The Neo Discovery Kabutops trading card (Card 25) is a Stage 2 Water-type Pokémon from the 2001 Neo Discovery set. This product covers the card's identity, gameplay mechanics, and collector context for enthusiasts building their collections.
Kabutops
2001 • Pokémon • Neo Discovery
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Description
The Neo Discovery Kabutops trading card, identified as Card 25 in the 2001 Neo Discovery set, represents a key Stage 2 evolution for collectors focusing on the Fossil family. Designed by artist Kimiya Masago, this Water-type Pokémon card features 90 HP and serves as the final evolution of Kabuto within this expansion. Collectors examining the Neo Series often look for this card to complete their base set runs, as it anchors the prehistoric Pokémon lineage for many enthusiasts. In terms of gameplay mechanics, Kabutops utilizes a unique attack called Fighting Hydrocutter. This ability scales its damage output based on the number of Energy cards attached, allowing for variable power depending on the player's board state. The card also includes a Colorless Slash attack for consistent basic damage. For those interested in the historical context of Pokémon trading card game cards, this release remains a significant piece of the franchise's early print history.
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Card Details
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
Catalog Profile
The core identity of the card within the set.
Featured Subject
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Kabutops
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Rare
Kimiya Masago
Card Stock
English
90
Water
Stage 2
Kabuto
Grass ×2
2
141
Card Text
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Attack: Slash (20)
Attack: Hydrocutter (40×)
Flip a number of coins equal to the number of Energy cards attached to Kabutops. This attack does 40 damage times the number of heads. You can't flip more than 3 coins in this way.
In the water, it tucks its limbs to become more compact, then it wiggles its shell to swim fast.