kabuto

Kabuto is a Rock/Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Rock / Water

Abilities:

• Swift Swim: Doubles the Pokémon's Speed stat in rain.
• Battle Armor (Hidden Ability): Prevents opposing Pokémon from landing critical hits.

Physical Characteristics:

• Kabuto resembles a horseshoe crab or trilobite, showcasing its ancient origins.
• It has a hard, brown shell covering its body with two large, red eyes that appear to glow.
• Its underside is light yellow, with several short legs used for swimming and moving along the ocean floor.
• Sharp teeth line its mouth, which is located on the underside of its body, hinting at its predatory nature.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Kabuto is primarily found in caves or near ocean depths, often buried in sand or mud to avoid predators.
• It is known to have been revived from fossils, as it is believed to have gone extinct millions of years ago.
• Typically nocturnal, Kabuto uses its keen vision to hunt prey in the dark.
• It is a rare sight in the wild, with most being restored from Dome Fossils discovered by trainers.

In Battle:

• Kabuto excels in aquatic environments and can take advantage of its Swift Swim ability to outspeed opponents during rain.
• Notable moves include Aqua Jet, Rock Slide, and Ancient Power, allowing it to leverage both its Water and Rock typing effectively.
• It is strong against Fire, Ice, Flying, and Bug types due to its dual typing.
• Vulnerable to Electric, Fighting, Ground, and Grass-type moves, requiring strategic planning when facing such opponents.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Kabuto when it reaches level 40, transforming into the more powerful Kabutops.
• Kabutops retains the Rock/Water typing and gains enhanced offensive capabilities.

Interesting Facts:

• Kabuto’s design is inspired by real-life trilobites and horseshoe crabs, ancient creatures that lived hundreds of millions of years ago.
• In the Pokémon world, it was thought to be extinct until fossil restoration techniques were developed.
• Kabuto's eyes glow in the dark, a trait that helps it navigate and find food efficiently at night.
• Its name is derived from the Japanese word "kabuto," referring to an ancient helmet, highlighting its armored appearance.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: A Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossilfound in what was once the ocean floor eons ago.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ruby: KABUTO is a Pokémon that has been regenerated from a fossil. However, in extremely rare cases, living exampleshave been discovered. The Pokémon has not changed at all for 300 million years.
• Sapphire: KABUTO is a Pokémon that has been regenerated from a fossil. However, in extremely rare cases, living exampleshave been discovered. The Pokémon has not changed at all for 300 million years.
• Emerald: 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.
• Firered: This Pokémon was regenerated from the fossil of an ancient creature. It protects itself with a hard shell.
• Leafgreen: A Pokémon that was regenerated from a fossil found in what was once the ocean floor long ago.
• Diamond: It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
• Pearl: It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
• Platinum: It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
• Heartgold: On rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor.
• Soulsilver: This Pokémon lived in ancient times. On rare occasions, it has been discovered as a living fossil.
• Black: It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
• White: It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
• Black-2: It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
• White-2: It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
• X: It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
• Y: This Pokémon was regenerated from the fossil of an ancient creature. It protects itself with a hard shell.
• Omega-Ruby: Kabuto is a Pokémon that has been regenerated from a fossil. However, in extremely rare cases, living examples have been discovered. The Pokémon has not changed at all for 300 million years.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Kabuto is a Pokémon that has been regenerated from a fossil. However, in extremely rare cases, living examples have been discovered. The Pokémon has not changed at all for 300 million years.
• Ultra-Sun: This Pokémon thrived 300 million years ago. It’s said that living specimens can still be seen in a certain region—a rare sight.
• Ultra-Moon: This Pokémon became extinct everywhere, except in a few areas. It protects itself with its hard shell.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: A Pokémon that was recovered from a fossil. It used the eyes on its back while hiding on the seafloor.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: A Pokémon that was recovered from a fossil. It used the eyes on its back while hiding on the seafloor.
• Sword: This species is almost entirely extinct. Kabuto molt every three days, making their shells harder and harder.
• Shield: While some say this species has gone extinct, Kabuto sightings are apparently fairly common in some places.