Kabuto (ex2-39) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Kabuto from the Sandstorm set is an Uncommon Stage 1 card with 60 HP. It features the Poké-Body Exoskeleton and the attacks Team Assembly and Pierce. This card is numbered 39 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Abilities: Exoskeleton (Poké-Body) reduces damage taken by 20 after Weakness and Resistance
• Attacks:
• Team Assembly: Search your deck for Omanyte, Kabuto, or any Basic Pokémon and bench as many as you like.
• Pierce: Deals 20 damage with a Fighting and Colorless energy cost.

Key Printings

This Kabuto is from the Sandstorm set (ex2), numbered 39, and classified as Uncommon. It evolves from Mysterious Fossil, has the Exoskeleton Poké-Body to mitigate damage, and offers two attacks that enable bench development and moderate damage output.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Kabuto card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “ex2-39,” Water type, and the unique Exoskeleton ability. The card’s illustration by Atsuko Nishida and the Sandstorm set logo further confirm its identity.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its play viability is limited to casual or collector-focused gameplay due to its reduced tournament legality.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this Kabuto card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially since it is an uncommon card with collectible value. Use a rigid top-loader or binder for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sandstorm (ex2): This set includes Kabuto as a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with a unique damage-reducing ability and bench-supporting attack. It fits well within the fossil-themed subset of the expansion, emphasizing ancient Pokémon and strategic bench development.