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Kabuto

Kabuto (Japanese: カブト, Hepburn: Kabuto) (kuh-BOO-toe[1]) is a Rock/Water-type Fossil Pokémon introduced in Generation I that can be resurrected from a Dome Fossil. It is Omanyte's counterpart.

Biology

Physiology

Kabuto is a flat Pokémon that resembles a horseshoe crab, complete with a brown shell. It has two circular dents on its shell and is small, black eyes are visible from the top. Its underside is black with two red spots, which are its secondary eyes. It has four yellow, pointed legs.

Behavior

While concealed, Kabuto leaves exposed only its hard shell, which protects it from predators, while the small, black eyes on its back allow it to continue monitoring its surroundings.

Natural abilities

If it is flipped upside-down, it becomes helpless and defenseless as it is unable to flip over on its own.

Evolution

Kabuto evolves into Kabutops at level 40.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Resurrect from Dome Fossil Fossil
Yellow Resurrect from Dome Fossil Fossil
Gold and Silver Time Capsule None
Crystal Time Capsule None
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Resurrect from Dome Fossil Fossil
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Resurrect from Dome Fossil Fossil
Platinum Resurrect from Dome Fossil Fossil
HeartGold and SoulSilver Resurrect from Dome Fossil Fossil
Black and White Resurrect from Dome Fossil Fossil
X and Y Resurrect from Dome Fossil Fossil
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Resurrect from Dome Fossil None
Sun and Moon Transfer None


Pokédex entries

  • Red and 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

    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.

  • 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

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

  • Pearl

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

  • 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

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

  • White

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

  • Black 2

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

  • 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

    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.

  • 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!

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

  • 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.


Stats

Stats
HP
30
Attack
80
Defense
90
Sp. Atk
55
Sp. Def
45
Speed
55
Total
355

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Normal Physical
1 Harden — —% 30 Normal Status
6 Absorb 20 100% 25 Grass Special
11 Leer — 100% 30 Normal Status
16 Mud Shot 55 95% 15 Ground Special
21 Sand Attack — 100% 15 Ground Status
26 Endure — —% 10 Normal Status
31 Aqua Jet 40 100% 20 Water Physical
36 Mega Drain 40 100% 15 Grass Special
41 Metal Sound — 85% 40 Steel Status
46 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Rock Special
50 Wring Out — 100% 5 Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Normal Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Harden — —% 30 Normal Status Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
6 Absorb 20 100% 25 Grass Special Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
11 Leer — 100% 30 Normal Status Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
16 Mud Shot 55 95% 15 Ground Special Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
21 Sand Attack — 100% 15 Ground Status Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
26 Endure — —% 10 Normal Status Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
31 Aqua Jet 40 100% 20 Water Physical Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
36 Mega Drain 40 100% 15 Grass Special Clever 2 ♥ 3 ♥
41 Metal Sound — 85% 40 Steel Status Clever 1 ♥ 3 ♥
46 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Rock Special Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
50 Wring Out — 100% 5 Normal Special Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Normal Physical
1 Harden — —% 30 Normal Status
6 Absorb 20 100% 25 Grass Special
11 Leer — 100% 30 Normal Status
16 Mud Shot 55 95% 15 Ground Special
21 Sand-Attack — 100% 15 Ground Status
26 Endure — —% 10 Normal Status
31 Aqua Jet 40 100% 20 Water Physical
36 Mega Drain 40 100% 15 Grass Special
41 Metal Sound — 85% 40 Steel Status
46 AncientPower 60 100% 5 Rock Special
51 Wring Out — 100% 5 Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Normal Physical Tough 3 ♥
1 Harden — —% 30 Normal Status Tough 2 ♥
6 Absorb 20 100% 25 Grass Special Smart 1 ♥
11 Leer — 100% 30 Normal Status Cool 2 ♥
16 Mud Shot 55 95% 15 Ground Special Tough 2 ♥
21 Sand-Attack — 100% 15 Ground Status Cute 2 ♥
26 Endure — —% 10 Normal Status Tough 2 ♥
31 Aqua Jet 40 100% 20 Water Physical Beauty 2 ♥
36 Mega Drain 40 100% 15 Grass Special Smart 1 ♥
41 Metal Sound — 85% 40 Steel Status Smart 2 ♥
46 AncientPower 60 100% 5 Rock Special Tough 2 ♥
51 Wring Out — 100% 5 Normal Special Smart 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Normal Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Harden — —% 30 Normal Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
13 Absorb 20 100% 20 Grass Smart 2 ♥ 3 ♥
19 Leer — 90% 30 Normal Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
25 Mud Shot 55 95% 15 Ground Tough 1 ♥ 3 ♥
31 Sand-Attack — 100% 15 Ground Cute 2 ♥ 1 ♥
37 Endure — —% 10 Normal Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
43 Metal Sound — 85% 40 Steel Smart 1 ♥ 3 ♥
49 Mega Drain 40 100% 10 Grass Smart 1 ♥ 4 ♥
55 AncientPower 60 100% 5 Rock Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Normal
1 Harden — —% 30 Normal
10 Absorb 20 100% 20 Grass
19 Leer — 90% 30 Normal
28 Sand-Attack — 100% 15 Ground
37 Endure — —% 10 Normal
46 Mega Drain 40 100% 10 Grass
55 AncientPower 60 100% 5 Rock
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Normal
1 Harden — —% 30 Normal
34 Absorb 20 100% 20 Grass
39 Slash 70 100% 20 Normal
44 Leer — 100% 30 Normal
49 Hydro Pump 120 80% 5 Water
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
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TM/HM

