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Kabutoin Pokémon Emerald Legacy

rockwater

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Pokemon #140

Pokédex Entry

Shellfish Pokémon

It is a Pokémon that has been regenerated from a fossil. However, in rare cases, living examples have been discovered. Kabuto have not changed for 300 million years.

Kabuto in Pokémon Emerald Legacy

Kabuto is #140 in the Pokédex for Pokémon kabuto. This page covers its rock/water typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 2 encounter locations.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

RockWater

Dex

#140

Abilities

Swift Swim(Primary)

Raises SPEED in rain.

Battle Armor(Secondary)

Blocks critical hits.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

87.5% Male, 12.5% Female

Egg Groups

water1, water3

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

119

EV Yield

1 Defense

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

electric ×2grass ×4fighting ×2ground ×2

Resists

normal ×0.5fire ×0.25ice ×0.5poison ×0.5flying ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Kabuto

Base form

→

Kabutops

Level up Kabuto to Lv. 40

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How to Obtain

Look for Kabuto in Meteor Falls 1f 1r while surfing (very rare). Wild ones range from level five to 25. You can also receive one as a gift in Rustboro City Devon Corp 2F at level 30.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Rustboro City Devon Corp 2F	Lv. 30	gift	-	-	-

Wild Encounters (1)


Meteor Falls 1f 1r	any	surfing	Lv. 5-15	5%

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	40	100	35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	normal	0	0	30
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise DEFENSE.
1	Sand AttackLevel: 1Sand Attack	ground	0	100	15
1	Sand AttackLevel: 1Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
13	AbsorbLevel: 13Absorb	grass	30	100	25
13	AbsorbLevel: 13Absorb	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
19	LeerLevel: 19Leer	normal	0	100	30
19	LeerLevel: 19Leer	Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.
21	Metal SoundLevel: 21Metal Sound	steel	0	85	40
21	Metal SoundLevel: 21Metal Sound	Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers SP. DEF.
25	Mud ShotLevel: 25Mud Shot	ground	55	95	15
25	Mud ShotLevel: 25Mud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces SPEED.
28	Mega DrainLevel: 28Mega Drain	grass	50	100	25
28	Mega DrainLevel: 28Mega Drain	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
33	Ancient PowerLevel: 33Ancient Power	rock	60	100	10
33	Ancient PowerLevel: 33Ancient Power	An attack that may raise all stats.
36	SlashLevel: 36Slash	normal	70	100	20
36	SlashLevel: 36Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
42	Swords DanceLevel: 42Swords Dance	normal	0	0	30
42	Swords DanceLevel: 42Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK.
46	Rock SlideLevel: 46Rock Slide	rock	80	95	15
46	Rock SlideLevel: 46Rock Slide	Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
50	EndureLevel: 50Endure	normal	0	0	10
50	EndureLevel: 50Endure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
55	Hydro PumpLevel: 55Hydro Pump	water	120	85	5
55	Hydro PumpLevel: 55Hydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.

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Egg Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	water	65	100	20
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower SPEED.
Aurora BeamAurora Beam	ice	65	100	20
Aurora BeamAurora Beam	Fires a rainbow-colored beam that may lower ATTACK.
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	normal	20	100	40
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	Spins the body at high speed to strike the foe.
Baton PassBaton Pass	normal	0	0	40
Baton PassBaton Pass	Switches out the user while keeping effects in play.
DigDig	ground	70	100	20
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
FlailFlail	normal	1	100	15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Knock OffKnock Off	dark	50	100	20
Knock OffKnock Off	Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use.
Confuse RayConfuse Ray	ghost	0	100	10
Confuse RayConfuse Ray	A sinister ray that confuses the foe.

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TM/HM Moves (24)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM03TM03
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	85	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
HailHail	ice	0	0	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	1	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The effectiveness varies with the user.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	95	100	15	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	120	70	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	10	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	75	100	15	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
DigDig	ground	70	100	20	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	50	95	25	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	70	100	20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	An attack with effects that vary by location.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	10	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	15	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
SurfSurf	water	95	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	60	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	70	100	15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls.