Kabuto (Pokémon)

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Kabuto Shellfish Pokémon カブト Kabuto #140 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Rock Water Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Swift Swim or Battle Armor Cacophony Cacophony Weak Armor Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Water 1 and Water 3 Hatch time 31 cycles
Height 1'08" 0.5 m Kabuto 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 25.4 lbs. 11.5 kg Kabuto 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 119 Gen. I-III 99 IV 71 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Kabuto 0 HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Kabuto (Japanese: カブト Kabuto) is a dual-type Rock/Water Fossil Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It is resurrected from a Dome Fossil and evolves into Kabutops starting at level 40.

Biology

Kabuto is a small Pokémon with a large brown shell covering its body. There are two small eyes facing upwards on the outside of its shell, which it uses for sight when it hides on the ocean floor. The structure of its body is almost entirely unknown, except its four short, yellow legs and luminescent red eyes on its underside. Having been thought extinct as of roughly 300 million years ago, in modern days, most living Kabuto are resurrected from Dome Fossils.

Although Kabuto have been found fossilized by way of lying on the ocean floor for millennia, on rare occasions, it has been found still living. In its original time, it was prominently found on beaches, likely aided by its fast and powerful swimming ability. As seen in the anime, Kabuto prefer seclusion and can be very territorial.

In the anime

Kabuto in the anime

Major appearances

Kabuto was one of the Fossil Pokémon that attacked Ash and Team Rocket until being scared off by an Aerodactyl in Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon.

In Shell Shock!, a "deranged old man" named Umberto was saying that an island full of Kabuto Fossils would sink once the moon casted a red glow. He was right, because the Fossils came to life and the island collapsed, since the Fossils kept the island together.

In Dealing With Defensive Types!, a Kabuto, along with an Omanyte and Omastar, attacked Team Rocket in the Canalave Gym.

Minor appearances

Bill was trapped in a Kabuto costume at the beginning of Mystery at the Lighthouse.

A Kabuto appeared in a fantasy in A Ruin with a View and Where's Armaldo?.

A Kabuto appeared in the opening of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

A Mirage Kabuto appeared in a flashback in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon.

A Kabuto appeared in Wild in the Streets!.

A Kabuto Fossil is seen in A Night in the Nacrene City Museum! as an exhibit in the Nacrene City Museum.

Two Kabuto appeared in The Tiny Caretaker!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP046 Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, and Kabutops Ash's Pokédex Omanyte and Omastar, Kabuto and Kabutops. It is believed these Pokémon became extinct tens of thousands of years ago. The details of their behavior are shrouded in mystery. Though some have speculated that they may still exist, none of these Pokémon have ever been seen alive. Original series entries continue below.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP089 Kabuto Ash's Pokédex Kabuto, the Ancient Pokémon. Though this Pokémon is now believed to be extinct, it had a hard shell that protected its body and is believed to have been a powerful swimmer.

In the manga

Kabuto in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Brock rescued the employees of the Pewter City Museum and got a Kabuto as thanks in Striking Golduck. It eventually evolved into a Kabutops prior to the Gold, Silver, & Crystal arc.

In the TCG

Main article: Kabuto (TCG)

In the TFG

One Kabuto figure has been released.

• Groundbreakers: Kabuto

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Red(ENG) A Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil found in what was once the ocean floor eons ago. Blue Yellow A Pokémon that was recovered from a fossil. It uses the eyes on its back while hiding on the sea floor. Stadium A Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil found in an ancient seabed. Unable to right itself if it is flipped over.

Generation II 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. Stadium 2 On rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor.

Generation III 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 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. 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.

Generation IV Diamond It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell. Pearl Platinum 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.

Generation V Black It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell. White Black 2 It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell. White 2

Generation VI 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

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Revive Dome Fossil at Cinnabar Island's Pokémon Lab Blue (Japan) Revive Dome Fossil at Cinnabar Island's Pokémon Lab Yellow Revive Dome Fossil at Cinnabar Island's Pokémon Lab

Generation II Gold Silver Time Capsule, Event Crystal Time Capsule, Event

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Revive Dome Fossil at Cinnabar Island's Pokémon Lab Colosseum Trade XD Trade

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Revive Dome Fossil at the Oreburgh Mining Museum Platinum Revive Dome Fossil at the Oreburgh Mining Museum HeartGold Trade Receive Dome Fossil held by a traded Pokémon and revive it SoulSilver Revive Dome Fossil at the Pewter Museum of Science Pal Park Sea

Generation IV Black White Revive Dome Fossil at the Nacrene Museum Black 2 White 2 Revive Dome Fossil at the Nacrene Museum Dream World Sparkling Sea

Generation VI X Trade Receive Dome Fossil held by a traded Pokémon and revive it Y Revive Dome Fossil at the Ambrette Town Fossil Lab Omega Ruby Revive Dome Fossil at Rustboro City's Devon Corporation Alpha Sapphire Trade Receive Dome Fossil held by a traded Pokémon and revive it

Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank

In side games

Generation I Pinball Cinnabar Island Stadium Gym Leader Castle

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Trozei! Endless Level 31, Endless Level 55, Forever Level 15, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Silver Trench (5F-13F), Grand Sea (5F-13F), Fantasy Strait (B5-B13)

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Beach Cave (B1-B4), Marine Resort (B1-B19), Final Maze (B1-B48) MD Sky Beach Cave (B1-B4), Marine Resort (B1-B19), Final Maze (B1-B48) Rumble Rocky Cave (Normal Mode A) Ranger: GS Oblivia Ruins, Ice Temple

Generation V Rumble Blast Cave: Misty Edgewater Rumble U Entranceway: A Fateful Showdown!

Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 1Th Shuffle Desert Umbra: Stage 332 Rumble World Dark Land: Murky Cavern (All Areas)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Rock Throw Kabuto	English	United States	5	February 21 to 27, 2003
BWB2W2	Pokémon Adventure Camp Kabuto	Japanese	Japan	15	July 21, 2012 to September 30, 2013

In-game events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RGBY	Gym Leader Castle Kabuto	Japanese	hide	20	April 30, 1999 onwards
RBY	Gym Leader Castle Kabuto	English	hide	20	February 29, 2000 onwards
RBY	Gym Leader Castle Kabuto	French	hide	20	April 7, 2000 onwards
RBY	Gym Leader Castle Kabuto	German	hide	20	April 7, 2000 onwards
RBY	Gym Leader Castle Kabuto	Italian	hide	20	April 7, 2000 onwards
RBY	Gym Leader Castle Kabuto	Spanish	hide	20	April 7, 2000 onwards

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Stadium*		Normal Box (100%)*	Gorgeous Box (100%)*
Events*		Chople Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 30		90 - 137	170 - 264
Attack: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Defense: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Atk: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Def: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Speed: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Total: 355	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 45.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 11/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ½× Ground 2× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ¼× Water 1× Grass 4× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Harden Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 066 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25 1111 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 1616 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 09595% 15 2121 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 2626 Endure Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 3131 Aqua Jet Water Physical 04040 100100% 20 3636 Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15 4141 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000— 08585% 40 4646 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5 5050 Wring Out Normal Special 0000— 100100% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kabuto Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kabuto Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM07 TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM23 TM23 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM37 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM55 TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM69 TM69 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM94 TM94 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM98 TM98 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kabuto Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kabuto Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Aurora Beam Ice Special 65 100% 20 Bubble Beam Water Special 65 100% 20 Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100% 10 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Foresight Normal Status — —% 40 Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10 Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 Mud Shot Ground Special 55 95% 15 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 20 100% 40 Screech Normal Status — 85% 40 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kabuto in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Kabuto in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kabuto Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kabuto Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Kabuto can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Kabuto cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kabuto Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Kabuto Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 7.2% Friend Area: Deep-Sea Floor Phrases 51%-100% HP I can't keep up with the latest fashions, but I'll do my best! 26%-50% HP Uh-oh... I'm down to half my HP. 1%-25% HP I can't go on... I have no strength left... Level up Yes, I did it! Leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Rock Poké Assist: (present) Rock Field move: (present) (Crush ×2) Poké Assist: (past) Rock Field move: (past) (Crush ×1) Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]] It triggers rockfalls to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Rock Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Rock Attack Power: 50 - 70 0 #475 Rock Break+ Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 60 Base Attack: 148 Base Defense: 142 Egg Distance: 10 km Buddy Distance: ? km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Scratch, Mud Shot Charged Attacks: Ancient Power, Aqua Jet, Rock Tomb

Evolution

Unevolved Kabuto  Rock  Water

Level 40 →

First evolution Kabutops  Rock  Water

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Kabuto images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Kabuto was originally known as "Att", which is derived from the word "Atlantis".
• Kabuto and its evolution share their category name with Blastoise. They are all known as the Shellfish Pokémon.

Origin

Kabuto's design consists of a mix of trilobite and the still-living (but considered a living fossil) horseshoe crab.

Name origin

Kabuto is derived from 兜蟹 kabutogani (horseshoe crab). 兜 Kabuto is also the Japanese word for helmet, specifically the traditional helmets samurai wear.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese カブト Kabuto From 兜蟹 kabutogani French Kabuto Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Kabuto Same as English/Japanese name German Kabuto Same as English/Japanese name Italian Kabuto Same as English/Japanese name Korean 투구 Toogu A shortening of 투구게 tuguge. Note that 투구 tugu means "helmet." Mandarin Chinese 化石盔 Huàshíkuī Literally "Fossil helmet" Cantonese Chinese 萬年蟲 Maahnnìhnchùhng Literally "Ten-thousand year bug"

More languages Hindi काबूतो Kabuto Transcription of English name Russian Кабуто Kabuto Transcription of English name

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