so well. When we start school (or anything for that matter), we are often lost and ignorant. Yet thanks to the care and dedication of our teachers, and our own perseverance, we come out more well rounded and educated humans.
Pokémon has an incredible knack for storytelling. Even the simplest of transitions are often applicable to our own lives ✨
My final day of card shopping in Osaka
I looked at this card 3 times in the past week, finally I pulled the trigger!
The Pokemon University Tamamushi Prize Magikarp is now the rarest card I own
You simply wont find it anywhere in person, & on Ebay 15k for psa 5 is the floor