Kabutops

#141 in the National Pokédex • Shellfish Pokémon

This species is outside the Hoenn Pokédex. Obtaining it in Ruby or Sapphire requires a compatible Generation III trade or historical event.

Normal

Shiny

Kabuto Aerodactyl

Pokédex entries

Ruby

KABUTOPS swam underwater to hunt for its prey in ancient times. The Pokémon was apparently evolving from being a water-dweller to living on land as evident from the beginnings of change in its gills and legs.

Sapphire

Details

Types

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.	201

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 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies)

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	Harden	Status	-	-	30	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise DEFENSE.
Start	Absorb	Special	20	100	20	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
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 Ruby and Sapphire.

			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	Varies by IVs	Varies By Type	30–70	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	60	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	-	-	10	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.