Pokémechanics
Sword & Shield

#141Kabutops

Kabutops as it appears in Sword & ShieldShiny Kabutops as it appears in Sword & Shield
Species
Shellfish Pokémon
Type
Catch rate
45
Growth
Medium
Height
1.3 m
Weight
40.5 kg
Gender
87.5% ♂ 12.5% ♀
Egg cycles
30
Base friendship
70

Kabutops

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.

Base stats

EVs: +2 Attack

HP60
Attack115
Defense105
Sp. Atk65
Sp. Def70
Speed80
Total495

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.

Locations

Sword
Requires Crown Tundra (Shield)
Shield
Requires Crown Tundra (Shield)
Isle of Armor (Sword)
Trade from
Isle of Armor (Shield)
Trade from
Crown Tundra (Sword)
Trade from
Crown Tundra (Shield)
Max Raid
Ballimere LakeLv 45-6075%
Frigid SeaLv 45-6075%
Giant's BedLv 45-60100%
Giant's FootLv 45-6075%
Snowslide SlopeLv 35-6055%
Roaming
Roaring-Sea CavesLv 68100%

Damage taken

  • x0.5
  • x2
  • x0.5
  • x0.5
  • x2
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.25
  • x1
  • x4
  • x2
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
--Slash
Physical
70
100
20
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
1Absorb
Special
20
100
25
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
1Feint
Physical
30
100
10
--
Hits through Protect and Detect.
1Harden
Status
--
--
30
--
Raises the user’s Defense by one stage.
1Night Slash
Physical
70
100
15
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
1Sand Attack
Status
--
100
15
--
Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
1Scratch
Physical
40
100
35
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
1Slash
Physical
70
100
20
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
15Aqua Jet
Physical
40
100
20
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
20Leer
Status
--
100
30
100
Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage.
25Mud Shot
Special
55
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
30Ancient Power
Special
60
100
5
10
Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.
35Brine
Special
65
100
10
--
Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.
43Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
49Leech Life
Physical
80
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
56Liquidation
Physical
85
100
10
20
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
63Metal Sound
Status
--
85
40
--
Lowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.
70Stone Edge
Physical
100
80
5
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
TM01Mega Kick
Physical
120
75
5
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM08Hyper Beam
Special
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM09Giga Impact
Physical
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM15Dig
Physical
80
100
10
--
User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM16Screech
Status
--
85
40
--
Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages.
TM21Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM22Rock Slide
Physical
75
90
10
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TM23Thief
Physical
60
100
25
--
Takes the target’s item.
TM24Snore
Special
50
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM25Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM27Icy Wind
Special
55
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM28Giga Drain
Special
75
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
TM31Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM32Sandstorm
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
TM33Rain Dance
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
TM35Hail
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
TM36Whirlpool
Special
35
85
15
100
Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
TM39Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43Brick Break
Physical
75
100
15
--
Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
TM45Dive
Physical
80
100
10
--
User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM48Rock Tomb
Physical
60
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM53Mud Shot
Special
55
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM54Rock Blast
Physical
25
90
10
--
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM55Brine
Special
65
100
10
--
Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.
TM69Psycho Cut
Physical
70
100
20
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
TM73Cross Poison
Physical
70
100
20
10
Has an increased chance for a critical hit and a chance to poison the target.
TM76Round
Special
60
100
15
--
Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.
TM83Razor Shell
Physical
75
95
10
50
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
TR00Swords Dance
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.
TR01Body Slam
Physical
85
100
15
30
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
TR03Hydro Pump
Special
110
80
5
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TR04Surf
Special
90
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
TR05Ice Beam
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to freeze the target.
TR06Blizzard
Special
110
70
5
10
Has a chance to freeze the target.
TR07Low Kick
Physical
--
100
20
--
Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
TR16Waterfall
Physical
80
100
15
20
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TR18Leech Life
Physical
80
100
10
--
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
TR20Substitute
Status
--
--
10
--
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
TR26Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TR27Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TR39Superpower
Physical
120
100
5
100
Lowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
TR46Iron Defense
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.
TR60X-Scissor
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TR67Earth Power
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
TR75Stone Edge
Physical
100
80
5
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
TR76Stealth Rock
Status
--
--
20
--
Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
TR84Scald
Special
80
100
15
30
Has a chance to burn the target.
TR98Liquidation
Physical
85
100
10
20
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
Tutor
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Flip Turn
Physical
60
100
20
100
User must switch out after attacking.
Meteor Beam
Special
120
90
10
100
Requires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.

Other generations

Red, Blue & Yellow, Gold, Silver & Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl & Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl