Is Gabite Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Dragon/Ground middle stage. Fast and hits hard enough to contribute through late-game fights. Level 48 for Garchomp is a grind, but Gabite holds its own while you push toward it.
Gible has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Hala's team hits Gible's weaknesses hard.
Lana's team hits Gible's weaknesses hard.
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Gible resists most of Kiawe's coverage and hits back hard.
Gible trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Gible has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Sophocles's typing presses Gible's defenses.
Acerola's team hits Gible's weaknesses hard.
Gible trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Mina's team hits Gible's weaknesses hard.
Hapu's team hits Gible's weaknesses hard.
Garchomp has the type edge here and should clean up Molayne's team.
Garchomp has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Garchomp has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Garchomp trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Garchomp trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Catch Gabite on Haina Desert (walking, Lv 32-35). Alternate S.O.S. encounters; Called by any Pokémon during a sandstorm.
Your Gible should hit Level 48 before you reach Molayne, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Gabite in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
2 encounter spots for Gabite at moderate rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Gabite Weakness
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 |
What is Gabite Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Gabite
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Primarina builds →Ice Beam 4x187-221%KO Disarming Voice 2x64-76% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
 Clefable Fairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Clefable builds →Ice Beam 4x149-175%KO Disarming Voice 2x51-61% | ||
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Jynx builds →Ice Beam 4x262-309%KO Draining Kiss 2x50-58% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Jynx builds →Ice Beam 4x251-296%KO Draining Kiss 2x47-56% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift | ||
 Walrein IceWater | C | |
 Aurorus RockIce | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Amaura (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Aurorus builds →Ice Beam 4x221-261%KO Dragon Tail 2x36-43% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Jynx builds →Ice Beam 4x259-305%KO Draining Kiss 2x48-57% | ||
 Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter | ||
 Rayquaza Dragon | S | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Rayquaza builds →Ice Beam 4x217-256%KO Dragon Pulse 2x155-182%KO | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 4x287-338%KO Dragon Pulse 2x136-161%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Dragonite's Fly hits Gabite for 46-55%. Clefable's Moonblast hits Gabite for 63-74%. Mesprit's Ice Beam also KOs at 108-127%.
 Dragonite Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemFlyiniumz NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Dragonite builds →Earthquake34-40% Extreme Speed27-32% Fly46-55% | ||
Clefable Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x63-74% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Mesprit builds →Ice Beam 4x108-127%KO Psyshock24-28% Shadow Ball24-28% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Gabite View Lapras builds →Surf39-45% Hydro Pump47-56% Ice Beam 4x154-182%KO | ||
Gabite Evolutions
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 57 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Body Slam, Double-Edge, Dragon Breath and 10 more.
USUM Gabite Best Moveset
Dragon/Ground at 90 Attack and 82 Speed with AbilityRough Skin as a hidden ability. Held ItemEviolite adds bulk. The moveset at mid-stage power approaches moderate viability. Garchomp one evolution away adds 130 Attack at 102 Speed for S-tier.
Best Build
Gabite best EVs are HP and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Dragon Pulse
- Earth Power
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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. Normal and Flying coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Draco Meteor and Outrage.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
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.
Gabite Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Gabite fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 50 Sp. Atk. Base 82 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Gabite does the job early-game if you need a Dragon/Ground type on your team. Evolve it into Garchomp before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves