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Kabuto in Pokémon Black & White

#140 in the National Pokédex • Shellfish Pokémon

Kabuto in the National Pokédex
Kabuto sprite

Normal

Shiny Kabuto sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

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.

Pokémon details

Types

RockWater

Category

Shellfish Pokémon

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

11.5 kg (25.4 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0140

Kabuto in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

Max

HP

30

170

264

Attack

80

148

284

Defense

90

166

306

Sp. Atk

55

103

229

Sp. Def

45

85

207

Speed

55

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.

Type-only matchups for Kabuto, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
71

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
87.5% male
12.5% female
Egg cycles
30

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Kabuto

Kabuto

#140

Level 40

Kabutops

Kabutops

#141

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Black
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Nacrene City

Nacrene City (Museum)

Receive as a gift25-

Revive Dome Fossil at the Nacrene Museum; the fossil is consumed

Entralink

Entree Forest (historical Sparkling Sea transfer)

Historical Dream World10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Sparkling Sea catalog; Weak Armor ability

White
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Nacrene City

Nacrene City (Museum)

Receive as a gift25-

Revive Dome Fossil at the Nacrene Museum; the fossil is consumed

Entralink

Entree Forest (historical Sparkling Sea transfer)

Historical Dream World10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Sparkling Sea catalog; Weak Armor ability

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartScratch

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

Normal4010035
StartHarden

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

Normal--30
6Absorb

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

Grass2010025
11Leer

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

Normal-10030
16Mud Shot

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

Ground559515
21Sand Attack

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

Ground-10015
26Endure

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

Normal--10
31Aqua Jet

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

Water4010020
36Mega Drain

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

Grass4010015
41Metal Sound

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

Steel-8540
46Ancient Power

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

Rock601005
51Wring Out

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

Normal-1005

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

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

Dark--15
TM06Toxic

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

Poison-9010
TM07Hail

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

Ice--10
TM10Hidden Power

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

Varies

30–7010015
TM13Ice Beam

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

Ice9510010
TM14Blizzard

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

Ice120705
TM17Protect

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

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

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

Water--5
TM21Frustration

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

Normal-10020
TM23Smack Down

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

Rock5010015
TM27Return

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

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

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

Ground8010010
TM32Double Team

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

Normal--15
TM37Sandstorm

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

Rock--10
TM39Rock Tomb

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

Rock508010
TM42Facade

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

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

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

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

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

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

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

Dark4010010
TM48Round

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

Normal6010015
TM55Scald

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

Water8010015
TM69Rock Polish

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

Rock--20
TM80Rock Slide

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

Rock759010
TM87Swagger

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

Normal-9015
TM90Substitute

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

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

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

Fighting4010015
HM03Surf

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

Water9510015
HM05Waterfall

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

Water8010015

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Aurora Beam

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

Ice6510020
Bubble Beam

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

Water6510020
Confuse Ray

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

Ghost-10010
Flail

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

Normal-10015
Foresight

Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit.

Normal--40
Giga Drain

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

Grass7510010
Icy Wind

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

Ice559515
Knock Off

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

Dark2010020
Mud Shot

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

Ground559515
Rapid Spin

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

Normal2010040
Screech

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

Normal-8540

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

Flying60-20

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Brine

If the target’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.

Water6510010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Captivate

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

Normal12010015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Ground9010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Iron Defense

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Steel--15

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Varies

-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Rollout

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.

Rock309020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.

Rock--20

Historical Dream World: Sparkling Sea

Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.

Rock--20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target.

Water6010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Whirlpool

Traps foes in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

Water358515

Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.

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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