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A compact 75-card issue where Kabutops stands among the acknowledged iconic holos alongside Umbreon, Espeon, Tyranitar, and Scizor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSA 9 Mint. Unlimiteds in this set are notoriously plagued by blue-border chipping and centering issues — a clean 9 on this card is a genuinely strong result and represents the sweet spot of grade value versus population scarcity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarket:\u003c\/strong\u003e PSA 9 examples of the Neo Discovery Kabutops holo trade in the \u003cstrong\u003e$100–$185 range\u003c\/strong\u003e on recent comps, with a confirmed eBay auction closing at $106 in April 2025 and market indexes placing PSA 9 value around $185.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVintage WotC holo collectors chasing a complete Neo Discovery set need this card — and a Mint 9 slab means it's protected, authenticated, and ready to anchor a binder or display shelf. 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