Kabutops Pokemon Fossil #9
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Kabutops Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Kabutops made its English TCG debut in the Fossil expansion, where card #9 appeared as a Rare Holo and was also paired with a non-holo counterpart at #24, giving this artwork a special place in early WotC-era collecting history.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives Fossil Kabutops the unmistakable classic look that many collectors associate with the franchise’s earliest era.
Set Lore
The Fossil set was the third main Pokémon TCG expansion in English, released on October 10, 1999, and centered on revived prehistoric Pokémon, making Kabutops one of the set’s signature holo pulls.
In-Game
Kabutops traces its in-game roots back to the Dome Fossil line in Pokémon Red and Blue, where players could revive Kabuto on Cinnabar Island and evolve it into this ancient predator.
Cultural Impact
Kabutops’s Fossil-era identity is so iconic that Bulbapedia notes the original Mysterious Fossil card artwork depicts the Dome Fossil as the fossil of a Kabutops, reinforcing how strongly the species was tied to the set’s prehistoric theme.
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About Kabutops (Pokemon Fossil #9)
Kabutops is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Fossil set, card number 9. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $40.07, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 2 listings currently for sale.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $36.36 to $43.38, with a median of $40.10.
Card details
- Card Number
- #9
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Kabutops from Pokemon Fossil #9?
The current market price of Kabutops is $40.07. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Kabutops from?
Kabutops is from the Pokemon Fossil set, card number 9, released in 1999.
Is Kabutops worth grading?
Whether Kabutops is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Kabutops?
You can buy or sell Kabutops on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 7,000 PSA graded copies tracked.
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