Kabuto

#140 in the Platinum Pokédex • Shellfish Pokémon

Kabuto

#140 in the Platinum 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

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 Platinum

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 foe 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 foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced.
16	Mud Shot	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the foe. It also reduces the target’s Speed.
21	Sand Attack	Status	-	100	15	Sand is hurled in the foe’s face, reducing its accuracy.
26	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack, leaving 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 foe 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 is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’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 foe. The more HP the foe has, the greater this attack’s power.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.

		Class				Description
TM03	Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	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 foe 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 foe. It may also freeze the target 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.
TM19	Giga Drain	Special	60	100	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
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 sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	50	80	10	Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
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 foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Physical	40	100	10	The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM55	Brine	Special	65	100	10	If the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
TM58	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM69	Rock Polish	Status	-	-	20	The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.
TM76	Stealth Rock	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
TM78	Captivate	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM80	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’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.
HM03	Surf	Special	95	100	15	It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
HM06	Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.
HM07	Waterfall	Physical	80	100	15	The user charges the foe at an awesome speed. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.

Tutors

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

	Class				Description
Ancient Power	Special	60	100	5	The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.
Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s 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 foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Aurora Beam	Special	65	100	20	The foe is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. It may also lower the target’s Attack stat.
Bubble Beam	Special	65	100	20	A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.
Confuse Ray	Status	-	100	10	The foe is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.
Dig	Physical	80	100	10	The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
Flail	Physical	-	100	15	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat.
Knock Off	Physical	20	100	20	The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.
Mud Shot	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the foe. 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 is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’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.

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Porygon-Z

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