Pokédex - Kabutops

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Versions: All, Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, FireRed, LeafGreen, Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White
Languages: English, French (Français), German (Deutsch), Spanish (Español), Italian (Italiano), Japanese (日本語)

Basic Information

National Number:	#141
Johto	#228
Hoenn	#296
New Pokédex	#223
Height	1.3 m (4'3")
Weight	40.5 kg (89.3 lb)
Footprint
Body Form
Type	ROCK / WATER
Habitat	Sea
Color	Brown
Starting Catch Rate	45
Base Experience	173
Gender Rate	12.5% female, 87.5% male
Friendship	70
Growth Rate	Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points)
Egg Groups	Water 1, Water 3
Steps to Hatch Egg	7680
Base Stat Points (EVs) Given	Attack: 2
Abilities	Swift Swim, Battle Armor
Hidden (Dream World) Abilities	Weak Armor
Items in Wild Pokémon	No items.

Race Values ("Base Stats")

Evolutions (When Kabutops Evolves)

No evolutions.

Locations (Where to Find or Catch Kabutops)

White Version

Not found in this version.

Black Version

Not found in this version.

SoulSilver Version

Obtained by evolving Kabuto, which can be found below:

Special method: Revive Dome Fossil in Pewter Museum of Science (Level 20)

HeartGold Version

Obtained by evolving Kabuto, which can be found below:

Special method: Revive Dome Fossil

Platinum Version

Obtained by evolving Kabuto, which can be found below:

Special method: Revive from Dome Fossil in Oreburgh Museum (Level 20)

Pearl Version

Obtained by evolving Kabuto, which can be found below:

Special method: Revive from Dome Fossil

Diamond Version

Obtained by evolving Kabuto, which can be found below:

Special method: Revive from Dome Fossil

Emerald Version

Not found in this version.

LeafGreen Version

Obtained by evolving Kabuto, which can be found below:

Special method: Resurrected from Dome Fossil in Cinnabar Lab (Level 30)

FireRed Version

Obtained by evolving Kabuto, which can be found below:

Special method: Resurrected from Dome Fossil in Cinnabar Lab (Level 30)

Sapphire Version

Not found in this version.

Ruby Version

Not found in this version.

Crystal Version

Obtained by evolving Kabuto, which can be found below:

	Level	Chance	Method
LAKE OF RAGE (Super Rod)	47	40%	Fishing
LAKE OF RAGE (Old Rod)	47	15%	Fishing
FUCHSIA CITY (Super Rod)	47	40%	Fishing
FUCHSIA CITY (Old Rod)	47	15%	Fishing

Silver Version

Not found in this version.

Gold Version

Not found in this version.

Yellow Version

Obtained by evolving Kabuto, which can be found below:

Special method: Resurrected from Dome Fossil in Cinnabar Lab (Level 30)

Blue Version

Obtained by evolving Kabuto, which can be found below:

Special method: Resurrected from Dome Fossil in Cinnabar Lab (Level 30)

Red Version

Obtained by evolving Kabuto, which can be found below:

Special method: Resurrected from Dome Fossil in Cinnabar Lab (Level 30)

What moves can Kabutops learn?

Kabutops can learn the following moves:

What moves can Kabutops learn in the Game Boy games?

Kabutops can learn the following moves:

Pokédex Entries

English

Kabutops - Shellfish Pokémon

• 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.
• 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.
• Platinum: It is thought that this Pokémon came onto land because its prey adapted to life on land.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Crystal: It was able to swim quickly thro- ugh the water by compactly folding up its razor-sharp sickles.
• 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.
• Yellow: A slim and fast swimmer. It slices its prey with its sharp sickles and drinks the body fluids.
• Red/Blue: Its sleek shape is perfect for swim- ming. It slashes prey with its claws and drains the body fluids.

