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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 485. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Gorebyss only comes from evolving a Shiny Clamperl. The first Shiny in the family appeared on February 23, 2019.
Gorebyss in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Gorebyss across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1099 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Gorebyss is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Gorebyss appears in 21 games.
Every mainline release where Gorebyss is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Gorebyss.
Every main-series game Gorebyss is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveClamperl (Trade holding Deep Sea Scale)
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 15, Melemele Sea (day) (SOS Battle, fishing)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveClamperl (Trade holding Deep Sea Scale)
- YObtainable
- WildRoute 12 (Super Rod)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · Black 2Obtainable
- EvolveClamperl (Trade holding Deep Sea Scale)
- White · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 4 (Fishing in rippling water)
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveClamperl (Trade holding Deep Sea Scale)
- PlatinumTrade
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- EvolveClamperl (Trade holding Deep Sea Scale)
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Gorebyss appears in 4 episodes.
From AG095 (2004-09-23) through JN138 (2023-01-20).
TCG Pocket appearances
Gorebyss in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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