# Kabutops - XY Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

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

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Waterfall**: 99.603%
- **Stone Edge**: 96.881%
- **Aqua Jet**: 79.298%
- **Swords Dance**: 69.871%
- **Rapid Spin**: 47.620%
- **Other**: 6.728%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 99.597%
- **Weak Armor**: 0.348%
- **Battle Armor**: 0.056%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 66.773%
- **Mystic Water**: 27.719%
- **Splash Plate**: 2.899%
- **Other**: 2.608%

## Common Teammates
- **Politoed**: 94.787%
- **Ferrothorn**: 91.292%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 53.569%
- **Tornadus-Therian**: 50.908%
- **Heracross-Mega**: 39.621%
- **Manaphy**: 27.734%

## FAQ for Kabutops in xy-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Kabutops?
Kabutops is frequently paired with Politoed, Ferrothorn, Swampert-Mega, Tornadus-Therian. 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 40.803% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Kabutops?
Kabutops is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (99.597%) and the item **Life Orb** (66.773%).

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

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