French

Kabutops - Pokémon Carapace

• HeartGold: On pense que ce Pokémon est venu sur la terre ferme pour suivre l’évolution de ses proies.
• SoulSilver: On pense que ce Pokémon est venu sur la terre ferme pour suivre l’évolution de ses proies.
• Platinum: On pense que ce Pokémon est venu sur la terre ferme pour suivre l’évolution de ses proies.
• Diamond: On pense que ce Pokémon est venu sur la terre ferme pour suivre l’évolution de ses proies.
• Pearl: On pense que ce Pokémon est venu sur la terre ferme pour suivre l’évolution de ses proies.
• Emerald: Jadis, il trouvait ses proies sous l'eau. Les changements dans ses branchies semblent indiquer que ce POKéMON terrestre descend d'une créature marine.
• FireRed: Il peut nager librement dans l'eau. Il lacère ses ennemis à l'aide de ses bras tranchants et absorbe ensuite leur énergie vitale.
• LeafGreen: Sa forme pure et lisse lui permet de nager rapidement. Il lacère sa proie avant d'en absorber la vie.
• Ruby: Jadis, KABUTOPS plongeait dans les profondeurs pour trouver ses proies. Apparemment, ce POKéMON vivant sur terre est l'évolution d'une créature marine, comme le prouvent les changements dans ses branchies.
• Sapphire: Jadis, KABUTOPS plongeait dans les profondeurs pour trouver ses proies. Apparemment, ce POKéMON vivant sur terre est l'évolution d'une créature marine, comme le prouvent les changements dans ses branchies.
• Crystal: Il pouvait nager rapidement en pliant complète- ment ses griffes acérées.
• Gold: Dans l'eau, il se recroqueville sur ses jambes et il agite sa coquille pour nager à très grande vitesse.
• Silver: Avec ses griffes acérées, cet ancien POKéMON aspire les fluides vitaux de ses proies.
• Yellow: C'est un très bon nageur. Il lacère sa proie de ses longues griffes et en absorbe les fluides corporels.
• Red/Blue: Sa forme élancée lui permet de nager rapidement. Il lacère sa proie avant d'en absorber la vie.

German

Kabutops - Schaltier

• HeartGold: Man geht davon aus, dass dieses PKMN an Land kam, weil seine Beute ebenfalls irgendwann an Land lebte.
• SoulSilver: Man geht davon aus, dass dieses PKMN an Land kam, weil seine Beute ebenfalls irgendwann an Land lebte.
• Platinum: Man geht davon aus, dass dieses PKMN an Land kam, weil seine Beute ebenfalls irgendwann an Land lebte.
• Diamond: Man geht davon aus, dass dieses PKMN an Land kam, weil seine Beute ebenfalls irgendwann an Land lebte.
• Pearl: Man geht davon aus, dass dieses PKMN an Land kam, weil seine Beute ebenfalls irgendwann an Land lebte.
• Emerald: In der Antike jagte KABUTOPS unter Wasser nach Beute. Es hat sich von einem Meeres- zu einem Landbewohner entwickelt, was man an den Kiemen und Beinen sehen kann.
• FireRed: Es bewegt sich behände im Wasser. Mit seinen sichelartigen Armen fängt es Beute und entzieht ihr Körpersäfte.
• LeafGreen: Dieses POKéMON ist ein sehr guter Schwimmer. Mit seinen großen Klauen attackiert es Beutetiere.
• Ruby: In der Antike jagte KABUTOPS unter Wasser nach Beute. Es hat sich von einem Meeresbewohner zu einem Land- bewohner entwickelt, was man an den Veränderungen seiner Kiemen und Beine sehen kann.
• Sapphire: In der Antike jagte KABUTOPS unter Wasser nach Beute. Es hat sich von einem Meeresbewohner zu einem Land- bewohner entwickelt, was man an den Veränderungen seiner Kiemen und Beine sehen kann.
• Crystal: Es konnte sehr schnell schwimmen, da es seine rasiermesser- scharfen Sicheln einklappte.
• Gold: Im Wasser zieht es seine Beine an und bewegt seinen Pan- zer, um so schnel- ler schwimmen zu können.
• Silver: Dieses antike und brutale POKéMON schlitzt die Beute mit seinen schar- fen Klauen auf und saugt sie aus.
• Yellow: Dieses POKéMON ist ein sehr guter Schwimmer. Es attackiert Gegner mit seinen Sichelarmen.
• Red/Blue: Dieses POKéMON ist ein sehr guter Schwimmer. Mit seinen großen Klauen attackiert es Beutetiere.

