Gabite Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

Publish Date: May 28, 2026

Pokemon Guide

Gabite Pokemon Guide

Gabite is a Dragon and Ground-type Pokemon known for cave habitats and evolution into Garchomp.

Dragon type Pokemon iconGround type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Gabite

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Shiny Form

Shiny Gabite

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Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Gabite guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Gabite Description

Gabite evolves from Gible at Level 24 and evolves into Garchomp at Level 48.

Competitive Overview

Is Gabite Good in Competitive?

Gabite is a useful mid-stage attacker in playthroughs, but Garchomp is usually the main competitive destination.

Its biggest strengths are Attack and typing, while its biggest issue is not yet having Garchomp’s full stats.

Gabite Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Gabite, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Gabite

National Dex

#0444

Type

Dragon type Pokemon iconGround type Pokemon icon

Dragon / Ground

Species

Cave Pokemon

Height

4’07” / 1.4 m

Weight

123.5 lbs / 56.0 kg

Abilities

Sand Veil, Rough Skin

Gabite Stats

Gabite has solid Attack and Speed for a middle evolution.

Hp
68
Attack
90
Defense
65
Special Attack
50
Special Defense
55
Speed
82

Gabite Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Gabite uses Dragon, Ground, Rock, Fire and setup moves across Pokemon games.

Dragon type Pokemon icon

Dragon Claw

Reliable Dragon-type physical damage.

Dragon type Pokemon icon

Dragon Rush

High-power Dragon-type physical damage.

Ground type Pokemon icon

Earthquake

Reliable Ground-type physical damage.

Ground type Pokemon icon

Bulldoze

Ground-type damage that lowers Speed.

Rock type Pokemon icon

Rock Slide

Coverage against Flying, Fire, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.

Rock type Pokemon icon

Stone Edge

High-power Rock-type coverage.

Fire type Pokemon icon

Fire Fang

Coverage against Steel, Grass, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Swords Dance

Boosts Attack for physical sweeping sets.

Gabite All Moves

Gabite can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Gabite’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Dragon Breath Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Special60100
1Sand Attack Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Status100
1Sand Tomb Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical3585
1Tackle Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
18Bulldoze Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical60100
27Bite Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
34Slash Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
42Dragon Claw Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Physical80100
50Dig Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical80100
58Sandstorm Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status
66Take Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
74Dragon Rush Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Physical10075
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMAerial Ace Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical60
TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
TMBreaking Swipe Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Physical60100
TMBulldoze Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical60100
TMCrunch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
TMDig Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical80100
TMDouble Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
TMDraco Meteor Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Special13090
TMDragon Cheer Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Status00
TMDragon Claw Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Physical80100
TMDragon Pulse Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Special85100
TMDragon Tail Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Physical6090
TMEarth Power Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special90100
TMEarthquake Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical100100
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFalse Swipe Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
TMFire Blast Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special11085
TMFire Fang Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical6595
TMFlamethrower Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special90100
TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMIron Head Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical80100
TMMetal Claw Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical5095
TMMud Shot Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special5595
TMOutrage Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Physical120100
TMPower Gem Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Special80100
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMRock Slide Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical7590
TMRock Tomb Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical6095
TMSand Tomb Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical3585
TMSandstorm Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status
TMScale Shot Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Physical2590
TMScary Face Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
TMScorching Sands Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special70100
TMShadow Claw Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical70100
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMStealth Rock Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status
TMStone Edge Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical10080
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status
TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60
TMSwords Dance Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
TMThunder Fang Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical6595

Gabite Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Gabite is a Dragon / Ground-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Poison, Rock and Fire-type moves plus an Electric immunity, but leaves it weak to Ice, Dragon and Fairy-type attacks.

Type

Dragon type Pokemon iconGround type Pokemon icon

Dragon, Ground

Weaknesses

Ice type Pokemon iconDragon type Pokemon iconFairy type Pokemon icon

Ice, Dragon, Fairy

Resistances

Poison type Pokemon iconRock type Pokemon iconFire type Pokemon icon

Poison, Rock, Fire

Immunity

Electric type Pokemon icon

Electric

Gabite Abilities

Gabite’s abilities support sand evasion or punish contact attackers.

Sand Veil

Raises evasion during sandstorms.

Rough Skin

Damages contact attackers when this hidden ability is available.

Gabite Evolution

Gabite evolves from Gible at Level 24 and evolves into Garchomp at Level 48.

Stage 1

Gible

Dragon type Pokemon iconGround type Pokemon icon
gible

Starting form

Stage 2

Gabite

Dragon type Pokemon iconGround type Pokemon icon
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Evolves at Level 24

Stage 3

Garchomp

Dragon type Pokemon iconGround type Pokemon icon
garchomp

Evolves at Level 48

Where to Find Gabite in Pokemon Games

Gabite is usually obtained by evolving Gible, though some games allow direct encounters.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Gabite
Pokemon Red Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Pokemon Blue Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Pokemon Yellow Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Gabite
Pokemon Gold Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Pokemon Silver Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Pokemon Crystal Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Gabite
Pokemon Ruby Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Pokemon Sapphire Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Pokemon Emerald Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Pokemon FireRed Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Pokemon LeafGreen Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Gabite
Pokemon Diamond Evolve Gible at Level 24.
Pokemon Pearl Evolve Gible at Level 24.
Pokemon Platinum Victory Road or evolve Gible at Level 24.
Pokemon HeartGold Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Pokemon SoulSilver Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Gabite
Pokemon Black Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Pokemon White Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Pokemon Black 2 Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Pokemon White 2 Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Gabite
Pokemon X Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Pokemon Y Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Pokemon Omega Ruby Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Gabite
Pokemon Sun Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Pokemon Moon Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Pokemon Ultra Sun Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Pokemon Ultra Moon Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Gabite
Pokemon Sword Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Pokemon Shield Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Evolve Gible at Level 24, or catch directly in select caves and rocky areas.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Clamberclaw Cliffs and Alabaster Icelands areas, or evolve Gible.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Gabite
Pokemon Scarlet Caves and rocky areas, or evolve Gible.
Pokemon Violet Caves and rocky areas, or evolve Gible.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Gabite
Pokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Gabite FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Gabite. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.

What type is Gabite?

Gabite is Dragon and Ground-type.

What does Gabite evolve from?

Gabite evolves from Gible at Level 24.

What level does Gabite evolve?

Gabite evolves into Garchomp at Level 48.

Is Gabite in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

Current location data for Gabite in Pokemon Legends Z-A is not yet available.



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