Kabuto (Pokémon)

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Kabuto カブト Kabuto #140
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Rock Water Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Shellfish Pokémon
Abilities Swift Swim or Battle Armor Battle Armor Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #140 Johto #222 Hoenn #295 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 1′08″ Imperial 0.5 m Metric 1′08″/0.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 25.4 lbs. Imperial 11.5 kg Metric 25.4 lbs./11.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Water 1 and Water 3 groups 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 99 Battle Exp.: 991*
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 an extinct Rock/Water-type Pokémon which can be revived from a fossil.

Biology

Kabuto is a fossil Pokémon no longer found in the wild, and must be resurrected from a Dome Fossil.

Physiology

Kabuto is similar to a shellfish with a tan shell. There are two small black dots, which are a second pair of eyes, on the front of its shell. Kabuto uses these eyes when it hides deeper in its shell to protect itself from harm. Its black eyes sense what is going on outside of the shell while it is hiding. Underneath its shell is mostly black, with two red eyes, which glow in the dark, and four yellow-tan legs. Its shell turns to the fossil which is used to resurrect it.

It mostly attacks using its claws, which can scratch or drain energy.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Kabuto and its evolved form, Kabutops, favor using physical moves; whereas the Omanyte-line is more adept at special attacks. Kabuto also happens to be slightly faster than Omanyte while having weaker physical defense. It supposedly also has oils in its shells which can grant immortality; in the Orange Islands, many of their fossils revived in the light of a red moon.

Behavior

Much like a turtle or pill bug, if Kabuto is flipped over onto its back, it becomes defenseless as it cannot flip itself back over on its own.

Habitat

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Sea Pokémon

Kabuto are declared to be extinct, however, living samples have been found deep under the sea. Many are resurrected from Dome Fossils.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:EP089.jpg

A group of Kabuto.

File:AttackofthePrehistoricPokemon.gif

Kabuto with other fossil Pokémon

Kabuto was one of the fossil Pokémon that attack Ash and Team Rocket until being scared off by 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, the fossils came to life and the island collapsed; since the fossils kept the island together.

In the TCG

Main article: Kabuto (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red 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 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. 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 It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Fossil Revive from Dome Fossil Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Fossil Revive from Dome Fossil
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Fossil Revive from Dome Fossil Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Fossil Revive from Dome Fossil Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Sea Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Stadium	Gym Leader Castle
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 31 Endless Level 55 Forever Level 15 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Silver Trench (5F-13F) Grand Sea (5F-13F) Fantasy Strait (B5-B13)

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.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, 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× 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× 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× 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× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Start Scratch Harden 34 Absorb 39 Slash 44 Leer 49 Hydro Pump

Generation II Level Move Type Start Scratch Harden 11 Absorb 19 Leer 28 Sand Attack 37 Endure 46 Mega Drain 55 AncientPower

Generation III Level Move Type Start Scratch Harden 13 Absorb 19 Leer 25 Mud Shot 31 Sand Attack 37 Endure 43 Metal Sound 49 Mega Drain 55 AncientPower

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Scratch Harden 6 Absorb 11 Leer 16 Mud Shot 21 Sand Attack 26 Endure 31 Aqua Jet 36 Mega Drain 41 Metal Sound 46 AncientPower 51 Wring Out

By TM/HM

Generation I RB # Move Type TM06 Toxic TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM11 BubbleBeam TM12 Water Gun TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM20 Rage TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute HM03 Surf

Generation I Y # Move Type TM02 Razor Wind TM03 Swords Dance TM05 Mega Kick TM06 Toxic TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM11 BubbleBeam TM12 Water Gun TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Submission TM19 Seismic Toss TM20 Rage TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute HM03 Surf

Generation II # Move Type TM03 Curse Unknown TM04 Rollout TM06 Toxic TM08 Rock Smash TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Snore TM14 Blizzard TM16 Icy Wind TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM19 Giga Drain TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM37 Sandstorm TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief

Generation III # Move Type TM03 Water Pulse TM06 Toxic TM07 Hail TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM19 Giga Drain TM21 Frustration TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM32 Double Team TM37 Sandstorm TM39 Rock Tomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief HM03 Surf HM06 Rock Smash HM07 Waterfall

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM03 Water Pulse TM06 Toxic TM07 Hail TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM19 Giga Drain TM21 Frustration TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM32 Double Team TM37 Sandstorm TM39 Rock Tomb TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM46 Thief TM55 Brine TM58 Endure TM69 Rock Polish TM75 Swords Dance TM76 Stealth Rock TM78 Captivate TM80 Rock Slide TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM03 Surf HM06 Rock Smash HM07 Waterfall

By breeding

• Aurora Beam
• BubbleBeam
• Confuse Ray
• Flail
• Icy Wind
• Knock Off
• Rapid Spin
• Screech

By Tutoring

In Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen and Pokémon Emerald

• Body Slam
• Double-Edge
• Mimic
• Rock Slide
• Substitute

Emerald Version Only:

• Endure
• Icy Wind
• Rollout
• Sleep Talk
• Snore
• Swagger

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Kabuto's prototype name was "Att," which is derived from the word "Atlantis."
• The Red and Blue sprites don't actually show its real eyes.
• The Red and Blue sprites show that Kabuto has a smooth shell, but in subsequent generations, it is shown with dimples in the shell.
• Kabuto and Kabutops share the same species name with Blastoise. They are all known as Shellfish Pokémon.

Origin

It is based on horseshoe crabs, but may also be based on a tadpole shrimp.

Name origin

Kabuto's name comes from 兜蟹 kabutogani, horseshoe crab. 兜 Kabuto is also the Japanese word for helmet.

In other languages

• German: Kabuto
• French: Kabuto
• Korean: 투구 Tugu

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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