Stats & Training
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.
It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot in its nest.
Gabite Weakness
Gabite is weak to Ice and Dragon. 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 |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Poison, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Regice builds →Blizzard 4x281-331%KO Ice Beam 4x231-273%KO Avalanche 4x82-97% Icy Wind 4x143-168%KO | ||
 Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Abomasnow builds →Blizzard 4x264-310%KO Ice Beam 4x217-256%KO Ice Punch 4x160-189%KO Avalanche 4x128-151%KO | ||
 Glalie Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Glalie builds →Blizzard 4x235-277%KO Ice Beam 4x192-227%KO Ice Fang 4x124-147%KO Avalanche 4x117-138%KO | ||
 Piloswine IceGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Piloswine builds →Blizzard 4x189-222%KO Ice Beam 4x157-185%KO Ice Fang 4x150-176%KO Avalanche 4x138-164%KO | ||
 Delibird Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Delibird builds →Blizzard 4x199-235%KO Ice Beam 4x164-193%KO Avalanche 4x89-105%KO | ||
Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Regice builds →Blizzard 4x281-331%KO Ice Beam 4x231-273%KO Avalanche 4x82-97% Icy Wind 4x143-168%KO | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Abomasnow builds →Blizzard 4x264-310%KO Ice Beam 4x217-256%KO Ice Punch 4x160-189%KO Avalanche 4x128-151%KO | ||
Glalie Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Glalie builds →Blizzard 4x235-277%KO Ice Beam 4x192-227%KO Ice Fang 4x124-147%KO Avalanche 4x117-138%KO | ||
Piloswine IceGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Piloswine builds →Blizzard 4x189-222%KO Ice Beam 4x157-185%KO Ice Fang 4x150-176%KO Avalanche 4x138-164%KO | ||
Delibird Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Delibird builds →Blizzard 4x199-235%KO Ice Beam 4x164-193%KO Avalanche 4x89-105%KO | ||
Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Interact Encounter | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Abomasnow builds →Ice Punch 4x161-190%KO Icy Wind 4x135-159%KO Powder Snow 4x103-122%KO Ice Shard 4x90-106%KO | ||
 Gible DragonGround | D | |
Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Regice builds →Blizzard 4x283-333%KO Ice Beam 4x232-273%KO Icy Wind 4x147-173%KO | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Abomasnow builds →Blizzard 4x266-313%KO Ice Beam 4x214-253%KO Ice Punch 4x163-193%KO Icy Wind 4x136-160%KO | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Gible builds →Dragon Pulse 2x59-70% Dragon Claw 2x70-83% | ||
Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Regice builds →Blizzard 4x283-333%KO Ice Beam 4x232-273%KO Icy Wind 4x147-173%KO | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Abomasnow builds →Blizzard 4x266-313%KO Ice Beam 4x214-253%KO Ice Punch 4x163-193%KO Icy Wind 4x136-160%KO | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Gible builds →Dragon Pulse 2x59-70% Dragon Claw 2x70-83% | ||
Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Regice builds →Blizzard 4x277-326%KO Ice Beam 4x228-268%KO Icy Wind 4x143-168%KO | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Abomasnow builds →Blizzard 4x254-300%KO Ice Beam 4x210-247%KO Ice Punch 4x156-184%KO Icy Wind 4x129-153%KO | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Gible builds →Dragon Rush 2x84-100%KO Dragon Pulse 2x55-66% Dragon Claw 2x67-79% | ||
Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Regice builds →Blizzard 4x271-320%KO Ice Beam 4x221-261%KO Avalanche 4x84-98% Icy Wind 4x138-162%KO | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Abomasnow builds →Blizzard 4x251-295%KO Ice Beam 4x209-246%KO Ice Punch 4x154-182%KO Avalanche 4x125-148%KO | ||
 Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Sneasel builds →Blizzard 4x130-152%KO Ice Beam 4x104-123%KO Avalanche 4x130-152%KO Icy Wind 4x66-79% | ||
Delibird Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Delibird builds →Blizzard 4x192-226%KO Ice Beam 4x158-187%KO Avalanche 4x88-103%KO | ||
 Snorunt Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Snorunt builds →Blizzard 4x162-192%KO Ice Beam 4x134-157%KO Ice Fang 4x88-103%KO Avalanche 4x84-98% | ||
Regice Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodMt Coronet Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Regice builds →Blizzard 4x281-331%KO Ice Beam 4x231-273%KO Avalanche 4x82-97% Icy Wind 4x143-168%KO | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Abomasnow builds →Blizzard 4x264-310%KO Ice Beam 4x217-256%KO Ice Punch 4x160-189%KO Avalanche 4x128-151%KO | ||
Sneasel DarkIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Sneasel builds →Blizzard 4x131-155%KO Ice Beam 4x110-130%KO Avalanche 4x131-155%KO Icy Wind 4x67-80% | ||
Delibird Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Delibird builds →Blizzard 4x199-235%KO Ice Beam 4x164-193%KO Avalanche 4x89-105%KO | ||
Snorunt Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Snorunt builds →Blizzard 4x167-197%KO Ice Beam 4x135-159%KO Ice Fang 4x89-105%KO Avalanche 4x82-97% | ||
In Platinum, Dragonite can KO Gabite with Outrage (294-346%). Kingdra threatens a KO with Draco Meteor (329-387%). Weavile's Ice Shard also KOs at 129-152%.
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed66-77% Outrage 2x294-346%KO | ||
 Kingdra WaterDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwiftswim ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Kingdra builds →Draco Meteor 2x329-387%KO Hydro Pump139-164%KO Surf113-134%KO Dragon Pulse 2x215-253%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Weavile builds →Ice Shard 4x129-152%KO Pursuit32-38% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Lapras builds →Ice Beam 4x283-334%KO Ice Shard 4x79-93% Hydro Pump86-102%KO | ||
Platinum Evolution
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 a decent partner pool 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 30 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Body Slam, Double-Edge, Dragon Breath and 7 more.
Platinum Gabite Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.
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Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Gabite in Platinum
Gabite sits at moderate rates across 6 spots in late-game routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Where To Catch Gabite in Platinum
To get Gabite, start by catching Gible through walking encounters at Lv. 17-50. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GibleWayward Cave - B1FGrass Lv.17-20 CaveUncommonMid
Step 2Gabite ✓Victory Road - 1FGrass Lv.41 CaveRareLateVictory Road - 2FGrass Lv.43 CaveRareLateVictory Road - B1FGrass Lv.43 CaveRareLateVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FGrass Lv.49 CaveRarePostVictory Road - Nat Dex AreaGrass Lv.50 CaveRarePostVictory Road - Nat Dex Exit AreaGrass Lv.50 CaveRarePostor evolve from Gible (Step 1)
Gabite Guide
In Platinum, 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.
In Platinum, 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.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves