Kabuto
#140 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Kabuto
The best moves for Kabuto are Scratch and Ancient Power when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Scratch | 12 dps |
| Ancient Power | 24 dps |
Defense
| Mud Shot | 8.3 dps |
| Ancient Power | 24 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Kabuto family. Kabuto evolves into Kabutops which costs 50 Candy.
Kabuto Raid Guide
Kabuto has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 1 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Kabuto, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Kabuto is a Rock & Water Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Grass, Fighting, Ground and Electric moves. Kabuto's strongest moveset is Scratch & Ancient Power and it has a Max CP of 1,370. Kabuto evolves into Kabutops.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 148 | |
| Defense | 140 | |
| Stamina | 102 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
587 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
783 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,175 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,370 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 979 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,273 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 92 |
Size
| Height | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 11.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Best moveset for Kabuto
The best moves for Kabuto are Scratch and Ancient Power when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Scratch | 12 dps |
| Ancient Power | 24 dps |
Defense
| Mud Shot | 8.3 dps |
| Ancient Power | 24 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot | 5 | 11.7 | 8.3 |
| Scratch | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet | 45 | -12.7 | 20.8 |
| Ancient Power | 70 | -9.4 | 24 |
| Rock Tomb | 70 | -15.6 | 26.3 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Kabuto?
Kabuto is a Rock/Water type Pokémon, which makes it especially weak against Grass moves, and weak against Fighting, Ground and Electric moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Kabuto are:
- Kartana,
- Xurkitree,
- Zarude,
- Roserade,
- Rillaboom.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade | 100% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Power Whip | 81% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Power Whip | 80% |
| Zarude | Vine Whip | Power Whip | 80% |
| Roserade | Razor Leaf | Solar Beam | 78% |
| Roserade | Razor Leaf | Grass Knot | 78% |
| Rillaboom | Razor Leaf | Grass Knot | 76% |
| Tsareena | Magical Leaf | Grass Knot | 76% |
| Tapu Bulu | Bullet Seed | Grass Knot | 76% |
| Roserade | Bullet Seed | Grass Knot | 75% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Kabuto
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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