Well, this guy has potential in the rain. With its Swift Swim ability, its Speed will double in the rain. Let's put the speed into use.
Kabutops (M) @ Focus Sash
Trait: Swift Swim
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Stone Edge
- X-Scissor
- Swords Dance
- Waterfall
Basic rain sweeping Kabutops. Swift Swim will double its Speed, and Swords Dance doubles that already good Attack. Focus Sash allows it to take a hit so it can set up Swords Dance. Stone Edge and Waterfall are STAB; Waterfall gets a rain boost and Flinch Rate! X-Scissor is for dealing with that 4x Grass weakness.
Kabutops (M) @ Focus Sash
Trait: Swift Swim
EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spd
Adamant Nature (+Atk, -SAtk)
- Rock Slide
- Brick Break
- Swords Dance
- Aqua Jet
Another moveset revolving around Swords Dance and Swift Swim. Focus Sash once again lets you take a hit, but this time we have Aqua Jet. Aqua Jet normally has a 40 base power, but with Swords Dance, rain boost, and STAB, this can turn really powerful. Rock Slide is STAB and Brick Break is coverage.
However, one thing destroys these movesets, especially the first one-Priority.
Overall, Kabutops is great in the rain, with Swift Swim, Swords Dance and that great physical movesets. However, priority gives him a bit of trouble.
Rating: 8.5/10