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{{CharInfobox
{{Character Infobox
|color={{fire color}}
|color={{fire color}}
|corecolor={{fire color light}}
|corecolor={{fire color light}}
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|jname=カブ
|jname=カブ
|tmname=Kabu
|tmname=Kabu
|slogan=yes
|sloganline=The ever-burning man of fire!
|sloganline=The ever-burning man of fire!
|image=Sword Shield Kabu.png
|image=Sword Shield Kabu.png
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|caption=Artwork from [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]] by [[take]]<ref>[[a:File:KabuDarknessAblaze163.jpg|Kabu (Darkness Ablaze 163)]]</ref>
|caption=Artwork from [[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]] by [[take]]<ref>[[a:File:KabuDarknessAblaze163.jpg|Kabu (Darkness Ablaze 163)]]</ref>
|gender=Male
|gender=Male
|colors=yes
|eyes=Black
|eyes=Black
|hair=Salt and pepper
|hair=Salt and pepper
|hometown=[[Motostoke]]
|hometown=[[Motostoke]] <small>(original hometown unknown)</small>
|region=[[Galar]] <small>(originally [[Hoenn]])</small>
|region=[[Galar]] <small>(originally [[Hoenn]])</small>
|trainer=yes
}}
|trainerclass=[[Gym Leader]]
{{Character Infobox/Game
|game=yes
|color={{fire color light}}
|generation={{gen|VIII}}
|gen={{gen|VIII}}
|games={{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}
|games={{pkmn|Sword and Shield}}
|leader=yes
|trainer=[[Gym Leader]]
|gym=Motostoke Stadium
|badge=Badge#Fire Badge{{!}}Fire Badge
|specialist=yes
|type={{t|Fire}} types
|anime=no
|gameanim=yes
|pv=yes
|pvnum=TW05
|pvname=Assistant
|envagame=N/A
|javagame=N/A
}}
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{fire color light}}
|member=[[Galar League]]
|rank=[[Gym Leader]]
|domain=[[Motostoke Stadium]]
|reward={{badge|Fire}}
|specialty={{t|Fire}}-types
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{fire color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''<br>''[[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]''
|debut=''[[HZ019|The Bittersweet Truth]]'' <small>([[Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons]])</small><br>''[[TW05|Assistant]]'' <small>([[Pokémon: Twilight Wings|Twilight Wings]])</small>
|enva=Clyde Kusatsu<small>([[Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons]])</small><!-- <br>N/A <small>([[Pokémon: Twilight Wings|Twilight Wings]])</small>-->
|jpva=[[Hiroki Tōchi]] <small>([[Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons]])</small><br>N/A <small>([[Pokémon: Twilight Wings|Twilight Wings]])</small>
}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
|color={{fire color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Adventures]]''
|debut=''[[PASS03|Chomp!! Defeat Drednaw]]''
}}
|}


'''Kabu''' (Japanese: '''カブ''' ''Kabu'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Motostoke]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as [[Motostoke Stadium]]. He [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He gives the {{badge|Fire}} to Trainers who defeat him.
'''Kabu''' (Japanese: '''カブ''' ''Kabu'') is the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Motostoke]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as [[Motostoke Stadium]]. He [[Type expert|specializes]] in {{type|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He gives the {{badge|Fire}} to Trainers who defeat him.


==In the games==
==In the core series games==
{{incomplete|section|Kabu's biography}}
{{incomplete|section|Kabu's biography}}
Kabu is designated the third [[Gym Leader]] [[Galar]] {{pkmn|Trainer}}s face in their [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]]. However, Kabu is also known to be the first real challenge in the Gym Challenge. Often, Trainers give up due to being unable to defeat him. Kabu was originally a Trainer from [[Hoenn]] who was invited to the [[Galar League]]. He is the current Leader of the [[Motostoke Stadium|Motostoke Gym]]. He lost the Gym position at one point but regained back several years later in glorious fashion.<ref>https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/people-galar-region/fire-gym-leader-kabu/</ref> He made several attempts to becoming {{pkmn|Champion}} but could never reach it. He attempted a no-holds-barred approach to winning his fights but was not satisfied with the results. He even dropped to the minor division of Galar League. However, after facing off against [[Leon]], he regained faith in his potential. He also developed a more unrelentingly positive outlook on life as a result, battling to win with every intention with his {{type|Fire}} Pokémon.
Kabu is designated the third [[Gym Leader]] [[Galar]] {{pkmn|Trainer}}s face in their [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]]. However, Kabu is also known to be the first real challenge in the Gym Challenge. Often, Trainers give up due to being unable to defeat him. Kabu was originally a Trainer from [[Hoenn]] who was invited to the [[Galar League]]. He is the current Leader of the [[Motostoke Stadium|Motostoke Gym]]. He lost the Gym position at one point but regained back several years later in glorious fashion.<ref>https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/people-galar-region/fire-gym-leader-kabu/</ref> He made several attempts to becoming {{pkmn|Champion}} but could never reach it. He attempted a no-holds-barred approach to winning his fights but was not satisfied with the results. He even dropped to the minor division of Galar League. However, after facing off against [[Leon]], he regained faith in his potential. He also developed a more unrelentingly positive outlook on life as a result, battling to win with every intention with his {{type|Fire}} Pokémon.


