Kabuto (Neo Discovery 56) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Kabuto from the Neo Discovery set is a common Pokémon card with 50 HP. It features the ability Revive Friends and the attack Work Together. This card is numbered 56 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Mysterious Fossil)
• Type: Water
• Weakness: Grass (×2)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Ability: Revive Friends (search your deck for Kabuto to put on your Bench once per turn, coin flip required)
• Attack: Work Together (flip a coin; if heads, does 10 damage plus 10 more for each Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, and Kabutops on your Bench)
• Flavor Text: “On rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor.”
• Legal Status: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing is from Neo Discovery, identified as card number 56. It is a Common in the neo series, specifically the neo2 set code, with artwork by Yuka Morii—a notable feature for collectors.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Kabuto. Identification is straightforward via its set code (neo2), card number (56), and Yuka Morii’s distinctive artwork. The card’s Water type and Stage 1 subtype also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

The legality of this card is unknown. It is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

• Revive Friends enables strategic bench setup by searching your deck for Kabuto (coin flip required, once per turn).
• Work Together scales damage based on the count of Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, and Kabutops on your Bench (on heads).

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this common yet charming card, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface. Keeping it in a binder or a top-loader is recommended for long-term care.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Neo Discovery: Introduces Kabuto as a Stage 1 Water-type with fossil-themed synergy. The card fits well into fossil and water-themed strategies, emphasizing bench synergy with related Pokémon.