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Kabutops (Japanese: カブトプス, HepburnKabutopusu) (KA-boo-tops[1]) is a Rock/Water-type Fossil Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It is Omastar's counterpart.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Kabutops is a large, bipedal Pokémon. There are six hard spikes going down from the back of its neck, three on each side that lead down towards the beginning of its tail. Two long, sharp claws (or sickles) extend from Kabutops's exoskeleton and several plates close the opening that used to be there. Its head is covered in a rock-hard, semicircular-shaped armor. A tail protrudes from its back, bearing the same color as approximately seventy-five percent of its body.

Behavior[]

Kabutops was a predator that hunted in the water. They slash prey with their sharp, sickle-like arms and drain their body fluids. Their discarded husks become food for scavengers. Kabutops can also leave the water and walk on land for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours in humid environments. This allowed them to thrive as apex predators for a long time, as they could hunt both aquatic and terrestrial prey. However, their lungs are still not developed enough to allow them to stray far away from the water.

Natural abilities[]

Kabutops adapted the ability to walk on land. Upon evolution, Kabuto's four insect-like legs have vanished and two long feet stand in their place.

Evolution[]

Kabutops is the evolved form of Kabuto, as of level 40.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Evolve Kabuto None
Yellow Evolve Kabuto None
Gold and Silver Time Capsule None
Crystal Time Capsule None
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Evolve Kabuto None
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Kabuto None
Platinum Evolve Kabuto None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Evolve Kabuto (SoulSilver only) None
Black and White Evolve Kabuto None
X and Y Evolve Kabuto (Y only) None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Evolve Kabuto None
Sun and Moon Trade None
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Evolve Kabuto None
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! Evolve Kabuto None

Pokédex entries[]

  • Red and Blue

    Its sleek shape is perfect for swimming. 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.

  • 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 through the water by compactly folding up its razor-sharp sickles.

  • Ruby

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

  • Sapphire

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Diamond

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

  • Pearl

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

  • 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.

  • Black

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

  • White

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

  • Black 2

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

  • White 2

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

  • 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

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

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

  • Let's Go, Eevee!

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

  • 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.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
60
Attack
115
Defense
105
Sp. Atk
65
Sp. Def
70
Speed
80
Total
495

