Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Kabutops is a Rock and Water Type Shellfish Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Kabutops can be found with Swift Swim, Battle Armor and Weak Armor as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 2 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Adamant Nature, based on 495 combined Base Stats.
Kabutops Stats and Abilities
Based on Kabutops Base IVs we consider this pokemon C-Tier choice. Kabutops Highest IV Stat is Attack 115 and the Lowest being Special Attack 65.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 60 | 230 | 324 |
B | Attack | 115 | 211 | 361 |
D | Defense | 105 | 193 | 339 |
E | Special Attack | 65 | 121 | 251 |
E | Special Defense | 70 | 130 | 262 |
D | Speed | 80 | 148 | 284 |
C | Total | 495 |
Kabutops | Detail |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature | Adamant ↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Special Attack |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes | ![]() ![]() |
EV Yield | 2 Attack |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Catch Rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Water 1, Water 3 |
Egg Cycles | 30 (7,454–7,710 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Swift Swim Ability 1 | Swift Swim doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during rain. |
Battle Armor Ability 2 | Battle Armor prevents the Pokémon from receiving a critical hit. |
Weak Armor Hidden Ability | When a Pokémon with Weak Armor is hit by a physical move, its Defense drops one stage, but its Speed increases by one stage. |
How To Evolve Kabutops in BDSP
Kabuto requires (Level 40) to evolve into Kabutops.

Where To Find Kabutops in BDSP
Kabutops has 1 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 20 Kabuto, within the Mining Museum location using the Fossil method.



Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() Interact ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Kabuto Lv. 20 |

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Kabutops Weakness
Kabutops is a Rock and Water Type pokemon. This will cause Kabutops to take More Damage from Fighting, Ground, Electric, Grass Type Moves, and Less Damage from Normal, , Poison, Ice, Fire Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | ![]() |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | ![]() |
Immune to Damage |

Best Moves Kabutops in BDSP
Best Moveset for Kabutops Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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70 | Stone Edge | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 80 | 5 | High critical hit ratio. |
56 | Liquidation | ![]() | Physical | 127.5 | 100 | 10 | The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
49 | Leech Life | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent. |
1 | Night Slash | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | High critical hit ratio. |
Best Moveset for Kabutops TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM14 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | May freeze opponent. |
TM71 | Stone Edge | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 80 | 5 | High critical hit ratio. |


Kabutops Level Up Moves
List of Moves Kabutops can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 | Slash | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() High critical hit ratio. |
1 | Night Slash | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() High critical hit ratio. |
1 | Feint | Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Only hits if opponent uses Protect or Detect in the same turn. |
1 | Absorb | Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent. |
1 | Harden | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Raises user's Defense. |
1 | Scratch | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 ![]() |
1 | Sand Attack | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy. |
15 | Aqua Jet | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() User attacks first. |
20 | Leer | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() Lowers opponent's Defense. |
25 | Mud Shot | Power: 55 Acc: 95 PP: 15 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. |
30 | Ancient Power | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 5 ![]() May raise all user's stats at once. |
35 | Brine | Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%. |
43 | Protect | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
49 | Leech Life | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent. |
56 | Liquidation | Power: 127.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
63 | Metal Sound | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 ![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Special Defense. |
70 | Stone Edge | Power: 150 Acc: 80 PP: 5 ![]() High critical hit ratio. |
Kabutops TM Moves
List of Moves Kabutops can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM03 | Water Pulse | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May confuse opponent. |
TM07 | Hail | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns. |
TM13 | Ice Beam | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May freeze opponent. |
TM14 | Blizzard | Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 ![]() May freeze opponent. |
TM15 | Hyper Beam | Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. |
TM17 | Protect | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM18 | Rain Dance | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
TM19 | Giga Drain | Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent. |
TM28 | Dig | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
TM31 | Brick Break | Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers. |
TM32 | Double Team | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Raises user's Evasiveness. |
TM37 | Sandstorm | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns. |
TM39 | Rock Tomb | Power: 90 Acc: 95 PP: 15 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM40 | Aerial Ace | Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
TM42 | Facade | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM44 | Rest | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM45 | Attract | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM46 | Thief | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() Also steals opponent's held item. |
TM49 | Scald | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May burn opponent. |
TM55 | Brine | Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%. |
TM58 | Endure | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM68 | Giga Impact | Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 ![]() User must recharge next turn. |
TM69 | Rock Polish | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Sharply raises user's Speed. |
TM71 | Stone Edge | Power: 150 Acc: 80 PP: 5 ![]() High critical hit ratio. |
TM75 | Swords Dance | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Sharply raises user's Attack. |
TM76 | Stealth Rock | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Damages opponent switching into battle. |
TM80 | Rock Slide | Power: 112.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() May cause flinching. |
TM81 | X-Scissor | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TM87 | Swagger | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised. |
TM90 | Substitute | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TM93 | Cut | Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 ![]() |
TM95 | Surf | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() Hits all adjacent Pokémon. |
TM98 | Rock Smash | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. |
TM99 | Waterfall | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching. |
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