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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
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|sloganline=The ever-burning man of fire!
|sloganline=The ever-burning man of fire!
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|caption=Art from Pokémon Sword and Shield
|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
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|hair=Salt and pepper
|hair=Salt and pepper
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|hometown=[[Motostoke]] <small>(original hometown unknown)</small>
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{{Character Infobox/Game
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|counterpart=[[Kabu (Masters)]]
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|enva=Unknown <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
|jpva=Kazuhiko Inoue <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
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{{Character Infobox/Team
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|member=[[Galar League]]
|rank=[[Gym Leader]]
|domain=[[Motostoke Stadium]]
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{{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>
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{{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.
==In the core series games==
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''' (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 is first seen at Motostoke Stadium for the Gym Challenge's opening ceremony. The {{player}} and [[Hop]] first meet him in [[Galar Mine No. 2]], defeating a pair of {{tc|Team Yell Grunt}}s who were disturbing the local [[wild Pokémon]]. He explains to the two young Trainers that he sometimes visits the mine to train against the {{type|Water}} Pokémon that live there, before returning to his Gym. After being defeated, Kabu is joined by [[Milo]] and [[Nessa]] at [[Motostoke]]'s front gate as he recites a cheer for the player and Hop to wish them good luck for the rest of their Gym Challenge. Kabu later participates in the Champion Cup at [[Wyndon]], but is defeated by [[Piers]] in the first round. He also participates in the post-game [[Wyndon Stadium/Champion tournaments|Champion tournaments]] and the [[Galarian Star Tournament]].


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


===League Cards===
===League Cards===
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:"Kabu is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] who was invited from the [[Hoenn]] region. There were a few times where he was very close to becoming {{pkmn|Champion}}, but victory always seemed to elude him at the last moment. Because of this, he adopted a no-holds-barred approach to {{pkmn|battle|battling}} for a time, but even that did not bring the results he wanted. He even dropped to the minor division at one point, but after a fantastic battle with [[Leon]], he regained faith in his own potential. His motto is to keep learning and training as long as he is alive."
:"Kabu is a [[Pokémon Trainer]] who was invited from the [[Hoenn]] region. There were a few times where he was very close to becoming {{pkmn|Champion}}, but victory always seemed to elude him at the last moment. Because of this, he adopted a no-holds-barred approach to {{pkmn|battle|battling}} for a time, but even that did not bring the results he wanted. He even dropped to the minor division at one point, but after a fantastic battle with [[Leon]], he regained faith in his own potential. His motto is to keep learning and training as long as he is alive."
;Rare League Card
;Rare League Card
:"Interview with Challenger Kabu<br>Q: How do you see your own battle style?<br>Kabu: Just, straightforward, direct. I'm still young, so I try to keep things simple. Just burn as hot as I can, you know? Still, I've hit a bit of a losing streak, so I've tried incorporating {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} into my Pokémon's move set. That's one thing I want to tell everyone—experiment with every possibility of your Pokémon. [[Move]]s, [[Ability|Abilities]], [[item]]s... Try everything, and there's sure to be a path forward!"
:"Interview with Challenger Kabu<br>Q: How do you see your own battle style?<br>Kabu: "Just, straightforward, direct. I'm still young, so I try to keep things simple. Just burn as hot as I can, you know? Still, I've hit a bit of a losing streak, so I've tried incorporating {{m|Will-O-Wisp}} into my Pokémon's move set. That's one thing I want to tell everyone—experiment with every possibility of your Pokémon. [[Move]]s, [[Ability|Abilities]], [[item]]s... Try everything, and there's sure to be a path forward!"


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Agility|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Agility|move4type=Psychic|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|{{Pokémon/8/Dynamax
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|pokemon=Centiskorch
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|ability=Flash Fire
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|move1=Flame Wheel|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Flame Wheel|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical|maxmove1=G-Max Centiferno
|move2=Coil|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Status
|move2=Coil|move2type=Poison|move2cat=Status|maxmove2=Max Guard
|move3=Bug Bite|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Bug Bite|move3type=Bug|move3cat=Physical|maxmove3=Max Flutterby
|move4=Smokescreen|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Smokescreen|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status|maxmove4=Max Guard}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


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|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Kabu
|name=Kabu
|prize=N/A
|prize=none
|game=SwSh
|game=SwSh
|location=Motostoke Stadium
|location=Motostoke Stadium
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|classlink=Gym Leader
|classlink=Gym Leader
|name=Kabu
|name=Kabu
|prize={{pdollar}}9,920
|prize={{pdollar}}{{tt|9,920|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|11,840|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|game=SwSh
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|location=Wyndon Stadium
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|pokemon=Torkoal
|pokemon=Torkoal
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=60
|level={{tt|60|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|72|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|type1=Fire
|type1=Fire
|ability=Drought
|ability=Drought
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|pokemon=Ninetales
|pokemon=Ninetales
|gender=female
|gender=female
|level=60
|level={{tt|60|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|72|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|type1=Fire
|type1=Fire
|ability=Flash Fire
|ability=Flash Fire
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|pokemon=Arcanine
|pokemon=Arcanine
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=61
|level={{tt|61|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|73|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|type1=Fire
|type1=Fire
|ability=Intimidate
|ability=Intimidate
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|pokemon=Salazzle
|pokemon=Salazzle
|gender=female
|gender=female
|level=61
|level={{tt|61|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|73|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|type1=Poison
|type1=Poison
|type2=Fire
|type2=Fire
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|move3=Sludge Wave|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move3=Sludge Wave|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Foul Play|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Foul Play|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/8
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/8/Dynamax
|ndex=851
|pokemon=Centiskorch
|max=Gigantamax
|gender=male
|level={{tt|62|Before Galarian Star Tournament}}/{{tt|74|After Galarian Star Tournament}}
|type1=Fire
|type2=Bug
|ability=Flash Fire
|move1=Fire Lash|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical|maxmove1=G-Max Centiferno
|move2=Lunge|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical|maxmove2=Max Flutterby
|move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical|maxmove3=Max Darkness
|move4=Power Whip|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Physical|maxmove4=Max Overgrowth}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
=====Galarian Star Tournament=====
{{Party/Single
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|headcolor={{fire color light}}
|bordercolor={{fire color dark}}
|sprite=VSKabu.png
|size=150px
|class=Gym Leader
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|name=Kabu
|prize={{pdollar}}11,840
|game=SwSh
|location=Wyndon Stadium
|pokemon=3}}
|{{Pokémon/8
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|pokemon=Torkoal
|gender=male
|level=72
|type1=Fire
|ability=Drought
|move1=Heat Crash|move1type=Fire|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Stealth Rock|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Status
|move3=Body Press|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8
|ndex=059
|pokemon=Arcanine
|gender=male
|level=73
|type1=Fire
|ability=Intimidate
|move1=Extreme Speed|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Flare Blitz|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Play Rough|move3type=Fairy|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Iron Head|move4type=Steel|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/8/Dynamax
|ndex=851
|ndex=851
|pokemon=Centiskorch
|pokemon=Centiskorch
|form=-Gigantamax
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|gender=male
|gender=male
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|type1=Fire
|type2=Bug
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|move2=Lunge|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Lunge|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical|maxmove2=Max Flutterby
|move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical|maxmove3=Max Darkness
|move4=Power Whip|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Power Whip|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Physical|maxmove4=Max Overgrowth}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


==Artwork==
==In the spin-off games==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{fire color}}; font-size:80%"
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:League Card Kabu.png|x250px]]
{{main|Kabu (Masters)}}
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:League Card Kabu rare.png|x250px]]
Kabu forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Centiskorch}} and {{p|Torkoal}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. His Centiskorch is capable of [[Gigantamax]]ing. Kabu became a playable sync pair on June 16, 2024.
 
