Gorebyss in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

#142 in the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Pokédex • South Sea Pokémon

Gorebyss in the National Pokédex

Normal

Shiny

Huntail Relicanth

Pokédex entries

Ultra Sun

The color of its body changes with the water temperature. The coloration of Gorebyss in Alola is almost blindingly vivid.

Ultra Moon

It sucks bodily fluids out of its prey. The leftover meat sinks to the seafloor, where it becomes food for other Pokémon.

Pokémon details

Type

Gorebyss in Other Games

National Dex page

Ruby & Sapphire FireRed & LeafGreen Emerald Diamond & Pearl Platinum HeartGold & SoulSilver Black & White Black 2 & White 2 X & Y Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Pokémon GO Sun & Moon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

220

314

Attack

155

293

Defense

105

193

339

Sp. Atk

114

209

359

Sp. Def

139

273

Speed

223

Total

485

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Gorebyss, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

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

Pokédexes	Alola #142Melemele #142Ula'ula #63
EV yield	2 SpA
Catch rate	60
Base Exp.	170

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

Egg groups	Water 1
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Clamperl #140	Trade holding Deep Sea Tooth	Huntail #141
Clamperl #140	Trade holding Deep Sea Scale	Gorebyss #142

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Ultra Moon

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Melemele Sea Melemele Sea — West	SOS Battle from a bubbling spot	10-22	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of clamperl; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 3%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Route 15	SOS Battle from a bubbling spot	10-40	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of clamperl; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 3%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Route 15	SOS ally encounter	10-35	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of clamperl; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 3%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Melemele Sea Melemele Sea — West	SOS ally encounter	10-17	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of clamperl; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 3%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Melemele Sea Melemele Sea — East	SOS ally encounter	10-17	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of clamperl; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 3%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Melemele Sea Melemele Sea — East	SOS ally encounter	10-17	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of clamperl; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 3%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Ultra Sun

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 15	SOS Battle from a bubbling spot	10-40	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of clamperl; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 3%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Melemele Sea Melemele Sea — West	SOS ally encounter	10-17	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of clamperl; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 3%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Route 15	SOS ally encounter	10-35	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of clamperl; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 3%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Melemele Sea Melemele Sea — West	SOS Battle from a bubbling spot	10-22	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of clamperl; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 3%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Melemele Sea Melemele Sea — East	SOS ally encounter	10-17	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of clamperl; requires a successful call for help., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 3%. Calling and response chances are separate., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Deep Sea Scale

Ultra Moon

Ultra Sun

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.


Start	Confusion The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target.	50	100	25
Start	Whirlpool The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.	35	85	15
5	Water Sport The user soaks the battlefield with water. This weakens Fire-type moves for five turns.	-	-	15
9	Agility The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.	-	-	30
11	Draining Kiss The user steals the target’s HP with a kiss. The user’s HP is restored by over half of the damage taken by the target.	50	100	10
14	Water Pulse The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.	60	100	20
16	Amnesia The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.	-	-	20
19	Aqua Ring The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn.	-	-	20
23	Captivate If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.	-	100	20
26	Dive Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.	80	100	10
29	Baton Pass The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.	-	-	40
34	Psychic The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.	90	100	10
39	Aqua Tail The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.	90	90	10
45	Coil The user coils up and concentrates. This raises its Attack and Defense stats as well as its accuracy.	-	-	20
50	Hydro Pump The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.	110	80	5

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


TM06	Toxic A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.	-	90	10
TM07	Hail The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.	-	-	10
TM10	Hidden Power A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.	60	100	15
TM13	Ice Beam The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.	90	100	10
TM14	Blizzard A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.	110	70	5
TM15	Hyper Beam The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.	150	90	5
TM17	Protect Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	-	-	10
TM18	Rain Dance The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.	-	-	5
TM20	Safeguard The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.	-	-	25
TM21	Frustration This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.	-	100	20
TM27	Return This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.	-	100	20
TM29	Psychic The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.	90	100	10
TM30	Shadow Ball The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.	80	100	15
TM32	Double Team By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.	-	-	15
TM42	Facade This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.	70	100	20
TM44	Rest The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.	-	-	10
TM45	Attract If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.	-	100	15
TM48	Round The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.	60	100	15
TM55	Scald The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.	80	100	15
TM68	Giga Impact The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.	150	90	5
TM77	Psych Up The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.	-	-	10
TM83	Infestation The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.	20	100	20
TM87	Swagger The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.	-	85	15
TM88	Sleep Talk While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.	-	-	10
TM90	Substitute The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.	-	-	10
TM94	Surf The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.	90	100	15
TM98	Waterfall The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.	80	100	15
TM100	Confide The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.	-	-	20

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


Aqua Tail The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.	90	90	10
Bind Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.	15	85	20
Bounce The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.	85	85	5
Icy Wind The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.	55	95	15
Signal Beam The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.	75	100	15
Snore This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.	50	100	15
Water Pulse The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.	60	100	20

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

				Acquisition source
Barrier The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.	-	-	20	Clamperl — breeding; retain through evolution
Body Slam The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.	85	100	15	Clamperl — breeding; retain through evolution
Brine If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.	65	100	10	Clamperl — breeding; retain through evolution
Clamp The target is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for four to five turns.	35	85	15	Clamperl — level up; retain through evolution (level 1)
Confuse Ray The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.	-	100	10	Clamperl — breeding; retain through evolution
Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	-	-	10	Clamperl — breeding; retain through evolution
Iron Defense The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.	-	-	15	Clamperl — level up; retain through evolution (level 1)
Iron Defense The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.	-	-	15	Clamperl — Move Tutor; retain through evolution
Mud Sport The user kicks up mud on the battlefield. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns.	-	-	15	Clamperl — breeding; retain through evolution
Muddy Water The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.	90	85	10	Clamperl — breeding; retain through evolution
Refresh The user rests to cure itself of poisoning, a burn, or paralysis.	-	-	20	Clamperl — breeding; retain through evolution
Shell Smash The user breaks its shell, which lowers Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply raises its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats.	-	-	15	Clamperl — level up; retain through evolution (level 50)
Supersonic The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.	-	55	20	Clamperl — breeding; retain through evolution
Water Gun The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.	40	100	25	Clamperl — level up; retain through evolution (level 1)

Imports, special breeding, event gifts and copied moves have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination; historical transfer services require eligible software and Pokémon.

				Acquisition source
Barrier The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.	-	-	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Body Slam The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.	85	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Brine If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.	65	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Clamp The target is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for four to five turns.	35	85	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Confuse Ray The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.	-	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Double-Edge A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.	120	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Iron Defense The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.	-	-	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Mimic The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Mud Sport The user kicks up mud on the battlefield. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns.	-	-	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Mud-Slap The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.	20	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Muddy Water The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.	90	85	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Natural Gift The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.	-	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Refresh The user rests to cure itself of poisoning, a burn, or paralysis.	-	-	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Secret Power The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.	70	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Shell Smash The user breaks its shell, which lowers Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply raises its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats.	-	-	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Supersonic The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.	-	55	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Swift Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.	60	-	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Water Gun The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.	40	100	25	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Swift Swim

Ability Slot 1

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in rain.

Doubles Speed during rain.

Hydration(Hidden Ability)

Heals status conditions if it’s raining.

Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

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Gorebyss in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Pokédex entries

Pokémon details

Gorebyss in Other Games

Base Stats

Gorebyss Type Chart

Weak to

Resists

Training

Breeding

Evolution Chart

Locations

Wild Held Items

Level-Up Moves

TM Moves

Move Tutor Moves

Pre-evolution Moves

Other Acquisition Options

Abilities