After Kabu's initial defeat, the player is awarded with the {{badge|Fire}}, {{TM|38|Will-O-Wisp}}, and the Fire Uniform.
After Kabu's initial defeat, the player is awarded with the {{badge|Fire}}, {{TM|38|Will-O-Wisp}}, and the [[List of clothing (Sword and Shield)|Fire Uniform]].


===League Cards===
===League Cards===
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{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


==Artwork==
==Gallery==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color}}; font-size:80%"
===Artwork===
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|-
|-
|style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}};"| [[File:Kabu SwSh concept art.jpg|x250px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{fire color light}}; background:#{{fire color light}}" | [[File:Kabu SwSh concept art.jpg|x250px]]
|-  
|-  
| Concept art from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
| Concept art from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
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===[[League Card]]s===
===[[League Card]]s===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color}}; font-size:80%"
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:League Card Kabu.png|x250px]]
|-
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:League Card Kabu rare.png|x250px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{fire color light}}; background:#{{fire color light}}" | [[File:League Card Kabu.png|x250px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{fire color light}}; background:#{{fire color light}}" | [[File:League Card Kabu rare.png|x250px]]
|-
|-
|Kabu's {{color2|000|League Card}} in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
|Kabu's {{color2|000|League Card}} in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Kabu anime.png|thumb|250px|Kabu in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Kabu made his anime debut at the end of ''[[HZ019|The Bittersweet Truth]]'', where he was seen eating at the Motostoke [[Battle Café]]. In the [[HZ020|next episode]], he made his way to [[Motostoke Stadium]] where [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] joined him to ask about the {{Shiny|Black}} {{p|Rayquaza}}. Wanting to assist the two young Trainers, he, Kabu had them undergo a {{pkmn|training}} session that helped them find new methods of using their Pokémon's most basic [[Move|attacks]] by using them to either light up or extinguish the flames of a group of {{p|Litwick}}.
After Roy had won the challenge, Kabu challenged the two to a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]], with his {{tc|Gym Trainer}} apprentice {{OBP|Wakaba|HZ020}} as his partner. Kabu's {{p|Centiskorch}} easily overwhelmed both {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} and {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}, even when the latter learned {{m|Flamethrower}} mid-battle. Once Fuecoco had been defeated, Kabu left the battle against Liko to Wakaba. After Liko's unexpected surrender, Kabu told her that while being kind and compassionate is a good thing, being compassionate to this degree during a battle can be disrespectful toward both the opponent and the participating Pokémon, as both Wakaba and Sprigatito were disappointed in her not finishing the battle in earnest. When Liko and Roy later left, Kabu encouraged Liko to find her own path in life.
In ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]'', Kabu went to the [[Galar Mine]] to investigate the reports of a collapse that happened there. Upon arriving there, he found Liko, Roy, and [[Friede]], who revealed that the chaos had been caused by a {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}}. When they left, Kabu realized that Friede was trying to hide {{an|Terapagos|something}}, but simply smiled and let them go.
Kabu appeared in a flashback to Liko and Roy's journey in [[HZ045]].
====Pokémon====
This listing is of Kabu's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Kabu
|pkmn=Centiskorch
|type1=Fire
|type2=Bug
|img=Kabu Centiskorch.png
|epnum=HZ020
|epname=Kabu's Battle Training!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Centiskorch}} is Kabu's only known Pokémon. He used it in a [[Multi Battle|Tag Battle]] against [[Liko]] and [[Roy]], teaming up with {{OBP|Wakaba|HZ020}}'s {{p|Rolycoly}}. Centiskorch ended up defeating [[Roy's Fuecoco]] before withdrawing from the battle.
Centiskorch's known moves are {{m|Flame Wheel}}, {{m|Bug Bite}}, and {{m|Flamethrower}}, and its [[Ability]] is {{a|Flash Fire}}.}}
====Artwork====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}};"| [[File:Pokemon Horizons Promotional Poster 2.jpg|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}};"| [[File:Kabu HZ key artwork.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Kabu HZ expression sheet.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:HZ September Calendar.png|x300px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Kabu Centiskorch.png|x200px]]
|-
| Official poster from<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Key artwork of<br>Kabu and Centiskorch
| Concept art from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| September Calendar
| Eyecatch
|}
====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{fire color}}|bordercolor={{fire color dark}}
|ja=東地 宏樹 ''Hiroki Tōchi''
|it=Federico Danti
|pl=Michał Konarski}}
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Kabu TW.png|thumb|250px|Kabu in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
[[File:Kabu TW.png|thumb|250px|Kabu in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
In ''[[TW05|Assistant]]'', Kabu was jogging at [[Wyndon Stadium]].  
In ''[[TW05|Assistant]]'', Kabu was jogging at [[Wyndon Stadium]].  