{{PairDex/h|Fire}}
{{PairDex|206|Kabu|trainerlink=Kabu (Masters)#Centiskorch|trainerimg=Kabu|0851|Centiskorch|gender=male|buddy=yes|dynamax=yes|form=[[Gigantamax]]|Fire|Rock|Support|exrole=Physical Strike|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|206|Kabu|trainerlink=Kabu (Masters)#Torkoal|trainerimg=Kabu|0324|Torkoal|gender=male|Fire|Ground|Tech|4EX|Trainer Lodge Friendship Level 100}}
|}
 
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px; color:#fff;"
|-
| style="border:2px solid #{{fire color light}}; background:#{{fire color light}}" | [[File:Kabu SwSh concept art.jpg|x250px]]
|-
| Concept art from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
|}
 
===Sprites===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color}}; font-size:80%; color:#fff;"
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light}}"| [[File:GST Kabu icon.png|100px]]
|-
|Icon from the<br>{{color2|fff|Galarian Star Tournament}} menu
|}
 
===[[League Card]]s===
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px; color:#fff;"
|-
| 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|fff|League Card}} in<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
|Kabu's rare {{color2|000|League Card}} in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
|Kabu's rare {{color2|fff|League Card}} in<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
|}
|}
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==In the anime==
==Quotes==
{{main|Kabu/Quotes}}
 
==In animation==
===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
[[File:Kabu anime.png|thumb|250px|Kabu in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]]]
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|From So Far Away]]''.
 
====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}}.}}


==In the manga==-->
====Artwork====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color}}; font-size:80%; color:#fff;"
|-
| 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|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Key artwork of<br>Kabu and Centiskorch
| Concept art from ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| September Calendar
| Eyecatch
|}
 
====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{fire color}}|bordercolor={{fire color dark}}
|ja=東地 宏樹 ''Hiroki Tōchi''
|fr_eu=Jean-Michel Vovk
|he=דן שצברג ''Dan Shatzberg''
|it=Federico Danti
|pl=Michał Konarski
|pt_br=Ricardo Schnetzer
|es_eu=Jorge García Insúa
|es_la=Dafnis Fernández}}
 
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Kabu TW.png|thumb|250px|Kabu in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
In ''[[TW05|Assistant]]'', Kabu was jogging at [[Wyndon Stadium]].
 
In ''[[TW07|Sky]]'', he gave his thoughts about [[Leon]] in an interview while working out in a gym.
 
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====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=75
|trainer=Kabu
|pkmn=Centiskorch
|type1=Fire
|type2=Bug
|img=851Centiskorch.png
|img2_size=170px
|cap=Kabu's Centiskorch
|epnum=TW08
|epname=The Gathering of Stars
|desc={{p|Centiskorch}} is Kabu's only known Pokémon. It was seen jogging with its Trainer.
 
None of Centiskorch's moves are known.}}
 
===GOTCHA!===
Kabu briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].
{{-}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Kabu Adventures.png|thumb|120px|Kabu in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
Kabu debuted in ''[[PASS03|Chomp!! Defeat Drednaw]]''. He, along with various other Gym Leaders, was first seen reacting to the news that [[Leon]] had endorsed two {{pkmn|Trainer}}s for the [[Galar League|Gym Challenge]].
 
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|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|GRRR!! The Irrepairable Gears]]'', [[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.
 
By [[PASS40]], the others had fully recovered from Eternatus's poison and were discharged from the hospital. Kabu and the others then set off to help stop the Darkest Day, which had begun once again.
{{-}}
 
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=75
|trainer=Kabu
|pkmn=Centiskorch [[File:Dynamax icon.png|25px|link=Gigantamax]]
|type1=Fire
|type2=Bug
|img=Kabu Centiskorch Adventures.png
|img_size=100px
|img2=Kabu Gigantamax Centiskorch Adventures.png
|img2_size=150px
|cap=Kabu's Centiskorch
|cap2=Kabu's Centiskorch
|epnum=PASS10
|epname=Blazing!! Bede's Feelings
|desc={{p|Centiskorch}} is Kabu's only known Pokémon. It was first seen being defeated by [[Marnie]]'s {{p|Morpeko}} in a Gym battle. It was later seen facing [[Casey Shield|Casey]]'s {{p|Arrokuda|Kilo}} in its [[Gigantamax]]ed form, but was defeated as well. It later fought [[Oleana]]'s {{p|Milotic}} at [[Rose Tower]].
 
