Nothing fancy in Gorebyss's spread. It leans special with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 2 Sp. Atk EVs per KO for it. Follows a standard growth curve.
It lives at the bottom of the sea. In the springtime, its pink body turns more vivid for some reason.
It lives at the bottom of the sea. In the springtime, its pink body turns more vivid for some reason.
Gorebyss is weak to Electric and Grass. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Gorebyss's physical bulk (base 105 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Jolteon can KO Gorebyss with Thunderbolt (198-233%). Toedscool's Giga Drain hits Gorebyss for 51-60%. Venusaur deals 82-97% with Giga Drain.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x198-233%KO Volt Switch 2x154-182%KO Shadow Ball59-69% | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin6-8% Knock Off8-10% Giga Drain 2x51-60% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb49-58% Giga Drain 2x82-97% Knock Off14-16% | ||
Clamperl's line splits into 2 evolutions, and Gorebyss is the trade route. Each sibling form needs a different method to obtain. Breed through Clamperl to get eggs. Gorebyss and Huntail share the same 485 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Gorebyss to get Clamperl eggs easily using 114 partners from the Water1 egg group.
Focus Sash guarantees Gorebyss survives one hit from full HP. That's enough to deal early damage and fire off Surf before going down. Swiftswim and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs maximize first-turn impact.
Best Build
Gorebyss best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Baton Pass
- Barrier
- Coil
Recommended Teammates
Special Attacker Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Baton Pass
- Barrier
- Coil
Recommended Teammates
Special Attacker Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Special Attacker Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Refresh
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Gorebyss learns Psychic and Aqua Tail naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Psychic and Fairy coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Gorebyss. Aqua Ring and Barrier come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail and coverage across 8 types.
Breeding opens up real options for Gorebyss. Aqua Ring and Barrier come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail and coverage across 7 types.
Breeding opens up real options for Gorebyss. Aqua Ring and Barrier come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail and coverage across 8 types.
The chain to Gorebyss requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Clamperl at moderate rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
How to Obtain Gorebyss in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Gorebyss, start by catching Clamperl through walking and fishing encounters at Lv. 20-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ClamperlRoute 219Shining PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-30 Route5%MidRoute 219Brilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-30 Route5%MidRoute 221Shining PearlSuper Rod Lv.20-30 Route5%MidRoute 221Brilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.20-30 Route5%MidFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Gorebyss ✓
A trade step sits in Gorebyss's 2-stage line from Clamperl. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Clamperl shows up at solid rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
Where To Catch Gorebyss in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Gorebyss starts with Clamperl at Lv. 10-40 via fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ClamperlMelemele SeaUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-22 Water35%EarlyDayShaking spotMelemele SeaUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-22 Water35%EarlyDayShaking spotRoute 15Ultra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-40 Route35%EarlyShaking spotRoute 15Ultra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-40 Route35%EarlyShaking spotMelemele SeaUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-22 Water20%EarlyNightShaking spotMelemele SeaUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-22 Water20%EarlyNightShaking spotHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-22 City5%EarlyShaking spotHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-17 City5%EarlyHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-22 City5%EarlyShaking spotHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-17 City5%EarlyMelemele SeaUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-17 Water5%EarlyMelemele SeaUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-17 Water5%EarlyRoute 15Ultra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-35 Route5%EarlyRoute 15Ultra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-35 Route5%Early
Step 2Gorebyss ✓Hau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-22 CityEarlyDaySOS from ClamperlHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-17 CityEarlyDaySOS from ClamperlHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-22 CityEarlyDaySOS from ClamperlHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-17 CityEarlyDaySOS from ClamperlMelemele SeaUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-22 WaterEarlyDaySOS from ClamperlMelemele SeaUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-17 WaterEarlyDaySOS from ClamperlMelemele SeaUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-22 WaterEarlyDaySOS from ClamperlMelemele SeaUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-17 WaterEarlyDaySOS from ClamperlRoute 15Ultra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-40 RouteEarlyDaySOS from ClamperlRoute 15Ultra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-35 RouteEarlyDaySOS from ClamperlRoute 15Ultra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-40 RouteEarlyDaySOS from ClamperlRoute 15Ultra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-35 RouteEarlyDaySOS from Clamperlor evolve from Clamperl (Step 1)
Gorebyss isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Clamperl from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond. The evolution path from Clamperl to Gorebyss is covered in the steps below.
The chain to Gorebyss requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Clamperl at decent rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
How to Obtain Gorebyss in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
To get Gorebyss, start by catching Clamperl through walking encounters at Lv. 30+. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ClamperlRoute 107 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 107 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 124 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 124 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 126 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 126 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 128 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 128 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 129 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 129 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 130 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 130 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route20%Mid
Step 2Gorebyss ✓
Gorebyss looks average on paper at 485 BST. But Swift Swim is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier attacker on our tier list.
Gorebyss gets Swift Swim and Hydration. But Swift Swim is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Gorebyss is a special attacker with base 114 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 52 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the attacker role.
Best way to handle Gorebyss: Faster attackers outpace it. Anything with a super-effective STAB move and decent speed can revenge kill.
Since Ruby & Sapphire, Gorebyss has been in 13 games. Requiring a trade evolution to obtain means it's consistently available but requires more effort than simply catching it in the wild.
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