Kabutops

#141 in the National Pokédex • Shellfish Pokémon

Kabutops

#141 in the National Pokédex • Shellfish Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

230

324

Attack

115

211

361

Defense

105

193

339

Sp. Atk

121

251

Sp. Def

130

262

Speed

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.

Kabuto

Aerodactyl

Normal

Shiny

Kabutops

Shellfish Pokémon

#141

Height

1.3 m (4'03")

Weight

40.5 kg (89.3 lbs)

Abilities

Swift Swim Battle Armor

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Kabutops takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

4×

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.25×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

EV yield	2 Atk
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	173

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Water 1 Water 3
Gender	87.5% male 12.5% female
Egg cycles	30 (7,680 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

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.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Kabuto #140	Level 40	Kabutops #141

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Scratch	Physical	40	100	35	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
Start	Absorb	Special	20	100	20	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
Start	Harden	Status	-	-	30	Stiffens the body’s muscles to raise DEFENSE.
13	Absorb	Special	20	100	20	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
19	Leer	Status	-	100	30	Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.
25	Mud Shot	Physical	55	95	15	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces SPEED.
31	Sand Attack	Status	-	100	15	Reduces the foe’s accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
37	Endure	Status	-	-	10	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
40	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
46	Metal Sound	Status	-	85	40	Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers SP. DEF.
55	Mega Drain	Special	40	100	10	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
65	Ancient Power	Physical	60	100	5	An attack that may raise all stats.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.

		Class				Description
TM03	Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM07	Hail	Status	-	-	10	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Physical	1	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	95	100	10	Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	120	70	5	Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Physical	150	90	5	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
TM19	Giga Drain	Special	75	100	5	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM28	Dig	Physical	60	100	10	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm	Status	-	-	10	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	50	80	10	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Special	40	100	10	While attacking, it may steal the foe’s held item.
HM01	Cut	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
HM03	Surf	Special	95	100	15	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
HM06	Rock Smash	Physical	20	100	15	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.
HM07	Waterfall	Special	80	100	15	Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls.
HM08	Dive	Special	60	100	10	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Fury Cutter	Physical	10	95	20	An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	A chilling attack that lowers the foe’s SPEED.
Mega Kick	Physical	120	75	5	An extremely powerful kick with intense force.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.
Seismic Toss	Physical	-	100	20	Inflicts damage identical to the user’s level.
Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Snore	Physical	40	100	15	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Substitute	Status	-	-	10	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP.
Swagger	Status	-	90	15	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.
Swords Dance	Status	-	-	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.

#140

Kabuto

#142

Aerodactyl

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