# Kabutops - VGC 19 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Kabutops in VGC 19 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Global Link (`vgc2019pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Kabutops)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Kabutops
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)

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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.

## Common Moves
- **Waterfall**: 99.949%
- **Swords Dance**: 93.980%
- **Low Kick**: 93.938%
- **Rock Slide**: 80.164%
- **Stone Edge**: 19.836%
- **Other**: 12.133%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 99.949%
- **Weak Armor**: 0.051%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 99.985%
- **Other**: 0.015%

## Common Teammates
- **Metagross-Mega**: 81.994%
- **Omastar**: 81.955%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 81.955%
- **Kyogre**: 81.955%
- **Tornadus**: 81.955%
- **Altaria-Mega**: 7.569%

## FAQ for Kabutops in vgc2019pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Kabutops?
The most common moves for Kabutops are Waterfall, Swords Dance, Low Kick, Rock Slide. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Kabutops?
Kabutops is frequently paired with Metagross-Mega, Omastar, Swampert-Mega, Kyogre. 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 `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 93.941% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Kabutops?
Kabutops is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (99.949%) and the item **Focus Sash** (99.985%).

### 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 vgc2019pgl-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/vgc2019pgl/Kabutops) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019pgl) - 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).*