Kabutops #4
📉 Dip AlertAs card #4 in Arceus, Kabutops is a Rare Holo Pokémon card worth about $23.43 ungraded.
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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.
Kabutops #4 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Kabutops at a glance
- Cardmarket values it at €12.86 (EUR).
- Short-term trend -48.5% (7d vs 30d).
- Set: Arceus (Platinum, 2009).
- Current TCGplayer market value $23.43 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Rarity: Rare Holo.
Kabutops price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Kabutops #4.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $12.72
- Mid
- $26.95
- High
- —
- Low
- $11.00
- Mid
- $20.97
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Kabutops #4
Card #4 of Arceus is Kabutops, a classic-era Pokémon card from the Platinum series (2009). A Fighting-type (130 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Hajime Kusajima; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $23.43, spanning $12.72–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Arceus
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #4 / 99
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 130
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Kabuto
- Released
- 2009/11/04
Kabutops attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Kabutops #4 — the playability layer behind the price.
Primal Scythe
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.
Rock Slide
Does 10 damage to 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass +30
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Kabutops price analysis
What drives the current market value of Kabutops #4.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($23.43), Holofoil ($19.13).
This $23.43 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $23.43 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €12.86, with an average sold price of €15.80 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.35.
Kabutops price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €4.74 against a 30-day average of €9.20 (-48.5%).
Latest daily average €5.50 against a trend price of €12.86.
Kabutops has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $23.43 to $23.43; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 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 $23.43 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $20.03 via eBay's default tier, $20.14 on TCGplayer, $21.91 on Cardmarket, $20.58 on Whatnot and $23.43 selling directly — a $3.40 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a rare holo 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 #4.
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 #4 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Kabutops #4.
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 $23.43 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $10.97 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $69.40 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-15.4% 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 Arceus
Within Arceus it is the #27 most valuable of 75 tracked cards; the set median is $17.93.
That is 31% above the middle of the set — a top-65% position.
The set's top card is Gengar LV. X (#97), valued at $698.88.
What makes Kabutops valuable
- Classic-era (2009) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- At $23.43 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Its Fighting typing means Kabutops has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Artwork by Hajime Kusajima is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Rare Holo is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
Buying & selling Kabutops
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€4.74 and €9.20) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $23.43 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Arceus was released in 2009; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- For Kabutops, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare Holo cards; a clean copy of Kabutops can realise well above the $12.72 low end.
Kabutops value questions
How much is Kabutops worth?
Kabutops trades near $23.43 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $12.72–—; Cardmarket shows €12.86.
Will Kabutops hold its value?
As a classic-era Rare Holo card it is trending down in the short term (-48.5% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Kabutops?
Kabutops is a Rare Holo card from Arceus (Platinum series, 2009). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Kabutops are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($23.43), Holofoil ($19.13). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Kabutops?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $23.43. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Kabutops cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare Holo rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Hajime Kusajima also matters to collector demand.
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