Kabutops Pokemon Neo Discovery #25
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Kabutops Card Facts & History
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Card History
This Kabutops is one of Neo Discovery’s memorable fossil-era rares, and in English it appeared as the non-holo counterpart to Kabutops’s holo version from the same set—giving collectors two distinct ways to chase the same prehistoric predator in one release.
Set Lore
Kabutops fits Neo Discovery’s archaeological vibe perfectly, because the set was built around Gold and Silver, the Unown, and the Ruins of Alph—making a revived fossil Pokémon feel especially at home in this expansion’s 'ancient mystery' theme.
In-Game
Its flavor text comes straight from Kabutops’s Generation II Pokédex entry, which describes how it tucks in its limbs and wiggles its shell to swim fast, tying this card directly to the Johto-era games that inspired Neo Discovery.
Artist
Kimiya Masago’s artwork gives this card extra collector appeal, since his Pokémon TCG illustrations are known for their dramatic, painterly atmosphere shaped by his background in historical and emaki-style art.
Cultural Impact
Kabutops has always stood out among fossil Pokémon for its unusually fierce Pokédex identity—repeatedly described in the games as a sleek hunter that slashes prey with sickle-like limbs and drains body fluids—which makes this card feel more menacing than many other vintage Water-types.
Card Reference
About Kabutops (Pokemon Neo Discovery #25)
Kabutops is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Neo Discovery set, card number 25. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2001. The current market price is $12.05, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $10.92 to $12.05, with a median of $11.56.
Card details
- Card Number
- #25
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 2001
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Kabutops from Pokemon Neo Discovery #25?
The current market price of Kabutops is $12.05. 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 Neo Discovery set, card number 25, released in 2001.
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 200 PSA graded copies tracked.
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