Kabutops #9
📉 Dip AlertKabutops #9 sits in the Base series and carries a live market value of $118.93, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Kabutops #9. Sell on your own schedule.
Kabutops at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $118.93 (1st Edition Holofoil).
- From Fossil (Base), released 1999.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
Kabutops price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Kabutops #9.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $78.98
- Mid
- $99.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $17.99
- Mid
- $34.99
- High
- —
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Kabutops a good deal?
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About Kabutops #9
Printed as #9 in Fossil, Kabutops belongs to the Base series and dates to 1999. It is a Fighting-type Pokémon with 60 HP, printed as Stage 2.
The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and currently trades at $118.93 for the 1st Edition Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $78.98 to —.
“Its sleek shape is perfect for swimming. It slashes prey with its claws and drains the body fluids.”
Printed flavour text on the Fossil #9 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Fossil
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #9 / 62
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Kabuto
- Pokédex
- #141
- Released
- 1999/10/10
Kabutops attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Kabutops #9 — the playability layer behind the price.
Sharp Sickle
Absorb
Remove a number of damage counters from Kabutops equal to half the damage done to Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance) (rounded up to the nearest 10). If Kabutops has fewer damage counters than that, remove all of them.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Kabutops price analysis
What drives the current market value of Kabutops #9.
There are 2 tracked printings here — 1st Edition Holofoil at $118.93, Unlimited Holofoil at $38.52.
$118.93 places Kabutops in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
$118.93 places Kabutops in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
Cardmarket does not list Kabutops, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Kabutops price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $118.93–$119.43. The most recent snapshot of $118.93 sits 0% up that range, 0.4% under the October 13, 2026 high.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.2%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.4%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Kabutops?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $118.93 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $102.87 via eBay's default tier, $103.47 on TCGplayer, $112.63 on Cardmarket, $105.67 on Whatnot and $118.93 selling directly — a $16.06 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a rare card, Kabutops sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Kabutops #9.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Kabutops?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Kabutops #9 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Kabutops #9.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $118.93 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $322.15 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $84.17. You need a graded sale of $164.91 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $142.94 (89.9% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Kabutops within Fossil
Kabutops ranks #10 of 29 tracked Fossil cards by market value, against a set median of $62.43.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 69%.
The set's top card is Dragonite (#4), valued at $582.67.
What makes Kabutops valuable
- Kabutops is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- The Ken Sugimori artwork gives Kabutops appeal beyond pure playability.
- As a Fighting-type Pokémon card, Kabutops is sought by players and collectors alike.
- A $118.93 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Vintage (1999) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
Buying & selling Kabutops
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the 1st Edition Holofoil market of $118.93 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Fossil was released in 1999; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $118.93 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Kabutops, confirm the exact print variant before buying: 1st Edition Holofoil, Unlimited Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Kabutops value questions
How much is Kabutops worth?
Kabutops trades near $118.93 on TCGplayer (1st Edition Holofoil), ranging $78.98–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Is Kabutops a good investment?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the vintage-era Base set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Kabutops?
Kabutops is a Rare card from Fossil (Base series, 1999). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Kabutops?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: 1st Edition Holofoil ($118.93), Unlimited Holofoil ($38.52). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Kabutops?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $118.93. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Kabutops?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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