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Kabutops is a Rock and Water-type fossil Pokemon from the original generation, known for its sharp scythes, fast physical offense, Swift Swim potential and evolution from Kabuto. This guide covers Kabutops’ stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Kabutops guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Abilities | Evolution |
| Locations | FAQ |
Kabutops evolves from Kabuto and represents a more aggressive fossil Pokemon with scythe-like arms, high Attack and useful Water and Rock-type coverage. Its design and battle role make it one of the most memorable fossil Pokemon from Kanto.
Competitive Overview
Kabutops can be useful in competitive play as a physical attacker, especially on rain teams where Swift Swim can double its Speed. It can pressure opponents with strong Rock and Water-type attacks while using priority or setup moves to stay threatening.
Kabutops’ biggest strengths are its Attack stat, Swift Swim ability and access to moves like Swords Dance, Stone Edge, Liquidation and Aqua Jet. Its biggest issue is its major Grass weakness, along with common weaknesses to Electric, Fighting and Ground-type moves.
Here are the key facts to know about Kabutops, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Kabutops
National Dex
#0141
Type
Rock / Water
Species
Shellfish Pokemon
Height
4’03” / 1.3 m
130 cm
Weight
89.3 lbs / 40.5 kg
40.5 kg
Abilities
Swift Swim, Battle Armor, Weak Armor
Kabutops has strong Attack and solid Defense, with enough Speed to become dangerous in rain. Its stat spread favors physical offense and aggressive sweeping roles.
Kabutops uses Rock, Water, Bug, Dark and setup moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Kabutops’ most useful and recognizable moves.
A powerful Rock-type attack that gives Kabutops major damage potential.
A reliable physical Water-type move that fits Kabutops’ Attack-focused sets.
A priority Water-type move that lets Kabutops finish weakened opponents.
A setup move that sharply raises Kabutops’ Attack and can turn it into a sweeper.
A strong physical Water-type attack with reliable accuracy.
A useful Rock-type attack that can hit multiple targets in some formats.
Coverage that helps Kabutops hit Grass, Psychic and Dark-type Pokemon.
A strong utility attack that can remove an opponent’s held item when available.
Kabutops can learn a physical movepool across different Pokemon games, including Rock, Water, Bug, Dark and Ground coverage. Use the section below to view Kabutops’ move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Kabutops is a Rock and Water-type Pokemon. This gives it several useful resistances, but it also creates a major weakness to Grass-type moves.
Type
Rock / Water
Weaknesses
Grass, Electric, Fighting, Ground
Resistances
Normal, Flying, Poison, Ice, Fire
Immunity
None
None
Kabutops’ abilities support rain offense, defensive consistency or extra Speed pressure depending on the game and format.
Doubles Kabutops’ Speed in rain, making it especially threatening on rain teams.
Prevents critical hits, which can help Kabutops avoid unexpected damage spikes.
Raises Kabutops’ Speed after it is hit by a physical move, but lowers its Defense.
Kabutops evolves from Kabuto at Level 40. The full Kabutops evolution line is Kabuto and Kabutops.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Kabuto at Level 40
Kabutops’ availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Kabutops is obtained by reviving or receiving Kabuto and evolving it at Level 40.
| Game | Where to Find Kabutops |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Evolve Kabuto at Level 40. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Evolve Kabuto at Level 40. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Evolve Kabuto at Level 40. |
| Game | Where to Find Kabutops |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Kabutops |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Evolve Kabuto at Level 40. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Evolve Kabuto at Level 40. |
| Game | Where to Find Kabutops |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Revive Kabuto from a Dome Fossil, then evolve Kabuto at Level 40. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Revive Kabuto from a Dome Fossil, then evolve Kabuto at Level 40. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Revive Kabuto from a Dome Fossil, then evolve Kabuto at Level 40. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Revive Kabuto from a Dome Fossil, then evolve Kabuto at Level 40. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Revive Kabuto from a Dome Fossil, then evolve Kabuto at Level 40. |
| Game | Where to Find Kabutops |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Kabutops |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Revive Kabuto from a Dome Fossil, then evolve Kabuto at Level 40. |
 Pokemon Y |
Revive Kabuto from a Dome Fossil, then evolve Kabuto at Level 40. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Kabutops |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Revive Kabuto from a Dome Fossil, then evolve Kabuto at Level 40. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Revive Kabuto from a Dome Fossil, then evolve Kabuto at Level 40. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Revive Kabuto from a Dome Fossil, then evolve Kabuto at Level 40. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Revive Kabuto from a Dome Fossil, then evolve Kabuto at Level 40. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Evolve Kabuto at Level 40. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Evolve Kabuto at Level 40. |
| Game | Where to Find Kabutops |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Trade from Pokemon Shield or transfer when supported. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Evolve Kabuto at Level 40 after obtaining Kabuto in The Crown Tundra. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Revive Kabuto from a Dome Fossil, then evolve Kabuto at Level 40. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Revive Kabuto from a Dome Fossil, then evolve Kabuto at Level 40. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Kabutops |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Kabutops |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Kabutops. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Kabutops is a Rock and Water-type Pokemon.
Kabutops is weak to Grass, Electric, Fighting and Ground-type moves. Grass is especially dangerous because Kabutops has a major weakness to it.
Kabutops evolves from Kabuto at Level 40.
Kabutops’ abilities are Swift Swim, Battle Armor and Weak Armor.
Kabutops’ best moves often include Stone Edge, Liquidation, Aqua Jet, Swords Dance, Waterfall, Rock Slide, X-Scissor and Knock Off.
Kabutops can be strong on rain teams because Swift Swim boosts its Speed and lets it use its high Attack more effectively.
The most common way to get Kabutops is to evolve Kabuto at Level 40 after obtaining Kabuto from a Dome Fossil or transfer.
No, Kabutops does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or major regional form in the main Pokemon games.
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