Kabuto

#140 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Shellfish Pokémon

Kabuto

#140 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Shellfish Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

170

264

Attack

148

284

Defense

166

306

Sp. Atk

103

229

Sp. Def

207

Speed

103

229

Total

355

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Omastar

Porygon-Z

Normal

Shiny

Kabuto

Shellfish Pokémon

#140

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

11.5 kg (25.4 lbs)

Abilities

Swift Swim Battle Armor Weak Armor(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Kabuto takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

4×

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.25×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	-
EV yield	1 Def
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	71

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Water 1 Water 3
Gender	87.5% male 12.5% female
Egg cycles	30 (7,680 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Black 2

It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.

Pokémon White 2

It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Kabuto #140	Level 40	Kabutops #141

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Scratch	Physical	40	100	35	Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
Start	Harden	Status	-	-	30	The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
6	Absorb	Special	20	100	25	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
11	Leer	Status	-	100	30	The user gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.
16	Mud Shot	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. It also reduces the target’s Speed.
21	Sand Attack	Status	-	100	15	Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing its accuracy.
26	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
31	Aqua Jet	Physical	40	100	20	The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
36	Mega Drain	Special	40	100	15	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
41	Metal Sound	Status	-	85	40	A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly reduces the target’s Sp. Def stat.
46	Ancient Power	Special	60	100	5	The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.
51	Wring Out	Special	-	100	5	The user powerfully wrings the target. The more HP the target has, the greater this attack’s power.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

		Class				Description
TM01	Hone Claws	Status	-	-	15	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM07	Hail	Status	-	-	10	The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	95	100	10	The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	120	70	5	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM23	Smack Down	Physical	50	100	15	The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm	Status	-	-	10	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	50	80	10	Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Physical	40	100	10	The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM55	Scald	Special	80	100	15	The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM69	Rock Polish	Status	-	-	20	The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.
TM80	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM94	Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
HM03	Surf	Special	95	100	15	It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
HM05	Waterfall	Physical	80	100	15	The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Giga Drain	Special	75	100	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.
Iron Defense	Status	-	-	15	The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Knock Off	Physical	20	100	20	The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.
Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Stealth Rock	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Aurora Beam	Special	65	100	20	The target is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat.
Bubble Beam	Special	65	100	20	A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats.
Confuse Ray	Status	-	100	10	The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.
Flail	Physical	-	100	15	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Foresight	Status	-	-	40	Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit.
Giga Drain	Special	75	100	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.
Knock Off	Physical	20	100	20	The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.
Mud Shot	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. It also reduces the target’s Speed.
Rapid Spin	Physical	20	100	40	A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
Screech	Status	-	85	40	An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Swift Swim

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed in rain.

Doubles Speed during rain.

Battle Armor

Ability Slot 2

The Pokémon is protected against critical hits.

Protects against critical hits.

Weak Armor(Hidden Ability)

Physical attacks lower Defense and raise Speed.

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

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Omastar

#474

Porygon-Z

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