# Kabutops - DOU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Kabutops in DOU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Aqua Jet**: 89.980%
- **Stone Edge**: 78.988%
- **Knock Off**: 58.136%
- **Waterfall**: 49.937%
- **Liquidation**: 44.965%
- **Rain Dance**: 21.003%
- **Low Kick**: 18.835%
- **Night Slash**: 14.651%
- **X-Scissor**: 6.431%
- **Other**: 17.075%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 97.291%
- **Weak Armor**: 1.628%
- **Battle Armor**: 1.081%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 35.098%
- **Damp Rock**: 20.843%
- **Life Orb**: 19.077%
- **Expert Belt**: 13.880%
- **Waterium Z**: 5.796%
- **Focus Sash**: 2.506%
- **Other**: 2.801%

## Common Teammates
- **Politoed**: 72.116%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 55.810%
- **Pelipper**: 55.560%
- **Ludicolo**: 40.669%
- **Kingdra**: 35.445%
- **Arcanine**: 20.133%

## FAQ for Kabutops in dou-1825

### What are the top moves for Kabutops?
The most common moves for Kabutops are Aqua Jet, Stone Edge, Knock Off, Waterfall. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Kabutops?
Kabutops is frequently paired with Politoed, Swampert-Mega, Pelipper, Ludicolo. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 39.925% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Kabutops?
Kabutops is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (97.291%) and the item **Choice Band** (35.098%).

### What is the most common role for Kabutops?
Based on common item usage (Choice Band), Kabutops often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the dou-1825 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/dou/Kabutops) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - Build teams with Kabutops
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*