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


===League Cards===
===League Cards===
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{{Party/Footer}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===Quotes===
==Gallery==
;[[Galar Mine No. 2]]
===Artwork===
:''"Thank you for helping out with my training, [[Team Yell]]! But I must say... it's unforgivable for you to get in the way of a Carkol hard at work!"''
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px"
:''"Cheering is one thing, but one shouldn't get in the way of honest work! "''
:''"Ah, you are the Trainers endorsed by [[Leon]]! [[Hop]] and <player>, am I right? I'm just training right up until the last moment so that I can guarantee the perfect match when I face you Gym Challengers! I specialize in Fire-type Pokémon, and the Water-type Pokémon in Galar Mine No. 2 are the perfect opponents to train against!"''
:''"Regardless, it's getting late. Just go straight once you get out of this mine, and you'll reach Motostoke. Get a good rest at the hotel, and make sure you're both in your top condition! Come on, Carkol. Time for you to head on home, too. I'll make sure you get there safely"''
:''"We're going to be on fire tomorrow!"''
 
;[[Motostoke Stadium]]
:''"Welcome! I am Kabu, the Fire-type Gym Leader. The fact that you are here means you've bested both Milo's Grass-type Pokémon and Nessa's Water-types, too. That's quite an accomplishment! Every Trainer and Pokémon trains hard in pursuit of victory. But that means your opponent is also working hard to win. In the end, the match is decided by which side is able to unleash their true potential."''
 
* Upon sending out last Pokémon
:''"Light that fire and get your mind moving, Kabu! There still must be a path to victory!"''
 
* Upon using [[Gigantamax]]
:''"Burn bright, Centiskorch. Let Gigantamax change your size and your form!"''
 
* Upon using {{m|G-Max Centiferno}}
:''"Flame always burn upwards, and so we'll always aim to go higher. You understand, don't you?"''
 
* Upon being defeated
:''"Great Pokémon and a great Trainer! It's no surprise that you won!"''
 
* After being defeated
:''"I'm often regarded as the first real roadblock of the Gym Challenge, and yet you defeated me! Clearly, your talent surpassed my many years of experience. I still have much to learn!"''
:''"I know now that you and your Pokémon will become a fantastic team. I'm glad I could battle you today! Let me give you a Fire Badge as proof that you've defeated me!"''
:''"Thanks to the Dynamax phenomenon, our Pokémon battles have become part of the Galar region's culture. And it's the young Trainers who are responsible for keeping our culture alive. Of course, I hope that instead of just keeping it alive, you also help it become something better. We adults will be the pillars for you to build on."''
 
;[[Motostoke]]
:''"There are many Trainers who never manage to gather three Gym Badges, and  they just give up on the Gym Challenge altogether... So I make a point to see of any Trainers who are able to defeat me."''
:''"So, allow me to send you off with a proper, sporty chant!"''
:''"Hustle, hustle, hustle, Hop! You can do it, you can do it, <player>!"''
:''"The Gym Leaders you will face ahead are all tough opponents. But I believe that you will prevail! Believe in your Pokémon and keep pushing on!"''
 
;[[Wyndon Stadium]] (Champion Cup Locker Room)
:''"I'll always press on and challenge myself so that I can go on as a Pokémon Trainer for as long as possible. As long as you continue to push yourself, your brilliance will never fade."''
 
;[[Motostoke Stadium]] ([[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]])
:''"Champion <player>! And Piers and Hop, too!"''
:''"Of course I do! You two were red-hot, after all! I'll never forget seeing you off after you'd completed your first leg of the Gym Challenge."''
:''"Right! Actually...the situation's getting pretty bad over at the stadium."''
:''"Ah, brilliant! The opponent's a bit much to take on single-handedly, so I was wondering what to do. But with you all at my side, my confidence in this battle is burning brighter by the minute! Let's begin!"''
 
* After defeating [[Dynamax]] {{p|Torkoal}}
:''"Looks like we were able to extinguish things this time. I'll let this Pokémon rest here at Motostoke Stadium until it gets its energy back. And, <player>, should you have need of my help, please do not hesitate to ask."''
:''"Don't worry--I know... You all have more work that needs to be done, yes? Go forward, youths! I wish you well!"''
 
;[[Wyndon Stadium]] (Champion Cup Rematch)
* Before battle
:''"A tournament that ends when you lose! Whoever can keep up the heat will win!"''
 
* Upon being defeated
:''"Good Pokémon and a great Trainer! It's no surprise that you won!"'''
 
* After being defeated
:''"I really enjoy battling you. It's a great way for me to feel my own growth! And I plan to keep growing and battling, until I become an old coot that nobody can beat!"''
 
;[[Isle of Armor]] Random Encounters
* When first spoken to
:''"Champion <player>! Your passion for training must burn red-hot if it's led you all the way to the Isle of Armor!"''
:''"I've got to keep on running so I don't get left in your dust!"''
 
* If found in [[Fields of Honor]]
:''"{{p|Centiskorch}}'s burning body's been known to start fires in grassy fields! When that happens, I douse it with water from a bottle I bring along!"''
 
* If found in [[Forest of Focus]]
:''"In forests, one tends to meet a lot of {{t|Grass}} and {{t|Bug}} types! Having a {{t|Fire}} type like Centiskorch along is a big help!"''
 
* If found on [[Challenge Road]]
:''"What better for long training runs than a nice, long staircase? I've gone and gotten a tad carried away and done 100 laps, so I'm enjoying a nice break!"''
 
* If found in [[Courageous Cavern]]
:''"This place is teeming with {{t|Water}} types—just like [[Galar Mine No. 2]]! What a great spot for training!"''
 
* If found on [[Challenge Beach]] or [[Training Lowlands]]
:''"Training in the water is very tough for my team! So I just do enough swimming for Centiskorch and me both!"''
 
* If found in [[Potbottom Desert]]
:''"I met my {{p|Torkoal}} in the Potbottom Desert! Since its [[Ability]] changes the weather, I suggested to [[Raihan]] that he think about catching one. Turns out he took me up on it, so now we're Tor-colleagues!"''
 
*During [[harsh sunlight]] or clear skies
:''"This type of calm weather is ideal for training! Hup, two, three, four!"''
 
*During overcast conditions
:''"Clouds may hide the sun, but they don't keep all its ultraviolet rays from getting through! That's why I like to wear a hat or some sun cream and stay well hydrated!"''
 
*During [[rain]] or thunderstorms
:''"Rain puts a damper on the power of my blazing moves. Best to send those rain clouds packing with {{m|Sunny Day}} or {{m|Max Flare}}!"''
 
* During a {{OBP|sandstorm|weather condition}}
:''"If you can't overcome a sandstorm, you're in for a tough time against Raihan! This is fine weather for concocting a strategy to counter him!"''
 
*During [[Fog|foggy conditions]]
:''"You can meet different Pokémon depending on the weather! I wonder what species I'd run into in this fog?"''
 
;[[Wyndon Stadium]] ([[Galarian Star Tournament]])
::'''Partnering with Kabu'''
*In the locker room before the first round
:''"<player>! You are both my partner and my rival in this contest! I will expend my strength as much as I am able to at your side--while learning from your example!"''
 
*In the locker room before the second round
:''"That last battle raged hotter than even flame. But we can't be reduced to ash just yet. We need to burn even brighter before it's over!"''
 
*In the locker room before the last round
:''"The flames of my strength... They have been fanned by your wind, Champion <player>! Having made it this far, there is nowhere left for us to go but the very top!"''
 
*On the field before the first round battle
:''"This is the very first match, and I can already sense that sparks are going to fly! Watch out for burns!"''
 
*On the field before the second round battle
:''"Hustle, hustle, hustle, <player>! You can do it, you can do it, Kabu! ...Sorry."''
 
