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5 facts about this card
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 $11.48, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
The current market price of Kabutops is $11.48. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
Kabutops is from the Pokemon Neo Discovery set, card number 25, released in 2001.
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.
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.