Image via pokemontcg.io
Kabutops
Arceus 4/99 • holo-rare
- Set
- Arceus
- Number
- 4/99
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2009
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $19.85
- Artist
- Hajime Kusajima
What it does
You may discard Helix Fossil, Dome Fossil, or Old Amber from your hand. If you do, this attack does 20 damage plus 50 more damage.
Does 10 damage to 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
It is thought that this Pokémon came onto land because its prey adapted to life on land.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
Card text © Pokémon / Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, via pokemontcg.io. Not produced by or endorsed by The Pokémon Company. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Kabutops on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The Kabutops card, numbered 4/99, was released in the Arceus expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in 2009. This set served as a retrospective tribute to the Mythical Pokémon Arceus, acting as one of the final major releases for the Diamond & Pearl Series era. The expansion was designed to celebrate the cinematic release of Arceus and the Jewel of Life, bringing together various Pokémon that had appeared throughout the Generation IV titles.
The card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, who is well-regarded for his dynamic and action-oriented style. Saitou captured Kabutops in a predatory stance, emphasizing its prehistoric and aggressive nature as a fossil Pokémon. As a holo-rare card within the set, it was received as a centerpiece for players focusing on the Fighting-type archetype, reflecting the game's ongoing effort to maintain mechanical relevance for legacy Pokémon amidst the shifting power creep of the late 2000s.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Kabutops
Kabutops is a card in the Pokémon Cards catalog on collecto.rs. Arceus 4/99 • holo-rare. Catalog data is sourced from pokemontcg.io. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Kabutops on collecto.rs?
Kabutops doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Kabutops?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other pokémon cards collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Kabutops catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Kabutops is sourced from pokemontcg.io. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
