Kabutops is a Rock and Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,713 CP and is weak to Grass, Electric, Fighting, and Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Fury Cutter / Ancient Power. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy and Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.
| 1. | 10.03 | 11.40 | 204.1 | ||
| 2. | 9.89 | 11.24 | 201.3 | ||
| 3. | 9.77 | 11.11 | 198.8 | ||
| 4. | 9.45 | 10.75 | 192.3 | ||
| 5. | 9.36 | 10.65 | 190.6 | ||
| 6. | 8.99 | 10.23 | 183.1 | ||
| 7. | 8.94 | 10.17 | 182.1 | ||
| 8. | 8.85 | 10.06 | 180.1 |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
| Damage | 17 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 12 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 1.0s |
| Damage | 9 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
| Damage | 13 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 11 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 10 |
| Damage | 105 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 0.9s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 2.9s - 3.1s |
| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
Ancient Power has a 10.0% chance to:
| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 2.0s - 2.7s |
| Damage | 80 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.6s - 2.0s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
The following chart shows Kabutops's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Kabutops's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Kabutops has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Kabutops reaches a maximum of 2,713 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,476–1,550 CP, rising to 1,845–1,938 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,107–1,162 CP.
| 2713 CP | |
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
| 1107 CP - 1162 CP | |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1476 CP - 1550 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1476 CP - 1550 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1845 CP - 1938 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Kabutops Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 CP | 2 | 120 CP | 3 | 202 CP |
| 4 | 284 CP | 5 | 365 CP | 6 | 447 CP |
| 7 | 529 CP | 8 | 611 CP | 9 | 693 CP |
| 10 | 775 CP | 11 | 852 CP | 12 | 930 CP |
| 13 | 1007 CP | 14 | 1085 CP | 15 | 1162 CP |
| 16 | 1240 CP | 17 | 1317 CP | 18 | 1395 CP |
| 19 | 1472 CP | 20 | 1550 CP | 21 | 1627 CP |
| 22 | 1705 CP | 23 | 1782 CP | 24 | 1860 CP |
| 25 | 1938 CP | 26 | 2015 CP | 27 | 2093 CP |
| 28 | 2170 CP | 29 | 2248 CP | 30 | 2325 CP |
| 31 | 2364 CP | 32 | 2403 CP | 33 | 2441 CP |
| 34 | 2480 CP | 35 | 2519 CP | 36 | 2558 CP |
| 37 | 2596 CP | 38 | 2635 CP | 39 | 2674 CP |
| 40 | 2713 CP | 41 | 2747 CP | 42 | 2782 CP |
| 43 | 2817 CP | 44 | 2852 CP | 45 | 2887 CP |
| 46 | 2923 CP | 47 | 2958 CP | 48 | 2994 CP |
| 49 | 3030 CP | 50 | 3067 CP |
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Kabutops's Rock and Water-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Kabutops.
Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza| Pokédex Number | #141 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.3 m |
| Weight | 40.5 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards | |
| Additional Move Cost |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Kabutops in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Kabuto
Kabutops
Dynamax Kabuto
Dynamax Kabutops
Shadow Kabuto
Shadow KabutopsKabutops's height ranges from 0.64 m to 2.6 m, with the average being 1.3 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 0.64 m | 0.65 m | 1.3 m | 1.95 m | 2.6 m |
This table shows the size bounds of Kabutops in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.637 m | 0.65 m |
| 2′01″ | 2′02″ | |
| XS | 0.65 m | 1.3 m |
| 2′02″ | 4′03″ | |
| M | 0.975 m | 1.625 m |
| 3′02″ | 5′04″ | |
| XL | 1.625 m | 1.95 m |
| 5′04″ | 6′05″ | |
| XXL | 1.95 m | 2.6 m |
| 6′05″ | 8′06″ |
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 4s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Kabutops Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Kabutops from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Kabutops in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Kabutops. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | Its sleek shape is perfect for swim ming. It slashesprey with its claws and drains the body fluids. |
| Yellow | A slim and fast swimmer. It slices its prey with itssharp sickles and drinks the body fluids. |
| Gold | In the water, it tucks in its limbs to become morecompact, then it wiggles its shell to swim fast. |
| Silver | With sharp claws, this ferocious, ancient POKéMONrips apart prey and sucks their body fluids. |
| Crystal | It was able to swim quickly thro ugh the water bycompactly folding up its razor-sharp sickles. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | KABUTOPS swam underwater to hunt for its prey in ancient times. The POKéMON was apparently evolvingfrom being a water-dweller to living on land as evident from the beginnings of change in its gills and legs. |
| 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. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | 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. |
| X | In the water, it tucks in its limbs to become more compact, then it wiggles its shell to swim fast. |
| Y | A slim and fast swimmer. It slices its prey with its sharp sickles and drinks the body fluids. |
| Omega Ruby, Alpha 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. |
| Ultra Sun | Its body had begun to change so it could function on land. But it didn’t adapt in time and went extinct. |
| Ultra Moon | It swims at speeds of roughly 29 knots, quickly closing in on its prey and slashing into them with its scythes to finish them off. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | A slim and fast swimmer. It sliced its prey with its sharp sickles and drank the body fluids. |
| 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. |
The best moves for Kabutops in Pokémon GO are Fury Cutter and Ancient Power. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 10.65 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 190.6.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Rock and Water-type Pokémon are weak to Grass, Electric, Fighting, and Ground-type moves. They take reduced damage from Flying, Ice, Normal, Poison, and Fire-type moves.
Kabutops’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,713 CP and 3,067 CP at Level 50.
Kabutops can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Kabutops can Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Kabutops: Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Diancie, Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Greninja.