Pokédex - Kabutops (Platinum Version)
![[Picture of Kabutops]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/141.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #141 |
| Height | 1.3 m (4'3") |
| Weight | 40.5 kg (89.3 lb) |
| Type | ROCK / WATER |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Kabutops]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAMklEQVQ4jWNgGKzgP5FitDHgPxLGJ0Y7A5A14OLTzwB0TBKgSDNVDEA2hCLNQ9gLRAEAHkkxz2VaOZAAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Color | Brown |
| Body Form | ![[Form 2]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAxklEQVQYlbWVPQ7DIAyFnSoH8HEYPXbMURkzeuQ4PkKHSAg1+C+0byJB+Xhyns3GzPAf7dqGiDC3/khUEDGFfkW4AMDcROQH6C+u8TKN1pQynkOnjOfQAFDruYQmKuv0ORoRbXqk6JvbMprH43jbHzq1zmY5ir43TupUFW1zIRBEFZ3tvQT6kp0TW+rkcwPgaikh9q6DXvmT0RlCVKZ1N5o+ikZE7Zap9ZxWJoTufkfj45q53e2rCRnV/fbFdVXaKfLH02N9AFW4XiLt+ur3AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 45 |
| Base Experience | 199 |
| Growth Rate | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 12.5% female, 87.5% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Water 1, Water 3 |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 7680 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Attack: 2 |
| Abilities | Swift Swim, Battle Armor |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Kabutops
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 115 |
| Defense | 105 |
| Speed | 80 |
| Special Attack | 65 |
| Special Defense | 70 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Kabutops - Shellfish Pokémon
It is thought that this Pokémon came onto land because its prey adapted to life on land.
French
Kabutops - Pokémon Carapace
On pense que ce Pokémon est venu sur la terre ferme pour suivre l’évolution de ses proies.
German
Kabutops - Schaltier
Man geht davon aus, dass dieses PKMN an Land kam, weil seine Beute ebenfalls irgendwann an Land lebte.
Spanish
Kabutops - Pokémon Marisco
Se cree que este Pokémon cambió de hábitat y pasó del mar a la tierra buscando nuevas presas.
Italian
Kabutops - Pokémon Crostaceo
Pokémon probabilmente giunto sulla terraferma perché le sue prede si erano adattate a vivere lì.
Japanese
カブトプス (KABUTOPUSU) - こうらポケモン (KouraPOKEMON)
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。 (Emonogarikujouseikatsuwo hajimetatameKABUTOPUSUmorikuni agattatokangaerareteiru. )
Evolutions (When Kabutops Evolves)
- Evolves from Kabuto at level 40.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Kabutops)
Obtained by evolving Kabuto, which can be found below:
Special method: Revive from Dome Fossil in Oreburgh Museum (Level 20)
Moves Learned
Platinum Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feint | NORMAL | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | |
| 1 | Scratch | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Harden | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | User | d |
| 1 | Absorb | GRASS | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 1 | Leer | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 30 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 6 | Absorb | GRASS | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 11 | Leer | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 30 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 16 | Mud Shot | GROUND | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | 100 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 21 | Sand-Attack | GROUND | Status | 0 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 26 | Endure | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | User | |
| 31 | Aqua Jet | WATER | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 36 | Mega Drain | GRASS | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 40 | Slash | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 45 | Metal Sound | STEEL | Status | 0 | 85 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 54 | AncientPower | ROCK | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 63 | Wring Out | NORMAL | Special | 1 | 100 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 72 | Night Slash | DARK | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
What moves can Kabutops learn in Pokémon Platinum?
Kabutops can learn the following moves:
Aerial Ace
- TM40
- Before Diamond/Pearl: TM40 (as Kabuto)
AncientPower
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 65
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 55 (as Kabuto)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 54
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 46 (as Kabuto)
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Kabuto)
Aqua TailPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Brick BreakTM31
CutRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM01
Dive
- Before Diamond/Pearl: HM08
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Double Team
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32 (as Kabuto)
Earth Power
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Kabuto)
Endure
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 37 (as Kabuto)
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor (as Kabuto)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 26 (as Kabuto)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58 (as Kabuto)
FeintPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Maniac
Frustration
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21 (as Kabuto)
Fury CutterEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Giga Drain
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM19
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM19 (as Kabuto)
Giga ImpactTM68
Harden
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Kabuto)
HeadbuttHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Hidden Power
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Kabuto)
Hyper BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM15
Iron Defense
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Kabuto)
Low KickHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Mega KickFireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mud-Slap
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Kabuto)
Natural Gift
- TM83
- TM83 (as Kabuto)
Night SlashLevel 72
Rain Dance
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18 (as Kabuto)
Rock ClimbHM08
Rock Polish
- TM69
- TM69 (as Kabuto)
Rock Smash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06 (as Kabuto)
Rollout
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Kabuto)
Scratch
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Kabuto)
Secret Power
- TM43
- TM43 (as Kabuto)
Seismic Toss
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
SlashRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 40
Snore
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Kabuto)
Stealth Rock
- TM76
- TM76 (as Kabuto)
Stone EdgeTM71
SuperpowerPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Swords Dance
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM75
Water Pulse
- TM03
- TM03 (as Kabuto)
X-ScissorTM81