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No. 0140

Kabuto

Shellfish Pokémon

Kabuto
Official art
RockWater
Height
0.5 m 1′08″
Weight
11.5 kg 25.4 lbs
Base stat total
355 top 68%
Introduced
Gen I
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
While some say this species has gone extinct, Kabuto sightings are apparently fairly common in some places.
See all 15 entries

Base stats

HP3090–137170–264
Atk8076–145148–284
Def9085–156166–306
SpA5554–117103–229
SpD4545–10685–207
Spe5554–117103–229
Total355Higher than 32% of all Pokémon
HP30Atk80Def90Spe55SpD45SpA55

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 55). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+117Max107No SP75Min67Scarf175Tailwind234

At max Speed, Kabuto outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 117Kabuto · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  21. 107Kabuto · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 75Kabuto · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Grass4×Electric2×Fighting2×Ground2×

Resists

Fire¼×Flying½×Ice½×Normal½×Poison½×
Takes normal damage from 9 types
RockBugGhostSteelWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Swift Swim

    Doubles Speed during rain.

  • Battle Armor

    Protects against critical hits.

  • Weak ArmorHidden ability

    Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

  1. #0140KabutoRockWater
    1. Level 40#0141KabutopsRockWater

Moves

Level up 14

1AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25
1HardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30
5ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
10Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15
15Aqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20
20LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
25Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15
30Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5
35BrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10
41ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
45Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10
50LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10
55Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40
60Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM / HM / TR 29

TM49ScaldHas a 30% chance to burn the target.WaterSpec80100%15
HM03SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
HM06Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15
HM07WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TMIce BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TMBlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
TMDigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15
TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TMRock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TMThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMSandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
TMGiga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10
TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15
TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15
TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TMHailChanges the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.IceStatus——10
TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TMRock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TMAerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20
TMWater PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TMBrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10
TMRock PolishRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.RockStatus——20
TMStone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5
TMStealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

Egg moves 11

EggAurora BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.IceSpec65100%20
EggBubble BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.WaterSpec65100%20
EggConfuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
EggFlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15
EggIcy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
EggKnock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20
EggMega DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec40100%15
EggMud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15
EggRapid SpinFrees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.NormalPhys50100%40
EggScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40
EggTake DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

Pokédex entries

Category
Shellfish Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Brown
Shape
Habitat
Sea
Pal Park area
Sea
Kanto#140Original Johto#222Updated Johto#227Updated Alola#229Updated Akala#130Let’s Go Kanto#140Crown Tundra#125

  1. While some say this species has gone extinct, Kabuto sightings are apparently fairly common in some places.

    Shield

  2. This species is almost entirely extinct. Kabuto molt every three days, making their shells harder and harder.

    Sword

  3. A Pokémon that was recovered from a fossil. It used the eyes on its back while hiding on the seafloor.

    Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  4. This Pokémon became extinct everywhere, except in a few areas. It protects itself with its hard shell.

    Ultra Moon

  5. 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 Sun

  6. It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X

  7. A Pokémon that was regenerated from a fossil found in what was once the ocean floor long ago.

    LeafGreen

  8. This Pokémon was regenerated from the fossil of an ancient creature. It protects itself with a hard shell.

    FireRed · Y

  9. 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.

    Emerald

  10. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  11. Three hundred million years ago, it hid on the sea floor. It also has eyes on its back that glow.

    Crystal

  12. This Pokémon lived in ancient times. On rare occasions, it has been discovered as a living fossil.

    Silver · SoulSilver

  13. On rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor.

    Gold · HeartGold

  14. A Pokémon that was recovered from a fossil. It uses the eyes on its back while hiding on the sea floor.

    Yellow

  15. A Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil found in what was once the ocean floor eons ago.

    Red · Blue

Names around the world

Japanese
カブト
Japanese (romaji)
Kabuto
Korean
투구
Chinese (Traditional)
化石盔
Chinese (Simplified)
化石盔
French
Kabuto
German
Kabuto
Spanish
Kabuto
Italian
Kabuto

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
71
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Water 1Water 3
Gender
♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time
30 egg cycles ≈7,905 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 8 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den P)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water., Surfing in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Giant's Foot (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Roaring-Sea CavesSurfing in the overworld · Lv 60–65
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Green 1 area
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 30
Red 1 area
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 30
Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 area
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 44
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 1 area
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 44
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Route 8Receive as a gift · Lv 15
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Route 8Receive as a gift · Lv 15
White 2 1 area
  • Nacrene MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 25
Black 2 1 area
  • Nacrene MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 25
White 1 area
  • Nacrene MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 25
Black 1 area
  • Nacrene MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 25
SoulSilver 1 area
  • Pewter Museum of ScienceReceive as a gift · Lv 20
HeartGold 1 area
  • Pewter Museum of ScienceReceive as a gift · Lv 20
Platinum 1 area
  • Oreburgh Mining MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 20
Pearl 1 area
  • Oreburgh Mining MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 20
Diamond 1 area
  • Oreburgh Mining MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 20
LeafGreen 1 area
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 5
FireRed 1 area
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Yellow 1 area
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 30
Blue 1 area
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 30
Red 1 area
  • Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 30