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Shining Kabutops
Neo Destiny 108/105 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Neo Destiny
- Number
- 108/105
- Rarity
- Rare Shining
- Released
- 2002
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Finish
- Shiny rare
- Market price
- $1,399.95
- Artist
- Hironobu Yoshida
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 damage plus 10 more damage and does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) If tails, this attack does 30 damage and Shining Kabutops does 10 damage to itself.
Does 50 damage plus 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Shining Kabutops but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. Don't apply Resistance.
You can't have more than 1 Shining Kabutops in your deck.
This ancient Pokémon uses its razor-sharp claws to cut open its prey and gain access to its blood.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in early 2002 as part of the Neo Destiny expansion, the Shining Kabutops card represents a significant moment in the Pokémon Trading Card Game's history. It was the final set of the Neo era, characterized by the introduction of the Shining Pokémon mechanic. These cards were distinct for their metallic-colored illustrations and the requirement that a player could only have one of each specific Shining Pokémon in their deck, reflecting the rarity of Shiny encounters within the video games.
The artwork for this card was created by Ken Sugimori, the primary designer and illustrator for the Pokémon franchise. Sugimori utilized a specialized holographic treatment that applied foil to the creature itself rather than the card's background, creating a shimmering effect that contrasted with standard holofoil cards of the era. Upon its release, it was highly sought after by players and collectors alike, cementing its status as one of the most iconic and visually distinct cards from the early generation of the game.
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