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
1 Feint 30 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Harden —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Absorb 20 100% 25 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Evo Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
6 Absorb 20 100% 25 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
11 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
16 Mud Shot 55 95% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
21 Sand Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
26 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
31 Aqua Jet 40 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Physical
36 Mega Drain 40 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
45 Metal Sound 85% 40 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
54 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
63 Wring Out 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
72 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
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Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
1 Feint 30 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Harden —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2 0 ♥
1 Absorb 20 100% 25 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Clever 4 0 ♥
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2 1 ♥
6 Absorb 20 100% 25 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Clever 4 0 ♥
11 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2 1 ♥
16 Mud Shot 55 95% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Tough 4 0 ♥
21 Sand Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status Cute 3 0 ♥
26 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 3 0 ♥
31 Aqua Jet 40 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
36 Mega Drain 40 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Clever 2 3 ♥
40 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
45 Metal Sound 85% 40 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Clever 1 3 ♥
54 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Tough 1 0 ♥
63 Wring Out 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Tough 2 1 ♥
72 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Feint 30 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Harden —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Absorb 20 100% 25 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
6 Absorb 20 100% 25 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
11 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
16 Mud Shot 55 95% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
21 Sand-Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status
26 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
31 Aqua Jet 40 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Physical
36 Mega Drain 40 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
40 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
45 Metal Sound 85% 40 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
54 AncientPower 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
63 Wring Out 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
72 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
N/ADP
1
Feint 50 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 0
1DP
1
Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
1DP
1
Harden —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
1DP
1
Absorb 20 100% 25 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Smart 1
N/ADP
1
Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
6DP
6
Absorb 20 100% 25 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Smart 1
11DP
11
Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
16DP
16
Mud Shot 55 95% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Tough 2
21DP
21
Sand-Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Status Cute 2
26DP
26
Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
31DP
31
Aqua Jet 40 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Physical Beauty 2
36DP
36
Mega Drain 40 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Smart 1
40DP
40
Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3
45DP
45
Metal Sound 85% 40 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Smart 2
54DP
54
AncientPower 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Tough 2
63DP
63
Wring Out 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 0
72DP
72
Night Slash 70 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Beauty 3
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1FRLG Fury Cutter 10 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Cool 3 0 ♥
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Harden —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
1 Absorb 20 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Smart 2 3 ♥
1FRLG Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
13 Absorb 20 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Smart 2 3 ♥
19 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
25 Mud Shot 55 95% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Tough 1 3 ♥
31 Sand-Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Cute 2 1 ♥
37 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
40 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
46 Metal Sound 85% 40 Type Steel HOME Steel Smart 1 3 ♥
55 Mega Drain 40 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Smart 1 4 ♥
65 AncientPower 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Harden —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Absorb 20 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass
10 Absorb 20 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass
19 Leer 90% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
28 Sand-Attack 100% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground
37 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
40 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
51 Mega Drain 40 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass
65 AncientPower 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Harden —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Absorb 20 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass
34 Absorb 20 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass
39 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
46 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
53 Hydro Pump 120 80% 5 Type Water HOME Water
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM75 Swords Dance —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Surf 90 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
TM96 Nature Power —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM98 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Physical
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beautiful 2 1 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 1 3 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2 1 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Tough 2 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 3 0 ♥
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
TM75 Swords Dance —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 2 1 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM96 Nature Power —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
HM03 Surf 90 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
HM05 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM07 DiveORAS 80 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical Beautiful 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM75 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
HM05 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Physical
HM06 Dive 80 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 2
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beauty 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Smart 1
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Smart 1
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 3
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Smart 2
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 0
TM55 Brine 65 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Special Smart 2
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2
TM75 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 0
TM76 Stealth Rock —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Cool 2
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Beauty 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 2
HM05HGSS Whirlpool 15 70% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 0
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
HM07 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Physical Tough 3
HM08 Rock Climb 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Beauty 2 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 1 3 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 2 1 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 4 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Tough 1 0 ♥
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 5 Type Grass HOME Grass Smart 2 1 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Smart 1 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Cool 1 4 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 3 0 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Smart 3 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 1 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 1 ♥
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Beauty 3 0 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 1 0 ♥
HM07 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Tough 2 0 ♥
HM08 Dive 60 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Beauty 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM02 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM03 Curse —% 10 Type ??? HOME ???
TM04 Rollout 30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM08 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM16 Icy Wind 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 5 Type Grass HOME Grass
TM20 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark
TM49 Fury Cutter 10 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water
HM06 Whirlpool 15 70% 15 Type Water HOME Water
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM02 Razor Wind 80 75% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM03 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM05 Mega Kick 120 75% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM08 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM09 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM10 Double-Edge 100 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM11 BubbleBeam 65 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water
TM12 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice
TM14 Blizzard 120 90% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM17 Submission 80 80% 25 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM19 Seismic Toss 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM31 Mimic —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM34 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM40 Skull Bash 100 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM50 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 File:Type Y HOME.png Y Normal
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Kabutops can learn, refer to Kabuto.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Aqua Tail USUM 90 90% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
Earth Power USUM 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
Giga Drain USUM 75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
Icy Wind USUM 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
Iron Defense USUM —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Liquidation USUM 85 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
Low Kick USUM 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Stealth Rock USUM —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
Superpower USUM 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Water Pulse USUM 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Aqua Tail ORAS 90 90% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Earth Power ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Giga Drain ORAS 75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Clever 1 4 ♥
Icy Wind ORAS 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Iron Defense ORAS —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Tough 1 0 ♥
Knock Off ORAS 65 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 3 ♥
Low Kick ORAS 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Stealth Rock ORAS —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Cool 2 0 ♥
Superpower ORAS 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
Water Pulse ORAS 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Aqua Tail  90 90% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
Earth Power  90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
Giga Drain  75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
Iron Defense  —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Low Kick  100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Stealth Rock  —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
Superpower  120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
AncientPower  60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Tough 2
Aqua Tail  90 90% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical Cute 3
Dive  80 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical Beauty 1
Earth Power  90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Smart 2
Fury Cutter  10 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 2
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
Iron Defense  —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Tough 2
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 3
Low Kick HGSS 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 3
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Rollout  30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Superpower  120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 1 4 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGE 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Fury Cutter E 10 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Cool 3 0 ♥
Icy Wind EXD 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 1 3 ♥
Mega Kick FRLGE 120 75% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Rock Slide FRLGE 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 1 3 ♥
Rollout E 30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 3 0 ♥
Seismic Toss FRLGEXD 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 2 1 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Swords Dance FRLGE —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Ice Beam C 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

There is a suggestion in an episode from the first season of Pokémon, Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon, that Kabutops are very territorial, and have short tempers. This is supported by how Ash was attacked by one. Of course this is, however, just a suggestion, as the others were upset by Ash "dropping in" as well.

In the movie and specials[]

Kabutops has made several appearances in episodes, and even in the special The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon as well as Pokémon Heroes The Movie as a prehistoric Pokémon revived from fossils, attacking Altomare with Aerodactyl.

Trivia[]

  • The beta name for Kabutops was "Lantis" and its pre-evolution Kabuto was "Att". Together, both names were supposed to be a pun on "Atlantis".
  • Kabuto is one of two known Pokémon (the other being Oddish, Oddium wanderus) with an official scientific name, that name being Kabutops maximus. It's unknown whether Kabuto has the same scientific name or at least the same genus (as evolution in Pokémon is more like metamorphosis or developing into an adult form, Kabuto being the juvenile form of Kabutops) or a completely different name.

Origin[]

Kabutops is based on the Cheirurus genus of trilobites. It may also be based on horseshoe crabs, tadpole shrimp, and possibly praying mantises.

Etymology[]

Kabutops and Kabutopusu may be based on kabuto (Japanese for helmet), kabutogani (Japanese for horseshoe crab) and Triops (the genus name for a type of tadpole shrimp).

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 185. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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