Kabuto #39
🔥 Hot MoveKabuto is card #39 from Sandstorm, a Uncommon Pokémon card currently trading near $45.90 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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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.
Demand for Kabuto #39 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Kabuto at a glance
- From Sandstorm (EX), released 2003.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €2.85.
- Recent averages: €2.37 (7d), €1.88 (30d).
- Trades around $45.90 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
Kabuto price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Kabuto #39.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $42.98
- Mid
- $50.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $3.34
- Mid
- $5.13
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Kabuto #39
Card #39 of Sandstorm is Kabuto, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2003). A Water-type (60 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $45.90, with listings from $42.98 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Sandstorm
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #39 / 100
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Mysterious Fossil
- Pokédex
- #140
- Released
- 2003/09/18
Kabuto attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Kabuto #39 — the playability layer behind the price.
Exoskeleton
Any damage done to Kabuto by attacks is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Team Assembly
Search your deck for Omanyte, Kabuto, or any Basic Pokémon and put as many of them as you like onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward. Treat the new Benched Pokémon as Basic Pokémon.
Pierce
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Exoskeleton
- Attacks
- 2
Kabuto price analysis
What drives the current market value of Kabuto #39.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($45.90), Normal ($4.68) — 2 versions in total.
This $45.90 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
This $45.90 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Kabuto at a trend of €2.85, an average sold price of €2.38 and a near-mint floor of €0.20.
Kabuto price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €2.37 against a 30-day average of €1.88 (+26.1%).
Single-day average: €1.25; Cardmarket trend price €2.85.
Kabuto has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $45.90 to $45.90; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 Kabuto?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Kabuto at $45.90 nets roughly $39.52 on eBay, $39.75 on TCGplayer, $43.26 via Cardmarket, $40.60 on Whatnot or $45.90 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $6.38.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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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 Kabuto?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Kabuto #39 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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 $45.90 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $59.84 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $91.87 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $13.52 (15.7% 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.
Kabuto within Sandstorm
Kabuto ranks #24 of 96 tracked Sandstorm cards by market value, against a set median of $26.38.
That is 74% above the middle of the set — a top-76% position.
The set's top card is Psyduck (#73), valued at $436.20.
What makes Kabuto valuable
- Artwork by Atsuko Nishida is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Kabuto is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- A $45.90 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Classic-era cards like Kabuto (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Its Water typing means Kabuto has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Kabuto
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $45.90 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Kabuto can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $45.90 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Kabuto, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Kabuto can realise well above the $42.98 low end.
Kabuto value questions
How much is Kabuto worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $45.90 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $42.98 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €2.85.
Is Kabuto a good investment?
As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending up in the short term (26.1% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Kabuto?
Kabuto is a Uncommon card from Sandstorm (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Kabuto?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($45.90), Normal ($4.68). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Kabuto?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $45.90. 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 Kabuto?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
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