Gabite (Pokémon)

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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 #444 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Dragon Ground Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown 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 41 cycles
Height 4'07" 1.4 m Gabite 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 123.5 lbs. 56.0 kg Gabite 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 144 Gen. IV Unknown IV 144 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Gabite 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Gabite (Japanese: ガバイト Gabite) is a dual-type Dragon/Ground Pokémon.

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 abdomens 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. Its eyes have black scleras and gold colored irises.

Gabite is a fierce and predatory Pokémon, known for its scales, of which have medicinal properties and can heal most illnesses. Gabite has short, extremely sharp teeth, like its pre-evolution, Gible. It has been known to move at extreme speeds. Gabite is also a very territorial creature, and will fight back against enemies to protect its home. Gabite has a habit of digging up gems and hoarding them in its nest.

In the anime

Gabite in the anime

Major appearances

Ursula's Gabite

A Gabite appeared in Another One Gabites the Dust! under the ownership of a Coordinator named Ursula. She appeared again in a flashback in Old Rivals, New Tricks!, and has made various other appearances.

Other

Gabite made its debut appearance in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness. It was sick of others wanting to get its scales so it wants a fight in exchange for one now.

Minor appearances

Another Gabite appeared in An Old Family Blend!, under the ownership of an unknown Trainer.

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

Professor Sycamore's Garchomp was shown as a Gabite in a flashback during Garchomp's Mega Bond!.

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

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In the Platinum arc, a Gabite was used by a Youngster that was challenging the Battle Factory.

Cynthia's Garchomp was seen as a Gabite at the end of the HeartGold & SoulSilver arc.

In the TCG

Main article: Gabite (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness and Sky: Gabite is the boss of the password-exclusive dungeon Labyrinth Cave, as part of a tie-in with the anime special, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness.
• Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Another Gabite makes its home in the deepest parts of the Drilbur Coal Mine, and is first boss the player and their partner fight. It guards a horde of valuable gems, which the player and their partner agree to leave alone after hearing its case.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV 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 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 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.

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

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Sky Stairway (1F-49F) MD Sky Sky Stairway (1F-49F) 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 Shuffle Event: Pokémon Safari Appears! Rumble World Silver Isles: Foggy Crags (All Areas, Entrance Boss)

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Platinum		Haban Berry (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 68		128 - 175	246 - 340
Attack: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Defense: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Atk: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Def: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Speed: 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 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is ½×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   00Start Sand Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   033 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   077 Dragon Rage Dragon Special 0000— 100100% 10 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   1313 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— ——% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ 1515 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   1919 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 08585% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   2424 Dual Chop Dragon Physical 04040 09090% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ 2828 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   3333 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   4040 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   4949 Dragon Rush Dragon Physical 100100 07575% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0

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/HM

Generation VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM01 TM01 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— —}}—% 15 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM02 TM02 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM37 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM59 TM59 Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM71 TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM78 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Rock SmashXY Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   ZHM01 HM01 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   ZHM04 HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   ZHM06 HM06 Rock SmashORAS Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0

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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15 Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   Dragon Breath Dragon Special 60 100% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   Metal Claw Steel Physical 50 95% 35 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   Mud Shot Ground Special 55 95% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10 Cool 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   Rock Climb Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Sand Tomb Ground Physical 35 85% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Scary Face Normal Status — 100% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   Twister Dragon Special 40 100% 20 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Gabite in Generation VI Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Gabite in that game. 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 tutoring

Generation VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  X Y OR AS Draco Meteor Dragon Special 130 90% 5 Beautiful 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 85 100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Dual Chop Dragon Physical 40 90% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ X Y OR AS Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10 Cool 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Stealth Rock Rock Status — —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Gabite can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Gabite cannot be tutored the move in that game 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  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 Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
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 Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Dragon  Poké Assist: ( Dragon ) Field move: (Cut ×3) Browser entry   It spits hunks of dirt to attack. It also slashes with powerful claws.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Dragon  ( Dragon ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It attacks by launching blue fireballs.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★ Move: Dragon Claw Attack: ★★★ Ability 1: Sandpit Defense: ★★ Ability 2: Parry Speed: ★★★ Ability 3: Celebrate 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

Evolution

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

For other sprites and images, please see Gabite images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Gabite shares its category with Druddigon. They are both known as the Cave Pokémon.
• Gabite Scales were stated to be a cure for sickness in the anime special Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness.
• Due to the censor that prevents Pokémon with offensive nicknames being traded on the GTS, an English language Gabite cannot be traded on the GTS without a nickname in Pokémon Black and White.

Origin

Appearance-wise, Gabite seems like a cross between a European dragon and a shark; it may be based on the landshark creature from Dungeons & Dragons.

Name origin

Gabite may be a combination of がぶがぶ gabugabu (to gobble or gulp down) and bite. It may also derive from がぶりと gaburito (bite or chew) or がぶりと噛み付く gaburitokamitsuku (to sink one's teeth into).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ガバイト Gabite From がぶがぶ gabugabu, がぶりと gaburito, がぶりと噛み付く gaburitokamitsuku, and bite French Carmache From Carcharias or Carcharodon and mâcher Spanish Gabite Same as English name German Knarksel From knacken and shark Italian Gabite Same as English name Korean 한바이트 Hanbaiteu From 한입 han'ip and bite Mandarin Chinese 尖牙陸鯊 / 尖牙陆鲨 Jiānyálùshā Literally "Sharp-teethed land shark" Cantonese Chinese 尖牙陸鯊 Jīmngàhluhksā Same as Mandarin name

More languages

Related articles

• Ursula's Gabite

External links

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