Kabuto • Gold/Silver/Crystal Pokédex
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Kabuto
Kabuto's Type
Kabuto's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 140
- Galar #
- --
- Armor #
- --
- Crown #
- 125
Kabuto's Base Stats
- HP:
- 30
- Attack:
- 80
- Defense:
- 90
- Sp. Atk:
- 55
- Sp. Def:
- 45
- Speed:
- 55
- Total:
- 355
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 1'8" (0.5m)
- Weight:
- 25.4 lbs. (11.5 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Water 1 / Water 3
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,000,000
- Base EXP:
- 71
- Catch Rate:
- 45
- Base Happiness:
- 70
Kabuto's Abilities
Here are what abilities Kabuto can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Swift Swim
- Doubles Kabuto's Speed while the weather is rainy.
- Battle Armor
- Damaging moves targeting Kabuto cannot inflict critical hits.
- Weak Armor
- Raises Kabuto's Speed and lowers its Defense by one stage whenever it is hit by a Physical-based move.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Kabuto's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 4×
- 2×
- ½
- ¼
Kabuto's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Kabuto can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Kabuto's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Kabuto's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Kabuto's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Kabuto is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Kabuto is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
| Stats at level 100 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
| HP | 170 | 200 | 234 | 264 | 30 |
| Attack | 165 | 195 | 229 | 259 | 80 |
| Defense | 185 | 215 | 249 | 279 | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 115 | 145 | 179 | 209 | 55 |
| Sp. Def | 95 | 125 | 159 | 189 | 45 |
| Speed | 115 | 145 | 179 | 209 | 55 |
| Total | 355 | ||||
Where to Find Kabuto
If you're looking for where to find Kabuto, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Kabuto in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Exclusive to Pokémon Shield
Kabuto is exclusive to Pokémon Shield, so if you are playing Pokémon Sword, you will need to trade with someone playing Pokémon Shield in order to obtain it for your Pokédex.
Kabuto in the Wild
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Pokédex Entries for Kabuto
Generation 2 Pokédex Entries
Gold
On rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor.
Silver
This POKéMON lived in ancient times. On rare occasions, it has been discovered as a living fossil.
Crystal
Three hundred million years ago, it hid on the sea floor. It also has eyes on its back that glow.
Generation 1 Pokédex Entries
Red
Blue
A POKéMON that was resurrected from a fossil found in what was once the ocean floor eons ago.
Yellow
A POKéMON that was recovered from a fossil. It uses the eyes on its back while hiding on the sea floor.