Kabutops (Team Up 78) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Kabutops from the Team Up set is a Rare Pokémon card with 140 HP. It features the ability Fossilized Memories and the attack Rock Slide. This card is numbered 78 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 2
• Evolves From: Kabuto
• Ability: Fossilized Memories — prevents opponent from playing Supporter cards while Kabutops is active
• Attack: Rock Slide — deals 80 damage and 20 damage to two of the opponent’s Benched Pokémon
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: Its body had begun to change so it could function on land. But it didn’t adapt in time and went extinct.
• Legality: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Sun & Moon series set “Team Up” with card number 78. It is classified as a Rare card and features artwork by Shin Nagasawa. No other printings or reprints are noted for this specific version.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Kabutops card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “sm9” and card number 78. The card’s Fighting type, Stage 2 subtype, and unique ability “Fossilized Memories” further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Kabutops card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability “Fossilized Memories” can strategically block opponent Supporter cards, and its “Rock Slide” attack targets both the Active and Benched Pokémon, making it tactically versatile.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustrated front by Shin Nagasawa, to maintain its collectible value and visual appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): This set includes Kabutops as a Rare Fighting-type Stage 2 Pokémon with a unique ability that hinders opponent Supporter cards. It stands out for its strategic potential and detailed artwork. The release date for this set is unknown.