Kabutops Pokémon Shield: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Kabutops in Pokémon Shield. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 68 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shield
GalarKabutops Pokemon Shield Pokedex Entry
The cause behind the extinction of this species is unknown. Kabutops were aggressive Pokémon that inhabited warm seas.
Pokemon Shield Kabutops Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Shield Kabutops Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Kabutops via various methods in Pokémon Shield.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Slash | normal | — |
| Scratch | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Sand Attack | ground | Lv. 1 |
| Absorb | grass | Lv. 1 |
| Harden | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Slash | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Feint | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Night Slash | dark | Lv. 1 |
| Aqua Jet | water | Lv. 15 |
| Leer | normal | Lv. 20 |
| Mud Shot | ground | Lv. 25 |
| Ancient Power | rock | Lv. 30 |
| Brine | water | Lv. 35 |
| Protect | normal | Lv. 43 |
| Leech Life | bug | Lv. 49 |
| Liquidation | water | Lv. 56 |
| Metal Sound | steel | Lv. 63 |
| Stone Edge | rock | Lv. 70 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shield Kabutops Locations
Kabutops can only be caught in Pokémon Shield at Roaring Sea Caves, where it appears at Lv. 68 by wanderer (1 spawn).
Roaring Sea Caves
Crown Tundra1 encounter- wandererLv. 68WanderersMiddle of the main room×1Fixed spot