Kabutoin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

RockWater

Dex

#252 Johto Dex · #140 National

Abilities

Swift Swim(Primary)

Raises Speed in rain.

Battle Armor(Secondary)

Blocks critical hits.

Weak Armor(Hidden)

Its stats change when hit.

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

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

Related Guides

How to Obtain

Look for Kabuto in Whirl Islands Descent (very rare). Wild ones range from level 27 to 28. Gifts are available in Cinnabar Island Pokemon Lab Experiment Room and Ruins Of Alph Lab.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Cinnabar Island Pokemon Lab Experiment Room	Lv. 5	gift	-	-	-
Ruins Of Alph Lab	Lv. 5	gift	-	-	-
Ruins Of Alph Lab	Lv. 20	gift	-	-	-

Wild Encounters (1)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
6	AbsorbLevel: 6Absorb	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP0
6	AbsorbLevel: 6Absorb	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
7	Water GunLevel: 7Water Gun	water	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
7	Water GunLevel: 7Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
9	Rock ThrowLevel: 9Rock Throw	rock	PWR50	ACC0	PP15
9	Rock ThrowLevel: 9Rock Throw	Throws small rocks to strike the foe.
11	LeerLevel: 11Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
11	LeerLevel: 11Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
16	Mud ShotLevel: 16Mud Shot	ground	PWR55	ACC95	PP15
16	Mud ShotLevel: 16Mud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
21	Sand AttackLevel: 21Sand Attack	ground	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
21	Sand AttackLevel: 21Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
26	EndureLevel: 26Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
26	EndureLevel: 26Endure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
31	Aqua JetLevel: 31Aqua Jet	water	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
31	Aqua JetLevel: 31Aqua Jet	Strikes first by dashing at the foe at a high speed.
36	Mega DrainLevel: 36Mega Drain	grass	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
36	Mega DrainLevel: 36Mega Drain	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
41	Metal SoundLevel: 41Metal Sound	steel	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
41	Metal SoundLevel: 41Metal Sound	Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers Sp. Def.
45	Leech SeedLevel: 45Leech Seed	grass	PWR0	ACC90	PP10
45	Leech SeedLevel: 45Leech Seed	Plants a seed on the foe to steal HP on every turn.
46	Ancient PowerLevel: 46Ancient Power	rock	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
46	Ancient PowerLevel: 46Ancient Power	Attack that may raise all stats.
50	Wring OutLevel: 50Wring Out	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP5
50	Wring OutLevel: 50Wring Out	The higher the foe's HP the more damage caused.

Egg Moves (12)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed.
Aurora BeamAurora Beam	ice	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
Aurora BeamAurora Beam	Fires a rainbow-colored beam that may lower Attack.
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects.
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Knock OffKnock Off	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
Knock OffKnock Off	Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use.
Confuse RayConfuse Ray	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
Confuse RayConfuse Ray	A sinister ray that confuses the foe.
Mud ShotMud Shot	ground	PWR55	ACC95	PP15
Mud ShotMud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
Icy WindIcy Wind	ice	PWR55	ACC95	PP15
Icy WindIcy Wind	A chilling attack that lowers the foe's Speed.
ScreechScreech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
ScreechScreech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP25
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
ForesightForesight	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
ForesightForesight	Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness.
Take DownTake Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
Take DownTake Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (10)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
13	AbsorbLevel: 13Absorb	grass	PWR20	ACC100	PP0
13	AbsorbLevel: 13Absorb	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
19	LeerLevel: 19Leer	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP30
19	LeerLevel: 19Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
25	Mud ShotLevel: 25Mud Shot	ground	PWR55	ACC95	PP15
25	Mud ShotLevel: 25Mud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
31	Sand AttackLevel: 31Sand Attack	ground	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
31	Sand AttackLevel: 31Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
37	EndureLevel: 37Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
37	EndureLevel: 37Endure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
43	Metal SoundLevel: 43Metal Sound	steel	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
43	Metal SoundLevel: 43Metal Sound	Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers Sp. Def.
49	Mega DrainLevel: 49Mega Drain	grass	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
49	Mega DrainLevel: 49Mega Drain	Attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
55	Ancient PowerLevel: 55Ancient Power	rock	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
55	Ancient PowerLevel: 55Ancient Power	Attack that may raise all stats.

Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed.
Aurora BeamAurora Beam	ice	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
Aurora BeamAurora Beam	Fires a rainbow-colored beam that may lower Attack.
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Knock OffKnock Off	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
Knock OffKnock Off	Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use.
Confuse RayConfuse Ray	ghost	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
Confuse RayConfuse Ray	A sinister ray that confuses the foe.

TM/HM Moves (38)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
BrineBrine	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP10	TM55TM55
BrineBrine	Does double damage to foes with half HP or less.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP25	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
HailHail	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock PolishRock Polish	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM69TM69
Rock PolishRock Polish	Polishes the body to sharply raise Speed.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Stealth RockStealth Rock	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM76TM76
Stealth RockStealth Rock	Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM03TM03
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	HM08HM08
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.