From Bulbapedia, the community-driven Pokémon encyclopedia.
Gabite (Japanese: ガバイト Gabite) is a dual-type Dragon/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves from Gible starting at level 24 and evolves into Garchomp starting at level 48.
Biology
Gabite is a medium-sized, bipedal, dragon-like Pokémon that is primarily blue. Its underside is light blue, with red covering it from the middle of its abdomen to the bottoms of its jaw. Gabite has two appendages that resemble jets or plane engines extending out the side of its skull. Each appendage has a blue stripe. It has four fins: one on each arm, one on its back, and another on its tail. The back fin has a notch on it for the male. It has spikes on its hind limbs, and sharp claws on its feet and wrists. Its eyes have black sclerae and gold colored irises.
Gabite is a fierce and predatory Pokémon, known for its scales, which are believed to have medicinal properties and the ability to heal most illnesses, even those thought to be incurable. Gabite has short, extremely sharp teeth, like its pre-evolved form Gible. It has been known to move at extreme speeds. The protrusions on Gabite's head allows it to emit ultrasound waves, which can be used for navigating through pitch-dark caves. Gabite is also a very territorial creature and will fight back against enemies to protect its home. Gabite is passionate about shiny objects, such as gems, treasures, and even Carbink, and it hoards a collection of them in its nest. When it sees Sableye trying to take Carbink as food, Gabite jealously attacks the Sableye. Despite its aggressive demeanor, giving Gabite a sparkly item such as a glass bead can turn it docile. It predominantly lives in mountainous regions, and can survive in both snowy and arid temperatures.
Evolution
Gabite evolves from Gible and evolves into Garchomp.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
|---|
| Generation IV | | Sinnoh
#110 | | Johto
#— |
|---|
| Diamond | There is a long-held belief that medicine made from its scales will heal even incurable illnesses. |
|---|
| Pearl | It habitually digs up and hoards gems in its nest. Its loot is constantly targeted by thieves. |
|---|
| Platinum | It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot into its nest. |
|---|
| HeartGold | As it digs to expand its nest, it habitually digs up gems that it then hoards in its nest. |
|---|
| SoulSilver |
|---|
|
|
| Generation V | | | Unova
#— |
|---|
| Black | It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot into its nest. |
|---|
| White |
|---|
| Black 2 | It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot into its nest. |
|---|
| White 2 |
|---|
|
|
| Generation VI | | Kalos
Mountain #007 | | Hoenn
#— |
|---|
| X | It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot in its nest. |
|---|
| Y | As it digs to expand its nest, it habitually digs up gems that it then hoards in its nest. |
|---|
| Omega Ruby | It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot in its nest. |
|---|
| Alpha Sapphire | As it digs to expand its nest, it habitually digs up gems that it then hoards in its nest. |
|---|
|
|
| Generation VII | | Alola
S M : #239 | | Alola
US UM : #308 | | Kanto
#— |
|---|
| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
|---|
| Sun | In rare cases, it molts and sheds its scales. Medicine containing its scales as an ingredient will make a weary body feel invigorated. |
|---|
| Moon | Shiny objects are its passion. It can be found in its cave, scarcely moving, its gaze fixed on the jewels it's amassed or Carbink it has caught. |
|---|
| Ultra Sun | It loves shiny things. When it finds a Sableye trying to catch a Carbink, Gabite becomes furiously angry and attacks the Sableye. |
|---|
| Ultra Moon | It sheds its skin and gradually grows larger. Its scales can be ground into a powder and used as raw materials for traditional medicine. |
|---|
|
|
| Generation VIII | | Galar
Crown Tundra #117 | | Sinnoh
#110 | | Hisui
#188 |
|---|
| Sword | This Pokémon emits ultrasonic waves from a protrusion on either side of its head to probe pitch-dark caves. |
|---|
| Shield | Jewels are buried in the caves these Pokémon nest in, but you'll be torn apart by claws and fangs the moment you enter one of these caves. |
|---|
| Brilliant Diamond | There is a long-held belief that medicine made from its scales will heal incurable illnesses. |
|---|
| Shining Pearl | It habitually digs up and hoards gems in its nest. Its loot is constantly targeted by thieves. |
|---|
| Legends: Arceus | Though Gabite are usually of a violent disposition, when I gave one a glass bead it had been eyeing covetously, it suddenly became quite docile. |