None of Centiskorch's moves are known.}}
Kabu has at least two other Pokémon, as he participated in a three-on-three Gym battle against {{Henry}}.
 
==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Kabu or his Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
 
{{cardlist/header|Kabu's Pokémon|Fire|char=yes}}
{{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|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/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}}


==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'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".
*Both Kabu and Raihan use Torkoal as members of their rematch teams.
* 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:
** Originally be from [[Hoenn|another region]].
** 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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| カブ ''Kabu''
| カブ ''Kabu''
| From 蕪 ''kabu'' (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
| English, German,<br>French, Italian,<br>Brazilian Portuguese
| Kabu
| Kabu
| From his Japanese name
| From his Japanese name
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==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Kabu|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
==References==
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Latest revision as of 20:36, 18 September 2024

Kabu
カブ Kabu
"The ever-burning man of fire!"
Sword Shield Kabu.png
Artwork from Sword and Shield by take[1]
Age Unknown
Gender Male
Eye color Black
Hair color Salt and pepper
Hometown Motostoke (original hometown unknown)
Region Galar (originally Hoenn)
Trainer class Gym Leader
Generation VIII, IX
Counterpart(s) Kabu (Masters)
Games Sword and Shield, Masters EX
English voice actor Unknown (Masters EX)
Japanese voice actor Kazuhiko Inoue (Masters EX)
Member of Galar League
Rank Gym Leader
Leader of Motostoke Stadium
Badge Fire Badge
Specializes in Fire-types
Animated series Pokémon Horizons: The Series
Pokémon: Twilight Wings
Debut The Bittersweet Truth (Horizons)
Assistant (Twilight Wings)
English voice actor Clyde Kusatsu (Horizons)
Japanese voice actor Hiroki Tōchi (Horizons)
N/A (Twilight Wings)
Manga series Pokémon Adventures
Debut Chomp!! Defeat Drednaw

Kabu (Japanese: カブ Kabu) is the Gym Leader of Motostoke's Gym, known officially as Motostoke Stadium. He specializes in Fire-type Pokémon. He gives the Fire Badge to Trainers who defeat him.

In the core series games

Kabu is designated the third Gym Leader Galar Trainers face in their 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 Gym. He lost the Gym position at one point but regained back several years later in glorious fashion.[2] He made several attempts to becoming 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 Fire-type Pokémon.

Kabu is first seen at Motostoke Stadium for the Gym Challenge's opening ceremony. The player and Hop first meet him in Galar Mine No. 2, defeating a pair of Team Yell Grunts who were disturbing the local wild Pokémon. He explains to the two young Trainers that he sometimes visits the mine to train against the Water-type Pokémon that live there, before returning to his Gym. After being defeated, Kabu is joined by Milo and Nessa at Motostoke's front gate as he recites a cheer for the player and Hop to wish them good luck for the rest of their Gym Challenge. Kabu later participates in the Champion Cup at Wyndon, but is defeated by Piers in the first round. He also participates in the post-game Champion tournaments and the Galarian Star Tournament.

After Kabu's initial defeat, the player is awarded with the Fire Badge, TM38 (Will-O-Wisp), and the Fire Uniform.

League Cards

This is a transcript of the back of Kabu's League Cards in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Normal League Card
"Kabu is a Pokémon Trainer who was invited from the Hoenn region. There were a few times where he was very close to becoming Champion, but victory always seemed to elude him at the last moment. Because of this, he adopted a no-holds-barred approach to battling for a time, but even that did not bring the results he wanted. He even dropped to the minor division at one point, but after a fantastic battle with Leon, he regained faith in his own potential. His motto is to keep learning and training as long as he is alive."
Rare League Card
"Interview with Challenger Kabu
Q: How do you see your own battle style?
Kabu: "Just, straightforward, direct. I'm still young, so I try to keep things simple. Just burn as hot as I can, you know? Still, I've hit a bit of a losing streak, so I've tried incorporating Will-O-Wisp into my Pokémon's move set. That's one thing I want to tell everyone—experiment with every possibility of your Pokémon. Moves, Abilities, items... Try everything, and there's sure to be a path forward!"

