Pokédex - Kabuto (Platinum Version)
![[Picture of Kabuto]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/140.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #140 |
| Height | 0.5 m (1'8") |
| Weight | 11.5 kg (25.4 lb) |
| Type | ROCK / WATER |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Kabuto]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAF0lEQVQ4jWNgGAUjAPyH4oEzYBQMCQAAFm4D/YzNTlcAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Color | Brown |
| Body Form | ![[Form 6]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAtUlEQVQYle2Vuw3EMAiGnVMGYByXlCkzqsuUlDcOI6SIZGECzkPkpEhHie0PDPz2QETpGfs8xH0tejyziZmJvsqJmAHgDtrESdtWOwE0+pBoBpjnab/U1Poqt1opCzP30Pe43tnICVGJR6JV4g0aMQdGatAAEEjXBemr4JIdqLEqopQlAI2Ya0PqJaQzCY1IKahiGhNi1kQ6vX6og/bw9ZspEV7Kyas1AJjPghfV3Dz8P7CfoVeYM0iR+frQSAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 45 |
| Base Experience | 99 |
| Growth Rate | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 12.5% female, 87.5% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Water 1, Water 3 |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 7680 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Defense: 1 |
| Abilities | Swift Swim, Battle Armor |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Kabuto
| HP | 30 |
| Attack | 80 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Speed | 55 |
| Special Attack | 55 |
| Special Defense | 45 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Kabuto - Shellfish Pokémon
It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
French
Kabuto - Pokémon Carapace
On pense qu’il peuplait les plages il y a 300 millions d’années. Il est protégé par une coquille robuste.
German
Kabuto - Schaltier
Man geht davon aus, dass dieses PKMN vor 300 Millionen Jahren die Strände bevölkerte.
Spanish
Kabuto - Pokémon Marisco
Se cree que habitó las playas hace 300 millones de años. Se protege con una dura concha.
Italian
Kabuto - Pokémon Crostaceo
Si ritiene che vivesse sulle spiagge 300 milioni di anni fa. È protetto da una conchiglia robusta.
Japanese
カブト (KABUTO) - こうらポケモン (KouraPOKEMON)
３おくねんまえのすなはまで くらしていたとかんがえられている。 かたいカラがみをまもる。 (３Okunenmaenosunahamade kurashiteitatokangaerareteiru. kataiKARAgamiwomamoru. )
Evolutions (When Kabuto Evolves)
- Evolves into Kabutops at level 40.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Kabuto)
Special method: Revive from Dome Fossil in Oreburgh Museum (Level 20)
Moves Learned
Platinum Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Harden | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | User | d |
| 6 | Absorb | GRASS | Special | 20 | 100 | 25 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 11 | Leer | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 30 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 16 | Mud Shot | GROUND | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | 100 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 21 | Sand-Attack | GROUND | Status | 0 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 26 | Endure | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | User | |
| 31 | Aqua Jet | WATER | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 36 | Mega Drain | GRASS | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 41 | Metal Sound | STEEL | Status | 0 | 85 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 46 | AncientPower | ROCK | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 51 | Wring Out | NORMAL | Special | 1 | 100 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
What moves can Kabuto learn in Pokémon Platinum?
Kabuto can learn the following moves:
Absorb
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 13
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 6
Aerial AceBefore Diamond/Pearl: TM40
AncientPower
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 55
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 46
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Aqua JetLevel 31
AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
Aurora BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
BlizzardRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM14
Body Slam
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
BrineTM55
BubbleBeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
CaptivateTM78
Confuse RayRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Double-Edge
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Earth PowerPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Endure
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 37
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 26
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58
FacadeTM42
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
Giga DrainRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM19
HailTM07
HardenRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Ice BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM13
Icy Wind
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move
Iron DefensePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Leer
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 19
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 11
Mega Drain
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 49
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 36
Metal Sound
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 43
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 41
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mud Shot
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 25
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 16
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move
Mud-SlapPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Natural GiftTM83
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
Rain DanceRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
Rapid SpinRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
Rock PolishTM69
Rock Slide
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM80
Rock SmashRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06
Rock TombTM39
RolloutEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Sand-Attack
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 31
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 21
SandstormRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM37
ScratchRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Secret PowerTM43
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Stealth RockTM76
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
SurfRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM03
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
ThiefRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM46
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
Water PulseTM03
WaterfallRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM07
WhirlpoolHeartGold/SoulSilver: HM05
Wring OutLevel 51