Kabutops ex #26 from Magma vs Aqua: Two Ambitions - Rare Holo ex - Illustrated by Ryo Ueda
Water

Kabutops ex

#26/80 in Magma vs Aqua: Two Ambitions, Rare Holo ex, 150 HP, Water, illustrated by Ryo Ueda.

Card number
#26/80
Rarity
Rare Holo ex
HP
150 HP
Type
Water
Language
Japanese
Release date
October 24, 2003
Illustrator
Ryo Ueda
Original name
カブトプスex
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Collector Notes

Kabutops ex

Kabutops ex appears in the Japanese print of Magma vs Aqua: Two Ambitions, released on October 24, 2003. Kabutops ex is a rare holo ex rarity and 150 HP. The Magma vs Aqua: Two Ambitions set contains 80 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Ryo Ueda.

Collector Insights

Kabutops ex is a Pokémon with 150 HP, featured in the Magma vs Aqua: Two Ambitions set released on October 24, 2003. Its design is attributed to artist Ryo Ueda, and it holds a Rare Holo ex rarity. The card includes two attacks, Hydrocutter and Spiral Drain, each with distinct energy costs and effects. Hydrocutter requires one Colorless Energy and deals 40× damage, with the multiplier determined by the number of heads from flipped coins equal to the attached Energy. Spiral Drain costs two Fighting and two Colorless Energies, dealing 70 damage while removing two damage counters from Kabutops ex. The attack text specifies that damage counters are removed regardless of their current count. This card’s strategic versatility lies in its ability to adapt damage output based on battlefield conditions. It is part of a series that emphasizes competitive playthrough its balanced combination of offensive and defensive mechanics.

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