Kabutoin Pokémon Orange
Pokédex Entry
Shellfish Pokémon
Three hundred million years ago, it hid on the sea floor. It also has eyes on its back that glow.
Kabuto in Pokémon Pokémon Orange
Kabuto is #140 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Pokémon Orange. This page covers its rock/water typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 3 encounter locations.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (3)
Level Up Moves (10)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScratchLevel: 1Scratch | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Scratches with sharp claws. | ||||||
| HardenLevel: 1Harden | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Raises the user's DEFENSE. | ||||||
| AbsorbLevel: 13Absorb | grass | PWR20 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| LeerLevel: 19Leer | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Lowers the foe's DEFENSE. | ||||||
| Mud SlapLevel: 25Mud Slap | ground | PWR20 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Lowers the foe's accuracy. | ||||||
| Sand AttackLevel: 31Sand Attack | ground | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Reduces accuracy by throwing sand. | ||||||
| EndureLevel: 37Endure | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Always leaves at least 1HP. | ||||||
| ScreechLevel: 43Screech | normal | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP40 | ||
| Sharply reduces the foe's DEFENSE. | ||||||
| Giga DrainLevel: 49Giga Drain | grass | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| AncientpowerLevel: 55Ancientpower | rock | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP5 | ||
| An attack that may raise all stats. | ||||||
TM/HM Moves (23)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM03TM03 | |
| An attack that may confuse the foe. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| HailHail | ice | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM07TM07 | |
| Inflicts damage every turn. | ||||||
| WhirlpoolWhirlpool | water | PWR40 | ACC85 | PP15 | TM08TM08 | |
| Traps the foe for 2-5 turns. | ||||||
| Ice BeamIce Beam | ice | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM13TM13 | |
| An attack that may freeze the foe. | ||||||
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | PWR110 | ACC70 | PP5 | TM14TM14 | |
| An attack that may freeze the foe. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Giga DrainGiga Drain | grass | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM19TM19 | |
| Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM28TM28 | |
| 1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| BubblebeamBubblebeam | water | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM31TM31 | |
| An attack that may lower SPEED. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Heightens evasiveness. | ||||||
| Earth PowerEarth Power | ground | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM33TM33 | |
| An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM37TM37 | |
| Inflicts damage every turn. | ||||||
| Aerial AceAerial Ace | flying | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM40TM40 | |
| An attack that never misses. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Double damage with PSN, BRN, or PRZ. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP25 | TM46TM46 | |
| An attack that may steal a held item. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | PWR75 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM48TM48 | |
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| SurfSurf | water | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | HM03HM03 | |
| A strong watertype attack. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM05HM05 | |
| An attack that may lower DEFENSE. | ||||||
| WaterfallWaterfall | water | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM07HM07 | |
| An aquatic charge attack. | ||||||
Move Tutor Moves (1)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attract(Kumquat House3)Attract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | |||||||
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Kabuto. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Kabuto resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Kabuto, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
Also in
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kabuto in 7 gamesrockwaterSame typing and stats as this game
kabuto in Ghost Greyrockghostdifferent typingSp. Atk 65 +10Sp. Def 35 -10
kabuto in Red++rockwaterSp. Atk 45 -10