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM07 Hail — —% 10 Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Ice Special
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Rock Physical
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Rock Physical
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Water Special
TM69 Rock Polish — —% 20 Rock Status
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical
TM87 Swagger — 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM94 Surf 90 100% 15 Water Special
TM98 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Physical
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Hone Claws — —% 15 Dark Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM07 Hail — —% 10 Ice Status Beautiful 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special Beautiful 1 ♥ 4 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Ice Special Beautiful 1 ♥ 3 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥ 3 ♥
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Rock Physical Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Rock Physical Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Water Special Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM69 Rock Polish — —% 20 Rock Status Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical Tough 2 ♥ 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
HM03 Surf 90 100% 15 Water Special Beautiful 2 ♥ 2 ♥
HM05 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Hone Claws — —% 15 Dark Status
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM07 Hail — —% 10 Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Special
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Rock Physical
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Rock Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Water Special
TM69 Rock Polish — —% 20 Rock Status
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water Special
HM05 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Special Beauty 2 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Status Smart 2 ♥
TM07 Hail — —% 10 Ice Status Beauty 2 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special Smart 1 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Special Beauty 2 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Special Beauty 2 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Status Tough 2 ♥
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 10 Grass Special Smart 1 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical Smart 1 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Cool 2 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status Tough 2 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Rock Physical Smart 2 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Smart 2 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical Tough 0 ♥
TM55 Brine 65 100% 10 Water Special Smart 2 ♥
TM58 Endure — —% 10 Normal Status Tough 2 ♥
TM69 Rock Polish — —% 20 Rock Status Tough 2 ♥
TM76 Stealth Rock — —% 20 Rock Status Cool 2 ♥
TM78 Captivate — 100% 20 Normal Status Beauty 2 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical Tough 3 ♥
TM82 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 3 ♥
TM83 Natural Gift — 100% 15 Normal Physical Cool 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Smart 1 ♥
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water Special Beauty 2 ♥
HM05HGSS Whirlpool 15 70% 15 Water Special Beauty 0 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 2 ♥
HM07 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Physical Tough 3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Beauty 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM07 Hail — —% 10 Ice Beauty 1 ♥ 3 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Beauty 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Beauty 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 5 Grass Smart 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Ground Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Rock Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water Beauty 3 ♥ 0 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Fighting Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
HM07 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM03 Curse — —% 10 ???
TM04 Rollout 30 90% 20 Rock
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison
TM08 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Fighting
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Normal
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice
TM16 Icy Wind 55 95% 15 Ice
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal
TM18 Rain Dance — —% 5 Water
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 5 Grass
TM20 Endure — —% 10 Normal
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal
TM34 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison
TM08 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal
TM09 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal
TM10 Double-Edge 100 100% 15 Normal
TM11 BubbleBeam 65 100% 20 Water
TM12 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice
TM14 Blizzard 120 90% 5 Ice
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Normal
TM31 Mimic — —% 10 Normal
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal
TM33 Reflect — —% 20 Psychic
TM34 Bide — —% 10 Normal
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic
TM50 Substitute — —% 10 Normal
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Aurora Beam Seel, Dewgong, Shellder, Cloyster, Remoraid, Octillery, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein 65 100% 20 Ice Special
Bubble Beam Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Politoed, Tentacool, Tentacruel, Krabby, Kingler, Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra, Marill, Azumarill, Corsola, Remoraid, Octillery, Mantine, Lotad, Lombre, Surskit, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon, Tympole, Palpitoad, Seismitoad, Ducklett, Swanna, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Popplio, Brionne, Primarina, Crabrawler, Crabominable, Dewpider, Araquanid 65 100% 20 Water Special
Confuse Ray Lapras, Mantine, Lileep, Cradily — 100% 10 Ghost Status
Flail Krabby, Kingler, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Corsola, Feebas, Relicanth, Tympole, Palpitoad, Seismitoad, Stunfisk, Clauncher, Clawitzer — 100% 15 Normal Physical
Foresight Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert — —% 40 Normal Status
Giga Drain Lotad, Lileep, Cradily 75 100% 10 Grass Special
Icy Wind Seel, Dewgong, Popplio, [[Brionne|]], Primarina 55 95% 15 Ice Special
Knock Off Lombre, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Skorupi, Drapion 65 100% 20 Dark Physical
Mud Shot Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Krabby, Kingler, Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops, Wooper, Quagsire, Marshtomp, Swampert, Tympole, Palpitoad, Seismitoad, Stunfisk 55 95% 15 Ground Special
Rapid Spin Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise 20 100% 40 Normal Physical
Screech Psyduck, Golduck, Tentacool, Tentacruel, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Huntail — 85% 40 Normal Status
Take Down Seel, Dewgong, Mantine, Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert, Relicanth, Bidoof, Bibarel 90 85% 20 Normal Physical

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Aurora Beam Seel, Dewgong, Shellder, Cloyster, Remoraid, Octillery, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein 65 100% 20 Ice Special Beautiful 2 ♥ 3 ♥
Bubble Beam Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Politoed, Tentacool, Tentacruel, Krabby, Kingler, Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra, Marill, Azumarill, Corsola, Remoraid, Octillery, Mantine, Lotad, Lombre, Surskit, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon, Tympole, Palpitoad, Seismitoad, Ducklett, Swanna 65 100% 20 Water Special Beautiful 2 ♥ 3 ♥
Confuse Ray Lapras, Mantine, Lileep, Cradily — 100% 10 Ghost Status Clever 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Flail Krabby, Kingler, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Corsola, Feebas, Tympole, Palpitoad, Seismitoad, Stunfisk — 100% 15 Normal Physical Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Foresight Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert — —% 40 Normal Status Clever 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Giga Drain * Lotad 75 100% 10 Grass Special Clever 1 ♥ 4 ♥
Icy Wind Seel, Dewgong 55 95% 15 Ice Special Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Knock Off Lombre, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Skorupi, Drapion 65 100% 20 Dark Physical Clever 2 ♥ 3 ♥
Mud Shot Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Krabby, Kingler, Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops, Wooper, Quagsire, Marshtomp, Swampert, Tympole, Palpitoad, Seismitoad, Stunfisk 55 95% 15 Ground Special Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Rapid Spin Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise 20 100% 40 Normal Physical Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Screech Psyduck, Golduck, Tentacool, Tentacruel, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Huntail — 85% 40 Normal Status Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Take Down Seel, Dewgong, Mantine, Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert, Bidoof, Bibarel 90 85% 20 Normal Physical Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Aurora Beam Seel, Dewgong, Shellder, Cloyster, Remoraid, Octillery, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein 65 100% 20 Ice Special
BubbleBeam Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Politoed, Tentacool, Tentacruel, Krabby, Kingler, Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra, Marill, Azumarill, Corsola, Remoraid, Octillery, Mantine, Lotad, Lombre, Surskit, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon, Tympole, Palpitoad, Seismitoad, Ducklett, Swanna 65 100% 20 Water Special
Confuse Ray Lapras, Mantine, Lileep, Cradily — 100% 10 Ghost Status
Flail Krabby, Kingler, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Feebas, Tympole, Palpitoad, Seismitoad, Stunfisk — 100% 15 Normal Physical
Foresight Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert — —% 40 Normal Status
Giga Drain * Lotad 75 100% 10 Grass Special
Icy Wind Seel, Dewgong 55 95% 15 Ice Special
Knock Off Corphish, Crawdaunt, Skorupi, Drapion 20 100% 20 Dark Physical
Mud Shot Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Krabby, Kingler, Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops, Wooper, Quagsire, Marshtomp, Swampert, Tympole, Palpitoad, Seismitoad, Stunfisk 55 95% 15 Ground Special
Rapid Spin Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise 20 100% 40 Normal Physical
Screech Psyduck, Golduck, Tentacool, Tentacruel, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Huntail — 85% 40 Normal Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation IV
