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National No. 140

Kabuto

Shellfish Pokémon

Stone
Water
Generation I
0.5 m Size
11.5 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0140
Kabuto

Description

On rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor.

Abilities

Ability 1

Swift Swim

Doubles Speed during rain.

Ability 2

Battle Armor

Protects against critical hits.

Hidden Ability

Weak Armor

Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 0.5 m / 1'64"
Weight 11.5 kg / 25.35 lbs
Color Brown
Body
Armor Pokémon with an insectoid body
Habitat
sea
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 71
Maximum Experience 1.000.000
Experience Rated as medium
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Water 1 / Water 3
Base Egg Cycle 30
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 7680 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 87.5% / Female: 12.5%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 45
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 11.9% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 16.2% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 20.1% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation I / Kanto
Available since Red / Green (Japan) · Generation I
Form Kabuto
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Kabuto
French Kabuto
German Kabuto
Spanish Kabuto
Italian Kabuto
Japanese カブト Kabuto
Korean 투구 Toogu
Chinese 化石盔 Maahnnìhnchùhng · Huàshíkuī

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

On rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor.

32 descriptions 2 historical periods Classic game data

Evolutionary Chain

Kabuto
Kabuto
Nº140
Kabutops
Kabutops
Nº141 Kabuto · Lv. 40

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Kabuto

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
30
-
90 - 137
170 - 264
Attack
80
-
76 - 145
148 - 284
Defense
90
+1 EV
85 - 156
166 - 306
Sp Attack.
55
-
54 - 117
103 - 229
Defense Esp.
45
-
45 - 106
85 - 207
Speed
55
-
54 - 117
103 - 229
Total
355
+1 EV
-
-
Life
30
Lv 50: 90 - 137 Lv 100: 170 - 264
At.
80
Lv 50: 76 - 145 Lv 100: 148 - 284
Df. +1 EV
90
Lv 50: 85 - 156 Lv 100: 166 - 306
At. Esp.
55
Lv 50: 54 - 117 Lv 100: 103 - 229
Df. Esp.
45
Lv 50: 45 - 106 Lv 100: 85 - 207
Vel.
55
Lv 50: 54 - 117 Lv 100: 103 - 229
Total +1 EV
355

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Scratch No.10 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 5
Latest record
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Harden No.106 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Absorb No.71 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 25
Attack 20
Hit 100%
Slash No.163 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 39
PP 20
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Leer No.43 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 20
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Hydro Pump No.56 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 49
PP 5
Attack 110
Hit 80%
Sand Attack No.28 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 10
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%
Endure No.203 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 26
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Mega Drain No.72 · Level up
Type Plant
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 36
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Ancient Power No.246 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 30
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Mud Shot No.341 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 25
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 55
Hit 95%
Metal Sound No.319 · Level up
Type Metallic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 55
Latest record
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 85%
Aqua Jet No.453 · Level up
Type Water
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 15
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Wring Out No.378 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 50
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit 100%
Rock Throw No.88 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 30
PP 15
Attack 50
Hit 90%
Rock Slide No.157 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 42
PP 10
Attack 75
Hit 90%
Leech Life No.141 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 45
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Brine No.362 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 35
PP 10
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Protect No.182 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 41
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Liquidation No.710 · Level up
Type Water
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 50
PP 10
Attack 85
Hit 100%
Stone Edge No.444 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 60
PP 5
Attack 100
Hit 80%