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Kabuto is a Rock and Water-type fossil Pokemon from the original generation, known for its Dome Fossil origin, defensive shell, Swift Swim ability and evolution into Kabutops. This guide covers Kabuto’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Kabuto guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Kabuto is an ancient fossil Pokemon restored from the Dome Fossil. It is a Rock and Water-type Pokemon with a hard shell, small body and sharp underside claws. Kabuto evolves into Kabutops at Level 40.
Competitive Overview
Kabuto is usually more useful in limited formats or lower-level play than in standard fully evolved formats. Its best traits are Swift Swim, solid Attack for a first-stage Pokemon, useful Rock and Water typing and access to support options such as Rapid Spin.
Kabuto’s biggest issue is that it is not fully evolved and has several important weaknesses, including a major Grass weakness. In most full competitive formats, Kabutops is the stronger choice after Kabuto evolves at Level 40.
Here are the key facts to know about Kabuto, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Kabuto
National Dex
#0140
Type
Rock / Water
Species
Shellfish Pokemon
Height
1’08” / 0.5 m
50 cm
Weight
25.4 lbs / 11.5 kg
11.5 kg
Abilities
Swift Swim, Battle Armor, Weak Armor
Kabuto has stronger Attack and Defense than its other base stats. Its Speed can become more useful with Swift Swim, but its special bulk is limited.
Kabuto’s best moves usually focus on physical Water and Rock attacks, rain support, priority and utility. These are some of Kabuto’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A priority Water-type attack that gives Kabuto a way to strike first and finish weakened opponents.
A strong physical Water-type attack that fits Kabuto’s higher Attack stat and can lower Defense.
A reliable physical Water-type move that has been useful across many Pokemon games.
A dependable Rock-type attack that gives Kabuto coverage against Flying, Fire, Ice and Bug-type Pokemon.
A high-power Rock-type option that gives Kabuto stronger damage potential when accuracy is worth the risk.
A classic Rock-type special attack tied to fossil Pokemon and useful in older move pools.
Useful Dark-type utility that can remove held items while giving Kabuto coverage against Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.
A support move that removes entry hazards and can help Kabuto provide team utility.
Kabuto can learn a mix of Water, Rock, Normal, Ground and Dark moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Kabuto’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Kabuto is a Rock and Water-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Fire, Normal, Flying, Poison and Ice-type moves, but it also creates a major weakness to Grass-type moves.
Type
Rock / Water
Weaknesses
Grass, Electric, Fighting and Ground
Resistances
Normal, Flying, Poison, Fire and Ice
Immunity
None
Kabuto’s abilities help it either move faster in rain, block critical hits or gain Speed after taking certain attacks depending on the game and format.
Doubles Kabuto’s Speed in rain. This is usually Kabuto’s most offensive ability because it helps it move before many opponents on rain teams.
Prevents Kabuto from being hit by critical hits. This gives Kabuto a steadier defensive option in games where critical-hit prevention matters.
Raises Kabuto’s Speed after it is hit by a physical move while lowering its Defense. This can help Kabuto become faster, but it also makes physical hits riskier.
Kabuto evolves into Kabutops at Level 40. The full Kabuto evolution line is Kabuto and Kabutops.
Stage 1
Starting form restored from the Dome Fossil
Stage 2
Evolves from Kabuto at Level 40
Kabuto’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Kabuto is restored from the Dome Fossil at a fossil lab, museum or restoration center.
| Game | Where to Find Kabuto |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Revive the Dome Fossil at the Pokemon Lab on Cinnabar Island. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Revive the Dome Fossil at the Pokemon Lab on Cinnabar Island. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Revive the Dome Fossil at the Pokemon Lab on Cinnabar Island. |
| Game | Where to Find Kabuto |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Kabuto |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Revive the Dome Fossil at the Pokemon Lab on Cinnabar Island. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Revive the Dome Fossil at the Pokemon Lab on Cinnabar Island. |
| Game | Where to Find Kabuto |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Revive the Dome Fossil at the Oreburgh Mining Museum in Oreburgh City. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Revive the Dome Fossil at the Oreburgh Mining Museum in Oreburgh City. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Revive the Dome Fossil at the Oreburgh Mining Museum in Oreburgh City. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Revive the Dome Fossil at the Pewter Museum of Science in Pewter City. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Revive the Dome Fossil at the Pewter Museum of Science in Pewter City. |
| Game | Where to Find Kabuto |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Revive the Dome Fossil at the Nacrene Museum. |
 Pokemon White |
Revive the Dome Fossil at the Nacrene Museum. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Revive the Dome Fossil at the Nacrene Museum. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Revive the Dome Fossil at the Nacrene Museum. |
| Game | Where to Find Kabuto |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Revive the Dome Fossil at the Fossil Lab in Ambrette Town. |
 Pokemon Y |
Revive the Dome Fossil at the Fossil Lab in Ambrette Town. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Revive the Dome Fossil at Devon Corporation in Rustboro City. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Revive the Dome Fossil at Devon Corporation in Rustboro City. |
| Game | Where to Find Kabuto |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Revive the Dome Fossil at the Fossil Restoration Center on Route 8. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Revive the Dome Fossil at the Fossil Restoration Center on Route 8. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Revive the Dome Fossil at the Pokemon Lab on Cinnabar Island. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Revive the Dome Fossil at the Pokemon Lab on Cinnabar Island. |
| Game | Where to Find Kabuto |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Found in Giant’s Foot and Roaring-Sea Caves in the Crown Tundra. Kabuto can also appear in Max Raid Battles in Giant’s Bed, Snowslide Slope, Giant’s Foot, Ballimere Lake and Frigid Sea. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Revive the Dome Fossil at the Oreburgh Mining Museum in Oreburgh City. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Revive the Dome Fossil at the Oreburgh Mining Museum in Oreburgh City. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Kabuto |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Kabuto |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Kabuto. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Kabuto is a Rock and Water-type Pokemon.
Kabuto is weak to Grass, Electric, Fighting and Ground-type moves. Grass is especially dangerous because Kabuto has a major weakness to it.
Kabuto evolves into Kabutops at Level 40.
Kabuto’s abilities are Swift Swim, Battle Armor and Weak Armor. Swift Swim is especially useful on rain teams.
Kabuto’s best moves often include Aqua Jet, Liquidation, Waterfall, Rock Slide, Stone Edge, Ancient Power, Knock Off and Rapid Spin.
Kabuto can be useful in limited formats, rain teams or early-game play, but Kabutops is usually stronger in full competitive formats.
The most common way to get Kabuto is to revive the Dome Fossil at a fossil lab, museum or restoration center, depending on the game.
Kabuto does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form, regional form or major alternate form in the main Pokemon games.
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