| National № | 141 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rock Water |
| Species | Shellfish Pokémon |
| Height | 4′3″ (1.30m) |
| Weight | 89.3 lbs (40.5 kg) |
| Abilities | Battle Armor Swift Swim Weak Armor (Dream World) |
| Local № | 141 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen) 223 (Gold, Silver, Crystal) 228 (HeartGold, SoulSilver) |
| Japanese | Kabutopusu |
| Egg Groups | Water 1, Water 3 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 31 (minimum 7,905 steps) |
| EV yield | 2 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Happiness | 70 (normal) |
| Base EXP | 199 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
The base stats for Kabutops are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.
| HP | 60 | 230 - 324 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 115 | 211 - 361 | |
| Defense | 105 | 193 - 339 | |
| Sp. Atk | 65 | 121 - 251 | |
| Sp. Def | 70 | 130 - 262 | |
| Speed | 80 | 148 - 284 | |
| Total | 495 |
| Red Blue |
Its sleek shape is perfect for swimming. It slashes prey with its claws and drains the body fluids. |
|---|---|
| Yellow | A slim and fast swimmer. It slices its prey with its sharp sickles and drinks the body fluids. |
| Gold HeartGold |
In the water, it tucks in its limbs to become more compact, then it wiggles its shell to swim fast. |
| Silver SoulSilver |
With sharp claws, this ferocious, ancient POKéMON rips apart prey and sucks their body fluids. |
| Crystal | It was able to swim quickly through the water by compactly folding up its razor-sharp sickles. |
| Ruby Sapphire |
KABUTOPS swam underwater to hunt for its prey in ancient times. The POKéMON was apparently evolving from being a water-dweller to living on land as evident from the beginnings of change in its gills and legs. |
| Emerald | KABUTOPS once swam underwater to hunt for prey. It was apparently evolving from being a water dweller to living on land as evident from changes in its gills and legs. |
| FireRed | It swims freely through water. It catches prey with its scythe-like arms and drains the victim’s fluids. |
| LeafGreen | Its sleek shape is perfect for swimming. It slashes prey with its claws and drains their fluids. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It is thought that this Pokémon came onto land because its prey adapted to life on land. |
Kabutops learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 1 | Absorb | Grass | Special | 20 | 100 |
| 1 | Harden | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 1 | Feint | Normal | Physical | 30 | 100 |
| 6 | Absorb | Grass | Special | 20 | 100 |
| 11 | Leer | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 16 | Mud Shot | Ground | Special | 55 | 95 |
| 21 | Sand-Attack | Ground | Status | - | 100 |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 31 | Aqua Jet | Water | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 36 | Mega Drain | Grass | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 40 | Slash | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 45 | Metal Sound | Steel | Status | - | 85 |
| 54 | AncientPower | Rock | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 63 | Wring Out | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 72 | Night Slash | Dark | Physical | 70 | 100 |
Other generations: I II III IV V
Kabutops learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Kabutops egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BubbleBeam | Water | Special | 65 | 100 |
| Aurora Beam | Ice | Special | 65 | 100 |
| Screech | Normal | Status | - | 85 |
| Confuse Ray | Ghost | Status | - | 100 |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| Foresight | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 |
| Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| Mud Shot | Ground | Special | 55 | 95 |
Kabutops learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Kabutops egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BubbleBeam | Water | Special | 65 | 100 |
| Aurora Beam | Ice | Special | 65 | 100 |
| Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| Screech | Normal | Status | - | 85 |
| Confuse Ray | Ghost | Status | - | 100 |
| Flail | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 |
| Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| Mud Shot | Ground | Special | 55 | 95 |
Other generations: II III IV V
Kabutops can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Kick | Fighting | Physical | - | 100 |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 |
| Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Superpower | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| Iron Defense | Steel | Status | - | - |
| Aqua Tail | Water | Physical | 90 | 90 |
| Earth Power | Ground | Special | 90 | 100 |
| Stealth Rock | Rock | Status | - | - |
Kabutops can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| Low Kick | Fighting | Physical | - | 100 |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | Special | 20 | 100 |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 |
| Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90 |
| Fury Cutter | Bug | Physical | 20 | 95 |
| AncientPower | Rock | Special | 60 | 100 |
| Superpower | Fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 |
| Knock Off | Dark | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| Dive | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| Iron Defense | Steel | Status | - | - |
| Aqua Tail | Water | Physical | 90 | 90 |
| Earth Power | Ground | Special | 90 | 100 |
Other generations: I II III IV V
Kabutops is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hone Claws | Dark | Status | - | - |
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 7 | Hail | Ice | Status | - | - |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 23 | Smack Down | Rock | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | - | - |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 50 | 80 |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 55 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 |
| 69 | Rock Polish | Rock | Status | - | - |
| 71 | Stone Edge | Rock | Physical | 100 | 80 |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90 |
| 81 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 |
Kabutops is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 7 | Hail | Ice | Status | - | - |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 19 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status | - | - |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 50 | 80 |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 55 | Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 |
| 69 | Rock Polish | Rock | Status | - | - |
| 71 | Stone Edge | Rock | Physical | 100 | 80 |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | Status | - | - |
| 78 | Captivate | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 75 | 90 |
| 81 | X-Scissor | Bug | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
We don't have any location data for Kabutops yet.
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