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Shadow Kabuto is a Rock- and Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Kabuto has a maximum CP of 1,549. It is weak to Grass, Electric, Fighting, and Ground-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Kabuto is Mud Shot and Aqua Jet.
Shadow Kabuto takes increased damage from:
Grass256.0%
Electric160.0%
Fighting160.0%
Ground160.0%
Shadow Kabuto takes reduced damage from:
Fire39.1%
Flying62.5%
Ice62.5%
Normal62.5%
Poison62.5%
| 1. |  Scratch | Ancient Power | 5.96 | 7.82 | 62.1 |
| 2. | Scratch | Rock Tomb | 5.62 | 7.38 | 58.6 |
| 3. |  Mud Shot | Ancient Power | 5.59 | 7.34 | 58.3 |
| 4. | Scratch | Aqua Jet | 5.59 | 7.34 | 58.2 |
| 5. | Mud Shot | Rock Tomb | 5.09 | 6.68 | 53.0 |
| 6. | Mud Shot | Aqua Jet | 5.00 | 6.57 | 52.2 |
| 7. | Mud Shot | Frustration | 0 | 0.10 | 0 |
| 8. | Scratch | Frustration | 0 | 0.10 | 0 |
Mud Shot
4
6
0.5s
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Scratch640.5s| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Frustration10332.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 70 |
Ancient Power70333.5s| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 2.9s - 3.1s |
| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialAncient Power has a 10.0% chance to:
Rock Tomb65503.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 2.0s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialRock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:
Aqua Jet45332.5s| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.6s - 2.0s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Kabuto can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.
Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Shadow Kabuto can learn, with its DPS and TDO.
At Level 50, Shadow Kabuto maxes out at 1,549 CP. Raid catches are 690 to 783 CP, or 862 to 979 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 548 to 587 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.
 Max CP | 1549 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 548 CP - 587 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 730 CP - 783 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 690 CP - 783 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 862 CP - 979 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
Shadow Kabuto’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 CP | 2 | 60 CP | 3 | 102 CP |
| 4 | 143 CP | 5 | 184 CP | 6 | 226 CP |
| 7 | 267 CP | 8 | 309 CP | 9 | 350 CP |
| 10 | 391 CP | 11 | 430 CP | 12 | 470 CP |
| 13 | 509 CP | 14 | 548 CP | 15 | 587 CP |
| 16 | 626 CP | 17 | 665 CP | 18 | 705 CP |
| 19 | 744 CP | 20 | 783 CP | 21 | 822 CP |
| 22 | 861 CP | 23 | 900 CP | 24 | 940 CP |
| 25 | 979 CP | 26 | 1018 CP | 27 | 1057 CP |
| 28 | 1096 CP | 29 | 1136 CP | 30 | 1175 CP |
| 31 | 1194 CP | 32 | 1214 CP | 33 | 1233 CP |
| 34 | 1253 CP | 35 | 1273 CP | 36 | 1292 CP |
| 37 | 1312 CP | 38 | 1331 CP | 39 | 1351 CP |
| 40 | 1370 CP | 41 | 1388 CP | 42 | 1405 CP |
| 43 | 1423 CP | 44 | 1441 CP | 45 | 1459 CP |
| 46 | 1477 CP | 47 | 1495 CP | 48 | 1513 CP |
| 49 | 1531 CP | 50 | 1549 CP |
More information
Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Kabuto’s Rock and Water-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Kabuto.
Rock WaterMega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #140 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 11.5 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 87.5% Male ♀ 12.5% Female |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 9% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 7575000 |
Shadow Kabuto’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.
Kabuto
Kabutops
Dynamax Kabuto
Dynamax Kabutops
Shadow Kabuto
Shadow Kabutops| Purification cost | 5 Candy |
|---|---|
| 5000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
No size information available for this Pokémon
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 624,000 | 406 | 360 |
| 40 | 336,000 | 406 | 12 |
| 35 | 228,000 | 274 | - |
| 30 | 150,000 | 185 | - |
| 25 | 96,000 | 136 | - |
| 20 | 57,000 | 97 | - |
| 15 | 30,600 | 67 | - |
| 10 | 13,200 | 38 | - |
| 5 | 3,600 | 18 | - |
Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Kabuto from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.
High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Shadow Kabuto. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | A POKéMON that was resurrected from a fossil found in what was once the ocean floor eons ago. |
| Yellow | A POKéMON that was recovered from a fossil. It uses the eyes on its back while hiding on the sea floor. |
| Gold | On rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor. |
| Silver | This POKéMON lived in ancient times. On rare occasions, it has been discovered as a living fossil. |
| Crystal | Three hundred million years ago, it hid on the sea floor. It also has eyes on its back that glow. |
| Ruby, 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. |
| 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. |
| FireRed | This POKéMON was regenerated from the fossil of an ancient creature. It protects itself with a hard shell. |
| LeafGreen | A POKéMON that was regenerated from a fossil found in what was once the ocean floor long ago. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell. |
| HeartGold | On rare occasions, some have been found as fossils which they became while hiding on the ocean floor. |
| SoulSilver | This Pokémon lived in ancient times. On rare occasions, it has been discovered as a living fossil. |
| X | It is thought to have inhabited beaches 300 million years ago. It is protected by a stiff shell. |
| Y | This Pokémon was regenerated from the fossil of an ancient creature. It protects itself with a hard shell. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Ultra Sun | This Pokémon thrived 300 million years ago. It’s said that living specimens can still be seen in a certain region—a rare sight. |
| Ultra Moon | This Pokémon became extinct everywhere, except in a few areas. It protects itself with its hard shell. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | A Pokémon that was recovered from a fossil. It used the eyes on its back while hiding on the seafloor. |
| Sword | This species is almost entirely extinct. Kabuto molt every three days, making their shells harder and harder. |
| Shield | While some say this species has gone extinct, Kabuto sightings are apparently fairly common in some places. |
Shadow Kabuto’s best moves are Mud Shot and Aqua Jet, for 6.57 DPS and 52.2 TDO.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Rock and Water-type Pokémon are weak to Grass, Electric, Fighting, and Ground-type moves. They take reduced damage from Flying, Ice, Normal, Poison, and Fire-type moves.
Shadow Kabuto tops out at 1,370 CP at Level 40 and 1,549 CP at Level 50.
Shadow Kabuto can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shadow Kabuto cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Kabuto: Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Diancie, Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, and Mega Greninja.
Regular Shadow Kabuto
Shiny Shadow Kabuto
