Kabuto - Generation 4 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Kabuto can learn in Generation 4, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Diamond
  • Pokémon Pearl
  • Pokémon Platinum
  • Pokémon HeartGold
  • Pokémon SoulSilver

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 Diamond & Pearl 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
46AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
51Wring OutNormalSpecial 100

Egg moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aurora BeamIceSpecial 65 100
BubbleBeamWaterSpecial 65 100
Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
DigGroundPhysical 80 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 20 100
ScreechNormalStatus 85

Moves learnt by HM

Kabuto is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
03SurfWaterSpecial 95 100
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
07WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Kabuto is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:

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 Diamond & Pearl.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60 Generation 3 — TM
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Kabuto learns the following moves in Pokémon Platinum 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
46AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
51Wring OutNormalSpecial 100

Egg moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aurora BeamIceSpecial 65 100
BubbleBeamWaterSpecial 65 100
Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
DigGroundPhysical 80 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 20 100
ScreechNormalStatus 85

Move Tutor moves

Kabuto can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Platinum from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Iron DefenseSteelStatus
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100

Moves learnt by HM

Kabuto is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
03SurfWaterSpecial 95 100
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
07WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Kabuto is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Platinum:

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 Platinum.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60 Generation 3 — TM
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Kabuto learns the following moves in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver 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
46AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
51Wring OutNormalSpecial 100

Egg moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aurora BeamIceSpecial 65 100
BubbleBeamWaterSpecial 65 100
Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
DigGroundPhysical 80 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 20 100
ScreechNormalStatus 85

Move Tutor moves

Kabuto can be taught these attacks in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Iron DefenseSteelStatus
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100

Moves learnt by HM

Kabuto is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
03SurfWaterSpecial 95 100
05WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 15 70
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
07WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Kabuto is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver:

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 HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60 Generation 3 — TM
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

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 the male (for Gen 2-5) 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

Dig

Flail

Icy Wind

Knock Off

Mud Shot

Rapid Spin

Screech