444: Gabite

Essentials

Gabite

Cave Pokémon

Abilities

Sand Veil: Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Hidden Ability

Rough Skin: Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 444
Original Sinnoh: 110
Extended Sinnoh: 110
Mountain Kalos: 7
Original Alola: 239
Original Ula'ula: 111
Updated Alola: 308
Updated Ula'ula: 129

Names

Japanese: ガバイト (gabaito)
: ガバイト
Official roomaji: Gabite
Korean: 한바이트
Chinese: 尖牙陸鯊
: 尖牙陆鲨
French: Carmache
German: Knarksel
Spanish: Gabite
Italian: Gabite

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Monster
Dragon

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

10455 / 5355

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

144

Effort points

2 Attack

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

slow

Wild held items

	5%	Haban Berry
	5%	Haban Berry
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

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	68	52.2	309	340
Attack	90	65.1	248	279
Defense	65	43.0	198	229
Special Attack	50	27.2	168	199
Special Defense	55	30.1	178	209
Speed	82	65.8	232	263
Total	410	39.9

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 6/16/18

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

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

: 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.
: 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.

: 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.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Cave Pokémon
Color: Blue
Cry
Footprint
Shape: Sciurine

Height

4'7.1"
1.4 m

Weight

560

123.5 lb
56.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Platinum

Pal Park

Area: Mountain
Score: 70
Rate: 20

Moves

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

Physical moves better suit Gabite'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	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
					0	Dual Chop			15	40	90%		Hits twice in one turn.
					—	Dual Chop			15	40	90%		Hits twice in one turn.
					—	Tackle			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	—	—	—	Sand Attack			15	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
					—	Dragon Rage			10	*	100%		Inflicts 40 points of damage.
3	3	3	3	3	3	Sand Attack			15	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
7	7	7	7	7	7	Dragon Rage			10	*	100%		Inflicts 40 points of damage.
13	13	13	13	13	13	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
15	15	15	15	15	15	Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
19	19	19	19	19	19	Sand Tomb			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
		24	24	24		Dual Chop			15	40	90%		Hits twice in one turn.
28	28	28	28	28	28	Slash			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
33	33	33	33	33	33	Dragon Claw			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
40	40	40	40	40	40	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
49	49	49	49	49	49	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.
Egg, learned by Gible but not Gabite
						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.
						Dragon Breath			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.
						Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
						Metal Claw			35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
						Mud Shot			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
						Outrage			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
						Rock Climb			20	90	85%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
						Sand Tomb			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
						Scary Face			10	—	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
						Thrash			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
						Twister			20	40	100%		Has a 20% 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	130	90%		Lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
						Dragon Pulse			10	85	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						Dual Chop			15	40	90%		Hits twice in one turn.
						Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
						Fury Cutter			20	40	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.
						Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
						Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
						Outrage			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
						Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
						Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
						Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
						Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
						Twister			20	40	100%		Has a 20% 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.
		01	01	01		Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
02	02	02	02	02	02	Dragon Claw			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
05	05	05	05	05	05	Roar			20	—	—	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
23	23					Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
26	26	26	26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28	28	28	28		Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
35	35	35	35	35	35	Flamethrower			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
37	37	37	37	37	37	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
38	38	38	38	38	38	Fire Blast			5	110	85%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
39	39	39	39	39	39	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
40	40	40	40	40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
42	42	42	42	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	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	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	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
59	59					Dragon Pulse			10	85	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
		59	59	59		Incinerate			15	60	100%		Destroys the target's held berry.
65	65	65	65	65	65	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
71	71	71	71	71	71	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
		78	78	78	78	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
76	76					Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
78	78					Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
80	80	80	80	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
82	82					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
83	83					Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
87	87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
			88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
90	90	90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
				94		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
		94	94			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
			100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H1	H1	H1	H1	H1		Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4		Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H6	H6			H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
H8	H8					Rock Climb			20	90	85%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.