Kabutops (#141)
Kabutops (#141) is a Rock/Water-type Shellfish Pokémon in Pokémon Red. Kabutops isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Kabuto at level 40. It evolves from Kabuto at level 40 and doesn't evolve further. Its best stat is Attack (115), and its base stat total of 430 ranks #17 of 151.

Built for speed in the water, Kabutops slashes at prey with its sharp claws and drains the fluids from their bodies.
Where to find Kabutops in Pokémon Red
Kabutops isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Kabuto at level 40.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | #73 of 151 | |
| Attack | 115 | #9 of 151 | |
| Defense | 105 | #13 of 151 | |
| Special | 70 | #63 of 151 | |
| Speed | 80 | #51 of 151 | |
| Total | 430 | #17 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Kabutops
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | Grass |
| 2× (weak to) | Electric Fighting Ground |
| ½× (resists) | Normal Ice Poison Flying |
| ¼× (double resistance) | Fire |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| Start | Harden | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| Start | Absorb | Grass | 20 | 100% | 20 |
| 34 | Absorb | Grass | 20 | 100% | 20 |
| 39 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 46 | Leer | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 53 | Hydro Pump | Water | 120 | 80% | 5 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 | Surf | Water | 95 |
| TM02 | Razor Wind | Normal | 80 |
| TM03 | Swords Dance | Normal | — |
| TM05 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM11 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 |
| TM12 | Water Gun | Water | 40 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM17 | Submission | Fighting | 80 |
| TM19 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Kabutops in Pokémon Red?
Kabutops isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: evolve Kabuto at level 40.
What type is Kabutops?
Kabutops is Rock/Water type. It takes double damage from Grass, Electric, Fighting, and Ground.
Does Kabutops evolve?
Kabutops is the final form: it evolves from Kabuto at level 40.
What moves does Kabutops learn?
Kabutops starts with Scratch, Harden, and Absorb and learns Absorb (Lv 34), Slash (Lv 39), Leer (Lv 46), and Hydro Pump (Lv 53) by leveling up. It can learn 23 TMs and HMs.
What are Kabutops's base stats?
HP 60, Attack 115, Defense 105, Special 70, Speed 80, for a total of 430.