# Kabutops - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in BDSPBFD

> Find the best Kabutops builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in BDSPBFD. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Kabutops Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | BDSPBFD (`bdspbfd`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl |
| **Category** | Online Battle on Nintendo Switch |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd/Kabutops)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd/Kabutops
- **Format Overview**: [BDSPBFD Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Kabutops.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Grass (4x), Electric (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Flying (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Liquidation**: 98.203%
- **Protect**: 93.498%
- **Stone Edge**: 78.204%
- **Icy Wind**: 75.640%
- **Rock Slide**: 22.714%
- **Swords Dance**: 14.349%
- **Other**: 17.393%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 99.267%
- **Weak Armor**: 0.731%
- **Battle Armor**: 0.002%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 76.355%
- **Mystic Water**: 13.509%
- **Life Orb**: 4.540%
- **Choice Band**: 4.468%
- **Other**: 1.128%

## Common Teammates
- **Hitmontop**: 56.971%
- **Honchkrow**: 56.817%
- **Ninetales**: 52.936%
- **Garchomp**: 52.935%
- **Victreebel**: 52.905%
- **Pelipper**: 21.384%

## FAQ for Kabutops in bdspbfd-1760

### What are the top moves for Kabutops?
The most common moves for Kabutops are Liquidation, Protect, Stone Edge, Icy Wind. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Kabutops?
Kabutops is frequently paired with Hitmontop, Honchkrow, Ninetales, Garchomp. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Kabutops weak to and resistant against?
Kabutops is weak to Grass (4x), Electric (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x), resists Fire (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Flying (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Kabutops?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Kabutops?
The top build for Kabutops features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 75.640% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Kabutops?
Kabutops is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (99.267%) and the item **Focus Sash** (76.355%).

### What is the most common role for Kabutops?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Kabutops often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the bdspbfd-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Kabutops?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 115 |
| Defense | 105 |
| Sp. Atk | 65 |
| Sp. Def | 70 |
| Speed | 80 |
| **BST** | **495** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Kabutops on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd/Kabutops) - Full interactive stats page
- [BDSPBFD Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bdspbfd) - Build teams with Kabutops
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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