Pokémon

Kabu keeps his Pokémon in Ultra Balls.

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Gym battle



Max Raid Battle partner

Kabu teams up with the player, Hop, and Piers to face a Dynamax Torkoal in a Max Raid Battle.



Champion tournament



Galarian Star Tournament



In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Kabu (Masters)

Kabu forms a sync pair with Centiskorch and Torkoal in Pokémon Masters EX. His Centiskorch is capable of Gigantamaxing. Kabu became a playable sync pair on June 16, 2024.

Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role EX role Base potential Availability
#206 VSKabu Masters.png Kabu #0851 MastersIcon0851.png Centiskorch♂ Dynamax icon.png Buddy Move Icon Masters.png
Gigantamax 		Fire
FireIC Masters.png 		Rock
RockIC Masters.png 		Masters Support.png Masters Physical Strike.png ★★★★★☆EX Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout
#206 VSKabu Masters.png Kabu #0324 MastersIcon0324.png Torkoal♂
Fire
FireIC Masters.png 		Ground
GroundIC Masters.png 		Masters Tech.png ★★★★☆☆EX Trainer Lodge Friendship Level 100

Gallery

Artwork

Kabu SwSh concept art.jpg
Concept art from Sword and Shield

Sprites

GST Kabu icon.png
Icon from the
Galarian Star Tournament menu

League Cards

League Card Kabu.png League Card Kabu rare.png
Kabu's League Card in
Sword and Shield 		Kabu's rare League Card in
Sword and Shield

Quotes

Main article: Kabu/Quotes

In animation

Pokémon Horizons: The Series

Kabu in Pokémon Horizons: The Series

Kabu made his anime debut at the end of The Bittersweet Truth, where he was seen eating at the Motostoke Battle Café. In the next episode, he made his way to Motostoke Stadium where Liko and Roy joined him to ask about the Black Rayquaza. Wanting to assist the two young Trainers, he, Kabu had them undergo a training session that helped them find new methods of using their Pokémon's most basic attacks by using them to either light up or extinguish the flames of a group of Litwick.

After Roy had won the challenge, Kabu challenged the two to a Tag Battle, with his Gym Trainer apprentice Wakaba as his partner. Kabu's Centiskorch easily overwhelmed both Sprigatito and Fuecoco, even when the latter learned 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 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 Galarian Moltres. When they left, Kabu realized that Friede was trying to hide something, but simply smiled and let them go.

Kabu appeared in a flashback to Liko and Roy's journey in From So Far Away.

Pokémon

This listing is of Kabu's known Pokémon in the anime:

Centiskorch
Kabu's Centiskorch

Centiskorch is Kabu's only known Pokémon. He used it in a Tag Battle against Liko and Roy, teaming up with Wakaba's Rolycoly. Centiskorch ended up defeating Roy's Fuecoco before withdrawing from the battle.

Centiskorch's known moves are Flame Wheel, Bug Bite, and Flamethrower, and its Ability is Flash Fire.

Artwork

Pokemon Horizons Promotional Poster 2.jpg Kabu HZ key artwork.png Kabu HZ expression sheet.png HZ September Calendar.png HZ eyecatch Kabu Centiskorch.png
Official poster from
Pokémon Horizons: The Series 		Key artwork of
Kabu and Centiskorch 		Concept art from Pokémon Horizons: The Series September Calendar Eyecatch

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 東地 宏樹 Hiroki Tōchi
European French Jean-Michel Vovk
Hebrew דן שצברג Dan Shatzberg
Italian Federico Danti
Polish Michał Konarski
Brazilian Portuguese Ricardo Schnetzer
Spanish Latin America Dafnis Fernández
Spain Jorge García Insúa


Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Kabu in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

In Assistant, Kabu was jogging at Wyndon Stadium.

In Sky, he gave his thoughts about Leon in an interview while working out in a gym.

