Kabuto

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Kabuto is a Rock/Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Pokédex data

National №	0140
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
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
Gender	87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles	30 (7,454–7,710 steps)

Base stats

HP	30	170	264
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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Kabuto.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
½	¼		2	4	½	2	½	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½

Evolution chart

#0140
Kabuto
Rock · Water

(Level 40)

#0141
Kabutops
Rock · Water

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.
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

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

Kabuto learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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	Power	Acc.
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

Moves learnt by level up

Kabuto learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
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 Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Kabuto gen 8 learnset page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Aurora Beam	Ice	65	100
Bubble Beam	Water	65	100
Confuse Ray	Ghost	—	100
Flail	Normal	—	100
Knock Off	Dark	65	100
Mega Drain	Grass	40	100
Rapid Spin	Normal	50	100
Take Down	Normal	90	85

Move Tutor moves

Kabuto can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Meteor Beam	Rock		120	90

Moves learnt by TM

Kabuto is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
15	Dig	Ground	80	100
16	Screech	Normal	—	85
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
22	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
23	Thief	Dark	60	100
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
27	Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
28	Giga Drain	Grass	75	100
31	Attract	Normal	—	100
32	Sandstorm	Rock	—	—
33	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
35	Hail	Ice	—	—
36	Whirlpool	Water	35	85
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
48	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
53	Mud Shot	Ground	55	95
54	Rock Blast	Rock	25	90
55	Brine	Water	65	100
76	Round	Normal	60	100

Moves learnt by TR

Kabuto is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
03	Hydro Pump	Water	110	80
04	Surf	Water	90	100
05	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
06	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
16	Waterfall	Water	80	100
18	Leech Life	Bug	80	100
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
46	Iron Defense	Steel	—	—
67	Earth Power	Ground	90	100
75	Stone Edge	Rock	100	80
76	Stealth Rock	Rock	—	—
84	Scald	Water	80	100
98	Liquidation	Water	85	100

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Kabuto sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal									—
Shiny	—							—	—

See all Kabuto sprites

Where to find Kabuto

Red Blue Yellow	Cinnabar Island
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	Location data not yet available

Answers to Kabuto questions

Other languages

English	Kabuto
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
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