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): Protects the Pokémon from critical hits.

Physical Characteristics:

• Kabuto is a small, bivalve Pokémon that resembles a trilobite.
• It has a hard, brown shell covering most of its body, with a smooth, rounded surface.
• Two large, glowing red eyes are visible on the front of its shell.
• Its underbelly is tan and segmented, featuring four small, pointed legs.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Kabuto is primarily found in prehistoric aquatic environments, often restored from fossils.
• It is believed to have thrived in warm, shallow seas.
• Known to be a scavenger, it feeds on small marine organisms.
• Kabuto is rarely seen in the wild today, as it is mostly revived through scientific means from its Dome Fossil.

In Battle:

• Kabuto is a defensive Pokémon with solid physical attack capabilities.
• Its notable moves include Aqua Jet, Ancient Power, and Rock Slide.
• It can effectively counter Fire, Flying, and Bug-type Pokémon.
• Kabuto is weak against Electric, Fighting, and Grass-type attacks.

Evolution:

• Evolves from a Dome Fossil, typically revived in a laboratory setting.
• Evolves into Kabutops starting at level 40, gaining heightened speed and attack capabilities.

Interesting Facts:

• Kabuto's design is inspired by the extinct trilobites, which were marine arthropods.
• It is one of the few Pokémon that can be revived from fossils, linking it to ancient times.
• In the Pokémon anime, Kabuto is often depicted as living in secret colonies on certain islands.
• Despite its ancient origins, Kabuto is sometimes found in museum exhibits, showcasing its historical significance.

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.