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Kabuto

Pokémon · Diamond & Pearl

Kabuto

Diamond & Pearl

Majestic Dawn · #67 · Common · 2008

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Market reference

$0.66

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Card facts

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Set position
67 / 100
Release year
2008
Rarity
Common
HP
80
Subtype
Stage 1
Evolves from
Dome Fossil
Evolves to
Kabutops
Retreat cost
1 energy
Illustrator
Midori Harada
Pokédex #
140
Series
Diamond & Pearl

Card analysis

Computed from this card's stats and text — not a reposted price.

Primary role
Ability Engine
Damage efficiency
20 damage
20 per Energy
Prize liability
1 Prize given up
Single-prize attacker — favourable prize trades
Setup
Stage 1
One evolution step from a Basic

Also does

AttackerSearch / Tutor

Strategy & play

How Kabuto plays — derived from its stats and the rules of the game, not an opinion.

  • Not a main attacker — its job is Ability-based draw/search. Run it as a consistency hub and protect it, because opponents will target the engine.
  • Needs Fighting Energy to attack — your line must supply that color.
  • Fighting type, weak to Grass ×2 — a Grass attacker doing ≥40 effectively one-shots it.
  • A single-prize attacker — prize-trade-positive against ex / V decks that give up two at a time.
  • A Stage 1 — one step up from Dome Fossil; doesn’t help your opening hand, but quick to set up.

How to beat Kabuto

  • Exploit its Grass weakness — ≥40 damage one-shots it.
  • KO it to choke their draw / search engine.
  • Gust it before the evolution is set up.

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About this card

HP: 80Type:FFightingSubtype: Stage 1Evolves from: Dome FossilEvolves to: Kabutops

"It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell."

Poké-Power: Ancient Guidance

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for Helix Fossil, Dome Fossil, or Old Amber and put it onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward. This power can't be used if Kabuto is affected by a Special Condition.

FShell Attack — 20

Weakness:G+20

Retreat cost:C

Tournament legality

Current legal status across competitive formats.

unlimitedLegal

Pricing reference

Latest snapshot from the upstream catalog. Actual marketplace prices fluctuate by condition, edition, and grade — use this as a reference, not a quote.

TCGPlayer (USD)

Updated 2026/07/03
VariantLowMidHighMarketDirect Low
Normal$0.25$0.55$19.98$0.66
Reverse Holofoil$4.53$9.99$107.77$10.92

Cardmarket (EUR)

Updated 2026/02/19
VariantPrice
1-day average€0.15
7-day average€0.20
30-day average€0.26
Low€0.02
Trend price€0.28
Low (excellent+)€0.08
Reverse holo low€0.25
reverseHoloAvg1€0.25
Reverse holo 7-day€0.80
reverseHoloSell€0.50
averageSellPrice€0.28
Reverse holo 30-day€1.07
Reverse holo trend€0.39

Frequently asked

How can I tell if my Kabuto is real?

Kabuto is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.

What is Kabuto worth?

As of the latest data, the current market reference price for Kabuto is $0.66; there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.

What set is Kabuto from?

Kabuto is from the Pokémon set "Majestic Dawn" in the Diamond & Pearl series, released in 2008.

What rarity is Kabuto?

Kabuto is a Common card in the Majestic Dawn set.