Gabite (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Gabite (disambiguation).
Gabite
Cave Pokémon
ガバイト
Gabite
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Gabite



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Dragon Ground
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
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Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Sand Veil Cacophony
Cacophony
Rough Skin
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Monster and Dragon
Hatch time
40 cycles
Height
4'07" 1.4 m
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Weight
123.5 lbs. 56.0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
144
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
144
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
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HP
2
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
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Atk
0
Def
0
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
70
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Gabite (Japanese: ガバイト Gabite) is a dual-type Dragon/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves from Gible starting at level 24 and evolves into Garchomp starting at level 48.

Biology

Gabite is a medium-sized, bipedal, dragon-like Pokémon that is primarily blue. Its underside is light blue, with red covering it from the middle of its abdomen to the bottoms of its jaw. Gabite has two appendages that resemble jets or plane engines extending out the side of its skull. Each appendage has a blue stripe. It has four fins: one on each arm, one on its back, and another on its tail. The back fin has a notch on it for the male. It has spikes on its hind limbs, and sharp claws on its feet and wrists. Its eyes have black sclerae and gold colored irises.

Gabite is a fierce and predatory Pokémon, known for its scales, which are believed to have medicinal properties and the ability to heal most illnesses, even those thought to be incurable. Gabite has short, extremely sharp teeth, like its pre-evolved form Gible. It has been known to move at extreme speeds. The protrusions on Gabite's head allows it to emit ultrasound waves, which can be used for navigating through pitch-dark caves. Gabite is also a very territorial creature and will fight back against enemies to protect its home. Gabite is passionate about shiny objects, such as gems, treasures, and even Carbink, and it hoards a collection of them in its nest. When it sees Sableye trying to take Carbink as food, Gabite jealously attacks the Sableye. Despite its aggressive demeanor, giving Gabite a sparkly item such as a glass bead can turn it docile. It predominantly lives in mountainous regions, and can survive in both snowy and arid temperatures.

Evolution

Gabite evolves from Gible and evolves into Garchomp.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

 
Unevolved
Gible
 Dragon  Ground 

 
First evolution
Gabite
 Dragon  Ground 

 
Second evolution
Garchomp
 Dragon  Ground 


In the anime

 
Gabite in the anime

Major appearances

Ursula's Gabite

Ursula owns a Gabite, which debuted in Another One Gabites the Dust!. The episode also marked the species' main series debut. Gabite is Ursula's main Pokémon and has been used in several Contest Battles.

Professor Sycamore's Gabite

In a flashback in Garchomp's Mega Bond!, Professor Sycamore's Garchomp was revealed to have been a Gabite.

Cynthia's Gabite

Cynthia's Gabite, currently a Garchomp, appeared in a flashback in Whittle While You Work!.

Other

Gabite debuted in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness. He was sick of others wanting to get his scales, so he asked for a battle in exchange for one. He was eventually beaten by Team Poképals as part of their first exploration mission, who needed a scale to heal a Shinx's ill younger sister.

Minor appearances

A Trainer's Gabite appeared in An Old Family Blend!.

A Gabite appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP114 Gabite Ash's Pokédex Gabite, the Cave Pokémon. Gabite goes wild for precious jewels, first digging them up and then stashing them in its nest.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Cynthia's Gabite

In Softening Up Kakuna, a Youngster's Gabite challenged the Battle Factory.

In The Final Dimensional Duel V, a Gabite was on Fullmoon Island in Palmer's flashback.

Cynthia's Garchomp was seen as a Gabite in All About Arceus IX.

Benga's Gabite first appeared in Pink Slip.

In the TCG

Main article: Gabite (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#110
Johto
#—
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 into its nest.
HeartGold As it digs to expand its nest, it habitually digs up gems that it then hoards in its nest.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot into its nest.
White
Black 2 It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot into its nest.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #007
Hoenn
#—
X It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot in its nest.
Y As it digs to expand its nest, it habitually digs up gems that it then hoards in its nest.
Omega Ruby It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot in its nest.
Alpha Sapphire As it digs to expand its nest, it habitually digs up gems that it then hoards in its nest.
Generation VII Alola
SM: #239
Alola
USUM: #308
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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 VIII Galar
Crown Tundra #117
Sinnoh
#110
Hisui
#188
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.
Brilliant Diamond There is a long-held belief that medicine made from its scales will heal incurable illnesses.
Shining Pearl It habitually digs up and hoards gems in its nest. Its loot is constantly targeted by thieves.
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 IX Paldea
#127
Kitakami
#165
Blueberry
#—
Scarlet In rare cases, it molts and sheds its scales. Medicine containing its scales as an ingredient will make a weary body feel invigorated.
Violet It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot in its nest.


