Gabite
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.
There is a long-held belief that medicine made from its scales will heal even incurable illnesses.
Stat spread.
Total of 410. 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Gabite is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Gabite appears in 26 games.
Every mainline release where Gabite is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 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
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Gabite in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 7 games have a known habitat.
Gabite appears in 5 episodes.
From DP114 (2009-02-12) through XY068 (2015-04-16).
TCG Pocket appearances
5 Gabite cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Gabite
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