Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- IV (Sinnoh)
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Upright
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Monster, Dragon
- Hatch Counter
- 40 cycles (~10,496 steps)
- Base Experience
- 144
- EV Yield
- 2 Atk
- Height
- 1.4 m (4'07")
- Weight
- 56.0 kg (123.5 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Dragon/Ground dual typing.
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.
Generation VII
In rare cases, it molts and sheds its scales. Medicine containing its scales as an ingredient will make a weary body feel invigorated.
Shiny objects are its passion. It can be found in its cave, scarcely moving, its gaze fixed on the jewels it’s amassed or Carbink it has caught.
It loves shiny things. When it finds a Sableye trying to catch a Carbink, Gabite becomes furiously angry and attacks the Sableye.
It sheds its skin and gradually grows larger. Its scales can be ground into a powder and used as raw materials for traditional medicine.
Generation VIII
This Pokémon emits ultrasonic waves from a protrusion on either side of its head to probe pitch-dark caves.
Jewels are buried in the caves these Pokémon nest in, but you’ll be torn apart by claws and fangs the moment you enter one of these caves.
Though Gabite are usually of a violent disposition, when I gave one a glass bead it had been eyeing covetously, it suddenly became quite docile.
Show older entries (Gen IV, V, VI)
Generation IV
There is a long-held belief that medicine made from its scales will heal even incurable illnesses.
It habitually digs up and hoards gems in its nest. Its loot is constantly targeted by thieves.
It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot in its nest.
As it digs to expand its nest, it habitually digs up gems that it then hoards in its nest.
Generation V
It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot in its nest.
Generation VI
It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot in its nest.
As it digs to expand its nest, it habitually digs up gems that it then hoards in its nest.
Level Up
15 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Dragon BreathSTAB | dra | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 3 | Sand Attack | gro | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| 18 | BulldozeSTAB | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 19 | Sand TombSTAB | gro | P | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 27 | Bite | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 29 | Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 34 | Slash | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 37 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 42 | Dragon ClawSTAB | dra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 47 | OutrageSTAB | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 50 | DigSTAB | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 58 | Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| 66 | Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 74 | Dragon RushSTAB | dra | P | 100 | 75% | 10 |
TM / HM
47 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Breaking SwipeSTAB | dra | P | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| BulldozeSTAB | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| DigSTAB | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Draco MeteorSTAB | dra | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Dragon Cheer | dra | N | 0 | 0% | 15 |
| Dragon ClawSTAB | dra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dragon PulseSTAB | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Dragon TailSTAB | dra | P | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| EarthquakeSTAB | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| Fire Blast | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Fire Fang | fir | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Flamethrower | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Metal Claw | ste | P | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| Mud ShotSTAB | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| OutrageSTAB | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Power Gem | roc | S | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Sand TombSTAB | gro | P | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Scale ShotSTAB | dra | P | 25 | 90% | 20 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Scorching SandsSTAB | gro | S | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| Shadow Claw | gho | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stone Edge | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thunder Fang | ele | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
Move Tutor
10 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draco MeteorSTAB | dra | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Dragon PulseSTAB | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| OutrageSTAB | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Scale ShotSTAB | dra | P | 25 | 90% | 20 |
| Scorching SandsSTAB | gro | S | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
Items that wild Gabite may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Gabite
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Gabite
Gabite is a Dragon and Ground-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). This Pokémon emits ultrasonic waves from a protrusion on either side of its head to probe pitch-dark caves. Gabite stands 1.4 m (4'07") tall and weighs 56.0 kg (123.5 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Gabite Base Stats
Gabite has a base stat total of 410, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Attack at 90 (good), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 50 (below average). Gabite excels as a physical attacker. Gabite is moderately fast with a base Speed of 82.
Gabite Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Dragon and Ground-type, Gabite is weak to Ice (4x), Dragon, Fairy-type moves, resists Fire, Poison, Rock-type attacks, and is completely immune to Electric-type moves. This gives Gabite 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Gabite Abilities
Gabite's abilities include Sand Veil, Rough Skin. Sand Veil increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage. Its Hidden Ability is Rough Skin, which damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.
Gabite Moves & Learnset
Gabite can learn 72 moves in Generation 9, including 15 by leveling up, 47 via TM/HM, and 10 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Draco Meteor (Dragon, 130 power), Outrage (Dragon, 120 power), Dragon Rush (Dragon, 100 power), Earthquake (Ground, 100 power). For coverage, Gabite can learn Double Edge (Normal), Fire Blast (Fire), Stone Edge (Rock).
Training Gabite
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Gabite can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Gabite yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 10,496 steps to hatch from an Egg. Gabite belongs to the Monster and Dragon egg groups. Gabite is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Gible → Gabite → Garchomp). Wild Gabite may be found holding Haban Berry.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Gabite. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Gabite, or use the team builder to see how Gabite fits into your squad.
