Kabutops

Kabutops

Selected Masterpiece • 78/181
Artist Shin Nagasawa
Market Price $3.36
Team Up Sun & Moon 2019
The Illustrator

Shin Nagasawa

Shin Nagasawa has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2009 to 2025, with work appearing across Sun & Moon, Sword & Shield, and Scarlet & Violet. The art leans into action-forward clarity—vibrant, contrasting color and focused, character-led staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Kabutops card captures the Pokémon in a moment of poised strength, standing against a backdrop of a dusky sky. Its sharp claws glint in the fading light, suggesting a readiness for action and an ancient wisdom that echoes from its fossilized origins. The rocky terrain around it hints at a world where survival is a constant challenge, emphasizing Kabutops' role as a fierce predator. This scene evokes a sense of both nostalgia and respect for the resilience of life in harsh environments.”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Rare
Card Type Fighting
Era
Sun & Moon
Release
01/02/2019

Rock Slide

80

This attack does 20 damage to 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost