Kabuto - Generation 6 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Kabuto can learn in Generation 6, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon X
  • Pokémon Y
  • Pokémon Omega Ruby
  • Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Kabuto learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1HardenNormalStatus
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
6AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
11LeerNormalStatus 100
16Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
21Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
26EndureNormalStatus
31Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
36Mega DrainGrassSpecial 40 100
41Metal SoundSteelStatus 85
46Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
50Wring OutNormalSpecial 100

Egg moves

Kabuto learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon X & Y. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aurora BeamIceSpecial 65 100
Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
ForesightNormalStatus
Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 20 100
ScreechNormalStatus 85
Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85

Moves learnt by HM

Kabuto is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
03SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
05WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Kabuto is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

Transfer-only moves

Kabuto can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon X & Y.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
BrineWaterSpecial 65 100 Generation 4 — TM
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 35 85 Generation 4 — HM
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90 Generation 4 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Kabuto learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1HardenNormalStatus
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
6AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
11LeerNormalStatus 100
16Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
21Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
26EndureNormalStatus
31Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
36Mega DrainGrassSpecial 40 100
41Metal SoundSteelStatus 85
46Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
50Wring OutNormalSpecial 100

Egg moves

Kabuto learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aurora BeamIceSpecial 65 100
Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
ForesightNormalStatus
Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 20 100
ScreechNormalStatus 85
Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85

Move Tutor moves

Kabuto can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Iron DefenseSteelStatus
Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
Stealth RockRockStatus
Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100

Moves learnt by HM

Kabuto is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
03SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
05WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by TM

Kabuto is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

Transfer-only moves

Kabuto can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
BrineWaterSpecial 65 100 Generation 4 — TM
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 35 85 Generation 4 — HM
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90 Generation 4 — Move tutor

Kabuto egg move parents

Kabuto's egg groups: Water 1, Water 3

The egg moves for Kabuto are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Kabuto with a compatible male Pokémon, with either parent (from Gen 6+) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Kabuto with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Aurora Beam

Bubble Beam

Confuse Ray

Flail

Foresight

Giga Drain

Icy Wind

Knock Off

Mud Shot

Rapid Spin

Screech

Take Down