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Kabuto

#140 in the Black and White Pokédex • Shellfish Pokémon

Pokémon Black

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

Pokémon White

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

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Water 1Water 3

Steps to Hatch

7,680

Effort Values Yielded

1 Def

Gender Ratio

87.5% male / 12.5% female

Capture Rate

45

Base Experience

71
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Kabuto

Kabuto

#140

Level 40

Kabutops

Kabutops

#141

Omastar

Kabutops

Kabuto normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Kabuto sprite

Shiny

Kabuto

Shellfish Pokémon

#140
RockWater

Height

0.5 m

Weight

11.5 kg

Base XP

71

Abilities

Swift SwimBattle ArmorWeak Armor

HP

30

Attack

80

Defense

90

Sp. Atk

55

Sp. Def

45

Speed

55

Total

355

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 4× from

Grass

Takes 2× from

ElectricFightingGround

Resistances

Takes 0.25× from

Fire

Takes 0.5× from

NormalIcePoisonFlying
Class
Description
StartScratchNormalPhysical4010035

Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

6AbsorbGrassSpecial2010025

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

11LeerNormalStatus-10030

The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

16Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. It also reduces the target’s Speed.

21Sand AttackGroundStatus-10015

Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing its accuracy.

26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

31Aqua JetWaterPhysical4010020

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.

36Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

41Metal SoundSteelStatus-8540

A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly reduces the target’s Sp. Def stat.

46Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

51Wring OutNormalSpecial-1005

The user powerfully wrings the target. The more HP the target has, the greater this attack’s power.

Class
Description
Aurora BeamIceSpecial6510020

The target is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat.

Bubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats.

Confuse RayGhostStatus-10010

The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.

FlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

ForesightNormalStatus--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 DrainGrassSpecial7510010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Knock OffDarkPhysical2010020

The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.

Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. It also reduces the target’s Speed.

Rapid SpinNormalPhysical2010040

A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.

ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat.

Class
Description
HM03SurfWaterSpecial9510015

It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.

HM05WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.

TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9510010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial120705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM23Smack DownRockPhysical5010015

The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM55ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.

TM69Rock PolishRockStatus--20

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

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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B/W / Pokédex

Kabuto

Kabuto

#140 in the Black and White Pokédex • Shellfish Pokémon

Pokémon Black

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

Pokémon White

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

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Water 1Water 3

Steps to Hatch

7,680

Effort Values Yielded

1 Def

Gender Ratio

87.5% male / 12.5% female

Capture Rate

45

Base Experience

71
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Kabuto

Kabuto

#140

Level 40

Kabutops

Kabutops

#141

Omastar

Kabutops

Kabuto normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Kabuto sprite

Shiny

Kabuto

Shellfish Pokémon

#140
RockWater

Height

0.5 m

Weight

11.5 kg

Base XP

71

Abilities

Swift SwimBattle ArmorWeak Armor

HP

30

Attack

80

Defense

90

Sp. Atk

55

Sp. Def

45

Speed

55

Total

355

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 4× from

Grass

Takes 2× from

ElectricFightingGround

Resistances

Takes 0.25× from

Fire

Takes 0.5× from

NormalIcePoisonFlying
Class
Description
StartScratchNormalPhysical4010035

Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

6AbsorbGrassSpecial2010025

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

11LeerNormalStatus-10030

The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

16Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. It also reduces the target’s Speed.

21Sand AttackGroundStatus-10015

Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing its accuracy.

26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

31Aqua JetWaterPhysical4010020

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.

36Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

41Metal SoundSteelStatus-8540

A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly reduces the target’s Sp. Def stat.

46Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

51Wring OutNormalSpecial-1005

The user powerfully wrings the target. The more HP the target has, the greater this attack’s power.

Class
Description
Aurora BeamIceSpecial6510020

The target is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat.

Bubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats.

Confuse RayGhostStatus-10010

The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.

FlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

ForesightNormalStatus--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 DrainGrassSpecial7510010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Knock OffDarkPhysical2010020

The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.

Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. It also reduces the target’s Speed.

Rapid SpinNormalPhysical2010040

A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.

ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat.

Class
Description
HM03SurfWaterSpecial9510015

It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.

HM05WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.

TM01Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9510010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial120705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM23Smack DownRockPhysical5010015

The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM55ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.

TM69Rock PolishRockStatus--20

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

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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