Kabutops ex #97
🔥 Hot MoveKabutops ex #97 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $160.30, 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.
Demand for Kabutops ex #97 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Kabutops ex at a glance
- Short-term trend 49.6% (7d vs 30d).
- Sandstorm, EX series, 2003.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €142.38.
- Trades around $160.30 on TCGplayer.
Kabutops ex price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Kabutops ex #97.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $187.00
- Mid
- $299.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Kabutops ex #97
Card #97 of Sandstorm is Kabutops ex, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2003). A Water-type (150 HP), this stage 2 / ex copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Ryo Ueda and currently trades at $160.30 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $187.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Sandstorm
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #97 / 100
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ryo Ueda
- HP
- 150
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 2, ex
- Evolves from
- Kabuto
- Pokédex
- #141
- Released
- 2003/09/18
Kabutops ex attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Kabutops ex #97 — the playability layer behind the price.
Hyrdocutter
Flip a number of coins equal to the amount of Energy attached to Kabutops ex. This attack does 40 damage times the number of heads. You can't flip more than 3 coins in this way.
Spiral Drain
Remove 2 damage counters from Kabutops ex (remove 1 if there is only 1).
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2, Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Kabutops ex price analysis
What drives the current market value of Kabutops ex #97.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($160.30).
At $160.30 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
As a $160.30 card it trades like a collectible asset, with the exact printing driving most of the value.
In EUR, Kabutops ex trends at €142.38 on Cardmarket (avg sold €122.20, lowest NM €9.90).
Kabutops ex price history & movement
Recent sales average €159.89 over 7 days versus €106.91 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+49.6%).
Single-day average: €25.00; Cardmarket trend price €142.38.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Kabutops ex, with a recorded low of $147.25 and high of $160.30; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 3.8% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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 ex?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $160.30 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $138.76 via eBay's default tier, $139.56 on TCGplayer, $151.94 on Cardmarket, $142.53 on Whatnot and $160.30 selling directly — a $21.54 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
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 Kabutops ex?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Kabutops ex #97 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Kabutops ex #97.
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 $160.30 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $448.11 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $127.35. You need a graded sale of $206.28 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $204.48 (102.1% 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 ex within Sandstorm
Kabutops ex ranks #11 of 96 tracked Sandstorm cards by market value, against a set median of $26.38.
That is 508% above the middle of the set — a top-90% position.
The set's top card is Psyduck (#73), valued at $436.20.
What makes Kabutops ex valuable
- At Rare rarity, Kabutops ex is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- The Ryo Ueda artwork gives Kabutops ex appeal beyond pure playability.
- Priced at $160.30 with thin supply, Kabutops ex sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Classic-era cards like Kabutops ex (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Kabutops ex is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Kabutops ex
- Bulk lots of Kabutops ex can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Kabutops ex can realise well above the $187.00 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $160.30 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Kabutops ex, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€159.89 and €106.91) to time entries and exits.
Kabutops ex value questions
What is the value of Kabutops ex?
The current TCGplayer market value is $160.30 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $187.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €142.38.
Is Kabutops ex a good investment?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Kabutops ex?
Kabutops ex is a Rare card from Sandstorm (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Kabutops ex have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($160.30). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Kabutops ex sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $160.30. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Kabutops ex's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Ryo Ueda also matters to collector demand.
