Kabutops
Kabutops is a Rock/Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0141 |
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| Type | Rock Water |
| Species | Shellfish Pokémon |
| Height | 1.3 m (4′03″) |
| Weight | 40.5 kg (89.3 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Swift Swim 2. Battle Armor Weak Armor (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0141 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0223 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0141 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0228 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0230 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0141 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0126 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack |
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| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 173 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Water 1, Water 3 |
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| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 30 (7,454–7,710 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 60 | 230 | 324 | |
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| Attack | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
| Defense | 105 | 193 | 339 | |
| Sp. Atk | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Sp. Def | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Speed | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Total | 495 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Kabutops changes
- In Generation 1, Kabutops has a base Special stat of 70.
- In Generations 1-3, Kabutops has a base experience yield of 201.
- In Generation 4, Kabutops has a base experience yield of 199.
- In Generations 2-7, Kabutops has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue |
Its sleek shape is perfect for swimming. It slashes prey with its claws and drains the body fluids. |
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| Yellow | A slim and fast swimmer. It slices its prey with its sharp sickles and drinks the body fluids. |
| Gold | In the water, it tucks in its limbs to become more compact, then it wiggles its shell to swim fast. |
| Silver | 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It is thought that this Pokémon came onto land because its prey adapted to life on land. |
| HeartGold | In the water, it tucks in its limbs to become more compact, then it wiggles its shell to swim fast. |
| SoulSilver | With sharp claws, this ferocious, ancient Pokémon rips apart prey and sucks their body fluids. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It is thought that this Pokémon came onto land because its prey adapted to life on land. |
| X | In the water, it tucks in its limbs to become more compact, then it wiggles its shell to swim fast. |
| Y | A slim and fast swimmer. It slices its prey with its sharp sickles and drinks the body fluids. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha 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. |
| Ultra Sun | Its body had begun to change so it could function on land. But it didn’t adapt in time and went extinct. |
| Ultra Moon | It swims at speeds of roughly 29 knots, quickly closing in on its prey and slashing into them with its scythes to finish them off. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
A slim and fast swimmer. It sliced its prey with its sharp sickles and drank the body fluids. |
| Sword | Kabutops slices its prey apart and sucks out the fluids. The discarded body parts become food for other Pokémon. |
| Shield | The cause behind the extinction of this species is unknown. Kabutops were aggressive Pokémon that inhabited warm seas. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It is thought that this Pokémon came onto land because its prey adapted to life on land. |
Moves learned by Kabutops
Moves learnt by level up
Kabutops does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Kabutops does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Kabutops cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Kabutops learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Absorb | Grass | 20 | 100 | |
| 1 | Feint | Normal | 30 | 100 | |
| 1 | Harden | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 1 | Sand Attack | Ground | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 15 | Aqua Jet | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 20 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 25 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 30 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| 35 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 43 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Leech Life | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 56 | Liquidation | Water | 85 | 100 | |
| 63 | Metal Sound | Steel | — | 85 | |
| 70 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Kabutops learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).
Egg moves
Kabutops learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Kabutops gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| Aurora Beam | Ice | 65 | 100 | |
| Bubble Beam | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| Mega Drain | Grass | 40 | 100 | |
| Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| Rapid Spin | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 |
Moves learnt by TM
Kabutops is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 03 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 07 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 19 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 49 | Scald | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 55 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 69 | Rock Polish | Rock | — | — | |
| 71 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 81 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 93 | Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 | |
| 95 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 99 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 100 | Rock Climb | Normal | 90 | 85 |
Kabutops sprites
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Where to find Kabutops
| Red Blue Yellow |
Evolve Kabuto |
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| Gold Silver Crystal |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Evolve Kabuto |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Kabuto |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Evolve Kabuto |
| X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Kabuto |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Evolve Kabuto |
| Sword | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Shield | Evolve Kabuto |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Kabutops |
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| Japanese | カブトプス (Kabutops) |
| German | Kabutops |
| French | Kabutops |
| Italian | Kabutops |
| Spanish | Kabutops |
| Korean | 투구푸스 (tugupuseu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 镰刀盔 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 鐮刀盔 |
| English |
Shellfish Pokémon |
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| Japanese | こうらポケモン |
| German | Schaltier-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Carapace |
| Italian | Pokémon Carapace |
| Spanish | Pokémon Armazón |
| Korean | 껍질포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 甲壳宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 甲殼寶可夢 |
Name origin
- kabuto
- type of helmet used by ancient Japanese warriors
- top
- above

