No. 0140
Kabuto
Shellfish Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
Kabuto is a Rock/Water-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Grass and 2× weak to Fighting, Ground and Electric, with a base stat total of 355. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.
- Height
- 0.5 m 1′08″
- Weight
- 11.5 kg 25.4 lbs
- Base stat total
- 355 Higher than 32% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen I Red & Green (JP)
While some say this species has gone extinct, Kabuto sightings are apparently fairly common in some places.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
RockWatershow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 9 types
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 55); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Kabuto outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
If is active, this Pokémon's Speed is doubled.
Everything about Swift Swim →Other Pokémon with Swift Swim 44
Psyduck
Golduck
Poliwag
Poliwhirl
Poliwrath
Horsea
Goldeen
Seaking
Magikarp
Omanyte
Omastar
Kabutops
Qwilfish
Mantine
Kingdra
Mega Swampert
Lotad
Lombre
Ludicolo
Surskit
Anorith
Armaldo
Feebas
Huntail
Gorebyss
Relicanth
Luvdisc
Buizel
Floatzel
Finneon
Lumineon
Mantyke
Tympole
Palpitoad
Seismitoad
Tirtouga
Carracosta
Beartic
Chewtle
Drednaw
Arrokuda
Barraskewda
Basculegion
OverqwilThis Pokémon cannot be struck by a .
Everything about Battle Armor →Other Pokémon with Battle Armor 10
If a physical attack hits this Pokémon, Defense is by 1, Speed is raised by 2.
Everything about Weak Armor →
Cubone
Marowak
Skorupi
Drapion
Type: Null
Perrserker
Falinks
Onix
Slugma
Magcargo
Galarian Corsola
Skarmory
Roggenrola
Boldore
Dwebble
Crustle
Garbodor
Vanillite
Vanillish
Vanilluxe
Vullaby
Mandibuzz
Sinistea
Polteageist
Cursola
CeruledgeCompetitive
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
Evolution
Moves
Level up 14
| 1 | AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 20 | 100% | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 5 | ScratchNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 10 | Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1. | Ground | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| 15 | Aqua JetUsually goes first. | Water | Phys | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 20 | LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 25 | Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Ground | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| 30 | Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva). | Rock | Spec | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| 35 | BrinePower doubles if the target's HP is 50% or less. | Water | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 41 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 45 | Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 50 | Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Water | Phys | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| 55 | Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2. | Steel | Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| 60 | Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio. | Rock | Phys | 100 | 80% | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 29
| TM49 | Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target. | Water | Spec | 80 | 100% | 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 | SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive. | Water | Spec | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| HM07 | Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch. | Water | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM | Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM | Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow. | Ice | Spec | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| TM | DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2. | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM | Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1. | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM | Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Rock | Phys | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| TM | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 15 |
| TM | AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM | HailFor 5 turns, hail crashes down. | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM | Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Rock | Phys | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM | Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy. | Phys | 60 | — | 20 | |
| TM | Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target. | Water | Spec | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM | BrinePower doubles if the target's HP is 50% or less. | Water | Spec | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM | Rock PolishRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM | Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio. | Rock | Phys | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| TM | Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
Egg moves 11
| Egg | Aurora Beam10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Ice | Spec | 65 | 100% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg | Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Water | Spec | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Egg | Confuse RayConfuses the target. | Ghost | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| Egg | FlailMore power the less HP the user has left. | Normal | Phys | — | 100% | 15 |
| Egg | Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1. | Ice | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Egg | Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item. | Dark | Phys | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Egg | Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Egg | Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Ground | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Egg | Rapid SpinFree user from hazards/bind/Leech Seed; +1 Spe. | Normal | Phys | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| Egg | ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| Egg | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Kabuto is an ancient Pokémon that has been regenerated from a Dome Fossil. However, in extremely rare cases, living examples have been discovered, being identical to their 300 million year-old counterparts. It is said to have inhabited ancient beaches. It protects itself using its hard shell and glowing red eyes.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official vote, Japan#600 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Shellfish Pokémon
- Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
- Color
- Brown
- Sea
- Pal Park area
- Sea
While some say this species has gone extinct, Kabuto sightings are apparently fairly common in some places.
ShieldThis species is almost entirely extinct. Kabuto molt every three days, making their shells harder and harder.
SwordA Pokémon that was recovered from a fossil. It used the eyes on its back while hiding on the seafloor.
Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!This Pokémon became extinct everywhere, except in a few areas. It protects itself with its hard shell.
Ultra MoonThis Pokémon thrived 300 million years ago. It’s said that living specimens can still be seen in a certain region—a rare sight.
Ultra SunIt is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · XA Pokémon that was regenerated from a fossil found in what was once the ocean floor long ago.
LeafGreenThis Pokémon was regenerated from the fossil of an ancient creature. It protects itself with a hard shell.
FireRed · YIt 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.
EmeraldKABUTO 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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireThree hundred million years ago, it hid on the sea floor. It also has eyes on its back that glow.
CrystalThis Pokémon lived in ancient times. On rare occasions, it has been discovered as a living fossil.
Silver · SoulSilverOn rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor.
Gold · HeartGoldA Pokémon that was recovered from a fossil. It uses the eyes on its back while hiding on the sea floor.
YellowA Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil found in what was once the ocean floor eons ago.
Red · Blue
Names around the world
- English
- Kabuto
- Japanese
- カブト
- Japanese (romaji)
- Kabuto
- Korean
- 투구
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 化石盔
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 化石盔
- French
- Kabuto
- German
- Kabuto
- Spanish
- Kabuto
- Italian
- Kabuto
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V
Generation IV
Generation III
Generation II
Generation I
Training
- 1 Def
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 71
- Medium
Breeding
- Water 1Water 3
- ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
- 30 egg cycles ≈7,905 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Shield: The Crown Tundra 8 areas
- Ballimere Lake (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
- Frigid Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
- Giant's Bed (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
- Giant's Bed (Max Den P)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
- Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water., Surfing in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Giant's Foot (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
- Roaring-Sea CavesSurfing in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Green 1 area
- Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 30
Red 1 area
- Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 30
Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 area
- Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 44
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 1 area
- Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 44
Ultra Moon 1 area
- Route 8Receive as a gift · Lv 15
Ultra Sun 1 area
- Route 8Receive as a gift · Lv 15
White 2 1 area
- Nacrene MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 25
Black 2 1 area
- Nacrene MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 25
White 1 area
- Nacrene MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 25
Black 1 area
- Nacrene MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 25
SoulSilver 1 area
- Pewter Museum of ScienceReceive as a gift · Lv 20
HeartGold 1 area
- Pewter Museum of ScienceReceive as a gift · Lv 20
Platinum 1 area
- Oreburgh Mining MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 20
Pearl 1 area
- Oreburgh Mining MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 20
Diamond 1 area
- Oreburgh Mining MuseumReceive as a gift · Lv 20
LeafGreen 1 area
- Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 5
FireRed 1 area
- Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 5
Yellow 1 area
- Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 30
Blue 1 area
- Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 30
Red 1 area
- Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island)Receive as a gift · Lv 30
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.