#141 Kabutops
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Name Jp. Name No. Gender Ratio Type
Kabutops Kabutops
カブトプス
National: #141
Johto: #228
Male :87.5%
Female :12.5%
Ability: Swift Swim & Battle Armor
Swift Swim: When rainy, The Pokémon’s Speed doubles. However, Speed will not double on the turn weather becomes Heavy Rain.
Battle Armor: Opponent’s moves cannot Critical Hit.
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Shellfish Pokémon 4'03" 89.3lbs 45 7,680
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Colour Safari Zone Flee Rate
1,000,000 Points
Medium Fast
70 2 Attack Point(s)
Brown 0
Damage Taken
*0.5 *0.25 *1 *2 *4 *0.5 *2 *0.5 *2 *0.5 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
No Hold Item
Water 1
Water 3
Evolutionary Chain
Flavour Text
Diamond It is thought that this Pokémon came onto land because its prey adapted to life on land.
Pearl
Platinum
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.

Location
Game Location
Ruby Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Sapphire Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Emerald Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
FireRed Evolve Kabuto
LeafGreen Evolve Kabuto
Colosseum Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
XD Trade from FireRed/LeafGreen
Diamond Evolve from Kabuto
Pearl Evolve from Kabuto
Platinum Evolve Kabuto
HeartGold Evolve Kabuto
SoulSilver Evolve Kabuto
Trainer Locations  Details

Diamond/Pearl Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Scratch4010035--
Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.
Harden----30--
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
Absorb2010025--
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
6Absorb2010025--
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
11Leer--10030--
The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target's Defense stat is reduced.
16Mud Shot559515100
The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the foe. It also reduces the target's Speed.
21Sand-attack--10015--
Sand is hurled in the foe's face, reducing its accuracy.
26Endure----10--
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
31Aqua Jet4010020--
The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
36Mega Drain4010015--
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
40Slash7010020--
The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
45Metal Sound--8540--
A horrible sound like scraping metal is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Sp. Def stat.
54Ancientpower60100510
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
63Wring Out??1005--
The user powerfully wrings the foe. The more HP the foe has, the greater this attack's power.
72Night Slash7010015--
The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Feint5010010--
An attack that hits a foe using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.
Scratch4010035--
Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.
Harden----30--
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
Absorb2010025--
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Leer--10030--
The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target's Defense stat is reduced.
6Absorb2010025--
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
11Leer--10030--
The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target's Defense stat is reduced.
16Mud Shot559515100
The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the foe. It also reduces the target's Speed.
21Sand-attack--10015--
Sand is hurled in the foe's face, reducing its accuracy.
26Endure----10--
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
31Aqua Jet4010020--
The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
36Mega Drain4010015--
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
40Slash7010020--
The foe is attacked with a slash of claws, etc. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
45Metal Sound--8540--
A horrible sound like scraping metal is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Sp. Def stat.
54Ancientpower60100510
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
63Wring Out??1005--
The user powerfully wrings the foe. The more HP the foe has, the greater this attack's power.
72Night Slash7010015--
The user slashes the foe the instant an opportunity arises. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100 20 20
The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
TM06 Toxic -- 85 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM07 Hail -- -- 10 --
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100 10 10
The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM14 Blizzard 120 70 5 10
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90 5 --
The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100 10 --
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28 Dig 80 100 10 --
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM31 Brick Break 75 100 15 --
The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM37 Sandstorm -- -- 10 --
A five-turn sand- storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80 10 100
Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe's Speed by preventing its movement.
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 -- 20 --
The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43 Secret Power 70 100 20 30
The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46 Thief 40 100 10 --
The user attacks and steals the foe's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM55 Brine 65 100 10 --
If the foe's HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
TM58 Endure -- -- 10 --
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM69 Rock Polish -- -- 20 --
The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80 5 --
The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM75 Swords Dance -- -- 30 --
A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
TM76 Stealth Rock -- -- 20 --
The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
TM78 Captivate -- 100 20 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90 10 30
Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
TM81 X-scissor 80 100 15 --
The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TM82 Sleep Talk -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83 Natural Gift ?? 100 15 --
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
HM01 Cut 50 95 30 --
The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.
HM03 Surf 95 100 15 --
It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
HM05 HGSS Whirlpool 15 70 15 --
Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100 15 50
The user hits with a punch that may lower the target's Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.
HM07 Waterfall 80 100 15 20
The user charges at the foe rapidly, and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.
HM08 Rock Climb 90 85 20 20
A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.
Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Dive 80 100 10 --
A two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn.
Fury Cutter 10 95 20 --
The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.
Icy Wind 55 95 15 100
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Knock Off 20 100 20 --
The user slaps down the foe's held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.
Snore 40 100 15 30
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Ancientpower 60 100 5 10
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Aqua Tail 90 90 10 --
The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
Earth Power 90 100 10 10
The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
Iron Defense -- -- 15 --
The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 100
The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Rollout 30 90 20 --
The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
Superpower 120 100 5 --
The user attacks the foe with great power. However, it also lowers the user's Attack and Defense.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Low Kick ?? 100 20 --
A powerful low kick that makes the foe fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier foes.
Headbutt 70 100 15 30
The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Bubblebeam651002010Details
A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
Aurora Beam651002010Details
The foe is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. It may also lower the target's Attack stat.
Rapid Spin2010040--Details
A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
Dig8010010--Details
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
Flail??10015--Details
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Knock Off2010020--Details
The user slaps down the foe's held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.
Confuse Ray--10010--Details
The foe is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.
Mud Shot559515100Details
The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the foe. It also reduces the target's Speed.
Icy Wind559515100Details
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Screech--8540--Details
An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Defense stat.

3rd Gen Only Moves
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect % Means
Fury Cutter109520--
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The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats
SpeedPowerSkillStaminaJump

Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 60 115 105 65 70 80
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 108 - 150 99 - 141 63 - 105 67 - 109 76 - 118
Lv. 100 230 - 324 211 - 296 193 - 278 121 - 206 130 - 215 148 - 233
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 120 - 167 110 - 157 70 - 117 75 - 122 85 - 132
Lv. 100 230 - 324 235 - 329 215 - 309 135 - 229 145 - 239 165 - 259
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 120 - 167 132 - 183 121 - 172 77 - 128 82 - 134 93 - 145
Lv. 100 230 - 324 258 - 361 236 - 339 148 - 251 159 - 262 181 - 284

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