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.
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Weakness Chart for Rock/Water-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
2x
2x
0.25x
0.5x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
4x
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 Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Kabuto, a top-notch Pokémon boasting Rock and Water attributes. 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. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Kabuto's strategies.
Species: Kabuto Item: Rindo Berry / Shell Bell Ability: Swift Swim Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 176 Hp / 252 Atk / 76 SpD / 4 Spe Moveset: - Liquidation / Waterfall - Double-Edge / Slash - Rock Slide / Rock Tomb - Knock Off / Thief
Physical Sweeper Kabuto (Swift Swim)
Kabuto proves to be an outstanding Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to crush rivals using lethal physical attacks. 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. With a Rindo Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective grass-type attack then the Rindo Berry gets consumed.
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage). ◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch). ◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil). ◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio). ◆ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch). ◆ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage). ◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item). ◆ Thief is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (if your Kabuto has no item, it steals the target's).
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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 Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Species: Kabuto Item: Rindo Berry / Shell Bell Ability: Swift Swim Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA) EVs: 176 Hp / 252 Atk / 76 SpD / 4 Spe Moveset: - Rock Slide / Rock Tomb - Liquidation / Waterfall - Double-Edge / Slash - Knock Off / Thief
Doubles Physical Sweeper Kabuto (Swift Swim)
Dominating double battles, Kabuto is a wonderful Physical Sweeper. It's goal is to crush rivals using powerful physical power. 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. With a Rindo Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective grass-type attack then the Rindo Berry gets consumed.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch). ◆ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage). ◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage). ◆ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch). ◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil). ◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio). ◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item). ◆ Thief is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (if your Kabuto has no item, it steals the target's).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Kabuto can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield 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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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 Sword/Shield. 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 SS Move and Ability Combos for Kabuto
Moves: Swagger + Screech
Moves: Endure + Flail
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Ability: Weak armor + Item: White herb
Ability: Weak armor + Item: Weakness policy
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Move: Meteor Beam + Item: Power Herb
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Aqua Jet
Moves that inflict status: Scald, Toxic
Moves that boost Kabuto's stats
Ancient Power
Curse
Harden
Hone Claws
Iron Defense
Meteor Beam
Rapid Spin
Rock Polish
Most notable and possible best moves for Kabuto
Hydro Pump
Ice Beam
Knock Off
Protect
Rapid Spin
Reflect
Rest
Scald
Stealth Rock
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Kabuto in Sword and Shield
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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