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Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 1
Species: Shellfish Pokémon
Type: Rock Water
Height: 0.5m
Weight: 11.5kg
Catch Rate: 45
Base Happiness: 70
Gender Ratio: 12.5% Female/ 87.5% Male
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 化石盔
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 化石盔
English Kabuto
French Kabuto
German Kabuto
Italian Kabuto
Japanese カブト
Japanese (Romanized) Kabuto
Japanese (Trademark) Kabuto
Korean 투구
Spanish Kabuto

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #140
Kanto #140
Johto (G/S) #222
Johto (HG/SS) #227

Abilities

  • Swift Swim: Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in rain.
  • Battle Armor: Hard armor protects the Pokémon from critical hits.
  • Weak Armor: Physical attacks to the Pokémon lower its Defense stat but sharply raise its Speed stat. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Pokemon
Level 40
Pokemon

Breeding

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Damage Taken

Electric 2x
Fighting 2x
Fire 0.25x
Flying 0.5x
Grass 4x
Ground 2x
Ice 0.5x
Normal 0.5x
Poison 0.5x

Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Rock Water 30
80
90
55
45
55
355
7 Rock Water 30
80
90
55
45
55
355
6 Rock Water 30
80
90
55
45
55
355

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
United States Pokémon Red A Pokemon that was resurrected from a fossil found in what was once the ocean floor eons ago.
United States Pokémon Blue A Pokemon that was resurrected from a fossil found in what was once the ocean floor eons ago.
Japan Pokémon Stadium こだい うみだった ちそうから でた  かせきを さいせいさせた ポケモン。 ひっくり かえされると おきられない。
United States Pokémon Stadium A Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil found in an ancient seabed. Unable to right itself if it is flipped over.
United States Pokémon Yellow A Pokemon that was recovered from a fossil. It uses the eyes on its back while hiding on the sea floor.
United States Pokémon Gold On rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor.
United States Pokémon Silver This Pokemon lived in ancient times. On rare occasions, it has been discovered as a living fossil.
United States Pokémon Ruby Kabuto is a Pokemon that has been regenerated from a fossil. However, in extremely rare cases, living examples have been discovered. The Pokemon has not changed at all for 300 million years.
United States Pokémon Sapphire KABUTO is a POKeMON that has been regenerated from a fossil. However, in extremely rare cases, living examples have been discovered. The POKeMON has not changed at all for 300 million years.
United States Pokémon Emerald It is a POKeMON that has been regenerated from a fossil. However, in rare cases, living examples have been discovered. KABUTO have not changed for 300 million years.
United States Pokémon LeafGreen A POKeMON that was regenerated from a fossil found in what was once the ocean floor long ago.
United States Pokémon FireRed This POKeMON was regenerated from the fossil of an ancient creature. It protects itself with a hard shell.
United States Pokémon Pearl It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
United States Pokémon Diamond It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
United States Pokémon Platinum It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
United States Pokémon HeartGold On rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor.
United States Pokémon SoulSilver This Pokémon lived in ancient times. On rare occasions, it has been discovered as a living fossil.
United States Pokémon White It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
Japan Pokémon White 3おくねんまえの すなはまで くらしていたと かんがえられている。 かたい カラが みを まもる。
United States Pokémon Black It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
Japan Pokémon Black 3おくねんまえの すなはまで くらしていたと かんがえられている。 かたい カラが みを まもる。
United States Pokémon Black 2 It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
Japan Pokémon Black 2 3おくねんまえの すなはまで くらしていたと かんがえられている。 かたい カラが みを まもる。
United States Pokémon White 2 It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
Japan Pokémon White 2 3おくねんまえの すなはまで くらしていたと かんがえられている。 かたい カラが みを まもる。