In 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

Centiskorch
Kabu's Centiskorch

Centiskorch is Kabu's only known Pokémon. It was seen jogging with its Trainer.

None of Centiskorch's moves are known.

GOTCHA!

Kabu briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Kabu in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Kabu debuted in Chomp!! Defeat Drednaw. He, along with various other Gym Leaders, was first seen reacting to the news that Leon had endorsed two Trainers for the Gym Challenge.

In 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 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 Dynamaxing 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 GRRR!! The Irrepairable Gears, Macro Cosmos employees were dispatched to deal with the Dynamax Pokémon, allowing Kabu's group to provide backup for the others against 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.

By PASS40, the others had fully recovered from Eternatus's poison and were discharged from the hospital. Kabu and the others then set off to help stop the Darkest Day, which had begun once again.

Pokémon

Centiskorch Dynamax icon.png
Kabu's Centiskorch
Kabu's Centiskorch

Centiskorch is Kabu's only known Pokémon. It was first seen being defeated by Marnie's Morpeko in a Gym battle. It was later seen facing Casey's Kilo in its Gigantamaxed form, but was defeated as well. It later fought Oleana's Milotic at Rose Tower.

None of Centiskorch's moves are known.

Kabu has at least two other Pokémon, as he participated in a three-on-three Gym battle against Henry.

In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Kabu or his Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Kabu's Pokémon
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
CentiskorchV Fire Lost Origin TGV TG14/TG30 VMAX Climax CSR 218/184
CentiskorchVMAX Fire Lost Origin TGV TG15/TG30 VMAX Climax CSR 219/184
Other related cards
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Kabu Su Darkness Ablaze Uncommon 163/189 Explosive Walker U 067/070
Darkness Ablaze Rare Ultra 186/189 Explosive Walker SR 077/070
Champion's Path Uncommon 055/073      
Champion's Path Rare Rainbow 077/073 Explosive Walker HR 082/070
Lost Origin TGU TG26/TG30 VMAX Climax SR 257/184
 


Trivia

Icon of Huo Guo Hot Pot, Kabu's sponsor
  • Kabu was designed by take.[3]
  • Kabu's uniform number is "187", which can be read in Japanese as goroawase for 火花 hibana, meaning "sparks".
  • 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:
    • Originally be from another region.
    • 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

Language Name Origin
Japanese カブ Kabu From 蕪 kabu (turnip), 兜 kabuto (a type of Japanese helmet, whose design is incorporated into Kabu's Gym logo), and 火 ka (fire)
English, German,
French, Italian,
Brazilian Portuguese 		Kabu From his Japanese name
Spanish Naboru From nabo (turnip)
Korean 순무 Sunmu From 순무 sunmu (turnip)
Chinese (Mandarin) 卡蕪 / 卡芜 Kǎwú From the transcription of his Japanese name and 蕪菁 / 芜菁 wújīng / mòuhjīng
Chinese (Cantonese) 卡蕪 Kāmòuh

Related articles

References

  1. ↑ Kabu (Darkness Ablaze 163)
  2. ↑ https://swordshield.pokemon.com/en-us/people-galar-region/fire-gym-leader-kabu/
  3. ↑ Tweet about designing all of the Gym Leaders for Pokémon Sword & Shield


Gym Leaders of the Galar region
Turffield Stadium Grass Badge
GST Milo icon.png
Milo
Hulbury Stadium Water Badge
GST Nessa icon.png
Nessa
Motostoke Stadium Fire Badge
GST Kabu icon.png
Kabu
Stow-on-Side Stadium Fighting Badge
GST Bea icon.png GST Allister icon.png
Ghost Badge
Bea Allister
Ballonlea Stadium Fairy Badge
GST Opal icon.png GST Bede icon.png
Opal Bede
Circhester Stadium Rock Badge
GST Gordie icon.png GST Melony icon.png
Ice Badge
Gordie Melony
Spikemuth Gym Dark Badge
GST Piers icon.png GST Marnie icon.png
Piers Marnie
Hammerlocke Stadium Dragon Badge
GST Raihan icon.png
Raihan
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