Gabite's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Atk trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 Attack EVs, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
In rare cases, it molts and sheds its scales. Medicine containing its scales as an ingredient will make a weary body feel invigorated.
It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot in its nest.
Gabite is weak to Ice, Dragon, and Fairy. Watch out for Ice attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric-type moves entirely. Gabite leans offensive (base 90 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Poison, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
Dragonite's Earthquake hits Gabite for 63-74%. Archaludon threatens a KO with Dragon Pulse (157-185%). Whimsicott's Moonblast also KOs at 96-114%.
 Dragonite Dragon | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed51-60% Earthquake63-74% | ||
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon74-87% Dragon Pulse 2x157-185%KO | ||
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast 2x96-114%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Weavile builds →Knock Off52-61% Ice Shard 4x129-152%KO | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Lapras builds →Liquidation59-69% Icicle Spear 4x71-84% | ||
Gabite is the middle stage between Gible and Garchomp. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with plenty of partners via two egg groups. Speed has grown the most so far (+40), but there's still another 190 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Gabite to get Gible eggs easily using 72 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups.
Rough Skin helps Gabite stick around while dealing real damage. Rocky Helmet for chip damage on every physical hit received, max Attack and Speed EVs for the right balance, and Earthquake as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Gabite best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Dragon Tail
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
- Scale Shot
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Tail
- Stealth Rock
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Crunch
- Iron Head
- Swords Dance
- Dragon Rush
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Hazard Setter Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Spikes
- Dragon Tail
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Dragon Tail
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
- Scale Shot
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Tail
- Stealth Rock
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Crunch
- Iron Head
- Swords Dance
- Dragon Rush
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Hazard Setter Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Spikes
- Dragon Tail
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Rush
- Hone Claws
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Gabite's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Draco Meteor and Outrage, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 8 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Take Down and Dragon Rush bring the raw damage. But Gabite also picks up coverage across 10 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Gabite's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Draco Meteor and Outrage, and coverage across 7 types keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
Egg moves make a real difference. Gabite gets Body Slam and Double-Edge exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Draco Meteor and Outrage.
A solid number of locations for Gabite with moderate rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Gabite in Scarlet & Violet
To get Gabite, start by catching Gible through walking encounters at Lv. 10-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GibleSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.10-29 Route8%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.10-29 Route8%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.10-29 Route8%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.10-29 Route8%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.10-29 Route8%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.10-29 Route8%EarlyThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.32-609%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.32-609%LateEast Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateEast Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateEast Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateEast Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Cave3%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Cave3%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Cave3%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Cave3%LateNorth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateNorth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateSouth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateSouth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateWest Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateWest Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%Late
Step 2Gabite ✓The Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.32-609%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.32-609%LateEast Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateEast Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateEast Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateEast Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Cave3%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Cave3%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Cave3%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Cave3%LateNorth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateNorth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateSouth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateSouth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateWest Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateWest Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateWest Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateWest Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateWest Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%LateWest Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworld Lv.32-60 Route3%Lateor evolve from Gible (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Gabite in Legends: Z-A. Bring Gible over from Diamond, Platinum, or Scarlet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Gabite in Legends: Z-A
- Step 1Obtain Gible
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
- Step 2Gabite ✓
Gabite appears at decent spawn rates across 2 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Gabite in Legends: Arceus
Gible is your first catch on the way to Gabite. You'll find walking encounters from walking across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch GibleClamberclaw CliffsGrassUncommonWayward CaveGrass CaveUncommon
Step 2Gabite ✓Avalanche SlopesGrassUncommonClamberclaw CliffsGrassUncommonor evolve from Gible (Step 1)
moderate rates for Gabite across 6 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Gabite in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Gabite starts with Gible at Lv. 15-55 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GibleWayward Cave - B1FShining PearlGrass Lv.15-17 Cave15%EarlyWayward Cave - B1FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.15-17 Cave15%EarlyFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle Badge
Step 2Gabite ✓Fountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50-55 CavePostRequires WaterfallFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.50-55 CavePostRequires WaterfallRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50-55 CavePostRequires WaterfallRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.50-55 CavePostRequires WaterfallStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.50-55 CavePostRequires WaterfallStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50-55 CavePostRequires Waterfallor evolve from Gible (Step 1)
Gabite isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Garchomp to unlock its full potential. At 410 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Sand Veil is the go-to ability for Gabite. It increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Its hidden ability Rough Skin can work in specific setups.
Gabite fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 90 Attack. Base 82 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
Gabite first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 14 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
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