     
Gabite in the Alola Pokédex Gabite in the Paldea Pokédex Gabite in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Gible
Platinum
Victory Road
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Gible
Generation V
Black White
Trade
Black 2
Evolve Gible
White 2
Trade
Generation VI
X Y
Friend Safari (Dragon)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Gible
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Haina Desert (SOS Battle)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Haina Desert (SOS Battle)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.3.0+
Shield Expansion Pass
Evolve Gible
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Grand Underground - Riverbank Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Still-Water Cavern (After obtaining TM99 (Waterfall))
Legends: Arceus
Coronet Highlands: near Clamberclaw Cliffs  , Clamberclaw Cliffs (mass outbreaks), massive mass outbreaks
Alabaster Icelands: Avalanche Slopes
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
South Province: Area Six, Alfornada Cavern
West Province: Area Two
North Province: Area Two, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain
Area Zero
Tera Raid Battles (4★)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Oni Mountain, Crystal Pool


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Sky Stairway (1F-10F)
MD Sky
Sky Stairway (1F-10F)
Ranger: SoA
Hippowdon Temple, Altru Building
Rumble
Rocky Cave
Ranger: GS
Oblivia Ruins, Sky Fortress, Dark Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Cave: World Axle - B2F
Conquest
Evolve Gible
Rumble U
Magical Lake: In Need of Trees
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Mysterious Fountain: Stage 6
Rumble World
Silver Isles: Foggy Crags (All Areas, Entrance Boss)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Garchomp Sea, Zygarde Sea, Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Event: Pokémon Safari (Third release)


Held items

Games Held items
Platinum
Legends: Arceus
  Normal
Grit items by level
  Alpha
Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
68
128 - 175 246 - 340
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
82
78 - 147 152 - 289
Total:
410
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/3 ★★★
Power
4/4 ★★★★
Skill
3/4 ★★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
3/3 ★★★
Total
16/18 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 08585% 15
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000 100100% 15
011 Dragon Breath Dragon Special 06060 100100% 20
1818 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100100% 20
2727 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
3434 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
4242 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100100% 15
5050 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100100% 10
5858 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00——% 10
6666 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
7474 Dragon Rush Dragon Physical 100100 07575% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gabite
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Gabite
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001  TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM006  TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007  TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM008  TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM009  TM009 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM025  TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM027  TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM028  TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM031  TM031 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35
TM032  TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM035  TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM036  TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM044  TM044 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10
TM047  TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049  TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050  TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM051  TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM055  TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM057  TM057 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
TM061  TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM066  TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070  TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM078  TM078 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM085  TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086  TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM088  TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM099  TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM101  TM101 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100}}100% 20
TM103  TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM108  TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM115  TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10
TM116  TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM125  TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM130  TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM133  TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM141  TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM149  TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM150  TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM156  TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10
TM169  TM169 Draco Meteor Dragon Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM171  TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM176  TM176 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15
TM200  TM200 Scale Shot Dragon Physical 02525 090}}90% 20
TM204  TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM215  TM215 Scorching Sands Ground Special 07070 100}}100% 10
TM222  TM222 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100}}100% 15
TM226  TM226 Dragon Cheer Dragon Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gabite
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Gabite
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
Metal Claw Steel Physical 50 95% 35
Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10
Twister Dragon Special 40 100% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Gabite
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gabite
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Gabite
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gabite
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Gabite
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Dragon
Poké Assist:  
Dragon
Field move:  
(Cut ×3)
Browser entry R-252
It spits hunks of dirt to attack. It also slashes with powerful claws.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Dragon
Poké Assist:
(present)
 
Dragon
Field move:
(present)
 
(Cut ×2)
Poké Assist:
(past)
 
Dragon
Field move:
(past)
 
(Cut ×1)
Browser entry R-200/N-209
It attacks by launching blue fireballs.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 53
Base Attack: 75 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Conquest
  HP: ★★★ Move: Dragon Claw
Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Sandpit
Ability 2: Parry
Ability 3: Celebrate
Defense: ★★
Speed: ★★★
Evolves from Gible when its Attack is 44 or higher
Evolves into Garchomp when its Attack is 136 or higher
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Harutaka, Masahide, and Narimasa
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Dragon
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Ground
  Attack Power: 60 - 105   5

#280
 

Block Smash
Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 169 Base Attack: 172 Base Defense: 125
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement:   100
Fast Attacks: Take Down, Mud Shot
Charged Attacks: Dig, Twister, Flamethrower, Frustration , Return 

Evolution data

 
Unevolved
Gible
 Dragon  Ground 
 
Level 24
 
First evolution
Gabite
 Dragon  Ground 
 
Level 48
 
Second evolution
Garchomp
 Dragon  Ground 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
           
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
   
  For other sprites and images, please see Gabite images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Appearance-wise, Gabite resembles a theropod dinosaur and a shark, especially the hammerhead shark, who uses the sensory organs on its head to sense its surroundings much like Gabite does. Gabite's behavior of collecting gems and treasures is reminiscent of European dragons, which are commonly depicted guarding a treasure hoard.

Name origin

Gabite may be a combination of がぶり gaburi (with a big bite) and bite.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ガバイト Gabite From がぶり gaburi and bite
  French Carmache From Carcharias or Carcharodon and mâcher
  Spanish Gabite Same as English/Japanese name
  German Knarksel From knacken, shark, and -sel
  Italian Gabite Same as English/Japanese name
  Korean 한바이트 Hanbite From 한입 han'ip and bite
  Mandarin Chinese 尖牙陸鯊 / 尖牙陆鲨 Jiānyálùshā From 尖牙 jiānyá, 陸 / 陆 , and 鯊 / 鲨 shā
  Cantonese Chinese 尖牙陸鯊 Jīmngàhluhksā From 尖牙 jīmngàh, luhk, and


Related articles

External links


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