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Aurora Beam Seel, Dewgong, Shellder, Cloyster, Remoraid, Octillery, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein 65 100% 20 Ice Special Beauty 2 ♥
BubbleBeam Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Politoed, Tentacool, Tentacruel, Krabby, Kingler, Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra, Marill, Azumarill, Corsola, Remoraid, Octillery, Mantine, Surskit, Masquerain, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon 65 100% 20 Water Special Beauty 2 ♥
Confuse Ray Lapras, Mantine, Lileep, Cradily — 100% 10 Ghost Status Smart 2 ♥
Dig Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Psyduck, Golduck, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Krabby, Kingler, Kabuto, Kabutops, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Marill, Azumarill, Politoed, Wooper, Quagsire, Slowking, Corsola, Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Anorith, Armaldo, Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon, Bidoof, Bibarel, Buizel, Floatzel, Gastrodon, Skorupi, Drapion 80 100% 10 Ground Physical Smart 1 ♥
Flail Krabby, Kingler, Feebas — 100% 15 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
Icy Wind Seel, Dewgong 55 95% 15 Ice Special Beauty 2 ♥
Knock Off Corphish, Crawdaunt, Skorupi, Drapion 20 100% 20 Dark Physical Smart 3 ♥
Mud Shot Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Politoed, Krabby, Kingler, Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops, Wooper, Quagsire, Marshtomp, Swampert 55 95% 15 Ground Special Tough 2 ♥
Rapid Spin Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise 20 100% 40 Normal Physical Cool 2 ♥
Screech Psyduck, Golduck, Tentacool, Tentacruel, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Huntail — 85% 40 Normal Status Smart 2 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation III
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
Aurora Beam Seel, Dewgong, Shellder, Cloyster, Remoraid, Octillery, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein 65 100% 20 Ice Beauty 2 ♥ 1 ♥
BubbleBeam Tentacool, Tentacruel, Marill, Azumarill, Corsola, Remoraid, Octillery, Mantine, Surskit, Masquerain, Corphish, Crawdaunt 65 100% 20 Water Beauty 1 ♥ 3 ♥
Confuse Ray Lapras, Mantine, Lileep, Cradily — 100% 10 Ghost Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Dig Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Psyduck, Golduck, Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Krabby, Kingler, Kabuto, Kabutops, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Marill, Azumarill, Politoed, Wooper, Quagsire, Slowking, Corsola, Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Anorith, Armaldo 60 100% 10 Ground Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Flail Krabby, Kingler, Feebas — 100% 15 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Knock Off Corphish, Crawdaunt 20 100% 20 Dark Smart 1 ♥ 4 ♥
Rapid Spin Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise 20 100% 40 Normal Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation II
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type
Aurora Beam Seel, Dewgong, Shellder, Cloyster, Remoraid, Octillery 65 100% 20 Ice
BubbleBeam Tentacool, Tentacruel, Marill, Azumarill, Corsola, Remoraid, Octillery, Mantine 65 100% 20 Water
Dig * Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Psyduck, Golduck, Totodile,
Croconaw, Feraligatr, Wooper, Quagsire 		60 100% 10 Ground
Flail * Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Krabby, Kingler, Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra — 100% 15 Normal
Rapid Spin Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise 20 100% 40 Normal

