Kabutops ex
Sandstorm · 97/100 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Set
SandstormNumber
97/100
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Kabutops ex Worth?
Kabutops ex (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from Sandstorm, card number 97/100. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Kabutops ex Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Kabutops ex (Sandstorm, 97/100) is worth around $82.42 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $82.42, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $18.60. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $82.42, Lightly Played $64.63, Moderately Played $43.86, Heavily Played $28.83, Damaged $18.60 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $1,700 — about 21x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $200.00.
Is It Worth Grading Kabutops ex?
Grading Kabutops ex can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($82.42) and a PSA 10 ($1,700) is about $1,618 — a 21x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $200.00, CGC 10 $288.00, CGC 9.5 $75.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $58.00 | $58.00 | $58.00 | 10 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 | 5 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $288.00 | $288.00 | $288.00 | 13 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $107.00 | $107.00 | $107.00 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $21.20 | $21.20 | $21.20 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $53.00 | $53.00 | $53.00 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $119.00 | $119.00 | $119.00 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 24 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $18.60 | $18.60 | $18.60 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $28.83 | $28.83 | $28.83 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $64.63 | $64.63 | $64.63 | 21 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $43.86 | $43.86 | $43.86 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $82.42 | $82.42 | $82.42 | 28 |
Is Kabutops ex a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Kabutops ex is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Kabutops ex's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
