Kabuto #28 from Vending Machine Series 2 (Red) - Uncommon - Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno
Pokémon

Kabuto

#28/36 in Vending Machine Series 2 (Red), Uncommon, 50 HP, illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno.

Card number
#28/36
Rarity
Uncommon
HP
50 HP
Language
Japanese
Release date
June 17, 1998
Illustrator
Kagemaru Himeno
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Collector Notes

Kabuto

Kabuto appears in the Japanese print of Vending Machine Series 2 (Red), released on June 17, 1998. Kabuto is a uncommon rarity and 50 HP. The Vending Machine Series 2 (Red) set contains 36 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Kagemaru Himeno.

Collector Insights

Kabuto is a Pokémon card with 50 HP. It features a single attack named Sharp Claws, which deals 10+ damage. The attack requires two Colorless Energy to use. When activated, it involves flipping a coin, with heads adding 30 extra damage. The card’s attack text emphasizes a probabilistic damage boost. It is part of the Vending Machine Series 2 (Red) set, released on June 17, 1998. The card’s design is attributed to artist Kagemaru Himeno. Its theme color is a warm orange-red, matching the set’s visual identity.

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