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In ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', he was seen jogging with his Centiskorch at [[Motostoke]] after receiving an invitation letter for the [[Galarian Star Tournament]]. He was later seen at [[Wyndon Stadium]], walking out onto the field for the tournament's opening ceremony.
In ''[[TW08|The Gathering of Stars]]'', he was seen jogging with his Centiskorch at [[Motostoke]] after receiving an invitation letter for the [[Galarian Star Tournament]]. He was later seen at [[Wyndon Stadium]], walking out onto the field for the tournament's opening ceremony.
====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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In [[PASS10|Blazing!! Bede's Feelings]], Kabu was revealed to have faced [[Marnie]] in a Gym battle, but lost. He later faced [[Bede]], {{Henry}}, {{Casey}}, and [[Hop]] in Gym battles, which he also lost. After Hop's victory, Kabu, [[Milo]], and [[Nessa]] personally congratulated him and Casey for completing the first three Galar Gyms.
In [[PASS10|Blazing!! Bede's Feelings]], Kabu was revealed to have faced [[Marnie]] in a Gym battle, but lost. He later faced [[Bede]], {{Henry}}, {{Casey}}, and [[Hop]] in Gym battles, which he also lost. After Hop's victory, Kabu, [[Milo]], and [[Nessa]] personally congratulated him and Casey for completing the first three Galar Gyms.


In [[PASS25]], the Galar Gym Leaders gathered at [[Rose Tower]] to find out if [[Rose]] intended on bringing harm to the region. While [[Oleana]] kept the Gym Leaders busy, Henry, Casey, Bede, Hop, and Marnie went up to meet Rose, only find he was elsewhere. On a video screen, Rose announced his intention to restart the [[Darkest Day]] and ensure the safety of Galar's future. Power Spot lights began appearing all over the region, causing Pokémon to start [[Dynamax]]ing at random. While some traveled to confront Rose at the [[Hammerlocke]] [[Energy Plant]], Kabu went back to Motostoke to help deal with the rampaging Dynamax Pokémon.
In ''[[PASS25|Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day]]'', the Galar Gym Leaders gathered at [[Rose Tower]] to find out if [[Rose]] intended on bringing harm to the region. While [[Oleana]] kept the Gym Leaders busy, Henry, Casey, Bede, Hop, and Marnie went up to meet Rose, only find he was elsewhere. On a video screen, Rose announced his intention to restart the [[Darkest Day]] and ensure the safety of Galar's future. Power Spot lights began appearing all over the region, causing Pokémon to start [[Dynamax]]ing at random. While some traveled to confront Rose at the [[Hammerlocke]] [[Energy Plant]], Kabu went back to Motostoke to help deal with the rampaging Dynamax Pokémon.