|---|
|
|
| Generation IX | | Paldea
#127 | | Kitakami
#165 | | Blueberry
#— |
|---|
| Scarlet | In rare cases, it molts and sheds its scales. Medicine containing its scales as an ingredient will make a weary body feel invigorated. |
|---|
| Violet | It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot in its nest. |
|---|
|
|
Game locations
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
|---|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In side games
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
|---|
|
|
|
|
| Generation VIII | |
|---|
| This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games. |
|---|
|
|
|
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is: | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Learnset
|
|
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gabite
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Gabite
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
|
|
|
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gabite
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Gabite
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
|
|
|
- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Gabite
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gabite
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Gabite
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
|
|
|
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Gabite
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Gabite
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
|
Side game data
|
|
|
|
| |
Pokémon Rumble Rush | Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds | Base HP: 53 | | | Base Attack: 75 | Base Defense: 51 | Base Speed: 60 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Evolution data
Sprites
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
|---|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In the anime
Major appearances
Ursula owns a Gabite, which debuted in Another One Gabites the Dust!. The episode also marked the species' main series debut. Gabite is Ursula's main Pokémon and has been used in several Contest Battles.
In a flashback in Garchomp's Mega Bond!, Professor Sycamore's Garchomp was revealed to have been a Gabite.
Cynthia's Gabite, currently a Garchomp, appeared in a flashback in Whittle While You Work!.
Other
Gabite debuted in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness. He was sick of others wanting to get his scales, so he asked for a battle in exchange for one. He was eventually beaten by Team Poképals as part of their first exploration mission, who needed a scale to heal a Shinx's ill younger sister.
Minor appearances
A Trainer's Gabite appeared in An Old Family Blend!.
A Gabite appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Pokédex entries
| Episode | Pokémon | Source | Entry |
|---|
| DP114 | Gabite | Ash's Pokédex | Gabite, the Cave Pokémon. Gabite goes wild for precious jewels, first digging them up and then stashing them in its nest. |
|
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Main article: Cynthia's GabiteIn Softening Up Kakuna, a Youngster's Gabite challenged the Battle Factory.
In The Final Dimensional Duel V, a Gabite was on Fullmoon Island in Palmer's flashback.
Cynthia's Garchomp was seen as a Gabite in All About Arceus IX.
Benga's Gabite first appeared in Pink Slip.
In the TCG
Main article: Gabite (TCG)Trivia
Origin
Gabite appears to combine traits of dinosaurian kaijus, wyverns, and different species of sharks. It may also reference landsharks, a somewhat recurring creature in fantasy settings.
Gabite also shares traits with various species of sharks, noticeably the hammerhead shark. Its Ground typing might also be a reference to ground sharks or sand sharks. It may also be based on theropod dinosaurs, particularly the Carcharodontosaurus, whose teeth are often compared to sharks' due to similar serrations and sharpness.
Gabite's behavior of collecting gems and treasures is reminiscent of European dragons, which are commonly depicted guarding a treasure hoard.
Name origin
Gabite may be a combination of がぶり gaburi (with a big bite) and bite.
In other languages
|
| More languages |  Hindi | गबाइट Gabite | Transcription of its English/Japanese name |  Thai | กาไบต์ Kabai | Transcription of Japanese name |
|
|
Related articles
External links
ncG1vNJzZmiapaGvorzEnaCaZpKquaOtxpqpnZ2eY7umwI6woKShX3yuo7XTnpZhiJ%2BgcoR%2FhHpwpqeeXnB7ypmtnLGsbXyuo7XTnlxraFh%2FrrGtzZ6qnl1jdnJzfIR%2Bal5wYlqOhHGkbFxxa1VufWaRkl5va11xaXKGf4Rxal5waFp%2FcZPAm6CtnVlhlKK%2BwqGmpqhVZ320wMCrq6Kml1p%2Fca3TXmlppJWrsq1xkWlrcWY%3D