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No. 0443 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Gible

The Land Shark Pokémon
Dragon Ground
Weak to 4× Ice 2× Dragon Fairy
All matchups
Gible
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TL;DR. Gible is a dragon/ground-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 300. It nests in small, horizontal holes in cave walls. It pounces to catch prey that stray too close.

Dragon Ground

It nests in small, horizontal holes in cave walls. It pounces to catch prey that stray too close.

Height0.7 m
Weight20.5 kg
AbilitiesSand Veil
HiddenRough Skin
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 300. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 58
Attack 70
Defense 45
Sp. Attack 40
Sp. Defense 45
Speed 42
Total300
300 base stat total, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 120th among Dragon-types.
70 base Attack, Gible's strongest stat, ranking 108th of 139 Dragon-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Gible 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, Gible reaches 1,112 CP at level 40 and 1,273 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack124
GO Defense84
GO Stamina151
Max CP (L40)1,112
Max CP (L50)1,258
Best buddy (L51)1,273
Raid catch CP 588–635 (L20). Weather boosted 735–794 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Shiny release

Shiny Gible first appeared on December 16, 2019 (December 2019 Egg scramble).

  1. Gible
  2. Garchomp by encounter; Mega Garchomp
  3. Shadow
  4. Gabite by encounter

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: May 20 to May 27, 2026, 1-star.

DatesRaidEvent
May 20 to May 27, 20261-starRegular rotation
Jul 22 to Jul 27, 20251-starUltra Unlock: Steel and Scales
Jan 25 to Feb 2, 20241-starRegular rotation
Jan 10 to Jan 18, 20231-starRegular rotation
Jun 1 to Jun 7, 20221-starRegular rotation

Full Gible GO history

Competitive

Gible in competitive play.

Gible is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.

LC
Setup Sweeper
Swords Dance / Scale Shot / Earthquake / Endure
  • ItemEviolite
  • AbilityRough Skin
  • NatureJolly
  • EVs52 HP / 196 Atk / 76 Def / 180 Spe
  • TeraDragon

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

Common questions about Gible.

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

What type is Gible?

Gible is a Dragon/Ground-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Gible weak to?

Gible takes 4× damage from Ice. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Dragon, Fairy.

What is Gible resistant to?

Gible is immune to Electric. It also resists Fire, Poison, Rock.

How does Gible evolve?

Gible evolves into Gabite (Level 24).

What generation is Gible from?

Gible was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0443.

What are Gible's base stats?

Gible has HP 58, Attack 70, Defense 45, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 45, and Speed 42. Total base stat total: 300.

What are Gible's abilities?

Gible can have the ability Sand Veil, plus the Hidden Ability Rough Skin.

Is Gible legendary or mythical?

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

What is Gible's best stat?

Gible's highest base stat is Attack at 70, which ranks 108th of 139 Dragon-type Pokémon.

Is Gible good?

Gible has a base stat total of 300, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 120th among Dragon-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Gible →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

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

In battle.

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

4× Devastating
Ice
2× Weak to
Dragon Fairy
½× Resists
Fire Poison Rock
0× Immune to
Electric
Comparison

Gible vs. the average Dragon-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 139 Dragon-type Pokémon.

Stat Gible Dragon avg Difference
HP 58 81 -23
Attack 70 91 -21
Defense 45 85 -40
Special Attack 40 72 -32
Special Defense 45 71 -26
Speed 42 67 -25
Total 300 467 -167
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Game appearances

Gible appears in 26 games.

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

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
  • 2016 Moon
  • 2016 Sun
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2023 Teal Mask DLC
  • 2025 Legends: Z-A
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Gible.

Every main-series game Gible is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainable
  • Scarlet · VioletObtainable
    • WildSouth Province: Alfornada Cavern
    • WildWest Province: Area One, Area Two
    • WildArea Zero
    • RaidTera Raid Battles (3★)
    • WildOni Mountain, Crystal Pool, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens (The Teal Mask)
  • Legends: Z-AObtainable
    • WildJaune District: Wild Zone 8
    • WildHyperspace Lumiose (3★ & 4★ Dragon-type wild zones, 3★ Ground-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableTrade
  • SwordTrade
    • Trade(Version 1.3.0+)

    Shield exclusive

  • ShieldObtainable
    • Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
    • WildTunnel to the Top (The Crown Tundra)
    • RaidGiant's Bed, Path to the Peak, Ballimere Lake, Three-Point Pass, Frigid Sea (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)

    Shield exclusiveNeeds The Crown Tundra

  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
    • WildWayward Cave
    • WildGrand Underground - Riverbank Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Still-Water Cavern (After defeating Candice)
  • Legends: ArceusObtainable
    • WildCoronet Highlands: Wayward Cave, Clamberclaw Cliffs, massive mass outbreaks
    • WildAlabaster Icelands: Avalanche Slopes
    • WildCoronet Highlands: Wayward Cave, Clamberclaw Cliffs (Shaking ore deposits)
    • WildAlabaster Icelands: Avalanche Slopes (Shaking ore deposits)
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
  • Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
  • Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
  • X · YObtainable
    • WildRoute 13
  • Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
    • WildRoute 111 (hidden Pokémon (After capturing or defeating Groudon/Kyogre))
Generation VObtainableTrade
  • Black · WhiteTrade
  • Black 2Obtainable
    • GiftReceived from Benga in Floccesy Town after he is defeated at Black Tower (Shiny)

    Black 2 exclusive

  • White 2Trade

    Black 2 exclusive

Generation IVObtainable
  • Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
    • WildWayward Cave
  • HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
    • WildSafari Zone (tall grass in Rocky Beach with 49 Plains points and 49 Peak points)
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Gible appears in 22 episodes.

From DP145 (2009-10-01) through HZ048 (2024-05-03).

Browse them on the anime guide

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Gible partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Gible partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

TCG Pocket appearances

Gible in TCG Pocket.

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

Gible TCG Pocket card from Team Rocket’s Ambition
Gible
◆ Common
Gible TCG Pocket card from Promo B
Gible
◆ Common
Promo B #097
Gible TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: ex
Gible
◆ Common
Gible TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: ex
Gible
◆ Common
Gible TCG Pocket card from Secluded Springs
Gible
✦ Shiny
Gible TCG Pocket card from Triumphant Light
Gible
◆ Common
Gible TCG Pocket card from Space-Time Smackdown
Gible
◆ Common
Gible TCG Pocket card from Promo A
Gible
☆ Full Art
Promo A #046