japan-arb · holo
Kabutops ex
Magma vs Aqua: Two Ambitions (JP) · #26 · Japanese · released 2003
Raw market price
$56
Graded prices & PSA population
| Grade | Market price |
|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $972 |
| PSA 9 | $111 |
| PSA 8 | $57 |
PSA population not yet on record for this card — we only show real census data.
Why this card matters
pop
JP ex holos have meaningful print runs; no pop pressure evident — PSA 10 exists at $2, signaling easy access and zero grade premium over raw.
demand
Kabutops has niche fossil-era nostalgia but limited crossover pull. EX era JP-exclusive sets attract collectors but cohort is thin and prices confirm weak demand.
artist
EX era holo ex cards carry dynamic artwork and foil finish, but Kabutops ex in this set is competent rather than iconic — no outsized art premium signal.
catalyst
0% 30d momentum, graded comps at $0–$2 against a $56 raw ask is deeply contradictory — no buyer urgency, no catalyst, structural mispricing risk on raw.
Graded comps on record
$972
PSA 10
$111
PSA 9
$59
PSA 7
$57
PSA 8
$25
CGC 8
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Market data recorded 2026-08-02 from licensed market sources. MASTER records prices daily and never invents a number — estimated values are always labeled. Not financial advice.