Kabutops #0141
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| Typing | RockWater |
| Abilities | Swift Swim - Ability 1 Battle Armor - Ability 2 Weak Armor - Hidden |
| Classification | The Shellfish Pokémon |
| National ID | #0141 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork
Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 60 | 120—167 | |||
| Attack | 115 | 108—150 | 120—167 | 132—183 | |
| Defense | 105 | 99—141 | 110—157 | 121—172 | |
| Sp. Attack | 65 | 63—105 | 70—117 | 77—128 | |
| Sp. Defense | 70 | 67—109 | 75—122 | 82—134 | |
| Speed | 80 | 76—118 | 85—132 | 93—145 | |
| Total | 495 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Water 1 Water 3 |
| Egg Cycles | 30 |
| Egg Steps | 7680 - Generations II, III, and VII 7650 - Generations IV 7710 - Generations V and VI 7650 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 3840 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 88.14% 11.86% |
| Height | 1.3 m (4'3") |
| Weight | 40.5 kg (89.3 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 2 Attack |
| Base Exp. Yield | 173 |
| Catch Rate | 45 |
| Catch Chance | ~11.95% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Kabutops via level-up in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl:
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Night Slash | 70 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| 1 | Slash | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 1 | Absorb | 20 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| 1 | Harden | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 1 | Feint | 30 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 1 | Scratch | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 1 | Sand Attack | — | 100 | Ground | Stat. |
| 15 | Aqua Jet | 40 | 100 | Water | Phys. |
| 20 | Leer | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| 25 | Mud Shot | 55 | 95 | Ground | Spec. |
| 30 | Ancient Power | 60 | 100 | Rock | Spec. |
| 35 | Brine | 65 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| 43 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 49 | Leech Life | 80 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| 56 | Liquidation | 85 | 100 | Water | Phys. |
| 63 | Metal Sound | — | 85 | Steel | Stat. |
| 70 | Stone Edge | 100 | 80 | Rock | Phys. |
Learnset via Evolution
The following moves are learned by Kabutops upon evolution:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slash | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
Pre-evolution Moves
The following moves are learned by Kabutops via a pre-evolution:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Throw | 50 | 90 | Rock | Phys. |
Egg Moves
The following moves are learned by Kabutops as Egg Moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | 65 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| Mega Drain | 40 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| Screech | — | 85 | Normal | Stat. |
| Take Down | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. |
| Mud Shot | 55 | 95 | Ground | Spec. |
| Icy Wind | 55 | 95 | Ice | Spec. |
| Confuse Ray | — | 100 | Ghost | Stat. |
| Rapid Spin | 50 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| Aurora Beam | 65 | 100 | Ice | Spec. |
| Knock Off | 65 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| Flail | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Kabutops via TM in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM003 | Water Pulse | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM007 | Hail | — | — | Ice | Stat. |
| TM013 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM014 | Blizzard | 110 | 70 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM015 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM017 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM018 | Rain Dance | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| TM019 | Giga Drain | 75 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM028 | Dig | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM031 | Brick Break | 75 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| TM032 | Double Team | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM037 | Sandstorm | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| TM039 | Rock Tomb | 60 | 95 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM040 | Aerial Ace | 60 | — | Flying | Phys. |
| TM042 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM044 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM045 | Attract | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM046 | Thief | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM049 | Scald | 80 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM055 | Brine | 65 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM058 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM068 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM069 | Rock Polish | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| TM071 | Stone Edge | 100 | 80 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM075 | Swords Dance | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM076 | Stealth Rock | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| TM080 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM081 | X-Scissor | 80 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| TM082 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM087 | Swagger | — | 85 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM090 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM093 | Cut | 50 | 95 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM095 | Surf | 90 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM098 | Rock Smash | 40 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| TM099 | Waterfall | 80 | 100 | Water | Phys. |
| TM100 | Rock Climb | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Sun
TransferMoon
TransferUltra Sun
TransferUltra Moon
EvolveLet's Go, Pikachu!
EvolveLet's Go, Eevee!
EvolveGeneration VIII
Sword
TransferShield
TransferThe Crown Tundra (Sword)
EvolveThe Crown Tundra (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
EvolveShining Pearl
EvolveWhat does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
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Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites
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