Kabuto

Kabuto

Selected Masterpiece • 67/99
Market Price $1.67
Arceus Platinum 2009
The Illustrator

Hironobu Yoshida

Hironobu Yoshida is credited on 39 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2018, with frequent appearances in Neo Discovery, Neo Destiny, and Neo Genesis. The work leans cartoonish and traditional, favoring vibrant, contrasting color and clear, focused staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Kabuto, a small, ancient Pokémon, nestled in its underwater habitat. Its shell glistens subtly, surrounded by soft hues of blue and purple, evoking a serene underwater world. The scene captures a moment of quiet existence, hinting at the Pokémon's long history and resilience. With its sturdy shell and curious demeanor, Kabuto seems to embody both the mystery and the beauty of its ancient origins.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 17, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Fighting
Era
Platinum
Release
04/11/2009

Fast Evolution

Search your deck for up to 2 Evolution cards, show them to your opponent, and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Speed Attack

30
Weakness
+20
Retreat Cost