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No. 0368 · Generation III · Hoenn

Gorebyss

The South Sea Pokémon

TL;DR. Gorebyss is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 485. GOREBYSS lives in the southern seas at extreme depths. Its body is built to withstand the enormous pressure of water at incredible depths. Because of this, this POKéMON’s body is unharmed by ordinary attacks.

Water

GOREBYSS lives in the southern seas at extreme depths. Its body is built to withstand the enormous pressure of water at incredible depths. Because of this, this POKéMON’s body is unharmed by ordinary attacks.

Height1.8 m
Weight22.6 kg
AbilitiesSwift Swim
HiddenHydration
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 485. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 55
Attack 84
Defense 105
Sp. Attack 114
Sp. Defense 75
Speed 52
Total485
485 base stat total, the 372nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 49th among Water-types.
114 base Special Attack, Gorebyss's strongest stat, ranking 12th of 154 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Gorebyss in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Gorebyss reaches 2,494 CP at level 40 and 2,853 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack211
GO Defense179
GO Stamina146
Max CP (L40)2,494
Max CP (L50)2,820
Best buddy (L51)2,853
Raid catch CP 1,354–1,425 (L20). Weather boosted 1,692–1,781 (L25).

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Competitive

Gorebyss in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Gorebyss across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1093 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #1093 49.5 score
Ultra League #790 54.2 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Gorebyss.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Gorebyss, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Gorebyss?

Gorebyss is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Gorebyss weak to?

Gorebyss takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Gorebyss resistant to?

Gorebyss resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Gorebyss evolve?

Gorebyss evolves from Clamperl (Trade holding Deep Sea Scale). Gorebyss is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Gorebyss from?

Gorebyss was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0368.

What are Gorebyss's base stats?

Gorebyss has HP 55, Attack 84, Defense 105, Special Attack 114, Special Defense 75, and Speed 52. Total base stat total: 485.

What are Gorebyss's abilities?

Gorebyss can have the ability Swift Swim, plus the Hidden Ability Hydration.

Is Gorebyss legendary or mythical?

No. Gorebyss is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Gorebyss's best stat?

Gorebyss's highest base stat is Special Attack at 114, which ranks 12th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Gorebyss good?

Gorebyss has a base stat total of 485, the 372nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 49th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Gorebyss as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Gorebyss in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Gorebyss in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gorebyss in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Gorebyss in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Gorebyss in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gorebyss 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Gorebyss is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Grass Electric
½× Resists
Fire Water Ice Steel
Comparison

Gorebyss vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat Gorebyss Water avg Difference
HP 55 70 -15
Attack 84 72 +12
Defense 105 72 +33
Special Attack 114 71 +43
Special Defense 75 69 +6
Speed 52 66 -14
Total 485 420 +65
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Game appearances

Gorebyss appears in 21 games.

Every mainline release where Gorebyss is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Gorebyss in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 5 games have a known habitat.

White, White 2
Unova Route 4
Y
Kalos Route 12
Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Alola Route 15 MainHauoli City BeachfrontMelemele Sea
Pokémon anime

Gorebyss appears in 4 episodes.

From AG095 (2004-09-23) through JN138 (2023-01-20).

TCG Pocket appearances

1 Gorebyss card across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.