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Kabutops [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$114.50Market Price
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Kabutops [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Kabutops #9 is one of Fossil’s holo rares, and because Fossil was the third main English Pokémon TCG expansion released on October 10, 1999, this 1st Edition copy sits right in the heart of the original Wizards-era boom that vintage collectors chase.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives Kabutops [1st Edition] the extra appeal of being tied directly to one of the franchise’s foundational artists.
In-Game
The card’s flavor text mirrors Kabutops’s long-running Pokédex identity as a vicious prehistoric hunter that slashes prey with its claws and drains body fluids, reinforcing the ancient predator vibe that made Fossil Pokémon feel so different from the rest of Gen 1.
Card History
Its attack Absorb is a memorable early-era design because it lets Kabutops heal based on the damage it deals, giving this Fossil holo a brutal, self-sustaining battle style that fits the species’ predatory lore unusually well.
Set Lore
Kabutops feels especially at home in Fossil because the set was built around resurrected ancient Pokémon, making this holo one of the clearest examples of how the expansion turned Gen 1’s fossil-revival concept into a collectible theme.
Card Reference
About Kabutops [1st Edition]
Kabutops [1st Edition] 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 $114.50, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Fossil
- Card Number
- #9
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Kabutops [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Kabutops [1st Edition] is $114.50. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Kabutops [1st Edition] from?
Kabutops [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Fossil set, card number 9, released in 1999.
Is Kabutops [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Kabutops [1st Edition] 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 [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Kabutops [1st Edition] 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.