#140 · HeartGold Generations · unchanged from the official games
Kabuto
RockWaterSwift Swim, Battle Armor, Weak Armor (hidden)
In HeartGold Generations: First found in National Park (Grass (morning / day), Lv 10-14). Its type (Rock / Water), base stats (total 355) and abilities are the same as in the official games. 5 of its 17 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver, including Brine and Protect.
Level-up moves 19
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Absorb A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | Grass | Spec | 20 | 100 | 25 |
| 1 | Harden The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 30 |
| 1 | Scratch Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 5 | Scratch Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 6 | Absorb A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | Grass | Spec | 20 | 100 | 25 |
| 15 | Sand Attack Sand is hurled in the foe’s face, reducing its accuracy. | Ground | Stat | — | 100 | 15 |
| 15 | Leer The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced. | Normal | Stat | — | 100 | 30 |
| 20 | Mud Shot The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the foe. It also reduces the target’s Speed. | Ground | Spec | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| 22 | Aqua Jet The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first. | Water | Phys | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| 26 | Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 10 |
| 35 | Brine If the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power. | Water | Spec | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| 36 | Mega Drain A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | Grass | Spec | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| 37 | Ancient Power The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once. | Rock | Spec | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| 41 | Protect It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 10 |
| 45 | Leech Life A blood-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| 48 | Metal Sound A horrible sound like scraping metal is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat. | Steel | Stat | — | 85 | 40 |
| 50 | Liquidation --- | Water | Phys | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| 50 | Wring Out The user powerfully wrings the foe. The more HP the foe has, the greater this attack’s power. | Normal | Spec | — | 100 | 5 |
| 60 | Stone Edge The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | Rock | Phys | 100 | 80 | 5 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 36
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | — |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | — |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | — |
| TM19 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | — |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | — |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | 80 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | 70 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Normal | 70 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | — |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | 60 |
| TM55 | Brine | Water | 65 |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | — |
| TM69 | Rock Polish | Rock | — |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 |
| TM76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — |
| TM78 | Captivate | Normal | — |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | Normal | — |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | — |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | — |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | 90 |
| HM05 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 |
| HM07 | Waterfall | Water | 80 |
Where to find Kabuto
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Park | Grass (morning / day) | 10-14 | |
| National Park | Grass (morning / day, Hoenn Sound) | 10-14 | |
| National Park | Grass (morning / day, Sinnoh Sound) | 10-14 |
Other changes in this game
- Evolves into Kabutops — at level 40
- Egg moves: Bubble Beam, Aurora Beam, Rapid Spin, Dig, Flail, Knock Off, Confuse Ray, Mud Shot, Icy Wind, Screech
- Tutor moves: Mud-Slap, Icy Wind, Rollout, Snore, Ancient Power, Earth Power, Iron Defense, Knock Off