Kabutops (Pokémon)

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Kabutops カブトプス Kabutops #141
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Rock Water Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Shellfish Pokémon
Abilities Swift Swim or Battle Armor Battle Armor Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #141 Johto #223 Hoenn #296 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 4′03″ Imperial 1.3 m Metric 4′03″/1.3 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 89.3 lbs. Imperial 40.5 kg Metric 89.3 lbs./40.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Water 1 and Water 3 groups 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 199 Battle Exp.: 1991*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Kabutops (Japanese: カブトプス Kabutops) is a Rock/Water-type Pokémon.

Biology

Kabutops is a fossil Pokémon no longer found in the wild, and must be evolved from a Kabuto resurrected from a Dome Fossil.

Physiology

Kabuto's four insect-like legs have vanished and two long feet stand in their place. Two sharp claws extend from Kabutops's exoskeleton and several plates close the opening that used to be there. Its head is covered in a rock hard, semicircular shape armor. A tail protrudes from its back, bearing the same color as approximately seventy-five percent of its body.

Gender differences

None.

Behavior

Kabutops is a fierce prehistoric predator. Adaptations in its body permit it to lead a more terrestrial lifestyle than its predecessors.

Habitat

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Sea Pokémon

The exact habitat of Kabuto is unknown, but so far Dome Fossils are only found in the Kanto and Sinnoh regions.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Kabutops cuts open prey with it claws then sucks up the spilled bodily fluids.

In the anime

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Kabutops with other fossil Pokémon

Kabutops first seems to appear in Island of the Giant Pokémon on a theme park island populated with giant mechanical Pokémon.

Kabutops's first true appearance in Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon. It was one of the fossil Pokémon that was awakened by a dynamite explosion in Grandpa Canyon.

Kabutops also appeared in Pokémon Heroes. Oakley used ancient DNA to resurrect a Kabutops and an Aerodactyl to chase after Ash and Latias.

Dr. Yung uses a Mirage Kabutops in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Special manga

In Template:PSV, Brock possesses a Kabutops in his team. He explains that he met Kabutops at the Pewter Museum when Pewter City was invaded during the Elite Four saga, and has since then become a powerful fighter employing ancient attacks.

In the TCG

Main article: Kabutops (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Its sleek shape is perfect for swimming. It slashes prey with its claws and drains the body fluids. Blue Yellow A slim and fast swimmer. It slices its prey with its sharp sickles and drinks the body fluids. Stadium Swims very quickly. It tears at its foe with sickle-like forelegs and drains the foe's body fluids entirely.
Generation II Gold In the water, it tucks in its limbs to become more compact, then it wiggles its shell to swim fast. Silver With sharp claws, this ferocious, ancient Pokémon rips apart prey and sucks their body fluids. Crystal It was able to swim quickly through the water by compactly folding up its razor-sharp sickles. Stadium 2 In the water, it tucks in its limbs to become more compact, then it wiggles its shell to swim fast.
Generation III Ruby 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 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 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.
Generation IV Diamond It is thought that this Pokémon came onto land because its prey adapted to life on land. Pearl It is thought that this Pokémon came onto land because its prey adapted to life on land. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue None Evolve Kabuto Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Evolve Kabuto
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Kabuto Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Kabuto Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Sea Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 10 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Evolve from Kabuto

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Defense: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Sp. Atk: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Def: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Speed: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Total: 495	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 70.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type 46 Leer 53 Hydro Pump

Generation II Level Move Type 40 Slash 51 Mega Drain 65 AncientPower

Generation III Level Move Type 40 Slash 46 Metal Sound 55 Mega Drain 65 AncientPower

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. 40 Slash 45 Metal Sound 54 AncientPower 63 Wring Out 72 Night Slash

By TM/HM

Generation I RB # Move Type TM02 Razor Wind TM03 Swords Dance TM05 Mega Kick TM06 Toxic TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM11 BubbleBeam TM12 Water Gun TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Submission TM19 Seismic Toss TM20 Rage TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute HM03 Surf

Generation I Y # Move Type TM02 Razor Wind TM03 Swords Dance TM05 Mega Kick TM06 Toxic TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM11 BubbleBeam TM12 Water Gun TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Submission TM19 Seismic Toss TM20 Rage TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute HM01 Cut HM03 Surf

Generation II # Move Type TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse Unknown TM04 Rollout TM06 Toxic TM08 Rock Smash TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Snore TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM16 Icy Wind TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM19 Giga Drain TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM37 Sandstorm TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM49 Fury Cutter HM01 Cut HM03 Surf HM06 Whirlpool

Generation III # Move Type TM03 Water Pulse TM06 Toxic TM07 Hail TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM19 Giga Drain TM21 Frustration TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM37 Sandstorm TM39 Rock Tomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM01 Cut HM03 Surf HM06 Rock Smash HM07 Waterfall HM08 Dive

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM03 Water Pulse TM06 Toxic TM07 Hail TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM19 Giga Drain TM21 Frustration TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM37 Sandstorm TM39 Rock Tomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM55 Brine TM58 Endure TM68 Giga Impact TM69 Rock Polish TM71 Stone Edge TM75 Swords Dance TM76 Stealth Rock TM78 Captivate TM80 Rock Slide TM81 X-Scissor TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM01 Cut HM03 Surf HM06 Rock Smash HM07 Waterfall HM08 Rock Climb

By breeding

• Aurora Beam
• Bubblebeam
• Confuse Ray
• Flail
• Icy Wind
• Knock Off
• Rapid Spin
• Screech

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Kabutops images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• "Lantis," from the word "Atlantis," was the prototype name for Kabutops.
• In Generation I, Kabutops had a large diamond shaped plate on its back that was replaced in Generation II by a horn-like extention of its head.

Origin

Like Kabuto, it resembles trilobites, however, more subtly. The large head is identical to the cephlon in trilobites and the spines down the back resemble thoracic sections in trilobites.

Name origin

The kabuto in Kabutops's name could be derived from 兜 kabuto, helmet, referring to its shape and rock-like properties. Its head has a resemblance to a 兜蟹 kabutogani, horseshoe crab. Tops might mean that it is the "the top" in its evolutionary line. It could also be a reference to the extinct creature triceratops, ceratopsidae in general or triops.

In other languages

• German: Kabutops
• French: Kabutops
• Korean: 투구푸스 Tugupuseu

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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