Kabutops

Kabutops

Selected Masterpiece • 150/144
Market Price $400
Skyridge E-Card 2003
The Illustrator

Atsuko Nishida

Atsuko Nishida has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 400+ cards. Across sets such as Gym Heroes, Expedition Base Set, and Skyridge, the work favors playful, character-forward staging with simple, balanced compositions and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Kabutops card captures a moment of this ancient Pokémon poised gracefully, its sleek, metallic body glimmering under a soft light. It stands in a dynamic pose, as if ready to spring into action, with its scythe-like arms hinting at its predatory nature. The background features a subtle cosmic swirl, suggesting a connection to the mysteries of its prehistoric origins. This scene evokes a sense of both elegance and danger, embodying the essence of Kabutops as a creature of the past.”

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 19, 2026.

Card Type Colorless
Era
E-Card
Release
12/05/2003

Draining Cut

20

Remove a damage counter from Kabutops.

Triple Cutter

30×

Flip 3 coins. This attack does 30 damage times the number of heads.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost