Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
Competitive Information for Kabuto [Ruby/Sapphire]
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Weakness Chart for Rock/Water-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
2x
2x
0.25x
0.5x
4x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
2x
0.5x
0.5x
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Kabuto? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Kabuto, a rad Pokémon known for its Rock and Water typing! Kabuto is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). It is weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, and Ground-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Kabuto below and optimize your gameplay!
Species: Kabuto Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band Ability: Swift Swim Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 176 Hp / 252 Atk / 76 SpD / 4 Spe Moveset: - Double-Edge / Return - Rock Slide / Ancient Power - Mud Shot / Dig - Rock Smash
Physical Sweeper Kabuto (Swift Swim)
In single battles, Kabuto's Physical Sweeper role is an exceptional. This moveset focuses to overwhelm foes with intense physical power. Previously before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Kabuto's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Kabuto recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Swift Swim, Kabuto's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil). ◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness). ◆ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch). ◆ Ancient Power is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)). ◆ Mud Shot is a physical 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage). ◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2). ◆ Rock Smash is a physical 20-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Kabuto? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Species: Kabuto Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band Ability: Swift Swim Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 176 Hp / 252 Atk / 76 SpD / 4 Spe Moveset: - Rock Slide / Ancient Power - Double-Edge / Return - Mud Shot / Dig - Rock Smash
Doubles Physical Sweeper Kabuto (Swift Swim)
Kabuto is an awesome Physical Sweeper to use for double battles. It is primarily designed to crush rivals using powerful physical moves. In the dark days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Kabuto's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Kabuto recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Swift Swim, Kabuto's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch). ◆ Ancient Power is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)). ◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil). ◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness). ◆ Mud Shot is a physical 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage). ◆ Dig is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2). ◆ Rock Smash is a physical 20-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Kabuto can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Kabuto.
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Damage Modifiers:
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Kabuto can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Kabuto
Moves: Endure + Flail
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Kabuto's stats
Ancient Power
Harden
Rapid Spin
Most notable and possible best moves for Kabuto
Ice Beam
Knock Off
Protect
Rapid Spin
Rest
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Kabuto in Ruby and Sapphire
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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