Spanish

Kabutops - Pokémon Marisco

• HeartGold: Se cree que este Pokémon cambió de hábitat y pasó del mar a la tierra buscando nuevas presas.
• SoulSilver: Se cree que este Pokémon cambió de hábitat y pasó del mar a la tierra buscando nuevas presas.
• Platinum: Se cree que este Pokémon cambió de hábitat y pasó del mar a la tierra buscando nuevas presas.
• Diamond: Se cree que este Pokémon cambió de hábitat y pasó del mar a la tierra buscando nuevas presas.
• Pearl: Se cree que este Pokémon cambió de hábitat y pasó del mar a la tierra buscando nuevas presas.
• Emerald: Antes buceaba para atrapar a su presa, pero evolucionó, cambió de hábitat y ahora vive en tierra firme. El cambio que se ve en patas y branquias así lo confirma.
• FireRed: Le gusta nadar a su aire. Cuando atrapa a su presa con las garras, le absorbe todos los fluidos.
• LeafGreen: Con su impecable forma es un gran nadador. Corta a su presa con las garras y absorbe sus fluidos.
• Ruby: Hace mucho tiempo KABUTOPS buceaba para atrapar a su presa. Ahora, parece que este POKéMON ha evolucionado y ha cambiado su hábitat; del agua ha pasado a la tierra. El cambio que se aprecia en las patas y branquias así lo confirma.
• Sapphire: Hace mucho tiempo KABUTOPS buceaba para atrapar a su presa. Ahora, parece que este POKéMON ha evolucionado y ha cambiado su hábitat; del agua ha pasado a la tierra. El cambio que se aprecia en las patas y branquias así lo confirma.
• Crystal: Era capaz de nadar rápidamente por el agua al replegar sus afiladas extremidades superiores.
• Gold: Repliega sus extremidades en el agua para hacerse más compacto, y mueve su concha para nadar rápido.
• Silver: Con sus garras, este feroz y antiguo POKéMON despedaza a su presa y absorbe sus fluidos.
• Yellow: Este POKéMON es un hábil y rápido nadador. Atrapa a su presa para drenar sus fluidos vitales
• Red/Blue: Con su impecable forma es un gran nadador. Corta a su presa con sus garras y absorbe sus fluidos.

Italian

Kabutops - Pokémon Crostaceo

• HeartGold: Pokémon probabilmente giunto sulla terraferma perché le sue prede si erano adattate a vivere lì.
• SoulSilver: Pokémon probabilmente giunto sulla terraferma perché le sue prede si erano adattate a vivere lì.
• Platinum: Pokémon probabilmente giunto sulla terraferma perché le sue prede si erano adattate a vivere lì.
• Diamond: Pokémon probabilmente giunto sulla terraferma perché le sue prede si erano adattate a vivere lì.
• Pearl: Pokémon probabilmente giunto sulla terraferma perché le sue prede si erano adattate a vivere lì.
• Emerald: Nell'antichità KABUTOPS cacciava le prede sott'acqua. Le mutazioni su branchie e zampe confermano la teoria che si stesse adattando alla vita sulla terraferma.
• FireRed: Si muove liberamente nell'acqua. Dopo aver catturato la preda con le due falci, ne assorbe i fluidi.
• LeafGreen: Ha una fisionomia da perfetto nuotatore. Taglia la preda con le sue falci e ne beve il sangue.
• Ruby: Nell'antichità KABUTOPS cacciava le prede nuotando sott'acqua. Pare che il POKéMON si stesse adattando alla vita sulla terra ferma, come confermano le mutazioni su branchie e zampe.
• Sapphire: Nell'antichità KABUTOPS cacciava le prede nuotando sott'acqua. Pare che il POKéMON si stesse adattando alla vita sulla terra ferma, come confermano le mutazioni su branchie e zampe.
• Crystal: Poteva nuotare rapidamente ripiegando insieme gli artigli affilati come lame.
• Gold: In acqua raccoglie gli arti per diventare più compatto, agitando il guscio per nuotare veloce.
• Silver: Con gli artigli affilati, questo antico POKéMON dilania la vittima e ne succhia i fluidi corporei.
• Yellow: È un perfetto nuotatore che taglia la preda con le sue falci e ne succhia il sangue.
• Red/Blue: Ha una fisionomia da perfetto nuotatore. Taglia la preda con le sue falci e ne beve il sangue.

