#0140 · Gen 1 · 355 BST
Kabuto
An early-evolution Rock/Water-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with solid 90 base Defense. Common ability: Swift Swim.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
105/90/99/67/58/67
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
137/145/156/117/106/117
Abilities
Physical attacks to the Pokémon lower its Defense stat but sharply raise its Speed stat.
Type effectiveness
Takes 4× damage from
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Kabuto
Kabuto is a Rock/Water-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with a Base Stat Total of 355. An early-evolution Rock/Water-type Pokémon from Generation 1 with solid 90 base Defense. Common ability: Swift Swim.
Best stat: Defense (90 base)
Kabuto's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 80 base Attack and 55 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Swift Swim
- Battle Armor
- Weak Armor
How to use Kabuto competitively
Open the damage calculator with Kabuto selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Kabuto appears in the species dropdown. Drop Kabuto into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0140 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 1 |
| Type | Rock / Water |
| Abilities | Swift Swim, Battle Armor, Weak Armor |
| Base Stat Total | 355 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 30 / 80 / 90 / 55 / 45 / 55 |