Kabutops

Normal

Shiny

Where to catch it

14 games

Shiny CharmLure

FireRed/LeafGreen (Switch)

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Breeding odds: Full odds 1 in 8,192

Evolve KabutoEvolution
Level 40.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Something wrong?
Shiny: yes

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl

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Breeding odds: Full odds 1 in 4,096
Masuda method 1 in 683

Evolve KabutoEvolution
Level 40.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · thonky.com
Something wrong?
Shiny: yes

Sword/Shield: The Crown Tundra

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Wild odds: Full odds 1 in 4,096
Brilliant aura (number battled) up to 1 in 585 (battled 500+ · brilliant aura spawns only)
Raid odds: Full odds 1 in 4,096
Breeding odds: Full odds 1 in 4,096
Masuda method 1 in 683

Roaring-Sea CavesWildShield only
Lv. 68 · Wanderer
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Something wrong?
Shiny: yes
Ballimere LakeRaidShield only
Lv. 45–60 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Something wrong?
Shiny: yes
Frigid SeaRaidShield only
Lv. 45–60 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Something wrong?
Shiny: yes
Giant's BedRaidShield only
Lv. 45–60 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Something wrong?
Shiny: yes
Giant's FootRaidShield only
Lv. 45–60 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Something wrong?
Shiny: yes
Snowslide SlopeRaidShield only
Lv. 35–60 · Max Raid
Imported, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · PokeAPI
Something wrong?
Shiny: yes

Let's Go, Pikachu!/Let's Go, Eevee!

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Evolve KabutoEvolution
Kabuto evolves at level 40; the revived one arrives at level 44, so one level-up is enough.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · rpgsite.net
Something wrong?
Shiny: yes

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank

Breeding odds: Full odds 1 in 4,096
Masuda method 1 in 683

Evolve KabutoEvolution
Level it up to level 40.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Something wrong?
Shiny: yes

Red/Blue (Virtual Console)

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank

Evolve KabutoEvolution
Level 40.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Something wrong?
Shiny: yes

Yellow (Virtual Console)

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank

Evolve KabutoEvolution
Level 40.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Something wrong?
Shiny: yes

Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank

Breeding odds: Full odds 1 in 4,096
Masuda method 1 in 683

Evolve KabutoEvolutionOmega Ruby only
Level 40.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · serebii.net
Something wrong?
Shiny: yes

X/Y

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Pokémon Bank

Breeding odds: Full odds 1 in 4,096
Masuda method 1 in 683

Evolve KabutoEvolutionY only
Level it up to level 40.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · thonky.com
Something wrong?
Shiny: yes

Black 2/White 2

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank

Breeding odds: Full odds 1 in 8,192
Masuda method 1 in 1,365

Evolve KabutoEvolution
Kabuto evolves at level 40.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Something wrong?
Shiny: yes

Black/White

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank

Breeding odds: Full odds 1 in 8,192
Masuda method 1 in 1,365

Evolve KabutoEvolution
Evolves at level 40.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · thonky.com
Something wrong?
Shiny: yes

HeartGold/SoulSilver

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transfer to a Gen 5 game → Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank

Breeding odds: Full odds 1 in 8,192
Masuda method 1 in 1,638

Evolve KabutoEvolutionSoulSilver only
Level 40. The Dome Fossil is only found in SoulSilver.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Something wrong?
Shiny: yes

Platinum

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transfer to a Gen 5 game → Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank

Breeding odds: Full odds 1 in 8,192
Masuda method 1 in 1,638

Evolve KabutoEvolution
Level up to 40.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Something wrong?
Shiny: yes

Diamond/Pearl

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Transfer to HOME closes in 102d 21h26 Feb 2027, 03:00 UTC · via Poké Transfer to a Gen 5 game → Poké Transporter → Pokémon Bank

Breeding odds: Full odds 1 in 8,192
Masuda method 1 in 1,638

Evolve KabutoEvolution
Evolves at level 40.
Researched, awaiting review · checked 7 Oct 2026 · pokemondb.net
Something wrong?
Shiny: yes

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