Japanese

カブトプス - こうらポケモン (KABUTOPUSU - KouraPOKEMON)

• HeartGold: えものが
  りくじょうせいかつを はじめたため
  カブトプスも
  りくに あがったと
  かんがえられている。 (Emonoga
  rikujouseikatsuwo hajimetatame
  KABUTOPUSUmo
  rikuni agattato
  kangaerareteiru.)
• SoulSilver: えものが
  りくじょうせいかつを はじめたため
  カブトプスも
  りくに あがったと
  かんがえられている。 (Emonoga
  rikujouseikatsuwo hajimetatame
  KABUTOPUSUmo
  rikuni agattato
  kangaerareteiru.)
• Platinum: えものが
  りくじょうせいかつを はじめたため
  カブトプスも
  りくに あがったと
  かんがえられている。 (Emonoga
  rikujouseikatsuwo hajimetatame
  KABUTOPUSUmo
  rikuni agattato
  kangaerareteiru.)
• Diamond: えものが　りくじょうせいかつを はじめたため　カブトプスも　りくに あがったと　かんがえられている。 (Emonoga rikujouseikatsuwo hajimetatame KABUTOPUSUmo rikuni agattato kangaerareteiru.)
• Pearl: えものが　りくじょうせいかつを はじめたため　カブトプスも　りくに あがったと　かんがえられている。 (Emonoga rikujouseikatsuwo hajimetatame KABUTOPUSUmo rikuni agattato kangaerareteiru.)
• Emerald: すいちゅうを　およぎ　えものを　とらえていた。　みずの　せいかつから　ちじょうで　くらせるように　エラや　あし　などが　へんかを　はじめていた。 (Suichuuwo oyogi emonowo toraeteita. Mizuno seikatsukara chijoude kuraseruyouni ERAya ashi nadoga henkawo hajimeteita.)
• FireRed: すいちゅうを　じゆうに　およぎ　するどい　カマで　えものを　とらえ　たいえきを　すいとってしまう。 (Suichuuwo jiyuuni oyogi surudoi KAMAde emonowo torae taiekiwo suitotteshimau.)
• LeafGreen: やせてるので　およぐのが　はやい。　えものを　カマで　きりさき　たいえきを　のこらず　すいだす。 (Yaseterunode oyogunoga hayai. Emonowo KAMAde kirisaki taiekiwo nokorazu suidasu.)
• Ruby: すいちゅうを　およぎ　えものを　とらえていた。　みずの　せいかつから　ちじょうで　くらせるように　エラや　あし　などが　へんかを　はじめていた。 (Suichuuwo oyogi emonowo toraeteita. Mizuno seikatsukara chijoude kuraseruyouni ERAya ashi nadoga henkawo hajimeteita.)
• Sapphire: すいちゅうを　およぎ　えものを　とらえていた。　みずの　せいかつから　ちじょうで　くらせるように　エラや　あし　などが　へんかを　はじめていた。 (Suichuuwo oyogi emonowo toraeteita. Mizuno seikatsukara chijoude kuraseruyouni ERAya ashi nadoga henkawo hajimeteita.)
• Crystal: 3おくねんまえの　かいていに　みをひそめ　せなかにも　ついていた　めひからせていた　ポケモン。 (3okunenmaeno kaiteini miwohisome senakanimo tsuiteita mehikaraseteita POKEMON.)
• Gold: かいていに　みひそめたままの　すがたで　かせきに　なったものが　たまに　はっけん　される。 (Kaiteini mihisometamamano sugatade kasekini nattamonoga tamani hakken sareru.)
• Silver: おおむかしの　ポケモン。　ごくまれに　いきた　かせきとして　はっけん　される　ことがある。 (Oomukashino POKEMON. Gokumareni ikita kasekitoshite hakken sareru kotogaaru.)
• Yellow: かせきから　さいせいした　ポケモン。　かいていに　かくれては　せなかの　めで　あたりを　みていたようだ。 (Kasekikara saiseishita POKEMON. Kaiteini kakureteha senakano mede atariwo miteitayouda.)
• Red/Green: すいちゅうを　じゆうに　およぎ　するどい　カマで　えものを　とらえ　たいえきを　すいとってしまう。 (Suichuuwo jiyuuni oyogi surudoi KAMAde emonowo torae taiekiwo suitotteshimau.)
• Blue: やせてるので　およぐのが　はやい。　えものを　カマで　きリさき　たいえきを　のこらず　すいだす。ドラゴン (Yaseterunode oyogunoga hayai. Emonowo KAMAde kiRIsaki taiekiwo nokorazu suidasu.DORAGON)

External Pages

• Wikipedia article on Kabutops
• Bulbapedia article on Kabutops
• View all entries for Kabutops
• Where can I find Kabutops?
• View detailed stat info for Kabutops