Kabutops (Japanese)
Split Earth · 057/088 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Split EarthNumber
057/088
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Kabutops (Japanese) Worth?
Kabutops (Japanese) (Unlimited variant) is a Rare card in the Split Earth set, card number 057/088. 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Kabutops (Japanese) (Split Earth, 057/088) is worth around $22.25 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $22.25, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $15.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $22.25, Moderately Played $5.00, Damaged $15.00 — 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 $65.00 — about 2.9x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $17.00.
Is It Worth Grading Kabutops (Japanese)?
Grading Kabutops (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($22.25) and a PSA 10 ($65.00) is about $42.75 — a 2.9x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $17.00. 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 | NEAR MINT | $22.25 | $22.25 | $22.25 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
Is Kabutops (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Kabutops (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Kabutops (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
