Gorebyss Best Moveset
114 Sp. Atk with AbilitySwift Swim doubling 52 Speed in rain. Water TermStab behind that Sp. Atk in rain gives the moveset special devastation. 105 Defense provides physical bulk. MoveShell Smash adds +2 to Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed. More versatile than Huntail but equally rain-dependent.
Water-type with 114 Sp. Atk in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Swift Swim doubled Speed in Rain. Hydro Pump in Rain from 114 Sp. Atk hit like a truck.
Best Moves
Best Build
Gorebyss best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Rain Dance
- Surf
- Hydro Pump
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Better Rain sweepers appeared, and 114 Sp. Atk wasn't special when Kingdra did the Swift Swim job with Dragon STAB added.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Waterfall
- Ice Beam
- Hydro Pump
- Muddy Water
Shell Smash arrived in Gen V (Black & White) and boosted Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed by +2 each. One boost and Gorebyss outran the format while hitting from both sides.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Hidden Power Grass
Recommended Teammates
Shell Smash Baton Pass transferred the boosts to a teammate in Gen VI (X & Y). Gorebyss became a Baton Pass engine rather than a sweeper itself.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Refresh
Recommended Teammates
Between tiers in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Baton Pass restrictions limited the Shell Smash passing that defined the previous gen. Without passing, Gorebyss swept on its own terms.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Gorebyss Weakness
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 |
What is Gorebyss Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Gorebyss
Jolteon threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (199-234%). Venusaur's Giga Drain also KOs at 136-160%.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn6-8% Scald7-8% | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Jolteon builds →Volt Switch 2x155-183%KO Thunderbolt 2x199-234%KO Shadow Ball59-69% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 2x136-160%KO Sludge Bomb81-95% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
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 Water 1 egg group.
Shiny Gorebyss
Gorebyss trades its pink for a bright lemon yellow and the deep-sea eel suddenly looks tropical. It's a dramatic departure that makes Gorebyss feel like a completely different species rather than a palette swap. Easily the best shiny of the Clamperl split evolutions.
Shiny Gorebyss Odds & Hunting Methods
13 of 13 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Gorebyss
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 BDSP
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 219Lv.20-30Super RodRate 5%Route 221Lv.20-30Super RodRate 5%Fountainspring CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameRiverbank CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStill-Water CavernLv.58-63CavePost-game
Step 2Gorebyss ✓
Fishing the bubbling spots at a scattering of shores is the only way to raise Gorebyss, which strikes the Super Rod anywhere from level 10 to level 40.
Where To Catch Gorebyss in USUM
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.
Bring the right balls: check Gorebyss catch odds in the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
No wild encounters for Gorebyss in Sun & Moon. Bring Clamperl over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and evolve it into Gorebyss, as the step cards below show.
How to Obtain Gorebyss in SM
Step 1Obtain ClamperlCARTRIDGE TRADEAvailableCatch in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Super rod · Route 15 · Shaking spot, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Surfing · Route 124. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Surfing · Route 124. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Super rod · Route 219. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Surfing · Route 19 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Super rod · Route 4. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Super rod · Route 4. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Gorebyss ✓
The chain to Gorebyss requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Clamperl at solid 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 ORAS
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 2Gorebyss ✓
Base Stats
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 Guide
Gorebyss is obtained by trade-evolving Clamperl. Catch a Clamperl first, then trade. The Deep Sea Scale must be held during the trade.
Gorebyss plays as a attacker. Not the fastest, so pick your spots carefully. Surf is the primary attack.
Gorebyss pairs best with Hitmonchan, Blaziken, and Altaria. Hitmonchan has Decent synergy and covers what Gorebyss can't handle on its own.
Gorebyss's hidden ability is Hydration. It cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain. Situational compared to Swift Swim.
Modest is the go-to nature for Gorebyss. That's +Sp. Atk / -Attack. Pair it with 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe EVs. Fits the attacker role.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
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 7Let's Go
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
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