Kabuto (Pokémon)

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Omastar #139: Omastar
Pokémon
#141: Kabutops Kabutops
Kabuto
カブト Kabuto
#140
140Kabuto.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type
Rock Water
Category
Shellfish Pokémon
Abilities
Swift Swim or Battle Armor Weak Armor
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#140
Johto
#227
Hoenn
#295
Regional Browser numbers
Oblivia
R-271 N-115
Height
1'08"
Imperial
0.5 m
Metric
Weight
25.4 lbs.
Imperial
11.5 kg
Metric
Dex color
Brown
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body14.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F140.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
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

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

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
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
Platinum
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
Black 2 It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
White 2
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
One 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
Fossil Revive from Dome Fossil
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 Generation II Nintendo event Pokémon in 2003#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%)*
Events* Chople Berry Chople Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
30
90 - 137 170 - 264
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
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
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ¼×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ¼×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ¼×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ¼×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
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 
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM01 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09595 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 120120 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM23 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 05050 080}}80% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM69 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM03 Surf Water Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png 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 
SeelDewgongShellderCloysterRemoraid Octillery
Spheal Sealeo Walrein
Aurora Beam Ice Special 65 100% 20
PoliwagPoliwhirlPoliwrathPolitoedTentacoolTentacruel
KrabbyKinglerHorseaSeadraKingdraMarill
AzumarillCorsolaRemoraidOctilleryMantineLotad
LombreLudicoloSurskitMasquerainCorphishCrawdaunt
PiplupPrinplupEmpoleonTympolePalpitoadSeismitoad
DucklettSwanna
BubbleBeam Water Special 65 100% 20
LaprasMantineLileepCradily
Confuse Ray Ghost Status 100% 10
KrabbyKinglerTotodileCroconawFeraligatrFeebas
MiloticTympolePalpitoadSeismitoadStunfisk
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
MudkipMarshtompSwampert
Foresight Normal Status —% 40
LotadLombreLudicolo
Giga Drain* Grass Special 75 100% 10
Seel Dewgong
Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
CorphishCrawdauntSkorupiDrapion
Knock Off Dark Physical 20 100% 20
PoliwagPoliwhirlPoliwrathPolitoedKrabbyKingler
OmanyteOmastarKabutoKabutopsWooperQuagsire
MarshtompSwampertTympolePalpitoadSeismitoadStunfisk
Mud Shot Ground Special 55 95% 15
Squirtle Wartortle Blastoise
Rapid Spin Normal Physical 20 100% 40
PsyduckGolduckTentacoolTentacruelTotodileCroconaw
FeraligatrHuntail
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 
B W B2 W2 Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10
B W B2 W2 Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10
B W B2 W2 Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
B W B2 W2 Iron Defense Steel Status —% 15
B W B2 W2 Knock Off Dark Physical 20 100% 20
B W B2 W2 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Stealth Rock Rock Status —% 20
  • 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 moves

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sparkling Sea Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
Sparkling Sea 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

By events

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Nagashima Spa Land Confuse Ray Ghost Status 100% 10
  • 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
 Pin140.png Pinani140.png 
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani140.png 
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
MDP E 140.png 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 Assist.png
( Rock )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Crush 2 field move.png
(Crush ×2)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It triggers rockfalls to attack.
Attack ●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Kabuto
Unevolved
Kabuto
 Rock  Water 
Rare Candy
Level 40


Kabutops
First evolution
Kabutops
 Rock  Water 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
Spr 1b 140.png Spr 1y 140.png Spr 1g 140.png Spr b g1 140.png
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 140.png Spr 2s 140.png Spr 2c 140.png Spr b 2g 140.png
Spr 2g 140 s.png Spr 2s 140 s.png Spr 2c 140 s.png Spr b 2g 140 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 140.png Spr 3e 140.png Spr 3f 140.png Spr b 3r 140.png
Spr 3r 140 s.png Spr 3e 140 s.png Spr 3f 140 s.png Spr b 3r 140 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 140.png Spr 4p 140.png Spr 4h 140.png Spr b 4d 140.png
Spr 4d 140 s.png Spr 4p 140 s.png Spr 4h 140 s.png Spr b 4d 140 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 140.png Spr 5b2 140.png Spr b 5b 140.png
Spr 5b 140 s.png Spr 5b2 140 s.png Spr b 5b 140 s.png
Kabuto For other sprites and images, please see Kabuto images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

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
Japan Flag.png Japanese カブト Kabuto From 兜蟹 kabutogani
France Flag.png French Kabuto Same as English/Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Kabuto Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Kabuto Same as English/Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Kabuto Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 투구 Tugu A shortening of tuguge
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 化石盔 Huàshíkuī Literally "Fossil helmet"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 萬年蟲 Maahnnìhnchùhng Literally "Ten-thousand year bug"



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