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No. 0141

Kabutops

Shellfish Pokémon

Kabutops
Official art
RockWater
Height
1.3 m 4′03″
Weight
40.5 kg 89.3 lbs
Base stat total
495 top 33%
Introduced
Gen I
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
The cause behind the extinction of this species is unknown. Kabutops were aggressive Pokémon that inhabited warm seas.
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Base stats

HP60120–167230–324
Atk115108–183211–361
Def10599–172193–339
SpA6563–128121–251
SpD7067–134130–262
Spe8076–145148–284
Total495Higher than 67% of all Pokémon
HP60Atk115Def105Spe80SpD70SpA65

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 80). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90Scarf217Tailwind290

At max Speed, Kabutops outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 145Kabutops · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  18. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  19. 132Kabutops · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 100Kabutops · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Grass4×Electric2×Fighting2×Ground2×

Resists

Fire¼×Flying½×Ice½×Normal½×Poison½×
Takes normal damage from 9 types
RockBugGhostSteelWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Swift Swim

    Doubles Speed during rain.

  • Battle Armor

    Protects against critical hits.

  • Weak ArmorHidden ability

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

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

  1. #0140KabutoRockWater
    1. Level 40#0141KabutopsRockWater

Moves

Level up 18

EvoSlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20
1AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25
1FeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10
1HardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30
1Night SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15
1Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15
1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20
15Aqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20
20LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
25Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15
30Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5
35BrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10
43ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
49Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10
56LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10
63Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40
70Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM / HM / TR 36

TM49ScaldHas a 30% chance to burn the target.WaterSpec80100%15
HM01CutInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys5095%30
HM03SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
HM06Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15
HM07WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
HM08Rock ClimbHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.NormalPhys9085%20
TMSwords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
TMIce BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TMBlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
TMHyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TMDigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15
TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TMRock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TMThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMSandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
TMGiga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10
TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15
TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15
TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TMHailChanges the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.IceStatus——10
TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TMBrick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TMRock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TMAerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20
TMWater PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TMBrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10
TMRock PolishRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.RockStatus——20
TMX-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TMGiga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TMStone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5
TMStealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

Pokédex entries

Category
Shellfish Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Brown
Shape
Habitat
Sea
Pal Park area
Sea
Kanto#141Original Johto#223Updated Johto#228Updated Alola#230Updated Akala#131Let’s Go Kanto#141Crown Tundra#126

  1. The cause behind the extinction of this species is unknown. Kabutops were aggressive Pokémon that inhabited warm seas.

    Shield

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

    Sword

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

    Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  4. 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.

    Ultra Moon

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

    Ultra Sun

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

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2

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

    LeafGreen

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

    FireRed

  9. 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.

    Emerald

  10. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

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

    Crystal

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

    Silver · SoulSilver

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

    Gold · HeartGold · X

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

    Yellow · Y

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

    Red · Blue

Names around the world

Japanese
カブトプス
Japanese (romaji)
Kabutops
Korean
투구푸스
Chinese (Traditional)
鐮刀盔
Chinese (Simplified)
镰刀盔
French
Kabutops
German
Kabutops
Spanish
Kabutops
Italian
Kabutops

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
173
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Water 1Water 3
Gender
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time
30 egg cycles ≈7,905 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 7 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den P)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Foot (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Roaring-Sea CavesSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 68
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60