Germany Pokémon X Man geht davon aus, dass dieses Pokémon vor 300 Millionen Jahren die Strände bevölkerte.
Italy Pokémon Y Questo Pokémon è stato rigenerato dal fossile di un’antica creatura. È protetto da un guscio coriaceo.
Spain Pokémon Y Es un Pokémon regenerado a partir de un fósil de una criatura ancestral. Está protegido por un duro caparazón.
South Korea Pokémon Y 고대 생물의 화석에서 재생된 포켓몬. 단단한 껍데기로 몸을 지키고 있다.
France Pokémon Y Ce Pokémon a été reconstitué à partir du fossile d’une ancienne créature. Il se protège à l’aide de sa carapace.
Germany Pokémon Y Dieses Pokémon wurde aus dem Fossil einer altertümlichen Kreatur geschaffen. Es schützt sich mittels eines harten Panzers.
Japan Pokémon Y こだい せいぶつの かせきから さいせいしたポケモン。 かたい カラで みを まもっている。
United States Pokémon Y This Pokémon was regenerated from the fossil of an ancient creature. It protects itself with a hard shell.
Italy Pokémon X Si ritiene che vivesse sulle spiagge 300 milioni di anni fa. È protetto da una conchiglia robusta.
Spain Pokémon X Se cree que habitó las playas hace 300 millones de años. Se protege con una dura concha.
France Pokémon X On pense qu’il peuplait les plages il y a 300 millions d’années. Il est protégé par une coquille robuste.
Japan Pokémon X 3おくねんまえの すなはまで くらしていたと かんがえられている。 かたい カラが みを まもる。
United States Pokémon X It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
South Korea Pokémon X 3억 년 전에 모래 해변에서 살고 있었던 것으로 추측된다. 단단한 껍질이 몸을 보호한다.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby Kabuto es un Pokémon regenerado a partir de un fósil, aunque, en raras ocasiones, se han encontrado casos de ejemplares vivos en estado salvaje. En 300 millones de años, este Pokémon no ha cambiado en nada.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 화석에서 부활한 포켓몬이지만 드물게 살아 있는 투구를 발견할 수 있다. 그 모습은 3억 년 동안 변치 않았다.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Kabuto è stato rigenerato da un fossile, sebbene in rarissimi casi siano stati scoperti esemplari viventi. Il Pokémon non ha subito alcuna mutazione nell’arco di oltre 300 milioni di anni.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Kabuto es un Pokémon regenerado a partir de un fósil, aunque, en raras ocasiones, se han encontrado casos de ejemplares vivos en estado salvaje. En 300 millones de años, este Pokémon no ha cambiado en nada.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Kabuto est un Pokémon ressuscité à partir d’un fossile. Cependant, on a découvert des spécimens vivants. Ce Pokémon n’a pas changé depuis 300 millions d’années.
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Kabuto ist ein Pokémon, das aus einem Fossil reproduziert wurde. Höchst selten wurden lebende Exemplare dieser Art entdeckt. Dieses Pokémon hat sich seit 300 Millionen Jahren überhaupt nicht verändert.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire かせきから ふっかつした ポケモンだが まれに いきつづけている カブトを はっけん できる。 その すがたは 3おくねん かわっていない。
United States Pokémon 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.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 화석에서 부활한 포켓몬이지만 드물게 살아 있는 투구를 발견할 수 있다. 그 모습은 3억 년 동안 변치 않았다.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Kabuto è stato rigenerato da un fossile, sebbene in rarissimi casi siano stati scoperti esemplari viventi. Il Pokémon non ha subito alcuna mutazione nell’arco di oltre 300 milioni di anni.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby Kabuto est un Pokémon ressuscité à partir d’un fossile. Cependant, on a découvert des spécimens vivants. Ce Pokémon n’a pas changé depuis 300 millions d’années.
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Kabuto ist ein Pokémon, das aus einem Fossil reproduziert wurde. Höchst selten wurden lebende Exemplare dieser Art entdeckt. Dieses Pokémon hat sich seit 300 Millionen Jahren überhaupt nicht verändert.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby かせきから ふっかつした ポケモンだが まれに いきつづけている カブトを はっけん できる。 その すがたは 3おくねん かわっていない。
United States Pokémon 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.
United States Pokémon Sword
United States Pokémon Shield
United States Pokémon Stadium 2 On rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor.