In [[PASS29]], [[Macro Cosmos]] employees were dispatched to deal with the Dynamax Pokémon, allowing Kabu's group to provide backup for the others against {{p|Eternatus}}. By the time they arrived, Kabu's group found Eternatus had fled, leaving those who battled it unconscious and covered in poison. The injured were taken to a hospital to recover.
In [[PASS29]], [[Macro Cosmos]] employees were dispatched to deal with the Dynamax Pokémon, allowing Kabu's group to provide backup for the others against {{p|Eternatus}}. By the time they arrived, Kabu's group found Eternatus had fled, leaving those who battled it unconscious and covered in poison. The injured were taken to a hospital to recover.
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====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|width=75
|width=75
|trainer=Kabu
|trainer=Kabu
|pkmn=Centiskorch ↔ Gigantamax Centiskorch
|pkmn=Centiskorch [[File:Dynamax icon.png|25px|link=Gigantamax]]
|type1=Fire
|type1=Fire
|type2=Bug
|type2=Bug
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{{cardlist/header|Kabu's Pokémon|Fire|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/header|Kabu's Pokémon|Fire|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Centiskorch V (Darkness Ablaze 33)|Centiskorch]]{{TCGV}}|type=Fire|standard=yes|enset=Lost Origin|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=TG14/TG30|jpset=VMAX Climax|jprarity=CSR|jpnum=218/184}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Centiskorch V (Darkness Ablaze 33)|Centiskorch]]{{TCGV}}|type=Fire|expanded=yes|enset=Lost Origin|enrarity=TGV|ennum=TG14/TG30|jpset=VMAX Climax|jprarity=CSR|jpnum=218/184}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Centiskorch VMAX (Darkness Ablaze 34)|Centiskorch]]{{VMAX}}|type=Fire|standard=yes|enset=Lost Origin|enrarity=Ultra-Rare Rare|ennum=TG15/TG30|jpset=VMAX Climax|jprarity=CSR|jpnum=219/184}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Centiskorch VMAX (Darkness Ablaze 34)|Centiskorch]]{{VMAX}}|type=Fire|expanded=yes|enset=Lost Origin|enrarity=TGV|ennum=TG15/TG30|jpset=VMAX Climax|jprarity=CSR|jpnum=219/184}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Fire}}
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Fire}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Darkness Ablaze|Kabu|163}}|type=Supporter|standard=yes|enset=Darkness Ablaze|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=163/189|jpset=Explosive Walker|jprarity=U|jpnum=067/070|enset2=Darkness Ablaze|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=186/189|jpset2=Explosive Walker|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=077/070|enset3=Champion's Path|enrarity3=Uncommon|ennum3=055/073|enset4=Champion's Path|enrarity4=Rare Rainbow|ennum4=077/073|jpset4=Explosive Walker|jprarity4=HR|jpnum4=082/070|enset5=Lost Origin|enrarity5=Rare Ultra|ennum5=TG26/TG30|jpset5=VMAX Climax|jprarity5=SR|jpnum5=257/184}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Darkness Ablaze|Kabu|163}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Darkness Ablaze|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=163/189|jpset=Explosive Walker|jprarity=U|jpnum=067/070|enset2=Darkness Ablaze|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=186/189|jpset2=Explosive Walker|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=077/070|enset3=Champion's Path|enrarity3=Uncommon|ennum3=055/073|enset4=Champion's Path|enrarity4=Rare Rainbow|ennum4=077/073|jpset4=Explosive Walker|jprarity4=HR|jpnum4=082/070|enset5=Lost Origin|enrarity5=TGU|ennum5=TG26/TG30|jpset5=VMAX Climax|jprarity5=SR|jpnum5=257/184}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fire}}
{{cardlist/footer|Fire}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Company Icon Huo Guo Hot Pot.png|thumb|150px|Icon of Huo Guo Hot Pot, Kabu's sponsor]]
* Kabu was designed by [[take]].<ref name=takeSWSHCharDesign>[https://twitter.com/_take_oekaki/status/1565902892774871040 Tweet about designing all of the Gym Leaders for Pokémon Sword & Shield]</ref>
* Kabu was designed by [[take]].<ref name=takeSWSHCharDesign>[https://twitter.com/_take_oekaki/status/1565902892774871040 Tweet about designing all of the Gym Leaders for Pokémon Sword & Shield]</ref>
* Kabu's uniform number is "187", which can be read in Japanese as {{wp|Japanese wordplay#Goroawase|goroawase}} for 火花 ''hibana'', meaning "sparks".
* Kabu's uniform number is "187", which can be read in Japanese as {{wp|Japanese wordplay#Goroawase|goroawase}} for 火花 ''hibana'', meaning "sparks".
* Kabu's sponsor is Huo Guo Hotpot, whose logo can be seen on his shorts.
* Kabu's sponsor is Huo Guo Hot Pot, whose logo can be seen on his shorts.
* Kabu is the only [[Gym Leader]] in [[Galar]] to:
* Kabu is the only [[Gym Leader]] in [[Galar]] to:
** Originally be from [[Hoenn|another region]].
** Originally be from [[Hoenn|another region]].
** Have their English name the same as their Japanese name.
** Have their English name be the same as their Japanese name.
* Kabu was the first Gym Leader introduced before [[Generation IX]] to appear in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''.


==Names==
==Names==
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| Japanese
| Japanese
| カブ ''Kabu''
| カブ ''Kabu''
| From 蕪 ''kabu'' ({{wp|turnip}}), 兜 ''kabuto'' (a type of helmet), and 火 ''ka'' (fire)
| From 蕪 ''kabu'' ({{wp|turnip}}), 兜 ''kabuto'' (a type of Japanese helmet, whose design is incorporated into Kabu's Gym logo), and 火 ''ka'' (fire)
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, German,<br>French, Italian,<br>Brazilian Portuguese
| English, German,<br>French, Italian,<br>Brazilian Portuguese
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| 卡蕪 ''Kāmòuh''
| 卡蕪 ''Kāmòuh''
|}
|}
==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Kabu|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]


==References==
==References==
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