Kabutops (#0141) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

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

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.

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

#0140KabutoRockWater
1. Level 40#0141KabutopsRockWater

Moves

Game Sort Type

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

The cause behind the extinction of this species is unknown. Kabutops were aggressive Pokémon that inhabited warm seas.
Shield
Kabutops slices its prey apart and sucks out the fluids. The discarded body parts become food for other Pokémon.
Sword
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!
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
Its body had begun to change so it could function on land. But it didn’t adapt in time and went extinct.
Ultra Sun
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
Its sleek shape is perfect for swimming. It slashes prey with its claws and drains their fluids.
LeafGreen
It swims freely through water. It catches prey with its scythe-like arms and drains the victim’s fluids.
FireRed
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
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
It was able to swim quickly through the water by compactly folding up its razor-sharp sickles.
Crystal
With sharp claws, this ferocious, ancient Pokémon rips apart prey and sucks their body fluids.
Silver · SoulSilver
In the water, it tucks in its limbs to become more compact, then it wiggles its shell to swim fast.
Gold · HeartGold · X
A slim and fast swimmer. It slices its prey with its sharp sickles and drinks the body fluids.
Yellow · Y
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

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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