*On the field before the last round battle
:''"We can win this! We can reach the top! We've got this, OK?"''
 
*Winning the Tournament
:''"A fine performance, <player>! We've claimed victory here together! I could almost combust with joy, and I'm already looking forward to our next match together!"''
 
*Against Nessa
:''"I would certainly like to live up to your high expectations, Nessa. Let me turn up the heat!"''
 
*Against Raihan
:''"I have a trick up my sleeves for taking on dragons. Don't get caught off guard, Raihan!"''
 
==Artwork==
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| style="border:2px solid #{{fire color light}}; background:#{{fire color light}}" | [[File:Kabu SwSh concept art.jpg|x250px]]
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| Concept art from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
| Concept art from {{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
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===[[League Card]]s===
===[[League Card]]s===
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|style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background:#{{fire color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:League Card Kabu rare.png|x250px]]
| 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]]
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|Kabu's {{color2|000|League Card}} in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
|Kabu's {{color2|000|League Card}} in<br>{{color2|000|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|000|League Card}} in<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield}}
|}
|}
==Quotes==
{{main|Kabu/Quotes}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Kabu anime.png|thumb|250px|Kabu in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
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]].
====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}}.}}
====Artwork====
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| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}};"| [[File:Kabu HZ key artwork.png|x250px]]
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| Official poster from<br>''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Key artwork of<br>Kabu and Centiskorch
| Concept art from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| September Calendar
| Eyecatch
|}
====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{fire color}}|bordercolor={{fire color dark}}
|ja='''東地 宏樹''' ''Hiroki Tōchi''}}
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
[[File:Kabu TW.png|thumb|250px|Kabu in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
[[File:Kabu TW.png|thumb|250px|Kabu in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
===Pokémon: Twilight Wings===
In ''[[TW05|Assistant]]'', Kabu was jogging at [[Wyndon Stadium]].  
In ''[[TW05|Assistant]]'', Kabu was jogging at [[Wyndon Stadium]].  


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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.
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====
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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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 [[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]], 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 ''[[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]], [[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.
In [[PASS29]], [[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.
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{{cardlist/header|Kabu's Pokémon|Fire|char=yes}}
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{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Fire}}
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==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 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".
* Kabu's sponsor is Huo Guo Hotpot, whose logo can be seen on his shorts.
* 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:
* Kabu is the only [[Gym Leader]] in [[Galar]] to:
** Originally be from [[Hoenn|another region]].
** Originally be from [[Hoenn|another region]].
** Have their English name the same as their Japanese name.
** 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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| Japanese
| Japanese
| カブ ''Kabu''
| カブ ''Kabu''
| From 蕪 ''kabu'' ({{wp|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,<br>Brazilian Portuguese
| English, German,<br>French, Italian,<br>Brazilian Portuguese
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| 卡蕪 ''Kāmòuh''
| 卡蕪 ''Kāmòuh''
|}
|}
==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Kabu|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]


==References==
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Latest revision as of 19:04, 14 April 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
Games Sword and Shield
Member of Galar League
Rank Gym Leader
Leader of Motostoke Stadium
Badge Fire Badge
Specializes in Fire-types
Anime series Pokémon Horizons: The Series
Pokémon: Twilight Wings
Debut The Bittersweet Truth (Horizons)
Assistant (Twilight Wings)
English voice actor N/A
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

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Reason: Kabu's biography

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.

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



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 the anime

Main series

Kabu in the anime

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 HZ045.

Pokémon

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

Kabu's Centiskorch
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.

Debut Kabu's Battle Training!

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


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

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

None of Centiskorch's moves are known.

Debut The Gathering of Stars

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 PASS29, 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.

Pokémon

Kabu's Centiskorch

Kabu's Centiskorch
Centiskorch ↔ Gigantamax 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.

Debut Blazing!! Bede's Feelings

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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