Kabutops - Generation 5 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Kabutops can learn in Generation 5, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Black
  • Pokémon White
  • Pokémon Black 2
  • Pokémon White 2

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Kabutops learns the following moves in Pokémon Black & White at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
1FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
1HardenNormalStatus
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
6AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
11LeerNormalStatus 100
16Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
21Sand-AttackGroundStatus 100
26EndureNormalStatus
31Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
36Mega DrainGrassSpecial 40 100
40SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
45Metal SoundSteelStatus 85
54AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
63Wring OutNormalSpecial 100
72Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100

Egg moves

Kabutops learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Black & White. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aurora BeamIceSpecial 65 100
BubbleBeamWaterSpecial 65 100
Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
ForesightNormalStatus
Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 20 100
ScreechNormalStatus 85

Moves learnt by HM

Kabutops is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black & White:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95
03SurfWaterSpecial 95 100
05WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100
06DiveWaterPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Kabutops is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black & White:

Transfer-only moves

Kabutops can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Black & White.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Seismic TossFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
BrineWaterSpecial 65 100 Generation 4 — TM
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — TM
Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100 Generation 4 — TM
WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 35 85 Generation 4 — HM
Fury CutterBugPhysical 20 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90 Generation 4 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Kabutops learns the following moves in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
1FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
1HardenNormalStatus
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
6AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
11LeerNormalStatus 100
16Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
21Sand-AttackGroundStatus 100
26EndureNormalStatus
31Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
36Mega DrainGrassSpecial 40 100
40SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
45Metal SoundSteelStatus 85
54AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
63Wring OutNormalSpecial 100
72Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100

Egg moves

Kabutops learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aurora BeamIceSpecial 65 100
BubbleBeamWaterSpecial 65 100
Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
ForesightNormalStatus
Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 20 100
ScreechNormalStatus 85

Move Tutor moves

Kabutops can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua TailWaterPhysical 90 90
Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Iron DefenseSteelStatus
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Low KickFightingPhysical 100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100
Stealth RockRockStatus
SuperpowerFightingPhysical 120 100

Moves learnt by HM

Kabutops is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01CutNormalPhysical 50 95
03SurfWaterSpecial 95 100
05WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100
06DiveWaterPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Kabutops is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2:

Transfer-only moves

Kabutops can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mega KickNormalPhysical 120 75 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
Seismic TossFightingPhysical 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
BrineWaterSpecial 65 100 Generation 4 — TM
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — TM
Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100 Generation 4 — TM
WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 35 85 Generation 4 — HM
Fury CutterBugPhysical 20 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90 Generation 4 — Move tutor

Kabutops egg move parents

Kabutops's egg groups: Water 1, Water 3

The egg moves for Kabutops are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Kabutops with a compatible male Pokémon, with the male (for Gen 2-5) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Kabutops with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Aurora Beam

Bubble Beam

Confuse Ray

Flail

Foresight

Giga Drain

Icy Wind

Knock Off

Mud Shot

Rapid Spin

Screech