Kabutops
#223 in the Gold and Silver Pokédex • Shellfish Pokémon
Pokémon Gold
In the water, it tucks in its limbs to become more compact, then it wiggles its shell to swim fast.
Pokémon Silver
With sharp claws, this ferocious, ancient Pokémon rips apart prey and sucks their body fluids.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
Gender Ratio
Capture Rate
Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Kabuto #222 | Level 40 |  Kabutops #223 |
Normal
Shiny
Kabutops
Shellfish Pokémon
Height
Weight
Base XP
HP
60
Attack
115
Defense
105
Sp. Atk
65
Sp. Def
70
Speed
80
Total
495
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 4× from
Takes 2× from
Resistances
Takes 0.25× from
Takes 0.5× from
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch | |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Scratches with sharp claws. |
| Start | Absorb | |  Special | 20 | 100 | 20 | Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. |
| Start | Harden | |  Status | - | - | 30 | Raises the user's DEFENSE. |
| 10 | Absorb | | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 | Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. |
| 19 | Leer | | Status | - | 100 | 30 | Reduces the foe's DEFENSE. |
| 28 | Sand Attack | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Reduces accuracy by throwing sand. |
| 37 | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | Always leaves at least 1HP. |
| 40 | Slash | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Has a high criti cal hit ratio. |
| 51 | Mega Drain | | Special | 40 | 100 | 10 | Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. |
| 65 | Ancient Power | | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | An attack that may raise all stats. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM01 | Cut | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | Cuts using claws, scythes, etc. |
| HM03 | Surf | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A strong water- type attack. |
| HM06 | Whirlpool | | Special | 15 | 70 | 15 | Traps the foe for 2-5 turns. |
| TM02 | Headbutt | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may make foe flinch. |
| TM03 | Curse |  | Status | - | - | 10 | Works differently for ghost-types. |
| TM04 | Rollout | | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | Attacks 5 turns with rising power. |
| TM06 | Toxic | | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A poison move with increasing damage. |
| TM08 | Rock Smash | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | An attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | The power varies with the Pokémon. |
| TM13 | Snore | | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack useable only while asleep. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | An attack that may freeze the foe. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest |
| TM16 | Icy Wind | | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | An icy attack that lowers SPEED. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Foils attack that turn. It may fail. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | | Special | 75 | 100 | 5 | Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. |
| TM20 | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | Always leaves at least 1HP. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack based on lack of loyalty. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is based on loyalty. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Heightens evasive ness. |
| TM34 | Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | Causes confusion and raises ATTACK. |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | Randomly attacks while asleep. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | | Status | - | - | 10 | Inflicts damage every turn. |
| TM44 | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender infatuated. |
| TM46 | Thief |  | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | An attack that may steal a held item. |
| TM49 | Fury Cutter |  | Physical | 10 | 95 | 20 | Successive hits raise power. |