Kabuto’s design consists of a mix of trilobite and the still-living (but considered a living fossil) horseshoe crab.
Kabuto is derived from 兜蟹 kabutogani (horseshoe crab). 兜 Kabuto is also the Japanese word for helmet, specifically the traditional helmets samurai wear.
No: 140
English Name: Kabuto
Japanese Name: Kabuto
Generation: 1
Type: Rock, Water
Species: Shellfish Pokémon
Abilities: Battle Armor, Swift Swim, Weak Armor (hidden ability)
Evolution: Kabuto > Kabutops
Kabuto is a small Pokémon with a large brown shell covering its body. There are two small eyes facing upwards on the outside of its shell, which it uses for sight when it hides on the ocean floor. The structure of its body is almost entirely unknown, except its four short, yellow legs and luminescent red eyes on its underside. Having been thought extinct as of roughly 300 million years ago, in modern days, most living Kabuto are resurrected from Dome Fossils.
Although Kabuto have been found fossilized by way of lying on the ocean floor for millennia, on rare occasions, it has been found still living. In its original time, it was prominently found on beaches, likely aided by its fast and powerful swimming ability. As seen in the anime, Kabuto prefer seclusion and can be very territorial.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Red: A Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil found in what was once the ocean floor eons ago.
Pokemon Blue: A Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil found in what was once the ocean floor eons ago.
Pokemon Yellow: A Pokémon that was recovered from a fossil. It uses the eyes on its back while hiding on the sea floor.
Pokemon Stadium: A Pokémon that was resurrected from a fossil found in an ancient seabed. Unable to right itself if it is flipped over.
Pokemon Gold: On rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor.
Pokemon Silver: This Pokémon lived in ancient times. On rare occasions, it has been discovered as a living fossil.
Pokemon Crystal: Three hundred million years ago, it hid on the sea floor. It also has eyes on its back that glow.
Pokemon Stadium 2: On rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon FireRed: This Pokémon was regenerated from the fossil of an ancient creature. It protects itself with a hard shell.
Pokemon LeafGreen: A Pokémon that was regenerated from a fossil found in what was once the ocean floor long ago.
Pokemon Diamond: It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
Pokemon Pearl: It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
Pokemon Platinum: It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
Pokemon HeartGold: On rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor.
Pokemon SoulSilver: This Pokémon lived in ancient times. On rare occasions, it has been discovered as a living fossil.
Pokemon Black: It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
Pokemon White: It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
Pokemon Black 2: It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
pokemon White 2: It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
Pokemon X: It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell.
Pokemon Y: This Pokémon was regenerated from the fossil of an ancient creature. It protects itself with a hard shell.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
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