
Pokemon Guide
Gabite is a Dragon and Ground-type Pokemon known for cave habitats and evolution into Garchomp.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
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.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| FAQ |
Gabite evolves from Gible at Level 24 and evolves into Garchomp at Level 48.
Competitive Overview
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.
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 / Ground
Species
Cave Pokemon
Height
4’07” / 1.4 m
Weight
123.5 lbs / 56.0 kg
Abilities
Sand Veil, Rough Skin
Gabite has solid Attack and Speed for a middle evolution.
Gabite uses Dragon, Ground, Rock, Fire and setup moves across Pokemon games.
Reliable Dragon-type physical damage.
High-power Dragon-type physical damage.
Reliable Ground-type physical damage.
Ground-type damage that lowers Speed.
Coverage against Flying, Fire, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.
High-power Rock-type coverage.
Coverage against Steel, Grass, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.
Boosts Attack for physical sweeping sets.
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
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, Ground
Weaknesses
Ice, Dragon, Fairy
Resistances
Poison, Rock, Fire
Immunity
Electric
Gabite’s abilities support sand evasion or punish contact attackers.
Raises evasion during sandstorms.
Damages contact attackers when this hidden ability is available.
Gabite evolves from Gible at Level 24 and evolves into Garchomp at Level 48.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves at Level 24
Stage 3
Evolves at Level 48
Gabite is usually obtained by evolving Gible, though some games allow direct encounters.
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Game | Where to Find Gabite |
|---|---|
| Pokemon Winds and Waves | Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Gabite. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.
Gabite is Dragon and Ground-type.
Gabite evolves from Gible at Level 24.
Gabite evolves into Garchomp at Level 48.
Current location data for Gabite in Pokemon Legends Z-A is not yet available.
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