Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Kabutops

Kabutops

ROCK

WATER

Shellfish Pokémon

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.

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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
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

Best Held Items	Hard Stone Lustrous Orb Mystic Water Rock Incense Sea Incense Splash Plate Stone Plate Wave Incense
Best Nature	Adamant ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Special Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Dry
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)

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 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Kabuto requires (Level 40) to evolve into Kabutops.

Base	→	First Evo
Kabuto	Level 40 →	Kabutops

Where To Find Kabutops in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

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.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Mining Museum
Mining Museum	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, Flying, Poison, Ice, Fire Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Grass
2.0x More Damage	Fighting Ground Electric
0.5x Less Damage	Normal Flying Poison Ice
0.25x Less Damage	Fire
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Kabutops Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Groudon GROUND
S	Celebi PSYCHIC GRASS
S	Garchomp DRAGON GROUND
S	Zapdos ELECTRIC FLYING
S	Raikou ELECTRIC

What pokemon is Kabutops Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Arceus NORMAL
S	Lugia PSYCHIC FLYING
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Rayquaza DRAGON FLYING
S	Slaking NORMAL

Best Kabutops Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Kabutops Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
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	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
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.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Kabutops Lv Up Moves

Kabutops TM Moves

Kabutops Level Up Moves

List of Moves Kabutops can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Slash NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio.
1	Night Slash DARK	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
1	Feint NORMAL	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Only hits if opponent uses Protect or Detect in the same turn.
1	Absorb GRASS	Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
1	Harden NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Defense.
1	Scratch NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical
1	Sand Attack GROUND	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
15	Aqua Jet WATER	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical User attacks first.
20	Leer NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
25	Mud Shot GROUND	Power: 55 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Special Lowers opponent's Speed.
30	Ancient Power ROCK	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special May raise all user's stats at once.
35	Brine WATER	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
43	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
49	Leech Life BUG	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
56	Liquidation WATER	Power: 127.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical 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 STEEL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Special Defense.
70	Stone Edge ROCK	Power: 150 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.

Kabutops TM Moves

List of Moves Kabutops can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM03	Water Pulse WATER	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM07	Hail ICE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
TM13	Ice Beam ICE	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
TM14	Blizzard ICE	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May freeze opponent.
TM15	Hyper Beam NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance WATER	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM19	Giga Drain GRASS	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break FIGHTING	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM39	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 90 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace FLYING	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief DARK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM49	Scald WATER	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM55	Brine WATER	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM68	Giga Impact NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM69	Rock Polish ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
TM71	Stone Edge ROCK	Power: 150 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM75	Swords Dance NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM76	Stealth Rock ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM80	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 112.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM81	X-Scissor BUG	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut NORMAL	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM95	Surf WATER	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM99	Waterfall WATER	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.

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