Kabutops (Fossil 9) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Kabutops from the Fossil set is a Stage 2 Fighting-type Pokémon card with 60 HP. It evolves from Kabuto and features two attacks: Sharp Sickle, dealing 30 damage for two Fighting Energy, and Absorb, which deals 40 damage and allows Kabutops to heal damage counters based on the damage dealt. The card has a retreat cost of 1 and a Grass-type weakness (×2). It is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and classified as a Rare Holo.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Fossil expansion, card number 9, with no known alternate print variants. The card’s rarity is Rare Holo, making it a sought-after piece for collectors of the Fossil set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or special regulation marks for this card. It is identified by the set code base3 and card number 9. The card’s market reference query is “Kabutops Fossil 9.”

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Rare Holo Kabutops card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Avoid handling the card with bare hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the holofoil surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fossil Set: This Kabutops card is part of the Fossil expansion, known for featuring prehistoric Pokémon and their evolutions. It showcases Kabutops’s sleek swimming form and its ability to slash prey with claws, as described in the flavor text.

Additional Information

• Legality: unknown
• Flavor Text: “Its sleek shape is perfect for swimming. It slashes prey with its claws and drains the body fluids.”
• Image URL: /images/base3/base3-9.jpg