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
First Generation
Red and Green (Japan) Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Red and Blue (US) Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Yellow Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Second Generation
Gold Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Silver Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Crystal Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Emerald Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Fire Red / Leaf Green Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

anim anim

anim anim

TCG Cards

#50: Kabuto
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
30
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#56: Kabuto
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#48: Kabuto
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
30
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#37: Kabuto
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
50
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#39: Kabuto
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#36: Kabuto
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#67: Kabuto (Delta Species)
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#51: Kabuto
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#67: Kabuto
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
+20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#67: Kabuto
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
+20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#38: Kabuto
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#140: Kabuto
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
90
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy

Event Pokemon

Title
Pokémon Adventure Camp 2012 - Nagashima Spa Land - Kabuto
Country: Japan
Pokémon: Thumbanil Kabuto
Started: 2012-07-21
Ended: 2012-07-21

Images

Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Scratch Type Icon Physical 35 40 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Harden Type Icon Status 30 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Absorb Type Icon Special 25 20 100 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 13 13 13 10 10 34 34
Leer Type Icon Status 30 100 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 19 19 19 19 19 44 44
Mud Shot Type Icon Special 15 55 95 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 25 25 25
Sand Attack Type Icon Status 15 100 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 31 31 31 28 28
Endure Type Icon Status 10 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 37 37 37 37 37
Aqua Jet
Type Icon Physical 20 40 100 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31
Mega Drain Type Icon Special 15 40 100 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 49 49 49 46 46
Slash Type Icon Physical 20 70 100 39 39
Metal Sound Type Icon Status 40 85 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 41 43 43 43
Ancient Power
Type Icon Special 5 60 100 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 46 55 55 55 55 55
Hydro Pump
Type Icon Special 5 110 80 49 49
Wring Out Type Icon Special 5 100 50 50 50 50 51 51 51 51 51

TM/HM Moves

Confide Type Icon Status 20
Rock Polish
Type Icon Status 20
Hail Type Icon Status 10
Rain Dance
Type Icon Status 5
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Attract Type Icon Status 15 100
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Sandstorm
Type Icon Status 10
Protect Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Rest Type Icon Status 10
Double Team Type Icon Status 15
Toxic Type Icon Status 10 90
Hone Claws Type Icon Status 15
Stealth Rock
Type Icon Status 20
Captivate Type Icon Status 20 100
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Curse Type Icon Status 10
Reflect Type Icon Status 20
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
Smack Down
Type Icon Physical 15 50 100
Aerial Ace Type Icon Physical 20 60
Rock Tomb
Type Icon Physical 15 60 95
Facade Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Frustration Type Icon Physical 20 100
Return Type Icon Physical 20 100
Thief Type Icon Physical 25 60 100
Rock Slide
Type Icon Physical 10 75 90
Waterfall
Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Secret Power Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Rock Smash Type Icon Physical 15 40 100
Dig Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Natural Gift Type Icon Physical 15 100
Rollout
Type Icon Physical 20 30 90
Bide Type Icon Physical 10
Rage Type Icon Physical 20 20 100
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Take Down Type Icon Physical 20 90 85
Body Slam Type Icon Physical 15 85 100
Scald
Type Icon Special 15 80 100
Round Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Hidden Power Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Blizzard Type Icon Special 5 110 70
Ice Beam Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Surf
Type Icon Special 15 90 100
Brine
Type Icon Special 10 65 100
Water Pulse
Type Icon Special 20 60 100
Whirlpool
Type Icon Special 15 35 85
Giga Drain Type Icon Special 10 75 100
Icy Wind Type Icon Special 15 55 95
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Bubble Beam
Type Icon Special 20 65 100
Water Gun
Type Icon Special 25 40 100

Egg Moves

Foresight Type Icon Status 40
Confuse Ray Type Icon Status 10 100
Screech Type Icon Status 40 85
Knock Off Type Icon Physical 20 65 100
Rapid Spin Type Icon Physical 40 20 100
Flail Type Icon Physical 15 100
Take Down Type Icon Physical 20 90 85
Dig Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Mud Shot Type Icon Special 15 55 95
Giga Drain Type Icon Special 10 75 100
Icy Wind Type Icon Special 15 55 95
Aurora Beam Type Icon Special 20 65 100
Bubble Beam
Type Icon Special 20 65 100

Move Tutors

Stealth Rock
Type Icon Status 20
Iron Defense Type Icon Status 15
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Knock Off Type Icon Physical 20 65 100
Rollout
Type Icon Physical 20 30 90
Rock Slide
Type Icon Physical 10 75 90
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Body Slam Type Icon Physical 15 85 100
Earth Power Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Water Pulse
Type Icon Special 20 60 100
Giga Drain Type Icon Special 10 75 100
Icy Wind Type Icon Special 15 55 95
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Ancient Power
Type Icon Special 5 60 100
Ice Beam Type Icon Special 10 90 100