Kabutops
Pokémon TCG • Expansion Pack Vol.3: Fossil (Japanese)
Sport & Year
Pokémon TCG • 1997
Brand & Set
Media Factory - Expansion Pack Vol.3: Fossil (Japanese)
Card Number
No. 141
Card Type
Stage 2 Pokémon
Rarity
Holofoil Rare
Parallel Variant & Language
Holographic • Japanese
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Good (G 2) to Very Good (VG 3)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $12 | Graded (PSA 3-4): $15 - $25
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similarly heavy played condition range from $6 to $10. Mint copies (PSA 9/10) can range from $150 to $400+.
Condition Details
Extensive whitening and silvering on all edges and corners; significant surface wear/scuffing on the bottom border; corners appear rounded or frayed; visible silvering on right edge.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The heavy edge wear and surface scuffing would result in a very low grade (likely a 2 or 3), making the cost of grading higher than the final market value of the slabbed card.
Card Description
Japanese Fossil set Kabutops featuring Ken Sugimori art. It is a Fighting-type Stage 2 Pokémon with 60 HP. The card design features the classic Japanese pocket monsters layout with the gold expansion symbol (Fossil) on the right middle and the original back design (implied).
Notable Features
Features the 'Star' rarity symbol in the bottom right corner indicating a Holo Rare. Holographic background pattern is the 'Starlight' variety common in early Japanese sets.
Authentication Notes
Appears authentic for the 1997 Japanese Fossil release; font spacing and holo pattern match period-correct Media Factory printings. No immediate signs of proxy printing, though condition is poor.
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