Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Brown
- Shape
- Upright
- Habitat
- Sea
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
- Egg Groups
- Water1, Water3
- Hatch Counter
- 30 cycles (~7,936 steps)
- Base Experience
- 173
- EV Yield
- 2 Atk
- Height
- 1.3 m (4'03")
- Weight
- 40.5 kg (89.3 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Rock/Water dual typing.
Protects against critical hits.
Doubles Speed during rain.
Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
Generation VII
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.
Generation VIII
Kabutops 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.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
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.
Generation II
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.
Generation III
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.
Generation IV
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.
Generation V
It is thought that this Pokémon came onto land because its prey adapted to life on land.
Generation VI
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.
Level Up
22 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 1 | Feint | nor | P | 30 | 100% | 10 |
| 6 | Harden | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 25 | Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| 31 | Aqua JetSTAB | wat | P | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 34 | Absorb | gra | S | 20 | 100% | 25 |
| 35 | BrineSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 36 | Sand Attack | gro | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| 37 | Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 40 | Slash | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 43 | Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 45 | Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| 46 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 53 | Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| 54 | Leech Life | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 56 | LiquidationSTAB | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| 63 | Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 63 | Metal Sound | ste | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 65 | Ancient PowerSTAB | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| 70 | Stone EdgeSTAB | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| 72 | Night Slash | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM
56 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| BrineSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Cross Poison | poi | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Cut | nor | P | 50 | 95% | 30 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| DiveSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Hail | ice | N | — | — | 10 |
| Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Leech Life | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| LiquidationSTAB | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Mega Kick | nor | P | 120 | 75% | 5 |
| Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psycho Cut | psy | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Razor ShellSTAB | wat | P | 75 | 95% | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock BlastSTAB | roc | P | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Climb | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Rock Polish | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Smash | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Rock TombSTAB | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| ScaldSTAB | wat | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stone EdgeSTAB | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Superpower | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| SurfSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| WaterfallSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| WhirlpoolSTAB | wat | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| X Scissor | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Move Tutor
23 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient PowerSTAB | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| DiveSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Flip TurnSTAB | wat | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| LiquidationSTAB | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Mega Kick | nor | P | 120 | 75% | 5 |
| Meteor BeamSTAB | roc | S | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Superpower | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Kabutops
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Kabutops
Kabutops is a Rock and Water-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
Kabutops Base Stats
Kabutops has a base stat total of 495, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. 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 & 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 & 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).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Kabutops. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Kabutops, or use the team builder to see how Kabutops fits into your squad.
