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No. 0444 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Gabite

The Cave Pokémon

TL;DR. Gabite is a dragon/ground-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 410. There is a long-held belief that medicine made from its scales will heal even incurable illnesses.

Dragon Ground

There is a long-held belief that medicine made from its scales will heal even incurable illnesses.

Height1.4 m

Weight56.0 kg

AbilitiesSand Veil

HiddenRough Skin

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 410. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 68

Attack 90

Defense 65

Sp. Attack 50

Sp. Defense 55

Speed 82

Total410

410 base stat total, the 590th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 96th among Dragon-types.

90 base Attack, Gabite's strongest stat, ranking 66th of 139 Dragon-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Gabite 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, Gabite reaches 1,874 CP at level 40 and 2,144 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack172

GO Defense125

GO Stamina169

Max CP (L40)1,874

Max CP (L50)2,119

Best buddy (L51)2,144

Raid catch CP 1,009–1,071 (L20). Weather boosted 1,262–1,339 (L25).

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Competitive

Gabite in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Gabite across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #483 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #483 77.6 score

Ultra League #712 62.7 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Gabite.

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

What type is Gabite?

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

What is Gabite weak to?

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

What is Gabite resistant to?

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

How does Gabite evolve?

Gabite evolves from Gible (Level 24). Gabite evolves into Garchomp (Level 48).

What generation is Gabite from?

Gabite was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0444.

What are Gabite's base stats?

Gabite has HP 68, Attack 90, Defense 65, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 55, and Speed 82. Total base stat total: 410.

What are Gabite's abilities?

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

Is Gabite legendary or mythical?

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

What is Gabite's best stat?

Gabite's highest base stat is Attack at 90, which ranks 66th of 139 Dragon-type Pokémon.

Is Gabite good?

Gabite has a base stat total of 410, the 590th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 96th among Dragon-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

Gabite in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Gabite in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Gabite in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Gabite 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Gabite 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

Gabite vs. the average Dragon-type.

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

Stat	Gabite	Dragon avg	Difference
HP	68	81	-13
Attack	90	91	-1
Defense	65	85	-20
Special Attack	50	72	-22
Special Defense	55	71	-16
Speed	82	67	+15
Total	410	467	-57

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Game appearances

Gabite appears in 26 games.

Every mainline release where Gabite 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

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Gabite in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 7 games have a known habitat.

Platinum

Sinnoh Victory Road 1FSinnoh Victory Road 2FSinnoh Victory Road B1fSinnoh Victory Road InsideSinnoh Victory Road Inside B1fSinnoh Victory Road Inside Exit

Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Haina Desert

X, Y

Friend Safari Dragon

Pokémon anime