Kabuto

🎯 Best Counters Against Kabuto

Top Pokémon to use when battling Kabuto in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Xurkitree	Electric	330	144	195	4,504
2	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
3	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
4	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620
5	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
6	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
7	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
8	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
9	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686
10	Mienshao	Fighting	258	127	163	3,101

📖 Complete Kabuto Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Kabuto (#140) is a Rock/Water-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,568 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Kabuto has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Kabuto in 2026.

📊 Kabuto Stats Analysis

Kabuto's Attack stat is 148 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Kabuto may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 140 Defense (Average) and 102 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 390. Trainers should be mindful of Kabuto's limited bulk. Compared to other Rock-type Pokémon, Kabuto's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Kabuto Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Kabuto depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Scratch (Fast) with Ancient Power (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Kabuto has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Kabuto PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Kabuto can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Rock/Water typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Normal, Poison-type threats while being weak to Grass, Fighting, Ground types.

Master League

In Master League, Kabuto faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Kabuto Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Kabuto's effectiveness depends on its typing and 148 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Kabuto use Grass, Fighting-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Kabuto in Pokémon GO

Kabuto can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Partly Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Kabuto Evolution Guide

Kabuto is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Kabuto (#140) ← current
• Kabutops (#141) — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Kabuto in Pokémon GO

Shiny Kabuto is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Kabuto gets a weather boost in Partly Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (913 - 979 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Kabuto

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.