Kabuto (ex12-36) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Kabuto from the Legend Maker set is an uncommon Pokémon card with 60 HP. It features the ability Ancient Protection and the attack Granite Head. This card is numbered 36 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Ability: Ancient Protection (Poké-Body) protects Kabuto and related Fossil Pokémon from Weakness
• Attack: Granite Head (20 damage; reduces damage taken by 10 during opponent’s next turn)
• Evolves From: Mysterious Fossil
• Illustrator: Takao Unno
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Key Printings

This exact Kabuto card is from the ex Legend Maker set, numbered 36, and classified as Uncommon. It is notable for its Ancient Protection ability, which is thematic for Fossil Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by set code ex12 and card number 36.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its Ancient Protection ability can be strategically useful in decks featuring Fossil Pokémon, though current tournament legality is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially since it features detailed artwork by Takao Unno.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Legend Maker (ex12): This set includes Kabuto as a resilient Stage 1 Fighting-type with a unique ability supporting Fossil Pokémon synergy. The set’s focus on ancient Pokémon is reflected in this card’s design and mechanics.