# Kabutops - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Kabutops in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Kabutops)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Kabutops
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Aqua Jet**: 97.969%
- **Rock Slide**: 95.718%
- **Protect**: 92.766%
- **Waterfall**: 87.697%
- **Knock Off**: 9.985%
- **Other**: 15.866%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 98.995%
- **Battle Armor**: 0.917%
- **Weak Armor**: 0.088%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 72.764%
- **Lum Berry**: 11.040%
- **Focus Sash**: 9.793%
- **Rindo Berry**: 4.014%
- **Other**: 2.390%

## Common Teammates
- **Politoed**: 87.961%
- **Ludicolo**: 79.260%
- **Manectric-Mega**: 78.618%
- **Ferrothorn**: 69.252%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 69.094%
- **Dewgong**: 11.909%

## FAQ for Kabutops in vgc2015-1760

### What are the top moves for Kabutops?
The most common moves for Kabutops are Aqua Jet, Rock Slide, Protect, Waterfall. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Kabutops?
Kabutops is frequently paired with Politoed, Ludicolo, Manectric-Mega, Ferrothorn. 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 49.144% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Kabutops?
Kabutops is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (98.995%) and the item **Life Orb** (72.764%).

### What is the most common role for Kabutops?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Kabutops often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Kabutops) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Kabutops
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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