#0140Generation VIII
Kabuto
ROCKWATER
Shellfish Pokémon
Normal
Shiny| Height | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 11.5 kg |
| Category | Shellfish Pokémon |
| Catch Rate | 45 |
| Growth | Medium |
| Gender | M 88% / F 12% |
| Egg Groups | Water1, Water3 |
| Friendship | 70 |
Base Stats
HP30
ATK80
DEF90
SpA55
SpD45
SPE55
Total 355
Abilities
Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in rain.
Hard armor protects the Pokémon from critical hits.
Weak ArmorHidden
The Pokémon's Defense stat is lowered when it takes damage from physical moves, but its Speed stat is sharply boosted.
Pokedex Entries
Pokemon SwordThis species is almost entirely extinct. Kabuto molt every three days, making their shells harder and harder.
Pokemon ShieldWhile some say this species has gone extinct, Kabuto sightings are apparently fairly common in some places.
Moves
Level Up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | GRASS | Special | GRASSSpecial | 20 | 100% | 25 | — |
| 1 | Raises the user’s Defense by one stage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 30 | — |
| 5 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 40 | 100% | 35 | — |
| 10 | Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage. | GROUND | Status | GROUNDStatus | — | 100% | 15 | — |
| 15 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | WATER | Physical | WATERPhysical | 40 | 100% | 20 | — |
| 20 | Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 100% | 30 | 100% |
| 25 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | GROUND | Special | GROUNDSpecial | 55 | 95% | 15 | 100% |
| 30 | Has a chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage. | ROCK | Special | ROCKSpecial | 60 | 100% | 5 | 10% |
| 35 | Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 65 | 100% | 10 | — |
| 41 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| 45 | Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | BUG | Physical | BUGPhysical | 80 | 100% | 10 | — |
| 50 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | WATER | Physical | WATERPhysical | 85 | 100% | 10 | 20% |
| 55 | Lowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages. | STEEL | Status | STEELStatus | — | 85% | 40 | — |
| 60 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | ROCK | Physical | ROCKPhysical | 100 | 80% | 5 | — |
TM / HM
| No. | Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM15 | User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | GROUND | Physical | GROUNDPhysical | 80 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM16 | Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 85% | 40 | — |
| TM21 | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | PSYCHC | Status | PSYCHCStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM22 | Has a chance to make the target flinch. | ROCK | Physical | ROCKPhysical | 75 | 90% | 10 | 30% |
| TM23 | Takes the target’s item. | DARK | Physical | DARKPhysical | 60 | 100% | 25 | — |
| TM24 | Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 50 | 100% | 15 | 30% |
| TM25 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM27 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 55 | 95% | 15 | 100% |
| TM28 | Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | GRASS | Special | GRASSSpecial | 75 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM31 | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM32 | Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns. | ROCK | Status | ROCKStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM33 | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | WATER | Status | WATERStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM35 | Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns. | ICE | Status | ICEStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM36 | Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 35 | 85% | 15 | 100% |
| TM39 | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 70 | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM48 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | ROCK | Physical | ROCKPhysical | 60 | 95% | 15 | 100% |
| TM53 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | GROUND | Special | GROUNDSpecial | 55 | 95% | 15 | 100% |
| TM54 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | ROCK | Physical | ROCKPhysical | 25 | 90% | 10 | — |
| TM55 | Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 65 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM76 | Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 60 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TR01 | Has a chance to paralyze the target. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 85 | 100% | 15 | 30% |
| TR03 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 110 | 80% | 5 | — |
| TR04 | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 90 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TR05 | Has a chance to freeze the target. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 90 | 100% | 10 | 10% |
| TR06 | Has a chance to freeze the target. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 110 | 70% | 5 | 10% |
| TR16 | Has a chance to make the target flinch. | WATER | Physical | WATERPhysical | 80 | 100% | 15 | 20% |
| TR18 | Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | BUG | Physical | BUGPhysical | 80 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TR20 | Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TR26 | Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TR27 | Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TR46 | Raises the user’s Defense by two stages. | STEEL | Status | STEELStatus | — | — | 15 | — |
| TR67 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage. | GROUND | Special | GROUNDSpecial | 90 | 100% | 10 | 10% |
| TR75 | Has an increased chance for a critical hit. | ROCK | Physical | ROCKPhysical | 100 | 80% | 5 | — |
| TR76 | Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in. | ROCK | Status | ROCKStatus | — | — | 20 | — |
| TR84 | Has a chance to burn the target. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 80 | 100% | 15 | 30% |
| TR98 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | WATER | Physical | WATERPhysical | 85 | 100% | 10 | 20% |
Egg Moves (All Games)
| Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Has a chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 65 | 100% | 20 | 10% |
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 65 | 100% | 20 | 10% |
Confuses the target. | GHOST | Status | GHOSTStatus | — | 100% | 10 | — |
Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | — | 100% | 15 | — |
Target drops its held item. | DARK | Physical | DARKPhysical | 65 | 100% | 20 | — |
Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user. | GRASS | Special | GRASSSpecial | 40 | 100% | 15 | — |
Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 50 | 100% | 40 | 100% |
User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 90 | 85% | 20 | — |
Move Tutor (All Games)
| Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | ROCK | Special | ROCKSpecial | 120 | 90% | 10 | 100% |