The 2008 Majestic Dawn release features Kabutops as Card #6, a Stage 2 Fighting-type Holo Rare designed by Kouki Saitou.
Kabutops
2008 • Pokémon • Majestic Dawn
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The Pokémon Majestic Dawn set, released in 2008, identifies Kabutops as Card #6, showcasing its evolution from Kabuto into a formidable Stage 2 Fighting-type Pokémon. As a Holo Rare, this card features a reflective foil treatment that distinguishes it within the series, appealing to hobbyists who value both aesthetic finish and strategic utility. Kabutops brings significant tactical weight to the Pokémon Trading Card Game through its Primal Shell ability, which restricts opponents from playing Trainer cards from their hand while it remains Active. Its Chop Up attack deals damage to Benched Pokémon with damage counters, offering strategic depth for competitive play. Collectors often seek this card number to complete the Majestic Dawn base set, while others appreciate its lore regarding the creature's adaptation to land-based prey. Whether building a vintage collection or exploring strategic deck options, this product represents a key piece of Pokémon TCG history from the late 2000s era.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Kabutops
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Holo Rare
Kouki Saitou
Card Stock
English
Holo
120
Fighting
Stage 2
Kabuto
Grass +30
2
141
Card Text
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Ability: Primal Shell
As long as Kabutops is your Active Pokémon, your opponent can't play any Trainer cards from his or her hand.
Attack: Chop Up (70)
Does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that has any damage counters on it. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
It is thought that this Pokémon came onto land because its prey adapted to life on land.