Kabuto 39/100

Name: Kabuto #39 - Sandstorm | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ex2-39
Price: 3.53 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Sandstorm Released: Sep 18, 2003

Pokémon

Water Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 16.5 packs (6.1%) Evolves From: Mysterious Fossil Evolves To: Kabutops

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3.53 $0.20 (6.01%)

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12.00 $3.00 (33.33%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA10	75.00	—	x21
PSA9	65.00	—	x18

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA9	157.01	84.72%	x13
PSA8	174.68	—	x15
PSA7	7.03	—	x0.6

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Kabuto
National Pokédex #140
Card Number 39/100
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorAtsuko Nishida
Release Date18/09/2003
SeriesEX
Expansion Sandstorm
Evolves From
Mysterious Fossil
Evolves To
Kabutops
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points60 HP
Weakness Grass ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Abilities

Poké-Body: Exoskeleton
Any damage done to Kabuto by attacks is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Attacks

Team Assembly
Search your deck for Omanyte, Kabuto, or any Basic Pokémon and put as many of them as you like onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward. Treat the new Benched Pokémon as Basic Pokémon.
Pierce20

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Kabuto swimming gracefully through an underwater environment, surrounded by aquatic plants and softly lit by sunlight filtering through the water’s surface, highlighting its ancient, fossil-like shell.

Playability Overview

Kabuto’s Exoskeleton ability provides durable early-game defense, while Team Assembly facilitates rapid bench-building for strategic evolution and board control, though limited by relatively low HP and attack power.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Fossil FindsThis Kabuto card has a unique underwater vibe with its soft blues and the hint of a murky ocean floor. It’s perfect for a “Prehistoric Aquatic” page. Pair it with other fossil Pokémon like Omanyte or even some water types that have a similar serene feel. The gentle colors and aquatic elements make it a great addition to a themed section.Additional Binder Suggestions: Underwater / Calm / Soft Blue / Fossilized Life / Ancient Ocean