Swift Swim doubles its Speed in rain, adding real value on top of Gorebyss's already solid stats. Water typing means only weak to Electric and Grass. Known as the South Sea Pokemon. Its damage comes from the special side.
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.
Gorebyss Weakness
GoodGorebyss is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
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
Best Gorebyss Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
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 ClamperlEXTREMERoute 219Shining PearlSuper RodLv.20-305%MidRouteEXTREMERoute 219Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-305%MidRouteEXTREMERoute 221Shining PearlSuper RodLv.20-305%MidRouteEXTREMERoute 221Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.20-305%MidRouteFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-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 ClamperlEASYMelemele SeaUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-2235%EarlyWaterDayShaking spotEASYMelemele SeaUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-2235%EarlyWaterDayShaking spotEASYRoute 15Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-4035%EarlyRouteShaking spotEASYRoute 15Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-4035%EarlyRouteShaking spotMODERATEMelemele SeaUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-2220%EarlyWaterNightShaking spotMODERATEMelemele SeaUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-2220%EarlyWaterNightShaking spotEXTREMEHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-225%EarlyCityShaking spotEXTREMEHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-175%EarlyCityEXTREMEHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-225%EarlyCityShaking spotEXTREMEHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-175%EarlyCityEXTREMEMelemele SeaUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-175%EarlyWaterEXTREMEMelemele SeaUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-175%EarlyWaterEXTREMERoute 15Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-355%EarlyRouteEXTREMERoute 15Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-355%EarlyRoute
Step 2Gorebyss ✓Hau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-22EarlyCityDaySOS from ClamperlHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-17EarlyCityDaySOS from ClamperlHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-22EarlyCityDaySOS from ClamperlHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-17EarlyCityDaySOS from ClamperlMelemele SeaUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-22EarlyWaterDaySOS from ClamperlMelemele SeaUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-17EarlyWaterDaySOS from ClamperlMelemele SeaUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-22EarlyWaterDaySOS from ClamperlMelemele SeaUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-17EarlyWaterDaySOS from ClamperlRoute 15Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-40EarlyRouteDaySOS from ClamperlRoute 15Ultra SunSuper RodLv.10-35EarlyRouteDaySOS from ClamperlRoute 15Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-40EarlyRouteDaySOS from ClamperlRoute 15Ultra MoonSuper RodLv.10-35EarlyRouteDaySOS 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 ClamperlEASYRoute 107 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrassLv.3020%MidRouteEASYRoute 107 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrassLv.3020%MidRouteEASYRoute 124 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrassLv.3020%MidRouteEASYRoute 124 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrassLv.3020%MidRouteEASYRoute 126 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrassLv.3020%MidRouteEASYRoute 126 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrassLv.3020%MidRouteEASYRoute 128 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrassLv.3020%MidRouteEASYRoute 128 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrassLv.3020%MidRouteEASYRoute 129 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrassLv.3020%MidRouteEASYRoute 129 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrassLv.3020%MidRouteEASYRoute 130 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrassLv.3020%MidRouteEASYRoute 130 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrassLv.3020%MidRoute
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. But the speed tells the real story — at base 52 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the attacker role.
Gorebyss appears in 13 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A