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Kabutops

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Kabutops

#141 in the National Pokédex • Shellfish Pokémon

Kabutops sprite

Normal

Shiny Kabutops sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon 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.

Details

Types

RockWater

Category

Shellfish Pokémon

Height

1.3 m (4'03")

Weight

40.5 kg (89.3 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0141

Pokédex

#141 (National)

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

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.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Kabutops, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
201

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
87.5% male
12.5% female
Egg cycles
30 (elapsed hatch time varies; Flame Body or Magma Armor speeds hatching in Emerald)

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Kabuto

Kabuto

#140

Level 40

Kabutops

Kabutops

#141

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartScratchNormalPhysical4010035

Scratches the foe with sharp claws.

StartAbsorbGrassSpecial2010020

An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

Stiffens the body’s muscles to raise DEFENSE.

13AbsorbGrassSpecial2010020

An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.

19LeerNormalStatus-10030

Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.

25Mud ShotGroundPhysical559515

Hurls mud at the foe and reduces SPEED.

31Sand AttackGroundStatus-10015

Reduces the foe’s accuracy by hurling sand in its face.

37EndureNormalStatus--10

Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.

40SlashNormalPhysical7010020

Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.

46Metal SoundSteelStatus-8540

Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers SP. DEF.

55Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010010

An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.

65Ancient PowerRockPhysical601005

An attack that may raise all stats.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.
Class
Description
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.

TM10Hidden Power

Type varies

Varies By Type30–7010015

The effectiveness varies with the user.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9510010

Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial120705

Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalPhysical150905

Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

Boosts the power of WATER-type moves for 5 turns.

TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial601005

An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that increases in power with friendship.

TM28DigGroundPhysical6010010

Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

An attack with effects that vary by location.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkSpecial4010010

While attacking, it may steal the foe’s held item.

HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.

HM03SurfWaterSpecial9510015

Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical2010015

A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.

HM07WaterfallWaterSpecial8010015

Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls.

HM08DiveWaterSpecial6010010

Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.

EndureNormalStatus--10

Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.

Fury CutterBugPhysical109520

An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

A chilling attack that lowers the foe’s SPEED.

Mega KickNormalPhysical120755

An extremely powerful kick with intense force.

MimicNormalStatus--10

Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.

Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.

RolloutRockPhysical309020

An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.

Seismic TossFightingPhysical-10020

Inflicts damage identical to the user’s level.

Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

Uses an available move randomly while asleep.

SnoreNormalPhysical4010015

A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.

SubstituteNormalStatus--10

Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP.

SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.

Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Swift Swim

Raises SPEED in rain.

Doubles Speed during rain.

Battle Armor

Blocks critical hits.

Protects against critical hits.

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