#140 Kabuto
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Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Kabuto
Japan: Kabuto
カブト
French: Kabuto
German: Kabuto
Korean: 투구
National: #140
BW Unova: #---
B2W2 Unova: #---
Male :87.5%
Female :12.5%
Abilities: Swift Swim - Battle Armor - Weak Armor (Hidden Ability)
Swift Swim: When rainy, The Pokémon’s Speed doubles. However, Speed will not double on the turn weather becomes Heavy Rain.
Battle Armor: Opponent’s moves cannot Critical Hit.
Hidden Ability (Available):
Weak Armor: When hit by an attack, the Pokémon's Defense is lowered by one stage but Speed is increased by one stage.
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Shellfish Pokémon 1’08”
0.5m
25.4lbs
11.5kg
45 7,680
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Flee FlagEntree Forest Level
1,000,000 Points
Medium Fast
70 1 Defense Point(s)
133 Level 10
Damage Taken
*0.5 *0.25 *1 *2 *4 *0.5 *2 *0.5 *2 *0.5 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
Water 1
Water 3
Evolutionary Chain
Locations
Black Nacrene City (Revive Fossil)
White Nacrene City (Revive Fossil)
Black 2 Revive Fossil
White 2 Revive Fossil
Dream World Sparkling Sea - Beginning Details
Trainer Locations  Details

Flavor Text
Black It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
White
Black 2
White 2

Black/White/Black 2/White 2 Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Scratch 40 100 35 --
Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage.
Harden -- -- 30 --
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
6 Absorb 20 100 25 --
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
11 Leer -- 100 30 --
The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team's Defense stats are reduced.
16 Mud Shot 55 95 15 --
The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. It also reduces the target's Speed.
21 Sand-attack -- 100 15 --
Sand is hurled in the target's face, reducing its accuracy.
26 Endure -- -- 10 --
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
31 Aqua Jet 40 100 20 --
The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.
36 Mega Drain 40 100 15 --
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
41 Metal Sound -- 85 40 --
A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly reduces the target's Sp. Def stat.
46 Ancientpower 60 100 5 --
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
51 Wring Out ?? 100 5 --
The user powerfully wrings the target. The more HP the target has, the greater this attack's power.
TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM01 Hone Claws -- -- 15 --
The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
TM06 Toxic -- 90 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM07 Hail -- -- 10 --
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100 10 10
The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM14 Blizzard 120 70 5 10
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM23 Smack Down 50 100 15 100
The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28 Dig 80 100 10 --
The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM37 Sandstorm -- -- 10 --
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80 10 --
Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target's Speed by preventing its movement.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46 Thief 40 100 10 --
The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. It can't steal if the user holds an item.
TM48 Round 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM55 Scald 80 100 15 30
The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM69 Rock Polish -- -- 20 --
The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90 10 --
Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100 15 --
The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
HM03 Surf 95 100 15 --
It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
HM05 Waterfall 80 100 15 --
The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.
Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Bubblebeam 65 100 20 -- Details
A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats.
Aurora Beam 65 100 20 -- Details
The target is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.
Rapid Spin 20 100 40 -- Details
A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
Flail ?? 100 15 -- Details
The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Knock Off 20 100 20 -- Details
The user slaps down the target's held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.
Confuse Ray -- 100 10 -- Details
The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.
Mud Shot 55 95 15 -- Details
The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. It also reduces the target's Speed.
Icy Wind 55 95 15 -- Details
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets' Speed stat.
Screech -- 85 40 -- Details
An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target's Defense stat.
Giga Drain 75 100 10 -- Details
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Foresight -- -- 40 -- Details
Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit.

Black 2/White 2 Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Earth Power9010010--
The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
Giga Drain7510010--
A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Icy Wind559515--
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets' Speed stat.
Iron Defense----15--
The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Knock Off2010020--
The user slaps down the target's held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.
Sleep Talk----10--
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snore4010015--
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Stealth Rock----20--
The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent's team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.
Special Moves
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Stealth Rock----20--
The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent's team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.Dream World

Gen III & IV Only Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Method
Water Pulse 60 100 20 20 Gen IV TM03
The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target.
Secret Power 70 100 20 30 Gen IV TM43
The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
Brine 65 100 10 -- Gen IV TM55
If the target's HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
Captivate -- 100 20 -- Gen IV TM78
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Natural Gift ?? 100 15 -- Gen IV TM83
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Whirlpool 35 85 15 100 Gen IV HM05 HGSS
Traps foes in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Rollout 30 90 20 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
Headbutt 70 100 15 -- Move Tutor - HGSS
The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.
Body Slam 85 100 15 30 Move Tutor - FRLG
The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
Double-edge 120 100 15 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Mimic -- -- 10 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 30 80 90 55 45 55
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 90 - 137 76 - 118 85 - 127 54 - 96 45 - 87 54 - 96
Lv. 100 170 - 264 148 - 233 166 - 251 103 - 188 85 - 170 103 - 188
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 90 - 137 85 - 132 95 - 142 60 - 107 50 - 97 60 - 107
Lv. 100 170 - 264 165 - 259 185 - 279 115 - 209 95 - 189 115 - 209
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 90 - 137 93 - 145 104 - 156 66 - 117 55 - 106 66 - 117
Lv. 100 170 - 264 181 - 284 203 - 306 126 - 229 104 - 207 126 - 229

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