Kabutops 24/62
Set: Fossil
Released: Oct 10, 1999
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About Kabutops
Its sleek shape is perfect for swimming. It slashes prey with its claws and drains the body fluids.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #141
- Card Number 24/62
- Card RarityRare
- IllustratorKen Sugimori
- Release Date10/10/1999
- SeriesBase
- Expansion Fossil
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fighting - Health Points60 HP
- Weakness
Grass ×2 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Attacks
- Sharp Sickle30


- Absorb40




Remove a number of damage counters from Kabutops equal to half the damage done to the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance) (rounded up to the nearest 10). If Kabutops has fewer damage counters than that, remove all of them.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Kabutops poised in a battle stance, its sharp sickle-like claws ready to strike against a swirling, fiery orange background that emphasizes its aggressive and predatory nature.
Playability Overview
Kabutops offers solid damage output with decent HP and its Absorb ability provides self-healing, but its Stage 2 evolution requirement and average retreat cost limit early-game playability.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Shellfish WarriorsPlace Kabutops in the center of a fossil-themed page. Its striking design and colors make it a great focal point, surrounded by other fossil Pokémon like Omastar and Aerodactyl. This setup highlights the ancient vibe of these creatures.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Intense / Earthy Brown / Fossil Finders / Prehistoric Power


















