Kabutops
#141 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Kabutops
The best moves for Kabutops are Waterfall and Stone Edge when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Waterfall | 16 dps |
| Stone Edge | 52.2 dps |
Defense
| Waterfall | 16 dps |
| Ancient Power | 24 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Kabuto family. Kabutops evolves from Kabuto which costs 50 Candy.
Kabutops Raid Guide
Kabutops has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 3 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Kabutops, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Kabutops is a Rock & Water Pokémon which evolves from Kabuto. It is vulnerable to Grass, Fighting, Ground and Electric moves. Kabutops's strongest moveset is Waterfall & Stone Edge and it has a Max CP of 2,713.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 220 | |
| Defense | 186 | |
| Stamina | 155 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,162 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,550 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,325 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,713 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,938 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,519 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 134 |
Size
| Height | 1.3 m |
| Weight | 40.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Best moveset for Kabutops
The best moves for Kabutops are Waterfall and Stone Edge when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Waterfall | 16 dps |
| Stone Edge | 52.2 dps |
Defense
| Waterfall | 16 dps |
| Ancient Power | 24 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot | 5 | 11.7 | 8.3 |
| Rock Smash | 15 | 7.7 | 11.5 |
| Waterfall | 16 | 6.7 | 16 |
| Fury Cutter Elite TM | 3 | 15 | 7.5 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Edge | 100 | -43.5 | 52.2 |
| Ancient Power | 70 | -9.4 | 24 |
| Water Pulse | 70 | -15.6 | 26.3 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Kabutops?
Kabutops is a Rock/Water type Pokémon, which makes it especially weak against Grass moves, and weak against Fighting, Ground and Electric moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Kabutops are:
- Kartana,
- Xurkitree,
- Zarude,
- Roserade,
- Rillaboom.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade | 100% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Power Whip | 81% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Power Whip | 80% |
| Zarude | Vine Whip | Power Whip | 80% |
| Roserade | Razor Leaf | Solar Beam | 78% |
| Roserade | Razor Leaf | Grass Knot | 78% |
| Rillaboom | Razor Leaf | Grass Knot | 76% |
| Tsareena | Magical Leaf | Grass Knot | 76% |
| Tapu Bulu | Bullet Seed | Grass Knot | 76% |
| Roserade | Bullet Seed | Grass Knot | 75% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Kabutops
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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