443: Gible

Essentials

Gible

Abilities

Sand Veil: Heightens evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 443
Original Sinnoh: 109
Extended Sinnoh: 109

Names

Japanese: フカマル (fukamaru)
Official Roomaji: Fukamaru
Korean: 딥상어동
Chinese: 圓陸鲨
French: Griknot
German: Kaumalat

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Monster
Dragon

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

10455 / 5355

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

957 EXP at level

Effort points

1 Attack

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

slow

Wild held items

Haban Berry

Evolution

Compare these Pokémon

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Gible	Gabite Level up, starting at level 24	Garchomp Level up, starting at level 48

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	58	36.1	289	320
Attack	70	47.2	208	239
Defense	45	20.5	158	189
Special Attack	40	16.9	148	179
Special Defense	45	19.1	158	189
Speed	42	22.6	152	183
Total	300	17.0

Flavor

All versions' flavor text and sprites

Flavor Text

: It nests in small, horizontal holes in cave walls. It pounces to catch prey that stray too close.
: It once lived in the tropics. To avoid the cold, it lives in caves warmed by geothermal heat.
: It attacks using its huge mouth. While its attacks are powerful, it hurts itself out of clumsiness, too.
: It nests in horizontal holes warmed by geothermal heat. Foes who get too close can expect to be pounced on and bitten.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Land Shark
Color: blue
Cry
Pawprint
Shape: Sciurine

Height

2'3.6"
0.7 m

Weight

205

45.2 lb
20.5 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Diamond

Wayward Cave, B1F

Pearl

Wayward Cave, B1F

Platinum

Wayward Cave, B1F

Moves

Dragon and ground moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Gible's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	Tackle			35	35	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
3	3	Sand-Attack			15	0	100%		Lowers the target's Accuracy by one level.
7	7	Dragon Rage			10	1	100%		Inflicts 40 points of damage.
13	13	Sandstorm			10	0	100%		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
15	15	Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
19	19	Sand Tomb			15	15	70%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
25	25	Slash			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
27	27	Dragon Claw			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
31	31	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
37	37	Dragon Rush			10	100	75%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
		Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
		Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
		DragonBreath			20	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
		Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		Metal Claw			35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one level.
		Mud Shot			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one level.
		Outrage			15	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
		Sand Tomb			15	15	70%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
		Scary Face			10	0	90%		Lowers the target's Speed by two levels.
		Thrash			20	90	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
		Twister			20	40	100%		Has chance to make the target flinch.
		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
		Draco Meteor			5	140	90%		Lowers the user's Special Attack by two levels after inflicting damage.
		Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one level.
		Fury Cutter			20	10	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
		Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Accuracy by one level.
		Outrage			15	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
		Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		Swift			20	60	100%		Never misses.
		Twister			20	40	100%		Has chance to make the target flinch.
		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
02	02	Dragon Claw			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
05	05	Roar			20	0	100%	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
06	06	Toxic			10	0	85%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
10	10	Hidden Power			15	1	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	Sunny Day			5	0	0%		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
17	17	Protect			10	0	0%	3	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	Rain Dance			5	0	0%		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
21	21	Frustration			20	1	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	Return			20	1	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
32	32	Double Team			15	0	100%		Raises the user's Evasion by one level.
35	35	Flamethrower			15	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
37	37	Sandstorm			10	0	100%		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
38	38	Fire Blast			5	120	85%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
39	39	Rock Tomb			10	50	80%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one level.
40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	100%		Never misses.
42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43	Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	Rest			10	0	100%		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	Attract			15	0	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
58	58	Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
59	59	Dragon Pulse			10	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
65	65	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
71	71	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
76	76	Stealth Rock			20	0	0%		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
78	78	Captivate			20	0	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two levels if it's the opposite gender.
80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
82	82	Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
83	83	Natural Gift			15	1	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
87	87	Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
90	90	Substitute			10	0	100%		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
H1	H1	Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H4	H4	Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H6	H6	Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one level.
H8	H8	Rock Climb			20	90	85%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.