Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Brown
- Shape
- Armor
- Habitat
- Sea
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
- Egg Groups
- Water1, Water3
- Hatch Counter
- 30 cycles (~7,936 steps)
- Base Experience
- 71
- EV Yield
- 1 Def
- Height
- 0.5 m (1'08")
- Weight
- 11.5 kg (25.4 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Rock/Water dual typing.
Protects against critical hits.
Doubles Speed during rain.
Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
Generation VII
This Pokémon thrived 300 million years ago. It’s said that living specimens can still be seen in a certain region—a rare sight.
This Pokémon became extinct everywhere, except in a few areas. It protects itself with its hard shell.
A Pokémon that was recovered from a fossil. It used the eyes on its back while hiding on the seafloor.
Generation VIII
This species is almost entirely extinct. Kabuto molt every three days, making their shells harder and harder.
While some say this species has gone extinct, Kabuto sightings are apparently fairly common in some places.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
A POKéMON that was resurrected from a fossil found in what was once the ocean floor eons ago.
A POKéMON that was recovered from a fossil. It uses the eyes on its back while hiding on the sea floor.
Generation II
On rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor.
This POKéMON lived in ancient times. On rare occasions, it has been discovered as a living fossil.
Three hundred million years ago, it hid on the sea floor. It also has eyes on its back that glow.
Generation III
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.
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.
This POKéMON was regenerated from the fossil of an ancient creature. It protects itself with a hard shell.
A POKéMON that was regenerated from a fossil found in what was once the ocean floor long ago.
Generation IV
It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
On rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor.
This Pokémon lived in ancient times. On rare occasions, it has been discovered as a living fossil.
Generation V
It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
Generation VI
It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
This Pokémon was regenerated from the fossil of an ancient creature. It protects itself with a hard shell.
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.
Level Up
18 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Scratch | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 6 | Harden | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 25 | Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| 31 | Aqua JetSTAB | wat | P | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 34 | Absorb | gra | S | 20 | 100% | 25 |
| 35 | BrineSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 36 | Sand Attack | gro | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| 37 | Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 41 | Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 42 | Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| 44 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 48 | Leech Life | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 49 | Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| 49 | Mega Drain | gra | S | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| 50 | LiquidationSTAB | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| 55 | Ancient PowerSTAB | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| 55 | Metal Sound | ste | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 60 | Stone EdgeSTAB | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
TM / HM
45 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| BrineSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Bubble BeamSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Hail | ice | N | — | — | 10 |
| Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Leech Life | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| LiquidationSTAB | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Mega Drain | gra | S | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock BlastSTAB | roc | P | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Polish | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Smash | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Rock TombSTAB | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| ScaldSTAB | wat | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stone EdgeSTAB | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| SurfSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| WaterfallSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| WhirlpoolSTAB | wat | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
Egg Moves
13 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Beam | ice | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Bubble BeamSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Confuse Ray | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Flail | nor | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Mega Drain | gra | S | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Rapid Spin | nor | P | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
Move Tutor
17 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient PowerSTAB | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Meteor BeamSTAB | roc | S | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Kabuto
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Kabuto
Kabuto is a Rock and Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). This species is almost entirely extinct. Kabuto molt every three days, making their shells harder and harder. Kabuto stands 0.5 m (1'08") tall and weighs 11.5 kg (25.4 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Kabuto Base Stats
Kabuto has a base stat total of 355, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Defense at 90 (good), while its lowest is HP at 30 (poor). Kabuto is average speed with a base Speed of 55.
Kabuto Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Rock and Water-type, Kabuto is weak to Electric, Grass (4x), Fighting, Ground-type moves, resists Normal, Fire (¼x), Ice, Poison, Flying-type attacks. This gives Kabuto 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Kabuto Abilities
Kabuto's abilities include Battle Armor, Swift Swim, Weak Armor. Battle Armor protects against critical hits.. Swift Swim doubles Speed during rain. Its Hidden Ability is Weak Armor, which raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
Kabuto Moves & Learnset
Kabuto can learn 93 moves in Generation 8, including 18 by leveling up, 45 via TM/HM, 13 through breeding, and 17 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Meteor Beam (Rock, 120 power), Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Stone Edge (Rock, 100 power), Surf (Water, 90 power). For coverage, Kabuto can learn Blizzard (Ice), Earth Power (Ground), Ice Beam (Ice).
Training Kabuto
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Kabuto can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Kabuto yields 1 Defense EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 7,936 steps to hatch from an Egg. Kabuto belongs to the Water1 and Water3 egg groups. Kabuto is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Kabuto → Kabutops).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Kabuto. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Kabuto, or use the team builder to see how Kabuto fits into your squad.
