Nothing fancy in Gible's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 1 Attack EV per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It skulks in caves, and when prey or an enemy passes by, it leaps out and chomps them. The force of its attack sometimes chips its teeth.
It nests in horizontal holes warmed by geothermal heat. Foes who get too close can expect to be pounced on and bitten.
Gible's Dragon/Ground typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice, Dragon, and Fairy. Ice hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Electric-type attacks completely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Poison, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
Archaludon can KO Gible with Dragon Pulse (126-148%). Whimsicott's Moonblast hits Gible for 77-91%. Weavile's Ice Shard also KOs at 102-120%.
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gible View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon59-70% Dragon Pulse 2x126-148%KO | ||
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Gible View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast 2x77-91% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gible View Weavile builds →Knock Off41-48% Ice Shard 4x102-120%KO | ||
 Dragapult DragonGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gible View Dragapult builds →U Turn21-26% Draco Meteor 2x246-289%KO Shadow Ball76-89% | ||
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThermalexchange ItemLoaded Dice NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gible View Baxcalibur builds →Ice Shard 4x128-151%KO Icicle Spear 4x81-96% | ||
Gible kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Gabite all the way to Garchomp. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with plenty of partners via two egg groups. The evolved forms gain up to 300 total stats over Gible. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Gible easily with 72 breeding partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups.
The game plan is straightforward: click Swords Dance, then sweep. Eviolite and Rough Skin support the setup turn. EVs go into spread so Gible hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Gible best EVs are Attack and Speed
Utility Moveset
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
- Scale Shot
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
- Scale Shot
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Gible's coverage across 7 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Draco Meteor and Outrage for same-type damage. Take Down and Dragon Rush are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Gible's coverage across 7 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Draco Meteor and Outrage for same-type damage. Take Down and Dragon Rush are the payoff moves.
The offense anchors on Draco Meteor and Outrage, with Normal and Flying coverage and more adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Gible that handles most situations. Earth Power and Double-Edge give it enough punch where it matters.
You'll want to breed for Body Slam and Double-Edge on Gible. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Draco Meteor and Outrage, they expand what Gible can actually threaten in practice.
Gible starts showing up in early-game routes at moderate rates across 26 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Gible in Scarlet & Violet
26 spots to find Gible at Lv. 10-60 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Violet and Scarlet versions, so filter by your copy below.
No wild encounters for Gible in Legends: Z-A. It's available in Diamond, Platinum, or Scarlet and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Gible is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A.
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Gible starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Gible in Legends: Arceus
Gible starts showing up in early-game routes at decent spawn rates across 8 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Gible in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Which version you're playing matters for Gible. 8 walking spots at Lv. 15-46 spread across Shining Pearl and Brilliant Diamond, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Level 24 gets you Gabite. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
For a casual playthrough, Gible works as a placeholder. Dragon/Ground coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Gabite. That's where the stats start mattering.
Across 14 games, Gible has solid availability. First showed up in Legends: Z-A. The latest games to include it are Platinum and HeartGold & SoulSilver.
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Gible appears in 14 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
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