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Kabuto (Japanese: カブト Kabuto) is a dual-type Rock/Water Fossil Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It is resurrected from a Dome Fossil and evolves into Kabutops starting at level 40.
Biology
Kabuto is a small arthropod Pokémon resembling a horseshoe crab. It is mostly flat with a protective, brown shell covering its body. There are two small, black eyes on top of its shell, which it uses for sight when it hides on the ocean floor. Underneath the shell is a black space that hides the structure of its main body. Only its four short, yellow legs and a second pair of luminescent red eyes are visible on its underside. In its original time, Kabuto was prominently found on beaches, likely aided by its fast and powerful swimming ability. While it is commonly believed to be extinct, isolated populations of Kabuto have been unchanged for 300 million years.
In the anime
Major appearances
Two Kabuto debuted in Attack of the Prehistoric Pokémon. They were some of the Fossil Pokémon that attacked Ash and Team Rocket until they were scared off by an Aerodactyl.
Multiple Kabuto appeared in Shell Shock!. In the episode, Umberto was saying that an island full of Kabuto Fossils would sink once the moon cast a red glow. His warnings turned out to be correct because the Fossils came to life and the island collapsed since the Fossils kept the island together.
In Dealing With Defensive Types!, a Kabuto caught Team Rocket trying to steal food from the Canalave Gym kitchen. It used Aqua Jet to send them blasting off.
Minor appearances
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 sequence 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!, where it was seen along with several other Pokémon within the habitat created for the revived Fossil Pokémon.
A Kabuto Fossil was seen in A Night in the Nacrene City Museum! as an exhibit in the Nacrene City Museum.
A Kabuto Fossil appeared in Coming Back into the Cold!.
Two Kabuto appeared in The Tiny Caretaker!.
A Kabuto appeared in Restore and Renew!.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Entry
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| EP046
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Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, and Kabutops
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Ash's Pokédex
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Omanyte and Omastar, Kabuto and Kabutops. It is believed these Pokémon became extinct tens of thousands of years ago. The detail of their behavior is shrouded in mystery. Though some have speculated that they may still exist, none of these Pokémon have ever been seen alive.
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| EP089
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Kabuto
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Ash's Pokédex
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Kabuto, the Ancient Pokémon. Though this Pokémon is now believed to be extinct, it had a hard shell that protected its body and is believed to have been a powerful swimmer.
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
In Striking Golduck, Brock rescued the employees of the Pewter City Museum and got a Kabuto as thanks. It eventually evolved into a Kabutops before the Gold, Silver & Crystal chapter.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
In Big Rampage at the Safari Zone!?, a Kabuto evolved into a Kabutops.
A Kabuto appeared in Clefairy Evolves... At Last?!.
A Kabuto appeared in The Ancient Pokémon Discovery!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Kabuto (TCG)
In the TFG
One Kabuto figure has been released.
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Generation I
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Kanto
#140
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| Red
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A Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil found in what was once the ocean floor eons ago.
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| Yellow
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A Pokémon that was recovered from a fossil. It uses the eyes on its back while hiding on the sea floor.
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| Stadium
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A Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil found in an ancient seabed. Unable to right itself if it is flipped over.
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| Generation II
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Johto
#222
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| Gold
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On rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor.
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| Silver
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This Pokémon lived in ancient times. On rare occasions, it has been discovered as a living fossil.
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| Crystal
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Three hundred million years ago, it hid on the sea floor. It also has eyes on its back that glow.
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| Stadium 2
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On rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor.
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| Generation III
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Hoenn
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Kanto
#140
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| Ruby
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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.
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| Sapphire
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| Emerald
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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.
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| FireRed
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This Pokémon was regenerated from the fossil of an ancient creature. It protects itself with a hard shell.
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| LeafGreen
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A Pokémon that was regenerated from a fossil found in what was once the ocean floor long ago.
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| Generation IV
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Sinnoh
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Johto
#227
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| Diamond
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It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
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| Pearl
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| Platinum
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| HeartGold
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On rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor.
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| SoulSilver
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This Pokémon lived in ancient times. On rare occasions, it has been discovered as a living fossil.
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| Generation V
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Unova
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| Black
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It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
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| White
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| Black 2
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It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
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| White 2
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| Generation VI
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Kalos
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Hoenn
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It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
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| Y
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This Pokémon was regenerated from the fossil of an ancient creature. It protects itself with a hard shell.
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| Omega Ruby
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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.
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| Alpha Sapphire
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| Generation VII
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Alola
USUM: #229
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Kanto
#140
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun and Moon.
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| Ultra Sun
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This Pokémon thrived 300 million years ago. It's said that living specimens can still be seen in a certain region—a rare sight.
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| Ultra Moon
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This Pokémon became extinct everywhere, except in a few areas. It protects itself with its hard shell.
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| Let's Go Pikachu
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A Pokémon that was recovered from a fossil. It used the eyes on its back while hiding on the seafloor.
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| Let's Go Eevee
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Galar
Crown Tundra #125
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Sinnoh
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Hisui
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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| Sword
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This species is almost entirely extinct. Kabuto molt every three days, making their shells harder and harder.
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| Shield
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While some say this species has gone extinct, Kabuto sightings are apparently fairly common in some places.
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| Brilliant Diamond
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It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a sturdy shell.
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Game locations
In side games
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In events
In-game events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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30
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90 - 137
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170 - 264
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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Total: 355
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation IX.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Kabuto's learnsets from other generations.
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds
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Base HP: 41
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Base Defense: 52
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Base Speed: 60
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In Pokémon GO, Kabuto could be obtained by completing 1/5 of the time-limited Special Research, Season of Legends.
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
Origin
Kabuto's design consists of a mix of trilobite (a prehistoric arthropod that lived between the Cambrian and Permian periods) and the still-living (but considered a living fossil) horseshoe crab.
Name origin
Kabuto may be derived from 兜蟹 kabutogani (horseshoe crab) with 兜 kabuto being the Japanese word for helmet.
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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 Japanese
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カブト Kabuto
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From 兜蟹 kabutogani and 兜 kabuto
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 French
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Kabuto
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 Spanish
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Kabuto
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 German
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Kabuto
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 Italian
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Kabuto
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Same as English/Japanese name
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 Korean
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투구 Toogu
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From 투구게 tuguge and 투구 toogu
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 Mandarin Chinese
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化石盔 Huàshíkuī
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From 化石 huàshí and 盔 kuī
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 Cantonese Chinese
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化石盔 Fasehkkwāi*
萬年蟲 Maahnnìhnchùhng*
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From 化石 fasehk and 盔 kwāi
From 萬年 maahnnìhn and 蟲 chùhng
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 Hindi
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काबूतो Kabuto
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Transcription of English name
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 Russian
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Кабуто Kabuto
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Transcription of English name
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 Thai
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คาบูโตะ Khabuto
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
Chople Berry (100%)
For other sprites and images, please see Kabuto images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
