Gabite (#0444) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP68128–175246–340

Atk9085–156166–306

Def6563–128121–251

SpA5049–11294–218

SpD5554–117103–229

Spe8278–147152–289

Total410Higher than 41% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 82). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+147Max134No SP102Min91Scarf220Tailwind294

At max Speed, Gabite outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ice4×Dragon2×Fairy2×

Resists

Fire½×Poison½×Rock½×

Immune to

Electric0×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingGroundBugGhostSteelWaterGrassPsychicDark

Abilities

Sand Veil
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Rough SkinHidden ability
Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0443GibleDragonGround
1. Level 24#0444GabiteDragonGround
  1. Level 48#0445GarchompDragonGround

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

1Dragon BreathHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20

1Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15

1Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

18BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

27BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

34SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

42Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

50DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

58SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

66Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

74Dragon RushHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DragonPhys10075%10

TM / HM / TR 47

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM101Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM200Scale ShotBoosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.DragonPhys2590%20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10

TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15

TM226Dragon CheerThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.DragonStatus——15

Pokédex entries

Category: Cave Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Sinnoh#110Extended Sinnoh#110Mountain Kalos#007Original Alola#239Original Ula’ula#111Updated Alola#308Updated Ula’ula#129Crown Tundra#117Hisui#188Paldea#127Kitakami#165Lumiose#129

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.
Legends: Arceus
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.
Shield
This Pokémon emits ultrasonic waves from a protrusion on either side of its head to probe pitch-dark caves.
Sword
It sheds its skin and gradually grows larger. Its scales can be ground into a powder and used as raw materials for traditional medicine.
Ultra Moon
It loves shiny things. When it finds a Sableye trying to catch a Carbink, Gabite becomes furiously angry and attacks the Sableye.
Ultra Sun
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.
Moon
In rare cases, it molts and sheds its scales. Medicine containing its scales as an ingredient will make a weary body feel invigorated.
Sun
As it digs to expand its nest, it habitually digs up gems that it then hoards in its nest.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire
It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot in its nest.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
It habitually digs up and hoards gems in its nest. Its loot is constantly targeted by thieves.
Pearl
There is a long-held belief that medicine made from its scales will heal even incurable illnesses.
Diamond

Names around the world

Japanese: ガバイト
Japanese (romaji): Gabite
Korean: 한바이트
Chinese (Traditional): 尖牙陸鯊
Chinese (Simplified): 尖牙陆鲨
French: Carmache
German: Knarksel
Spanish: Gabite
Italian: Gabite

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 144
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: MonsterDragon
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 5 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Path to the Peak (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Three-Point Pass (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Ultra Moon 1 area

Haina DesertSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 32–35

Ultra Sun 1 area

Haina DesertSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 32–35

Moon 1 area

Haina DesertSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 28–31

Sun 1 area

Haina DesertSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 28–31

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Dragon)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Dragon)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

Platinum 6 areas

Victory Road (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
Victory Road (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43
Victory Road (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43
Victory Road (inside B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49
Victory Road (inside exit)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50
Victory Road (inside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50