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#140 Kabuto

official Kabuto artwork by Ken Sugimori

Quick facts

NameKabuto
TypeRockWater
SpeciesShellfish Pokémon
Height0.5 m (1' 8")
Weight11.5 kg (25.4 lbs)
Catch rate45

Kabuto's description

Kabuto is a Rock- / Water-type Pokémon introduced in Gen 1 and has the National Dex number #140. The Pokédex classifies it as the Shellfish Pokémon.

Kabuto's name in

Chinese (T / S)FrenchGermanJapaneseKorean
투구 (Tugu)KabutoKabutoカブト (Kabuto)化石盔 / 化石盔 (Huàshíkuī)

Kabuto's resistances & weaknesses

NormalFireElectricGrassIceFightingPoisonGroundFyling
x ½​x ¼x 2x 4x ½x 2x ½x 2x ½

Kabuto's rearing

Training

Experience GrowthMedium Fast
Base Happiness70
EV yield1 Defense

Breeding

Gender ratio87.5%12.5%
Egg Group(s)Water 1, Water 3
Egg Cycles30 (approx. 7680 steps)

Kabuto's abilities

1st Ability2nd AbilityHidden Ability
Battle ArmorSwift SwimWeak Armor

Kabuto's base stats

StatsLv. 50Lv. 100
MinMaxMinMax
HP30
90170137264
Attack80
76148145284
Defense90
85166156306
Sp. Atk55
54103117229
Sp. Def45
4585106207
Speed55
54103117229
Total355

Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, 0 IVs, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, 31 IVs, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Kabuto's evolutions

Kabuto's Pokédex entries

GenGameDescription
1Red, BlueA Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil found in what was once the ocean floor eons ago.
1YellowA Pokémon that was recovered from a fossil. It uses the eyes on its back while hiding on the sea floor.
1StadiumA Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil found in an ancient seabed. Unable to right itself if it is flipped over.
2GoldOn rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor.
2SilverThis Pokémon lived in ancient times. On rare occasions, it has been discovered as a living fossil.
2CrystalThree hundred million years ago, it hid on the sea floor. It also has eyes on its back that glow.
2Stadium 2On rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor.
3Ruby, SapphireKabuto 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.
3EmeraldIt 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.
3FireRedThis Pokémon was regenerated from the fossil of an ancient creature. It protects itself with a hard shell.
3LeafGreenA Pokémon that was regenerated from a fossil found in what was once the ocean floor long ago.
4Diamond, Pearl, PlatinumIt is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
4HeartGoldOn rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor.
4SoulSilverThis Pokémon lived in ancient times. On rare occasions, it has been discovered as a living fossil.
5Black, White, Black 2, White 2It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
6XIt is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
6YThis Pokémon was regenerated from the fossil of an ancient creature. It protects itself with a hard shell.
6Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireKabuto 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.
7Ultra SunThis Pokémon thrived 300 million years ago. It's said that living specimens can still be seen in a certain region—a rare sight.
7Ultra MoonThis Pokémon became extinct everywhere, except in a few areas. It protects itself with its hard shell.
7Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!A Pokémon that was recovered from a fossil. It used the eyes on its back while hiding on the seafloor.