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Gabite.

national dex #444 · gen IV
BST 410 · dragon / ground
Gabite official artwork
dragonground
#444 · gen IV
Profile
HP
68
ATK
90
DEF
65
SPA
50
SPD
55
SPE
82
BST 410 · best Attack 90 · worst Sp. Atk 50 · meters scale to 200

Gabite is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy and resists Fire, Poison, Rock and is immune to Electric.

Typingdragonground
AbilitiesSand Veil, Rough Skin
Height, weight1.4 m / 56.0 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsMonster, Dragon
Previous
#443gible
Dex position
#444 of 1025
Jump to
Next
#445garchomp

Gabite base stats

BST 410 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP68246340
Atk90166306
Def65121251
SpA5094218
SpD55103229
Spe82152289
BST410bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Atk

Gabite weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Dragon / Ground dual typing
nor1
fir½
wat1
ele0
gra1
ice4
fig1
poi½
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc½
gho1
dra2
dar1
ste1
fai2
Weak to
Ice (4x), Dragon, Fairy
Resists
Fire, Poison, Rock
Immune to
Electric

Gabite abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
Sand VeilIncreases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Rough SkinhiddenDamages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.

Gabite evolution line

3 stages

Gabite evolves into Garchomp: level it up to 48 or higher. How to evolve Gabite, every game

Best Gabite moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
dragonDraco MeteorSPEC130
dragonOutragePHYS120
dragonDragon RushPHYS100
groundEarthquakePHYS100
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
fireFire BlastSPEC110
rockStone EdgePHYS100
normalTake DownPHYS90

Gabite moves

gen 9 · 72 moves · 15 level-up · 47 TM/HM · 10 tutor
53 moves · Gabite appears in 12 games
Dragon BreathL1TackleL1Sand AttackL3BulldozeL18Sand TombL19BiteL27Earth PowerL29SlashL34Double EdgeL37Dragon ClawL42OutrageL47DigL50SandstormL58Take DownL66Dragon RushL74Aerial AceTMBody SlamTMBreaking SwipeTMCrunchTMDraco MeteorTMDragon CheerTMDragon PulseTMDragon TailTMEarthquakeTMEndureTMFacadeTMFalse SwipeTMFire BlastTMFire FangTMFlamethrowerTMHelping HandTMIron HeadTMMetal ClawTMMud ShotTMPower GemTMProtectTMRain DanceTMRestTMRock SlideTMRock TombTMScale ShotTMScary FaceTMScorching SandsTMShadow ClawTMSleep TalkTMStealth RockTMStone EdgeTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwiftTMSwords DanceTMTera BlastTMThunder FangTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
Dragon BreathSTABdragonSPEC60100%20Level 1
Sand AttackgroundSTAT-100%15Level 3
BulldozeSTABgroundPHYS60100%20Level 18
Sand TombSTABgroundPHYS3585%15Level 19
BitedarkPHYS60100%25Level 27
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10Level 29
SlashnormalPHYS70100%20Level 34
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Level 37
Dragon ClawSTABdragonPHYS80100%15Level 42
OutrageSTABdragonPHYS120100%10Level 47
DigSTABgroundPHYS80100%10Level 50
SandstormrockSTAT--10Level 58
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20Level 66
Dragon RushSTABdragonPHYS10075%10Level 74
Aerial AceflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Breaking SwipeSTABdragonPHYS60100%15TM / HM
BulldozeSTABgroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
DigSTABgroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Draco MeteorSTABdragonSPEC13090%5TM / HM
Dragon CheerdragonSTAT00%15TM / HM
Dragon ClawSTABdragonPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Dragon PulseSTABdragonSPEC85100%10TM / HM
Dragon TailSTABdragonPHYS6090%10TM / HM
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10TM / HM
EarthquakeSTABgroundPHYS100100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
False SwipenormalPHYS40100%40TM / HM
Fire BlastfireSPEC11085%5TM / HM
Fire FangfirePHYS6595%15TM / HM
FlamethrowerfireSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Iron HeadsteelPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Metal ClawsteelPHYS5095%35TM / HM
Mud ShotSTABgroundSPEC5595%15TM / HM
OutrageSTABdragonPHYS120100%10TM / HM
Power GemrockSPEC80100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
Rock TombrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
Sand TombSTABgroundPHYS3585%15TM / HM
SandstormrockSTAT--10TM / HM
Scale ShotSTABdragonPHYS2590%20TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Scorching SandsSTABgroundSPEC70100%10TM / HM
Shadow ClawghostPHYS70100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20TM / HM
Stone EdgerockPHYS10080%5TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Thunder FangelectricPHYS6595%15TM / HM
Draco MeteorSTABdragonSPEC13090%5Tutor
Dragon PulseSTABdragonSPEC85100%10Tutor
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10Tutor
Iron HeadsteelPHYS80100%15Tutor
OutrageSTABdragonPHYS120100%10Tutor
Scale ShotSTABdragonPHYS2590%20Tutor
Scorching SandsSTABgroundSPEC70100%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor

Gabite Pokédex entries

5 generations · newest first
Generation VIII3 entries
Sword

This Pokémon emits ultrasonic waves from a protrusion on either side of its head to probe pitch-dark caves.

Shield

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.

Legends: Arceus

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.

Generation VII4 entries
Sun

In rare cases, it molts and sheds its scales. Medicine containing its scales as an ingredient will make a weary body feel invigorated.

Moon

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.

Ultra Sun

It loves shiny things. When it finds a Sableye trying to catch a Carbink, Gabite becomes furiously angry and attacks the Sableye.

Ultra Moon

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 VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot in its nest.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

As it digs to expand its nest, it habitually digs up gems that it then hoards in its nest.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot in its nest.

Generation IV4 entries
Diamond

There is a long-held belief that medicine made from its scales will heal even incurable illnesses.

Pearl

It habitually digs up and hoards gems in its nest. Its loot is constantly targeted by thieves.

Platinum

It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot in its nest.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

As it digs to expand its nest, it habitually digs up gems that it then hoards in its nest.

Gabite species data

gen IV species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIV (Sinnoh)
ColorBlue
ShapeUpright
HabitatUnknown
Height1.4 m (4'07")
Weight56.0 kg (123.5 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateSlow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsMonster, Dragon
Hatch counter40 cycles, 10,496 steps
Base experience144
EV yield2 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#444
Sinnoh#110
Sinnoh (Pt)#110
Conquest#086
Kalos Mountain#007
Alola (SM)#239
Ula'ula#111
Alola (USUM)#308
Ula'ula (USUM)#129
Crown Tundra#117
Hisui#188
Paldea#127
Kitakami#165
Lumiose City#129
Wild held items
Haban Berry5%
5% in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Read outfrom base stats
Battle rolePhysical attacker90 Atk / 50 SpA
Best statAttack 90good
Speed tier82 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load3 weak / 3 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Gabite

Gabite is a Dragon and Ground-type Pokémon 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 Pokémon.

Gabite base stats

Gabite has a base stat total of 410, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokémon. 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 and 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 and 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 on the right 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.

Tools for Gabite
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