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Kabutops

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Kabutops

#0141 in the National Pokédex • Shellfish Pokémon

Kabutops sprite

Normal

Shiny Kabutops sprite

Shiny

Pokémon HOME art

Details

Category

Shellfish Pokémon

Height

1.3 m (4'03")

Weight

40.5 kg (89.3 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0141

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.

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

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

Kabuto

#0140

Level 40

Kabutops

Kabutops

#0141

Kabutops sprites across all games. Select one to see its Pokédex details for that game.

Games

Pokémon GO

2016

Kabutops in Pokémon GO
Shiny Kabutops in Pokémon GO

Main Series

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

2021

Kabutops in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Sword & Shield

2019

Kabutops in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Shiny Kabutops in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!

2018

Kabutops in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!
Shiny Kabutops in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

2017

Kabutops in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Shiny Kabutops in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Sun & Moon

2016

Kabutops in Pokémon Sun & Moon
Shiny Kabutops in Pokémon Sun & Moon

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

2014

Kabutops in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Shiny Kabutops in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

X & Y

2013

Kabutops in Pokémon X & Y
Shiny Kabutops in Pokémon X & Y

Black 2 & White 2

2012

Kabutops in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2
Shiny Kabutops in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2

Black & White

2010

Kabutops in Pokémon Black & White
Shiny Kabutops in Pokémon Black & White

HeartGold & SoulSilver

2009

Kabutops in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver
Shiny Kabutops in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver

Platinum

2008

Kabutops in Pokémon Platinum
Shiny Kabutops in Pokémon Platinum

Diamond & Pearl

2006

Kabutops in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
Shiny Kabutops in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl

Emerald

2004

Kabutops in Pokémon Emerald
Shiny Kabutops in Pokémon Emerald

FireRed & LeafGreen

2004

Kabutops in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen
Shiny Kabutops in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen

Ruby & Sapphire

2002

Kabutops in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire
Shiny Kabutops in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire

Crystal

2000

Kabutops in Pokémon Crystal
Shiny Kabutops in Pokémon Crystal

Gold & Silver

1999

Kabutops in Pokémon Gold & Silver
Shiny Kabutops in Pokémon Gold & Silver

Yellow

1998

Kabutops in Pokémon Yellow

Red & Blue

1996

Kabutops in Pokémon Red & Blue

Pick a game to see what Kabutops learns there.
Kabutops in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Moves Kabutops learns by leveling up in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Class
Evo.Slash

Normal7010020
StartScratch

Normal4010035
StartSand Attack

Ground-10015
StartAbsorb

Grass2010025
StartHarden

Normal--30
StartSlash

Normal7010020
StartFeint

Normal3010010
StartNight Slash

Dark7010015
15Aqua Jet

Water4010020
20Leer

Normal-10030
25Mud Shot

Ground559515
30Ancient Power

Rock601005
35Brine

If the target's HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.

Water6510010
43Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
49Leech Life

Bug8010010
56Liquidation

Water8510010
63Metal Sound

Steel-8540
70Stone Edge

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

Rock100805
Moves Kabutops can learn from Technical Machines in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Class
TM03Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Water6010020
TM07Hail

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.

Ice--10
TM13Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice9010010
TM14Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Ice110705
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Water--5
TM19Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010
TM28Dig

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

Ground8010010
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM37Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

Rock--10
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM49Scald

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Water8010015
TM55Brine

If the target's HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.

Water6510010
TM58Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM69Rock Polish

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Rock--20
TM71Stone Edge

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

Rock100805
TM75Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.

Normal--20
TM76Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM81X-Scissor

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Bug8010015
TM82Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.

Normal-8515
TM90Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

Normal--10
TM93Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw.

Normal509530
TM95Surf

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

Water9010015
TM98Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Fighting4010015
TM99Waterfall

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.

Water8010015
TM100Rock Climb

A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It's also one of the Pokétch's hidden moves.

Normal908520
Egg moves Kabutops can learn in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Class
Aurora Beam

Ice6510020
Bubble Beam

Water6510020
Confuse Ray

Ghost-10010
Flail

Normal-10015
Icy Wind

Ice559515
Knock Off

Dark6510020
Mega Drain

Grass4010015
Rapid Spin

Normal5010040
Screech

Normal-8540
Take Down

Normal908520

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