Pokémon TCG, Kabutops ex (EX Sandstorm #97)

Kabutops ex 97/100 – Vintage Pokémon card from EX Sandstorm

For collectors with a passion for the Pokémon EX Series and vintage holo cards, Kabutops ex 97/100 from EX Sandstorm (2003) is a striking and historically significant single card. This card represents not only an iconic fossil Pokémon but also an important era in Pokémon TCG, when the first Pokémon-ex cards changed the dynamics of both the game and the collecting community.

Details about the Kabutops ex card

• Card name: Kabutops ex
• Card number: 97/100
• Set: EX Sandstorm (2003)
• Type: Water-type, Stage 2, Pokémon-ex
• HP: 150
• Illustrator: Ryo Ueda
• Rarity: Rare Holo EX
• Evolves from: Kabuto

The card is sold as a raw card, which means it is listed as a single, loose card without verified grading, condition, or edition. No guarantees can be made regarding language, physical condition, or potential print variants.

Collector and historical value

Kabutops ex 97/100 is sought after by collectors of EX Series single cards and fans of fossil Pokémon. As a Rare Holo EX from EX Sandstorm, the card holds a special status within the collecting community due to its rarity and its role in Pokémon history. EX Sandstorm was the second major expansion in the EX Series and marked a shift toward powerful holofoil cards and the introduction of the Pokémon-ex rule, where the opponent takes two Prize cards if Kabutops ex is Knocked Out.

The card’s attacks, Hydrocutter and Spiral Drain, define its profile: Hydrocutter deals 40× damage based on coin flips (up to three flips), while Spiral Drain deals 70 damage and removes damage counters from Kabutops ex.

The card's place in a collection

EX Sandstorm consists of 100 cards and includes several iconic EX cards from the early 2000s. Kabutops ex 97/100 is a natural choice for collectors looking to expand their range of Pokémon single cards or seeking fossil Pokémon with historical significance. The card is also relevant to those interested in Vintage booster boxes and who want to explore the development of the EX Series.

Note about condition and format

This product is sold as a single, loose collectible card (raw card) without verified physical condition, grading, edition, or language. Information about surface, centering, and any print variants cannot be verified in advance.