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Kabuto Pokédex Data
Species
Shellfish Pokémon
Height
0.5 m (1′08″)
Weight
11.5 kg (25.4 lbs)
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Base friendship
50
Base Exp.
71
EV yield
1 Def
Growth rate
Medium Fast
Egg cycles
30 (7,454–7,710 steps)
Gender ratio
♂ 87.5% / ♀ 12.5%
Egg groups
Water 1Water 3
Kabuto Abilities
Kabuto Base Stats
HP
30170–264
Attack
80148–284
Defense
90166–306
Sp. Atk
55103–229
Sp. Def
4585–207
Speed
55103–229
Total355
Min–Max at Lv. 100
Kabuto Type Matchups
Kabuto Evolution Chain
Kabuto Moves
Moves learnt by level up
Moves learnt by HM
| HM | Move | Type | Power | Cat. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Surf | Water | 3 | special | 95% | 100 |
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | 6 | status | 90% | 85 |
| 08 | Body Slam | Normal | 8 | physical | 85% | 100 |
| 09 | Take Down | Normal | 9 | physical | 90% | 85 |
| 10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 10 | physical | 100% | 100 |
| 11 | BubbleBeam | Water | 11 | special | 65% | 100 |
| 12 | Water Gun | Water | 12 | special | 40% | 100 |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 13 | special | 95% | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | 14 | special | 120% | 90 |
| 20 | Rage | Normal | 20 | physical | 20% | 100 |
| 31 | Mimic | Normal | 31 | status | - | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | 32 | status | - | 15 |
| 33 | Reflect | Psychic | 33 | status | - | 20 |
| 34 | Bide | Normal | 34 | physical | - | 10 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | 44 | status | - | 5 |
| 50 | Substitute | Normal | 50 | status | - | 10 |
Kabuto 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.
Where to Find Kabuto
- RedBlueYellowCinnabar Island
- GoldSilverCrystalTrade/migrate from another game
- RubySapphireTrade/migrate from another game
- FireRedLeafGreenCinnabar Island
- EmeraldTrade/migrate from another game
- DiamondPearlPlatinumOreburgh City
- HeartGoldSoulSilverPewter City
- BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Nacrene City
- XYAmbrette Town
- Omega RubyAlpha SapphireRustboro City
- SunMoonTrade/migrate from another game
- Ultra SunUltra MoonRoute 8
- Let's Go PikachuLet's Go EeveeCinnabar Island
- SwordTrade/migrate from another game
- ShieldRoaring-Sea Caves
- Brilliant DiamondShining PearlTrade/migrate from another game
- Legends: ArceusNot available in this game
- ScarletVioletLegends: Z-ALocation data not yet available