Kabutops
#141 in the Kanto Pokédex • Shellfish Pokémon
Kabutops in the National Pokédex
Normal
Shiny
Pokédex entries
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.
Pokémon details
Types
Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Kanto Pokédex
Kabutops in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
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.
Game availability
Available within the FireRed/LeafGreen pair. Depending on the species, acquisition can require the other version, the postgame, evolution, breeding, or an event ticket. Original GBA event tickets required historical distributions; Switch ticket access differs.
| EV yield | 2 Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 201 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Kabuto #140 | Level 40 | Kabutops #141 |
Evolution
Evolve Kabuto, revived from the Dome Fossil on Cinnabar Island, by raising it to level 40. Available only if you picked the Dome Fossil in Mt. Moon.
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch |  |  | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| Start | Leer | |  | - | 100 | 30 |
| Start | Absorb |  |  | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| Start | Harden | | | - | - | 30 |
| Start | Fury Cutter |  | | 10 | 95 | 20 |
| 13 | Absorb | | | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| 19 | Leer | | | - | 100 | 30 |
| 25 | Mud Shot |  | | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| 31 | Sand Attack | | | - | 100 | 15 |
| 37 | Endure | | | - | - | 10 |
| 40 | Slash | | | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| 46 | Metal Sound |  | | - | 85 | 40 |
| 55 | Mega Drain | | | 40 | 100 | 10 |
| 65 | Ancient Power | | | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water Pulse | | | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| TM06 | Toxic |  | | - | 85 | 10 |
| TM07 | Hail |  | | - | - | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | | - | 100 | 15 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | | | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | | | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | | | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM17 | Protect | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | | | - | - | 5 |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | | | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM27 | Return | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | | | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| TM31 | Brick Break |  | | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team | | | - | - | 15 |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | | | 50 | 80 | 10 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace |  | | 60 | - | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade | | | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest |  | | - | - | 10 |
| TM45 | Attract | | | - | 100 | 15 |
| TM46 | Thief |  | | 40 | 100 | 10 |
| HM01 | Cut | | | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| HM03 | Surf | | | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | | | 20 | 100 | 15 |
| HM07 | Waterfall | | | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| HM08 | Dive | | | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| Class | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | | | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| Double-Edge | | | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| Mega Kick | | | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| Mimic | | | - | - | 10 |
| Rock Slide | | | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| Seismic Toss | | | - | 100 | 20 |
| Substitute | | | - | - | 10 |
| Swords Dance | | | - | - | 30 |
Swift Swim
Raises SPEED in rain.
Doubles Speed during rain.
Battle Armor
Blocks critical hits.
Protects against critical hits.
