Gabite (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Gabite (disambiguation).

Gabite 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

Physiology

Gabite are dark blue, with red underbellies that cover from the middle of their abdomens to the bottoms of their jaws, and the rest of their undersides being a light blue. Gabite have appendages that resemble jets or planes; its four fins, one on each arm, one on its back and another on its tail; horns that resemble jet/plane engines rest on their heads, each with a light blue stripe in the middle. It has spikes on its hind limbs, and sharp claws on its feet. Its eyes have black scleras and gold colored irises.

Gender differences

A male has a cut on his dorsal fin, while the female does not.

Special abilities

Gabite are fierce and predatory dragons, known for their scales that have medicinal properties and can heal most illnesses. Gabite have short, yet deadly sharp teeth, like their pre-evolution, Gible. They have been known to move at extreme speeds.

Behavior

Gabite are territorial creatures. To protect their homes, they will run at high speeds, slashing any enemies out of their way as they go. Gabite has a habit of digging up gems and hoarding them in its nest.

Habitat

Judging from its classification, it likely lives in warm caves much like its pre-evolution, Gible.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

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. It 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.

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 TCG

Main article: Gabite (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
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 {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot into its nest. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot into its nest. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
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.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Gible Platinum Rare Victory Road HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Gible Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Evolve Gible (Black 2 only) Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Sky Stairway
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Hippowdon Temple Altru Building
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Oblivia Ruins Sky Fortress Dark Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Rocky Cave
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Cave: World Axle - B2F
Pokémon Conquest	Evolve Gible

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Sand-Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 033 Sand-Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 077 Dragon Rage Dragon Special 0000— 100100% 10 1313 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— ——% 10 1515 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 1919 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 08585% 15 2424 Dual Chop Dragon Physical 04040 09090% 15 2828 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 3333 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100100% 15 4040 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100100% 10 4949 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/HM

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM01	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM02	Dragon Claw	Dragon	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	07070	100}}100%	15
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	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 of Gabite Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
	DragonBreath	Dragon	Special	60	100%	20
	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100%	15
	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95%	35
	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95%	15
	Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100%	10
	Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
	Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85%	15
	Scary Face	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
	Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100%	10
	Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Gabite in Generation V 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 V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Draco Meteor	Dragon	Special	140	90%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Dual Chop	Dragon	Physical	40	90%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
A black 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 V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
‡	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	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 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

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Gabite shares the same species name 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.

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 (to gobble or gulp down) and bite. 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). French Carmache From 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 Jiān Yá Lù Shā Literally "Sharp-teethed land shark". 尖牙 also refers to the canine teeth. Cantonese Chinese

More languages

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