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.
Gender:
♀ 12.5% · ♂ 87.5%
Catch rate:
45/255
Base happiness:
70
Egg cycles:
30
Height:
1.3 m
Weight:
40.5 kg
Egg groups:
Water 1, Water 3
Growth rate:
Medium
Body shape:
Sciurine
Base stats
HP60
Atk115
Def105
Sp.Atk65
Sp.Def70
Speed80
Total: 495
Weaknesses & resistances
Abilities
Swift Swim
Doubles Speed during rain.
Battle Armor
Protects against critical hits.
Weak Armor (hidden)
Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
EV yield (current): +2 ATK
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Showdown
Pokémon HOME
Dream World
Where to find
No encounter data for this game
Moves — By level
Level
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
ScratchHard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.▶ Selected Pokémon
40
100%
1
LeerThe user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.▶ All opponents
AbsorbA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Grass
20
100%
1
HardenThe user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.▶ User
Normal
—
—
1
FeintAn attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
30
100%
1
Night SlashThe user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
70
100%
6
AbsorbA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Grass
20
100%
11
LeerThe user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.▶ All opponents
Normal
—
100%
16
Mud ShotThe user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ground
55
95%
21
Sand AttackSand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ground
—
100%
26
EndureThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User
Normal
—
—
31
Aqua JetThe user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.▶ Selected Pokémon
Water
40
100%
36
Mega DrainA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
Grass
40
100%
40
SlashThe target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
45
Metal SoundA horrible sound like scraping metal harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Steel
—
85%
54
Ancient PowerThe user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.▶ Selected Pokémon
Rock
60
100%
63
Wring OutThe user powerfully wrings the target. The more HP the target has, the greater the move’s power.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
72
Night SlashThe user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
70
100%
Moves — By TM/HM
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
TM01
Hone ClawsThe user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.▶ User
Dark
—
—
TM06
ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Poison
—
90%
TM07
HailThe user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.▶ Entire field
Ice
—
—
TM10
Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
60
100%
TM13
Ice BeamThe target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ice
90
100%
TM14
BlizzardA howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.▶ All opponents
Ice
110
70%
TM15
Hyper BeamThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
150
90%
TM17
ProtectEnables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM18
Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.▶ Entire field
Water
—
—
TM21
FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM23
Smack DownThe user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.▶ Selected Pokémon
Rock
50
100%
TM27
ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM28
DigThe user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.▶ Selected Pokémon
Ground
80
100%
TM31
Brick BreakThe user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.▶ Selected Pokémon
Fighting
75
100%
TM32
Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM37
SandstormA five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.▶ Entire field
Rock
—
—
TM39
Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon
Rock
60
95%
TM40
Aerial AceThe user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.▶ Selected Pokémon
Flying
60
—
TM42
FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
TM44
RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.▶ User
Psychic
—
—
TM45
AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
100%
TM46
ThiefThe user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.▶ Selected Pokémon
Dark
60
100%
TM48
RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
60
100%
TM55
ScaldThe user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Water
80
100%
TM68
Giga ImpactThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
150
90%
TM69
Rock PolishThe user polishes its body to reduce drag. This can sharply raise the Speed stat.▶ User
Rock
—
—
TM71
Stone EdgeThe user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon
Rock
100
80%
TM75
Swords DanceA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM80
Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.▶ All opponents
Rock
75
90%
TM81
X-ScissorThe user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.▶ Selected Pokémon
Bug
80
100%
TM87
SwaggerThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
90%
TM88
Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM90
SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User
Normal
—
—
TM94
Secret PowerAn attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
70
100%
TM96
Nature PowerAn attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
—
TM100
ConfideThe user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
—
—
HM01
CutThe target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.▶ Selected Pokémon
Normal
50
95%
HM03
SurfThe user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water.▶ All other Pokémon
Water
90
100%
HM05
WaterfallThe user charges at the target and may make it flinch. This can also be used to climb a waterfall.▶ Selected Pokémon
Water
80
100%
HM06
Rock SmashThe user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.▶ Selected Pokémon
Fighting
40
100%
HM07
DiveDiving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean.▶ Selected Pokémon
Water
80
100%
Tutor: Low KickA powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.▶ Selected Pokémon, SnoreAn attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, Icy WindThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.▶ All opponents, Giga DrainA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
swift swim, battle armor → swift swim, battle armor, weak armor
Normal
Normal
Rock
Water
▶ Selected Pokémon
, SuperpowerThe user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.▶ Selected Pokémon
, Knock OffThe user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.▶ Selected Pokémon
, Iron DefenseThe user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.▶ User
, Water PulseThe user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.▶ Selected Pokémon
, Aqua TailThe user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.▶ Selected Pokémon
, Earth PowerThe user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.▶ Selected Pokémon
, Stealth RockThe user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.▶ Opponent’s field
