Kabuto
Kabuto is a Rock/Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0140 |
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| Type | Rock Water |
| Species | Shellfish Pokémon |
| Height | 0.5 m (1′08″) |
| Weight | 11.5 kg (25.4 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Swift Swim 2. Battle Armor Weak Armor (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0140 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0222 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0140 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0227 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0229 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0140 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0125 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Defense |
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| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 71 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Water 1, Water 3 |
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| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 30 (7,454–7,710 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 30 | 170 | 264 | |
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| Attack | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Defense | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Sp. Atk | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Sp. Def | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Speed | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Total | 355 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Kabuto changes
- In Generation 1, Kabuto has a base Special stat of 45.
- In Generations 1-3, Kabuto has a base experience yield of 119.
- In Generation 4, Kabuto has a base experience yield of 99.
- In Generations 2-7, Kabuto has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue |
A POKéMON that was resurrected from a fossil found in what was once the ocean floor eons ago. |
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| Yellow | A POKéMON that was recovered from a fossil. It uses the eyes on its back while hiding on the sea floor. |
| Gold | On rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor. |
| Silver | This POKéMON lived in ancient times. On rare occasions, it has been discovered as a living fossil. |
| Crystal | Three hundred million years ago, it hid on the sea floor. It also has eyes on its back that glow. |
| Ruby Sapphire |
KABUTO is a POKéMON that has been regenerated from a fossil. However, in extremely rare cases, living examples have been discovered. The POKéMON has not changed at all for 300 million years. |
| FireRed | This POKéMON was regenerated from the fossil of an ancient creature. It protects itself with a hard shell. |
| LeafGreen | A POKéMON that was regenerated from a fossil found in what was once the ocean floor long ago. |
| Emerald | It is a POKéMON that has been regenerated from a fossil. However, in rare cases, living examples have been discovered. KABUTO have not changed for 300 million years. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell. |
| HeartGold | On rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor. |
| SoulSilver | This Pokémon lived in ancient times. On rare occasions, it has been discovered as a living fossil. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell. |
| X | It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell. |
| Y | This Pokémon was regenerated from the fossil of an ancient creature. It protects itself with a hard shell. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Kabuto is a Pokémon that has been regenerated from a fossil. However, in extremely rare cases, living examples have been discovered. The Pokémon has not changed at all for 300 million years. |
| Ultra Sun | This Pokémon thrived 300 million years ago. It’s said that living specimens can still be seen in a certain region—a rare sight. |
| Ultra Moon | This Pokémon became extinct everywhere, except in a few areas. It protects itself with its hard shell. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
A Pokémon that was recovered from a fossil. It used the eyes on its back while hiding on the seafloor. |
| Sword | This species is almost entirely extinct. Kabuto molt every three days, making their shells harder and harder. |
| Shield | While some say this species has gone extinct, Kabuto sightings are apparently fairly common in some places. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a sturdy shell. |
Moves learned by Kabuto
Moves learnt by level up
Kabuto does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Kabuto does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Kabuto cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Kabuto learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Absorb | Grass | 20 | 100 | |
| 1 | Harden | Normal | — | — | |
| 5 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 10 | Sand Attack | Ground | — | 100 | |
| 15 | Aqua Jet | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 20 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 25 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 30 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| 35 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 41 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 45 | Leech Life | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 50 | Liquidation | Water | 85 | 100 | |
| 55 | Metal Sound | Steel | — | 85 | |
| 60 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 |
Egg moves
Kabuto learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Kabuto gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| Aurora Beam | Ice | 65 | 100 | |
| Bubble Beam | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| Mega Drain | Grass | 40 | 100 | |
| Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| Rapid Spin | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 |
Moves learnt by TM
Kabuto is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 03 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 07 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 19 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 49 | Scald | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 55 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 69 | Rock Polish | Rock | — | — | |
| 71 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 95 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 99 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 |
Kabuto sprites
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Where to find Kabuto
| Red Blue Yellow |
Cinnabar Island |
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| Gold Silver Crystal |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Cinnabar Island |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Oreburgh City |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Pewter City |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Nacrene City |
| X Y |
Ambrette Town |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Rustboro City |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 8 |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Cinnabar Island |
| Sword | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Shield | Roaring-Sea Caves |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Kabuto questions
- How do I get Kabuto in Yellow?
- which fossil do you get kabuto from
- Are the stats of Pokemon in fossils determined when you receive or revive the fossil?
- What are the black dots on Kabuto's head?
- What is a good Little Cup moveset for Kabuto?
- Why are the Kabuto so strong, yet they give so little EXP?
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Other languages
| English | Kabuto |
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| Japanese | カブト (Kabuto) |
| German | Kabuto |
| French | Kabuto |
| Italian | Kabuto |
| Spanish | Kabuto |
| Korean | 투구 (tugu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 化石盔 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 化石盔 |
| English |
Shellfish Pokémon |
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| Japanese | こうらポケモン |
| German | Schaltier-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Carapace |
| Italian | Pokémon Carapace |
| Spanish | Pokémon Armazón |
| Korean | 껍질포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 甲壳宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 甲殼寶可夢 |
Name origin
- kabuto
- type of helmet used by ancient Japanese warriors

