Kabutops.
BST 495 · rock / water
Kabutops is weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting, Ground and resists Normal, Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying.
Kabutops base stats
BST 495 · ranges at level 100Kabutops weaknesses and resistances
damage taken · Rock / Water dual typingKabutops abilities
3 total · 1 hiddenKabutops evolution line
2 stages
Best Kabutops moves
gen 8 learnset · sorted by base powerKabutops moves
gen 8 · 101 moves · 22 level-up · 56 TM/HM · 23 tutorKabutops Pokédex entries
8 generations · newest firstKabutops slices its prey apart and sucks out the fluids. The discarded body parts become food for other Pokémon.
The cause behind the extinction of this species is unknown. Kabutops were aggressive Pokémon that inhabited warm seas.
Its body had begun to change so it could function on land. But it didn’t adapt in time and went extinct.
It swims at speeds of roughly 29 knots, quickly closing in on its prey and slashing into them with its scythes to finish them off.
A slim and fast swimmer. It sliced its prey with its sharp sickles and drank the body fluids.
In the water, it tucks in its limbs to become more compact, then it wiggles its shell to swim fast.
A slim and fast swimmer. It slices its prey with its sharp sickles and drinks the body fluids.
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.
It is thought that this Pokémon came onto land because its prey adapted to life on land.
It is thought that this Pokémon came onto land because its prey adapted to life on land.
In the water, it tucks in its limbs to become more compact, then it wiggles its shell to swim fast.
With sharp claws, this ferocious, ancient Pokémon rips apart prey and sucks their body fluids.
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.
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.
It swims freely through water. It catches prey with its scythe-like arms and drains the victim’s fluids.
Its sleek shape is perfect for swimming. It slashes prey with its claws and drains their fluids.
In the water, it tucks in its limbs to become more compact, then it wiggles its shell to swim fast.
With sharp claws, this ferocious, ancient POKéMON rips apart prey and sucks their body fluids.
It was able to swim quickly thro ugh the water by compactly folding up its razor-sharp sickles.
Its sleek shape is perfect for swim ming. It slashes prey with its claws and drains the body fluids.
A slim and fast swimmer. It slices its prey with its sharp sickles and drinks the body fluids.
Kabutops species data
gen I species · breeding and trainingAbout Kabutops
Kabutops is a Rock and Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). Kabutops slices its prey apart and sucks out the fluids. The discarded body parts become food for other Pokémon. Kabutops stands 1.3 m (4'03") tall and weighs 40.5 kg (89.3 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Kabutops base stats
Kabutops has a base stat total of 495, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Attack at 115 (very good), while its lowest is HP at 60 (average). Kabutops excels as a physical attacker. Kabutops is moderately fast with a base Speed of 80.
Kabutops weaknesses and resistances
As a Rock and Water-type, Kabutops is weak to Electric, Grass (4x), Fighting, Ground-type moves, resists Normal, Fire (¼x), Ice, Poison, Flying-type attacks. This gives Kabutops 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Kabutops abilities
Kabutops's abilities include Battle Armor, Swift Swim, Weak Armor. Battle Armor protects against critical hits.. Swift Swim doubles Speed during rain. Its Hidden Ability is Weak Armor, which raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
Kabutops moves and learnset
Kabutops can learn 101 moves in Generation 8, including 22 by leveling up, 56 via TM/HM, and 23 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Meteor Beam (Rock, 120 power), Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Stone Edge (Rock, 100 power), Surf (Water, 90 power). For coverage, Kabutops can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Mega Kick (Normal).
Training Kabutops
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Kabutops can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Kabutops yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 7,936 steps to hatch from an Egg. Kabutops belongs to the Water1 and Water3 egg groups. Kabutops is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Kabuto → Kabutops).
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