Kabutops
#141 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Shellfish Pokémon
Kabutops
#141 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Shellfish Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
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
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Normal

Shiny
Kabutops
Shellfish Pokémon


Height
Weight
Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Atk |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 173 |
Lore

Pokémon Black 2
It is thought that this Pokémon came onto land because its prey adapted to life on land.

Pokémon White 2
It is thought that this Pokémon came onto land because its prey adapted to life on land.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Kabuto #140 | Level 40 | ![]() Kabutops #141 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| Start | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced. |
| Start | Absorb | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Start | Harden | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat. |
| Start | Feint | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 | An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves. |
| 6 | Absorb | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 11 | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced. |
| 16 | Mud Shot | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. It also reduces the target’s Speed. |
| 21 | Sand Attack | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing its accuracy. |
| 26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| 31 | Aqua Jet | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first. |
| 36 | Mega Drain | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 40 | Slash | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 45 | Metal Sound | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 40 | A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly reduces the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 54 | Ancient Power | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| 63 | Wring Out | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 5 | The user powerfully wrings the target. The more HP the target has, the greater this attack’s power. |
| 72 | Night Slash | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Hone Claws | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM07 | Hail | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM23 | Smack Down | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 | The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM55 | Scald | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
| TM69 | Rock Polish | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat. |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch. |
| TM81 | X-Scissor | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| HM01 | Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees. |
| HM03 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. |
| HM05 | Waterfall | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall. |
| HM06 | Dive | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the second turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. |
| Earth Power | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat. |
| Iron Defense | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
| Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle. |
| Low Kick | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier targets. |
| Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Stealth Rock | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle. |
| Superpower | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks the target with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense. |
Traits
Swift Swim
Ability Slot 1
Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in rain.
Doubles Speed during rain.
Battle Armor
Ability Slot 2
The Pokémon is protected against critical hits.
Protects against critical hits.
Weak Armor(Hidden Ability)
Physical attacks lower Defense and raise Speed.
Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.








































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