Kabutops 9/62

Name: Kabutops #9 - Fossil | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base3-9
Price: 103.14 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Fossil Released: Oct 10, 1999

Pokémon

Fighting Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 45 packs (2.2%) Evolves From: Kabuto

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first Edition Holofoil

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103.14 $16.05 (18.43%)

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unlimited Holofoil

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35.69 $0.50 (1.38%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	4,641.00	5.05%	x45
PSA9	392.63	3.68%	x3.8
PSA8.5	314.31	185.74%	x3.0
PSA8	202.97	1.14%	x2.0
PSA7	112.56	8.28%	x1.1

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	2,187.49	7.21%	x61
PSA9	114.67	13.86%	x3.2
PSA8.5	65.86	—	x1.8
PSA8	72.80	0.95%	x2.0
PSA7.5	31.00	—	x0.9
PSA7	38.79	10.21%	x1.1

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
Kabutops
National Pokédex #141
Card Number 9/62
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Release Date10/10/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Fossil
Evolves From
Kabuto
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 dynamic stance, its sharp, sickle-like claws glinting as it readies to strike amidst a sparkling, star-filled backdrop that echoes its ancient, predatory nature.

Playability Overview

Kabutops offers solid mid-level damage and survivability with its Absorb ability, but its high energy cost and relatively low HP limit competitiveness in fast-paced or energy-efficient decks.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Prehistoric HuntersThis shiny Kabutops has a vintage, ancient ocean vibe. Use it as a centerpiece for Fossil or Water-themed pages, surrounded by other prehistoric Pokémon or aquatic fighters. Its gold sparkle works well beside earthy browns and muted blues for a classic look.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Intense / Vintage Gold / Fossil Era / Ancient Predator