Stats & Training
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 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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Snivy builds →Energy Ball 2x58-70% Vine Whip 2x28-35% | ||
 Sunkern Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Sunkern builds →Energy Ball 2x51-63% Mega Drain 2x28-35% Absorb 2x16-21% | ||
 Mareep Electric | D | |
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Magnemite builds →Thunder Shock 2x47-56% | ||
 Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x82-98% Mega Drain 2x40-49% | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x105-125%KO Mega Drain 2x51-60% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Sewaddle builds →Energy Ball 2x55-65% Razor Leaf 2x36-44% | ||
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Snivy builds →Energy Ball 2x60-71% Leaf Tornado 2x45-55% Vine Whip 2x27-33% | ||
Sunkern Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Sunkern builds →Energy Ball 2x51-60% Razor Leaf 2x27-33% Mega Drain 2x27-33% Absorb 2x18-22% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x83-99% Mega Drain 2x40-48% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x111-132%KO Mega Drain 2x52-62% | ||
 Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Maractus builds →Energy Ball 2x105-124%KO Giga Drain 2x89-106%KO Needle Arm 2x49-59% Mega Drain 2x49-59% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Sewaddle builds →Energy Ball 2x55-66% Razor Leaf 2x34-40% | ||
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Snivy builds →Leaf Blade 2x46-55% Energy Ball 2x59-70% Leaf Tornado 2x43-51% Vine Whip 2x24-29% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x118-138%KO Magical Leaf 2x80-96% Mega Drain 2x56-66% | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Leavanny builds →Energy Ball 2x75-89% Razor Leaf 2x49-59% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x80-96% Mega Drain 2x38-46% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x105-125%KO Mega Drain 2x49-59% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Maractus builds →Energy Ball 2x103-122%KO Giga Drain 2x87-102%KO Needle Arm 2x47-56% Mega Drain 2x47-56% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x118-140%KO Magical Leaf 2x82-96% Mega Drain 2x54-64% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Leavanny builds →Leaf Blade 2x79-93% Energy Ball 2x74-87% Razor Leaf 2x50-58% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x82-96% Mega Drain 2x37-44% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x106-125%KO Mega Drain 2x50-58% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Maractus builds →Petal Dance 2x136-160%KO Energy Ball 2x104-122%KO Giga Drain 2x86-102%KO Needle Arm 2x47-55% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x120-142%KO Magical Leaf 2x82-96% Mega Drain 2x54-65% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Virizion builds →Energy Ball 2x94-110%KO Giga Drain 2x77-91% Magical Leaf 2x63-74% | ||
 Tangrowth Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Tangrowth builds →Energy Ball 2x108-127%KO Giga Drain 2x91-108%KO Vine Whip 2x41-48% Mega Drain 2x50-60% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Leavanny builds →Leaf Blade 2x79-94% Energy Ball 2x77-91% Razor Leaf 2x49-58% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x82-96% Mega Drain 2x38-46% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x122-143%KO Magical Leaf 2x82-97% Mega Drain 2x55-65% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Virizion builds →Energy Ball 2x92-108%KO Giga Drain 2x78-92% Magical Leaf 2x62-74% | ||
Tangrowth Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Tangrowth builds →Energy Ball 2x109-129%KO Giga Drain 2x92-108%KO Vine Whip 2x41-48% Mega Drain 2x51-60% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Leavanny builds →Leaf Storm 2x109-129%KO Leaf Blade 2x78-92% Energy Ball 2x76-90% Razor Leaf 2x48-58% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x82-97% Mega Drain 2x37-44% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Magnezone can KO Gorebyss with Thunderbolt (163-192%). Breloom's Bullet Seed hits Gorebyss for 46-54%. Jolteon's Thunderbolt also KOs at 132-155%.
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x163-192%KO Flash Cannon36-43% Volt Switch 2x127-149%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Breloom builds →Mach Punch36-43% Bullet Seed 2x46-54% | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemFlame Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x132-155%KO Shadow Ball39-46% Volt Switch 2x104-122%KO | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 2x104-122%KO Sludge Bomb62-73% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 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 78 partners from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include Aqua Ring, Barrier, Body Slam and 8 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Gorebyss Best Moveset
Gorebyss runs a standard special attacker set. Modest nature with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs shapes the build, while White Herb brings a one-time stat drop reset. Swiftswim supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Gorebyss best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Hidden Power Grass
Recommended Teammates
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 7 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Gorebyss in Black 2 & White 2
Gorebyss's 2-stage line starts with Clamperl, which appears at solid rates in the locations below. Level through 2 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
Where To Catch Gorebyss in Black 2 & White 2
Clamperl is your first catch on the way to Gorebyss. You'll find fishing encounters from Lv. 40-70 across 3 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ClamperlRoute 4White 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 4Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 RouteCommonLateAny
Step 2Gorebyss ✓Route 4Super Rod Lv.50-70 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Clamperl (Step 1)
Gorebyss Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, 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. Shellsmash with White Herb is the standard set.
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.
For Black 2 & White 2, the core moveset is Shellsmash, Ice Beam, Surf, and Hiddenpowergrass. Shellsmash leads at 25% usage. Surf provides reliable STAB damage.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
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