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Earth Power USUM 90 100% 10 Ground Special
Giga Drain USUM 75 100% 10 Grass Special
Icy Wind USUM 55 95% 15 Ice Special
Iron Defense USUM — —% 15 Steel Status
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 20 Dark Physical
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Stealth Rock USUM — —% 20 Rock Status
Water Pulse USUM 60 100% 20 Water Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Earth Power ORAS 90 100% 10 Ground Special Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Giga Drain ORAS 75 100% 10 Grass Special Clever 1 ♥ 4 ♥
Icy Wind ORAS 55 95% 15 Ice Special Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Iron Defense ORAS — —% 15 Steel Status Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Knock Off ORAS 65 100% 25 Dark Physical Clever 2 ♥ 3 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Stealth Rock ORAS — —% 20 Rock Status Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Water Pulse ORAS 60 100% 20 Water Special Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Earth Power  90 100% 10 Ground Special
Giga Drain  75 100% 10 Grass Special
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Ice Special
Iron Defense  — —% 15 Steel Status
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Dark Physical
Sleep Talk  — —% 10 Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special
Stealth Rock  — —% 20 Rock Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
AncientPower  60 100% 5 Rock Special Tough 2 ♥
Earth Power  90 100% 10 Ground Special Smart 2 ♥
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Ice Special Beauty 2 ♥
Iron Defense  — —% 15 Steel Status Tough 2 ♥
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Dark Physical Smart 3 ♥
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Ground Special Cute 3 ♥
Rollout  30 90% 20 Rock Physical Tough 2 ♥
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Normal Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Normal Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
Endure E — —% 10 Normal Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Icy Wind EXD 55 95% 15 Ice Beauty 1 ♥ 3 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD — —% 10 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Rock Slide FRLGE 75 90% 10 Rock Tough 1 ♥ 3 ♥
Rollout E 30 90% 20 Rock Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E — —% 10 Normal Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Normal Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD — —% 10 Normal Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Swagger EXD — 90% 15 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Ice Beam C 95 100% 10 Ice
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

    Appearances

    Anime

    Trivia

    • The beta name of Kabuto was "Att", and its evolution Kabutops was "Lantis", which is obviously a pun on "Atlantis".
    • A study conducted in 2019 found that horseshoe crabs (part of Kabuto's origin) were arachnids, thus retroactively making Kabuto (and thus Kabutops) the first arachnid-based Pokémon.
    • Kabuto bears a small resemblance to a Ripper from the Metroid series. Both are insect-like creatures containing a powerful tan colored shell-like carapace.
      • Kabuto's Shiny coloring could be a reference to either one of the light-green colored Ripper variants or an unused Green Ripper; both seen within Super Metroid.

    Origin

    Kabuto is based on a trilobite with elements of the still-living, but ancient, horseshoe crabs.

    Etymology

    Kabuto's name comes from 兜蟹 (kabutogani, horseshoe crab (literally meaning "helmet crab")).

    Gallery

    References

    1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 185. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.

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