Gabite

#239 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Cave Pokémon

Normal

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Sun

In rare cases, it molts and sheds its scales. Medicine containing its scales as an ingredient will make a weary body feel invigorated.

Moon

Shiny objects are its passion. It can be found in its cave, scarcely moving, its gaze fixed on the jewels it’s amassed or Carbink it has caught.

Details

Types

Weak to

4×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Immune to

0×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Alola #239Ula'ula #111
EV yield	2 Atk
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	144

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Monster Dragon
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	40

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Gible #238	Level 24	Gabite #239
Gabite #239	Level 48	Garchomp #240

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Moon

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Haina Desert	SOS ally encounter	28-31	-	Caller, location, time and weather can restrict SOS allies; this row does not promise an unconditional encounter percentage., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Haina Desert	Sos From Bubbling Spot	28-31	-	Caller, location, time and weather can restrict SOS allies; this row does not promise an unconditional encounter percentage., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.

Sun

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Haina Desert	SOS ally encounter	28-31	-	Caller, location, time and weather can restrict SOS allies; this row does not promise an unconditional encounter percentage., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Haina Desert	Sos From Bubbling Spot	28-31	-	Caller, location, time and weather can restrict SOS allies; this row does not promise an unconditional encounter percentage., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Evo.	Dual Chop	Physical	40	90	15	The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row.
Start	Sand Attack	Status	-	100	15	Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.
Start	Tackle	Physical	40	100	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Start	Dragon Rage	Special	-	100	10	This attack hits the target with a shock wave of pure rage. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage.
Start	Dual Chop	Physical	40	90	15	The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row.
3	Sand Attack	Status	-	100	15	Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.
7	Dragon Rage	Special	-	100	10	This attack hits the target with a shock wave of pure rage. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage.
13	Sandstorm	Status	-	-	10	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
15	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
19	Sand Tomb	Physical	35	85	15	The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
28	Slash	Physical	70	100	20	The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.
33	Dragon Claw	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes the target with huge sharp claws.
40	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
49	Dragon Rush	Physical	100	75	10	The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.

		Class				Description
TM02	Dragon Claw	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes the target with huge sharp claws.
TM05	Roar	Status	-	-	20	The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	60	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Special	90	100	15	The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TM37	Sandstorm	Status	-	-	10	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	110	85	5	The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	60	95	15	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
TM71	Stone Edge	Physical	100	80	5	The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
TM78	Bulldoze	Physical	60	100	20	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.
TM80	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	85	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM88	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM100	Confide	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

		Class				Description
Draco Meteor		Special	130	90	5	Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Learn before evolving and retain the move. Breeding and prior stages have separate requirements.

	Class				Acquisition source	Description
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	Gible — breeding; retain through evolution	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	Gible — breeding; retain through evolution	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Dragon Breath	Special	60	100	20	Gible — breeding; retain through evolution	The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Iron Head	Physical	80	100	15	Gible — breeding; retain through evolution	The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	Gible — breeding; retain through evolution	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Metal Claw	Physical	50	95	35	Gible — breeding; retain through evolution	The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
Mud Shot	Special	55	95	15	Gible — breeding; retain through evolution	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.
Outrage	Physical	120	100	10	Gible — breeding; retain through evolution	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Rock Climb	Physical	90	85	20	Gible — breeding; retain through evolution	The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.
Scary Face	Status	-	100	10	Gible — breeding; retain through evolution	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Thrash	Physical	120	100	10	Gible — breeding; retain through evolution	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Twister	Special	40	100	20	Gible — breeding; retain through evolution	The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.

Imports and compatible Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon trades have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination.

	Class				Acquisition source	Description
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Captivate	Status	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Cut	Physical	50	95	30	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Dragon Breath	Special	60	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Dragon Pulse	Special	85	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.
Dragon Pulse	Special	85	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.
Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Fury Cutter	Physical	40	95	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Hone Claws	Status	-	-	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Incinerate	Special	60	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.
Iron Head	Physical	80	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
Iron Head	Physical	80	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Iron Tail	Physical	100	75	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Laser Focus	Status	-	-	30	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.
Metal Claw	Physical	50	95	35	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
Mud Shot	Special	55	95	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
Outrage	Physical	120	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Outrage	Physical	120	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Rock Climb	Physical	90	85	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.
Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Scary Face	Status	-	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Stealth Rock	Status	-	-	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Stealth Rock	Status	-	-	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Strength	Physical	80	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Swift	Special	60	-	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Thrash	Physical	120	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Twister	Special	40	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.