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.