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Kabutops

Abilities

Battle ArmorSwift SwimWeak Armor(Hidden)
Height: 1.3 m (4'03")
Weight: 40.5 kg (89.3 lbs)
Base Exp: 173
Base Stats
HP60
Atk115
Def105
SpA65
SpD70
Spe80
BST495
EV Yield: 2 Atk
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
230324
Atk
211361
Def
193339
SpA
121251
SpD
130262
Spe
148284

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
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)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Rock/Water dual typing.

nor½
fir¼
wat
ele2
gra4
ice½
fig2
poi½
gro2
fly½
psy
bug
roc
gho
dra
dar
ste
fai
Weak to: Electric, Grass (4x), Fighting, Ground
Resists: Normal, Fire (¼x), Ice, Poison, Flying
Abilities
Battle Armor

Protects against critical hits.

Swift Swim

Doubles Speed during rain.

Weak ArmorHidden Ability

Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries21 entries

Generation VII

Ultra Sun

Its body had begun to change so it could function on land. But it didn’t adapt in time and went extinct.

Ultra Moon

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.

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

A slim and fast swimmer. It sliced its prey with its sharp sickles and drank the body fluids.

Generation VIII

Sword

Kabutops slices its prey apart and sucks out the fluids. The discarded body parts become food for other Pokémon.

Shield

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

Red, Blue

Its sleek shape is perfect for swim­ ming. It slashes prey with its claws and drains the body fluids.

Yellow

A slim and fast swimmer. It slices its prey with its sharp sickles and drinks the body fluids.

Generation II

Gold

In the water, it tucks in its limbs to become more compact, then it wiggles its shell to swim fast.

Silver

With sharp claws, this ferocious, ancient POKéMON rips apart prey and sucks their body fluids.

Crystal

It was able to swim quickly thro­ ugh the water by compactly folding up its razor-sharp sickles.

Generation III

Ruby, Sapphire

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.

Emerald

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.

FireRed

It swims freely through water. It catches prey with its scythe-like arms and drains the victim’s fluids.

LeafGreen

Its sleek shape is perfect for swimming. It slashes prey with its claws and drains their fluids.

Generation IV

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It is thought that this Pokémon came onto land because its prey adapted to life on land.

HeartGold

In the water, it tucks in its limbs to become more compact, then it wiggles its shell to swim fast.

SoulSilver

With sharp claws, this ferocious, ancient Pokémon rips apart prey and sucks their body fluids.

Generation V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It is thought that this Pokémon came onto land because its prey adapted to life on land.

Generation VI

X

In the water, it tucks in its limbs to become more compact, then it wiggles its shell to swim fast.

Y

A slim and fast swimmer. It slices its prey with its sharp sickles and drinks the body fluids.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

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.

Moves (Gen 8)101 moves

Level Up

22 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1ScratchnorP40100%35
1ScreechnorN85%40
1FeintnorP30100%10
6HardennorN30
25Mud ShotgroS5595%15
31Aqua JetSTABwatP40100%20
34AbsorbgraS20100%25
35BrineSTABwatS65100%10
36Sand AttackgroN100%15
37EndurenorN10
40SlashnorP70100%20
43ProtectnorN10
45Rock SlideSTABrocP7590%10
46LeernorN100%30
53Hydro PumpSTABwatS11080%5
54Leech LifebugP80100%10
56LiquidationSTABwatP85100%10
63Swords DancenorN20
63Metal SoundsteN85%40
65Ancient PowerSTABrocS60100%5
70Stone EdgeSTABrocP10080%5
72Night SlashdarP70100%15

TM / HM

56 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Aerial AceflyP6020
AttractnorN100%15
BlizzardiceS11070%5
Body SlamnorP85100%15
Brick BreakfigP75100%15
BrineSTABwatS65100%10
Cross PoisonpoiP70100%20
CutnorP5095%30
DiggroP80100%10
DiveSTABwatP80100%10
Double TeamnorN15
Earth PowergroS90100%10
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
Giga DraingraS75100%10
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
HailiceN10
Hydro PumpSTABwatS11080%5
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Ice BeamiceS90100%10
Icy WindiceS5595%15
Iron DefensesteN15
Leech LifebugP80100%10
LiquidationSTABwatP85100%10
Low KickfigP100%20
Mega KicknorP12075%5
Mud ShotgroS5595%15
ProtectnorN10
Psycho CutpsyP70100%20
Rain DancewatN5
Razor ShellSTABwatP7595%10
RestpsyN5
Rock BlastSTABrocP2590%10
Rock ClimbnorP9085%20
Rock PolishrocN20
Rock SlideSTABrocP7590%10
Rock SmashfigP40100%15
Rock TombSTABrocP6095%15
RoundnorS60100%15
SandstormrocN10
ScaldSTABwatS80100%15
ScreechnorN85%40
Sleep TalknorN10
SnorenorS50100%15
Stealth RockrocN20
Stone EdgeSTABrocP10080%5
SubstitutenorN10
SuperpowerfigP120100%5
SurfSTABwatS90100%15
SwaggernorN85%15
Swords DancenorN20
ThiefdarP60100%25
Water PulseSTABwatS60100%20
WaterfallSTABwatP80100%15
WhirlpoolSTABwatS3585%15
X ScissorbugP80100%15

Move Tutor

23 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Ancient PowerSTABrocS60100%5
Body SlamnorP85100%15
DiveSTABwatP80100%10
Earth PowergroS90100%10
EndurenorN10
Flip TurnSTABwatP60100%20
Giga DraingraS75100%10
Ice BeamiceS90100%10
Icy WindiceS5595%15
Iron DefensesteN15
LiquidationSTABwatP85100%10
Low KickfigP100%20
Mega KicknorP12075%5
Meteor BeamSTABrocS12090%10
Rock SlideSTABrocP7590%10
Sleep TalknorN10
SnorenorS50100%15
Stealth RockrocN20
SubstitutenorN10
SuperpowerfigP120100%5
SwaggernorN85%15
Swords DancenorN20
Water PulseSTABwatS60100%20
Pokedex Numbers
National#141
Kanto#141
Johto#223
Johto (HGSS)#228
Alola (USUM)#230
Akala (USUM)#131
Let's Go Kanto#141
Crown Tundra#126
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

rocMeteor Beam120 powS
watHydro Pump110 powS
rocStone Edge100 powP
watSurf90 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
norMega Kick120 powP
figSuperpower120 powP
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Tools for Kabutops

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).

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