japan-arb · holo
Kabutops
Mystery of the Fossils (JP) · #140 · Japanese · released 1997
Raw market price
$50est.
Why this card matters
pop
JP holo fossil-era card has age-based scarcity, but PSA pop data is absent/zeroed and raw supply appears adequate. No meaningful pop pressure confirmed.
demand
Kabutops has niche nostalgic appeal but lacks Charizard/Blastoise-tier pull. JP-only version narrows the collector base further. Graded comps near zero signal weak active demand.
artist
Classic Mitsuhiro Arita fossil-era holo aesthetic is beloved. Kabutops's aggressive pose suits the holo finish well, but it's a mid-tier art vs. the set's standout cards.
catalyst
30d momentum is flat at 0%. PSA 10 comps at $5 vs. $50 raw signals grading destroys value. No event, reprint, or trend driving near-term upside.
Graded comps on record
$5
PSA 10
$1
PSA 9
$0
PSA 8
$0
PSA 7
$0
PSA 6
$0
PSA 5
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Market data recorded 2026-07-10 from licensed market sources. MASTER records prices daily and never invents a number — estimated values are always labeled. Not financial advice.