Kabuto - Generation 7 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Kabuto can learn in Generation 7, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Sun
  • Pokémon Moon
  • Pokémon Ultra Sun
  • Pokémon Ultra Moon
  • Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu
  • Pokémon Let's Go Eevee

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Kabuto learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1HardenNormalStatus
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
6AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
11LeerNormalStatus 100
16Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
21Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
26EndureNormalStatus
31Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
36Mega DrainGrassSpecial 40 100
41Metal SoundSteelStatus 85
46Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
50Wring OutNormalSpecial 100

Egg moves

Kabuto learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aurora BeamIceSpecial 65 100
Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
ForesightNormalStatus
Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 20 100
ScreechNormalStatus 85
Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85

Moves learnt by TM

Kabuto is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:

Transfer-only moves

Kabuto can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80 Generation 1 — Level up
SlashNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 1 — Level up
BideNormalPhysical Generation 1 — TM
RageNormalPhysical 20 100 Generation 1 — TM
ReflectPsychicStatus Generation 1 — TM
Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100 Generation 1 — TM
CurseGhostStatus Generation 2 — TM
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
BrineWaterSpecial 65 100 Generation 4 — TM
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 35 85 Generation 4 — HM
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90 Generation 4 — Move tutor
DigGroundPhysical 80 100 Generation 6 — TM
Hone ClawsDarkStatus Generation 6 — TM
Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM

Moves learnt by level up

Kabuto learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1HardenNormalStatus
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
6AbsorbGrassSpecial 20 100
11LeerNormalStatus 100
16Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
21Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
26EndureNormalStatus
31Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
36Mega DrainGrassSpecial 40 100
41Metal SoundSteelStatus 85
46Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
50Wring OutNormalSpecial 100

Egg moves

Kabuto learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aurora BeamIceSpecial 65 100
Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
ForesightNormalStatus
Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 20 100
ScreechNormalStatus 85
Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85

Move Tutor moves

Kabuto can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Iron DefenseSteelStatus
Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
Stealth RockRockStatus
Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100

Moves learnt by TM

Kabuto is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

Transfer-only moves

Kabuto can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80 Generation 1 — Level up
SlashNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 1 — Level up
BideNormalPhysical Generation 1 — TM
RageNormalPhysical 20 100 Generation 1 — TM
ReflectPsychicStatus Generation 1 — TM
Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100 Generation 1 — TM
CurseGhostStatus Generation 2 — TM
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
BrineWaterSpecial 65 100 Generation 4 — TM
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 35 85 Generation 4 — HM
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90 Generation 4 — Move tutor
DigGroundPhysical 80 100 Generation 6 — TM
Hone ClawsDarkStatus Generation 6 — TM
Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM

Moves learnt by level up

Kabuto learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
6HardenNormalStatus
12LeerNormalStatus 100
18AbsorbGrassSpecial 40 100
24Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
30Rock ThrowRockPhysical 50 90
36Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
42Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
48Leech LifeBugPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Kabuto is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
05RestPsychicStatus
07ProtectNormalStatus
08SubstituteNormalStatus
09ReflectPsychicStatus
10DigGroundPhysical 80 100
12FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
22Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
25WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100
27ToxicPoisonStatus 90
29ScaldWaterSpecial 80 100
47SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
51BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
53Mega DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
55Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
56Stealth RockRockStatus

Kabuto egg move parents

Kabuto's egg groups: Water 1, Water 3

The egg moves for Kabuto are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Kabuto with a compatible male Pokémon, with either parent (from Gen 6+) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Kabuto with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Aurora Beam

Bubble Beam

Confuse Ray

Flail

Foresight

Giga Drain

Icy Wind

Knock Off

Mud Shot

Rapid Spin

Screech

Take Down