Kabuto (Pokémon)

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Kabuto カブト Kabuto #140
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
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 ----- Weak Armor Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #140 Johto #227 Hoenn #295 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia R-271 N-115
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 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding Water 1 and Water 3 groups 31 cycles (7905 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 99 Battle Exp.: Unknown
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 a dual-type Rock/Water Fossil Pokémon.

It is resurrected from a Dome Fossil and evolves into Kabutops starting at level 40.

Biology

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 into the Fossil that is used to resurrect it.

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

Habitat

File:Sea.gif

Sea Pokémon

Although Kabuto are believed to be extinct, living samples have been found deep under the sea. Many are resurrected from Dome Fossils, which can be found in Kanto, Sinnoh, Johto and even the faraway Unova region.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Kabuto Island Kabuto.png

Kabuto in the anime

Major appearances

Kabuto was one of the Fossil Pokémon that attacked Ash and Team Rocket until being scared off by an 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, because the Fossils came to life and the island collapsed, since the Fossils kept the island together.

Minor appearances

Bill was trapped in a Kabuto costume at the beginning of Mystery at the Lighthouse.

A Kabuto appeared in a fantasy in A Ruin with a View.

A Kabuto appeared in a fantasy in Where's Armaldo?.

A Kabuto appeared in the opening of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

A Mirage Kabuto appeared in a flashback in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon.

A Kabuto appeared in Wild in the Streets!.

In Dealing With Defensive Types!, a Kabuto, along with an Omanyte and Omastar, attacked Team Rocket in the Canalave Gym.

A Kabuto Fossil is seen in A Night in the Nacrene City Museum! as an exhibit in the Nacrene City Museum.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP046 Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, and Kabutops Ash's Pokédex Omanyte and Omastar, Kabuto and Kabutops. It is believed these Pokémon became extinct tens of thousands of years ago. The details of their behavior are shrouded in mystery. Though some have speculated that they may still exist, none of these Pokémon have ever been seen alive. Original series entries continue below.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP089 Kabuto Ash's Pokédex Kabuto, the Ancient Pokémon. Though this Pokémon is now to be extinct, it had a hard shell that protected its body and is believed to have been a powerful swimmer.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Brock rescued the employees of the Pewter City Museum and got a Kabuto as thanks. It eventually evolved into a Kabutops prior to the Gold, Silver, & Crystal arc.

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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold On rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor. SoulSilver This Pokémon lived in ancient times. On rare occasions, it has been discovered as a living fossil.
Generation V Black It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell. 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 One Revive from Dome Fossil Blue (Japan) One Revive from Dome Fossil Yellow One Revive from Dome Fossil
Generation II Gold Silver None Time Capsule Crystal None Time Capsule
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 Fossil Revive from Dome Fossil HeartGold SoulSilver Fossil Revive from Dome Fossil  (SoulSilver only) Pal Park Sea Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Fossil Revive from Dome Fossil Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World Sparkling Sea
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Stadium	Gym Leader Castle
Pokémon Pinball	Cinnabar Island
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 31 Endless Level 55 Forever Level 15 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Silver Trench (5F-13F) Grand Sea (5F-13F) Fantasy Strait (B5-B13)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Beach Cave (B1-B4) Marine Resort (B1-B19) Final Maze (B1-B48)
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Oblivia Ruins Ice Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Rocky Cave Normal Mode A
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Cave: Misty Edgewater

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in Generation II#Kabuto	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station!	United States	2003	5	Never
List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2012#Kabuto	Nagashima Spa Land	Japan	2012	15	Never

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Stadium*		Normal Box (100%)*	Gorgeous Box (100%)*

Stats

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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 11/17 ★★☆

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 V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 00Start Harden Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 066 Absorb Grass Special 02020 100100% 25 1111 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 1616 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 09595% 15 2121 Sand-Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 2626 Endure Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 3131 Aqua Jet Water Physical 04040 100100% 20 3636 Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15 4141 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000— 08585% 40 4646 AncientPower Rock Special 06060 100100% 5 5151 Wring Out Normal Special 0000— 100100% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kabuto Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kabuto Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM01	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM07	Hail	Ice	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	05050	100}}100%	15
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM55	Scald	Water	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	HM05	Waterfall	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kabuto Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kabuto Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Aurora Beam	Ice	Special	65	100%	20
	BubbleBeam	Water	Special	65	100%	20
	Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
	Flail	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Foresight	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Giga Drain*	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20
	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95%	15
	Rapid Spin	Normal	Physical	20	100%	40
	Screech	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Kabuto in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Kabuto in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kabuto Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kabuto Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Kabuto can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Kabuto cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kabuto Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kabuto Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World-only moves

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Dream World	Flail	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
Dream World	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
A superscript level indicates that Kabuto can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Kabuto Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Kabuto Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 140.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 7.2% Friend Area: Deep-Sea Floor Phrases 51%-100% HP I can't keep up with the latest fashions, but I'll do my best! 26%-50% HP Uh-oh... I'm down to half my HP. 1%-25% HP I can't go on... I have no strength left... Level up Yes, I did it! Leveled up! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Yes, I did it! Leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Rock  ( Rock ) Past ( Normal ) (Crush ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It triggers rockfalls to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Kabuto  Rock  Water

Level 40 →

First Evolution Kabutops  Rock  Water

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

• In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Kabuto was originally known as "Att", which is derived from the word "Atlantis".
• The Red and Blue sprites show that Kabuto has a smooth shell. In subsequent generations, it is shown with dimples in its shell.
• Kabuto and Kabutops share the same species name with Blastoise. They are all known as Shellfish Pokémon.
• Due to an error in Yellow, Kabuto can learn every move Kabutops learns by TM, with the only exception being Cut. Coincidentally, this matches Kabutops's TM move list in Red and Blue. It cannot learn these moves by any other means in later games other than its evolutionary form.
  • In the Generation III games, Kabuto can learn Aerial Ace from TM40, but can't learn in later generations with the same TM.
• Kabuto is one of five Kanto Pokémon that had had its base experience yield changed in Generation III. The others are Abra, Machop, Geodude and Omanyte.
• Kabuto and Kabutops learn Hydro Pump by level-up in Generation I. However, they are no longer able to learn this move by any means.
• Kabuto and its evolved form are the only non-Steel-type Pokémon able to learn Metal Sound via leveling up.

Origin

Kabuto's design consists of a mix of trilobite and the still-living (but considered a living Fossil) horseshoe crab.

Name origin

Kabuto is derived from 兜蟹 kabutogani (horseshoe crab). 兜 Kabuto is also the Japanese word for helmet, specifically the traditional helmets samurai wear.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese カブト Kabuto From 兜蟹 kabutogani French Kabuto Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Kabuto Same as English/Japanese name German Kabuto Same as English/Japanese name Italian Kabuto Same as English/Japanese name Korean 투구 Tugu A shortening of tuguge Mandarin Chinese 化石盔 Huàshíkuī Literally "Fossil helmet" Cantonese Chinese 萬年蟲 Maahnnìhnchùhng Literally "Ten-thousand year bug"

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