Gabite
Dragon/Ground-type, Generation 4. Evolves into Garchomp for 100 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Mud Shot Flamethrower
Same-type attack bonus on Mud Shot. Flamethrower costs 50 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Gabite takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 466
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 25 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,071 CP
Gabite moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dig STAB | Ground | 100 | 50 | 4.5s | 22.2 | 2.00 |
| Flamethrower Best | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Twister STAB | Dragon | 50 | 33 | 3.0s | 16.7 | 1.52 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dig | Ground | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Twister | Dragon | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Mud Shot (8 DPS); Mud Shot builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Gabite is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Gabite
How to get Gabite
- Evolve from
- Gible · 25 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Gabite knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 45 | 1,620 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 45 | 1,754 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,034 | 1,097 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,287 | 1,365 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,034 | 1,097 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 782 | 830 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,034 | 1,097 |
Is Gabite good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Gabite has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (172), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Gabite deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 26 |
| Lv 2 | 83 |
| Lv 3 | 139 |
| Lv 4 | 196 |
| Lv 5 | 252 |
| Lv 6 | 309 |
| Lv 7 | 366 |
| Lv 8 | 422 |
| Lv 9 | 479 |
| Lv 10 | 535 |
| Lv 11 | 589 |
| Lv 12 | 642 |
| Lv 13 | 696 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 749 |
| Lv 15 | 803 |
| Lv 16 | 856 |
| Lv 17 | 910 |
| Lv 18 | 964 |
| Lv 19 | 1,017 |
| Lv 20 | 1,071 |
| Lv 21 | 1,124 |
| Lv 22 | 1,178 |
| Lv 23 | 1,231 |
| Lv 24 | 1,285 |
| Lv 25 | 1,339 |
| Lv 26 | 1,392 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,446 |
| Lv 28 | 1,499 |
| Lv 29 | 1,553 |
| Lv 30 | 1,606 |
| Lv 31 | 1,633 |
| Lv 32 | 1,660 |
| Lv 33 | 1,687 |
| Lv 34 | 1,713 |
| Lv 35 | 1,740 |
| Lv 36 | 1,767 |
| Lv 37 | 1,794 |
| Lv 38 | 1,821 |
| Lv 39 | 1,847 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,874 |
| Lv 41 | 1,898 |
| Lv 42 | 1,922 |
| Lv 43 | 1,946 |
| Lv 44 | 1,970 |
| Lv 45 | 1,995 |
| Lv 46 | 2,019 |
| Lv 47 | 2,044 |
| Lv 48 | 2,069 |
| Lv 49 | 2,094 |
| Lv 50 | 2,119 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0444
- Height
- 1.40 m
- Weight
- 56.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0444_POKEMON_GABITE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Gabite in Pokemon GO?
Gabite's best moveset is Mud Shot (fast) with Flamethrower (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Gabite's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Gabite takes super effective damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy-type moves. It is double weak to Ice (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Gabite's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Gabite reaches 2,119 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,874 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Gabite?
A perfect 15/15/15 Gabite shows 1,071 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,339 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Gabite better than regular Gabite?
Shadow Gabite deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Gabite in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Gible (25 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Gabite be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Gabite depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.