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Kabuto

Kabuto

Crown #125 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Shellfish Pokémon

Kabuto

Crown #125 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Shellfish Pokémon

Stats

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.

Porygon-Z

Kabutops

Kabuto normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Kabuto sprite

Shiny

Kabuto

Shellfish Pokémon

Crown #125
RockWater

Height

0.5 m (1'08")

Weight

11.5 kg (25.4 lbs)

Abilities

Swift SwimBattle ArmorWeak Armor(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Grass

Electric

Fighting

Ground

Resists

Fire

0.25×

Normal

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Poison

0.5×

Flying

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Crown Tundra #125
EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
71

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Water 1Water 3
Gender
87.5% male
12.5% female
Egg cycles
30 (7,680 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Sword box art

Sword

This species is almost entirely extinct. Kabuto molt every three days, making their shells harder and harder.

Pokémon Shield box art

Shield

While some say this species has gone extinct, Kabuto sightings are apparently fairly common in some places.

Evolution

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

Kabuto

Crown #125

Level 40

Kabutops

Kabutops

Crown #126

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartAbsorbGrassSpecial2010025

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

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

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

5ScratchNormalPhysical4010035

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

10Sand AttackGroundStatus-10015

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

15Aqua JetWaterPhysical4010020

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

20LeerNormalStatus-10030

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

25Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

30Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

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

35BrineWaterSpecial6510010

If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.

41ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

45Leech LifeBugPhysical8010010

The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

50LiquidationWaterPhysical8510010

The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

55Metal SoundSteelStatus-8540

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

60Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
Description
TM15DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

TM16ScreechNormalStatus-8540

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

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM22Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

TM23ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

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

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM27Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

TM28Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

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

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM32SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

TM35HailIceStatus--10

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

TM36WhirlpoolWaterSpecial358515

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM48Rock TombRockPhysical609515

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

TM53Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

TM54Rock BlastRockPhysical259010

The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row.

TM55BrineWaterSpecial6510010

If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TR01Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

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

TR03Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

TR04SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

TR05Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

TR06BlizzardIceSpecial110705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

TR16WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.

TR18Leech LifeBugPhysical8010010

The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

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

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TR46Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

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

TR67Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

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

TR75Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

TR76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

TR84ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

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

TR98LiquidationWaterPhysical8510010

The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Meteor BeamRockSpecial1209010

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers space power and boosts its Sp. Atk stat, then attacks the target on the next turn.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
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 target. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat.

Confuse RayGhostStatus-10010

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

FlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

Knock OffDarkPhysical6510020

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015

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

Rapid SpinNormalPhysical5010040

A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, and Leech Seed. This also raises the user’s Speed stat.

Take DownNormalPhysical908520

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Swift Swim

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in rain.

Doubles Speed during rain.

Battle Armor

Ability Slot 2

Hard armor protects the Pokémon from critical hits.

Protects against critical hits.

Weak Armor(Hidden Ability)

Physical attacks to the Pokémon lower its Defense stat but sharply raise its Speed stat.

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

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