Ultra League PvP guide
Kabutops (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Kabutops (Shadow) is a Rock/Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #450. Its recommended PvP moveset is Fury Cutter with Aqua Jet and Stone Edge.
Ultra League
#450
Situational
Type
Rock/Water
Best Fast Move
Fury Cutter
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,067
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT KABUTOPS (SHADOW)
Is Kabutops (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kabutops (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #450.
Kabutops (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #473.
Kabutops (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #473 | 75.8 | Fury Cutter, Aqua Jet, Stone Edge |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #450 | 73.6 | Fury Cutter, Aqua Jet, Stone Edge |
Best Moveset for Kabutops (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Kabutops (Shadow) is Fury Cutter with Aqua Jet and Stone Edge.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Kabutops (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Fast Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Kabutops (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Fury Cutter → Aqua Jet
10 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Fury Cutter → Stone Edge
14 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Kabutops (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Kabutops (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Skeledirge866
- Malamar767
- Blastoise538
- Florges519
Difficult Matchups
Kabutops (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Kabutops (Shadow)'s Rock/Water typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- grass2.56×
- electric1.6×
- fighting1.6×
- ground1.6×
Resistant to
- fire0.391×
- 0.625×
- ice0.625×
- normal0.625×
- poison0.625×
Best Counters to Kabutops (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Kabutops (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Kabutops (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Resisted
24% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Super Effective
121% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
65% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
84% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
69% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
60% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Resisted
27% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
76% HP
Ratings are shown from Kabutops (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Kabutops (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Kabutops (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Kabutops (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Kabutops (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Kabutops (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Kabutops (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Kabutops (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Kabutops (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Kabutops (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/10 | 1,497 | 21 | 1,665,329 |
| #2 | 0/12/12 | 1,499 | 21 | 1,664,999 | |
| #3 | 2/15/14 | 1,496 | 20.5 | 1,664,971 | |
| #4 | 1/13/10 | 1,500 | 21 | 1,664,534 | |
| #5 | 0/10/14 | 1,500 | 21 | 1,664,340 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 2,497 | 39 | 3,602,814 |
| #2 | 0/14/13 | 2,500 | 39.5 | 3,601,626 | |
| #3 | 2/15/14 | 2,500 | 38.5 | 3,600,006 | |
| #4 | 0/15/14 | 2,496 | 39 | 3,593,604 | |
| #5 | 0/12/14 | 2,495 | 39.5 | 3,592,622 |
Kabutops (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Kabutops (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Kabutops (Shadow) 0/14/10 (Best IV)
- Level
- 21
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 134.7
- Defense
- 122.4
- HP
- 101
Ultra League
Kabutops (Shadow) 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 39
- CP
- 2,497
- Attack
- 172.6
- Defense
- 156.9
- HP
- 133
Kabutops (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Kabutops (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Rock / Water typing · Same Fury Cutter fast move · Master League #306
Same Water / Rock typing · Similar charged move types · Master League #376
Shares Rock typing · Same Fury Cutter fast move · Master League #337
Same Water / Rock typing · Similar charged move types · Master League #402
Same Water / Rock typing · Similar charged move types · Master League #403
Shares Water typing · Same Fury Cutter fast move · Mega Ultra League #68
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Kabutops (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Kabutops (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kabutops (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Fury Cutter with Aqua Jet and Stone Edge.
Is Kabutops (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kabutops (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #450.
What counters Kabutops (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Corviknight, Virizion and Tinkaton are among the strongest current counters to Kabutops (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Kabutops (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Kabutops (Shadow) is weak to Grass (2.56×), Electric (1.6×), Fighting (1.6×), Ground (1.6×).