Kabuto (ex16-51) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Kabuto from the Power Keepers set is a common card numbered 51. It has 60 HP and features the attack Double Scratch. This straightforward design captures Kabuto’s classic traits in a compact, battle-ready form.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Mysterious Fossil)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass (×2)
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Kabuto appears in the ex Power Keepers set, identified by the code ex16-51. It is a common rarity card with no alternate print variants documented.

• Attacks:
• “Fast Evolution” — allows searching your deck for an Evolution card.
• “Double Scratch” — deals variable damage based on coin flips.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants or alternate artwork versions are known for this Kabuto card. The card is identified by its set code ex16 and number 51. The illustrator Ken Sugimori’s signature style is a key visual identifier.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This Kabuto card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its playability in other formats or casual play is not documented.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant Ken Sugimori artwork and maintain its condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Power Keepers (ex16): This set features Kabuto as a common Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a focus on Evolution support through its “Fast Evolution” attack. The set highlights fossil-themed Pokémon with detailed artwork by Ken Sugimori.