Kabuto
#140 in the Let's Go Kanto Pokédex • Shellfish Pokémon
Kabuto
#140 in the Let's Go Kanto Pokédex • Shellfish Pokémon
Stats
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.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Let’s Go Kanto #140 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Def |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 71 |
| Gender | 87.5% male 12.5% female |
Lore
Let's Go, Pikachu!
A Pokémon that was recovered from a fossil. It used the eyes on its back while hiding on the seafloor.
Let's Go, Eevee!
A Pokémon that was recovered from a fossil. It used the eyes on its back while hiding on the seafloor.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Kabuto #140 | Level 40 |  Kabutops #141 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cinnabar Island Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island) | Receive as a gift | 44 | 100% | - |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cinnabar Island Cinnabar Lab (Cinnabar Island) | Receive as a gift | 44 | 100% | - |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch |  |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. |
| 6 | Harden | |  Status | - | - | 30 | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat. |
| 12 | Leer | | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat. |
| 18 | Absorb |  |  Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| 24 | Aqua Jet |  | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first. |
| 30 | Rock Throw |  | Physical | 50 | 90 | 15 | The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack. |
| 36 | Sand Attack |  | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy. |
| 42 | Rock Slide | | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
| 48 | Leech Life |  | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Headbutt | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| TM05 | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM07 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM08 | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM09 | Reflect | | Status | - | - | 20 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
| TM10 | Dig | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn. |
| TM12 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM22 | Rock Slide | | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
| TM25 | Waterfall | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. |
| TM27 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM29 | Scald | | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM47 | Surf | | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. |
| TM51 | Blizzard |  | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen. |
| TM53 | Mega Drain | | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM55 | Ice Beam | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| TM56 | Stealth Rock | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
