Gabite Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Gabite in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Gabite
Gabite is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dragon/Ground typing. The best counter is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 69.143 DPS.
Gabite can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Gabite is weak to Ice (double weak!), Dragon, Fairy -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fire, Poison-type moves as Gabite resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Gabite is Kyurem (White) (69.143 DPS), Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (67.286 DPS), and Shadow Weavile (64.667 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Gabite: After defeating Gabite, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1034 and 1097 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1287-1365 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Gabite from raids will have exactly 1097 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Gabite?
The best counter for Gabite is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 69.143 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (67.286 DPS) and Shadow Weavile (64.667 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Gabite?
Gabite can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Gabite weak to?
Gabite is weak to Ice (double weak), Dragon, Fairy-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Gabite be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Gabite's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Gabite from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Gabite from raids will have 1097 CP at level 20, or 1365 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1034. If you see 1097 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Gabite worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Gabite is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Gabite?
For the best moveset for Gabite itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Gabite stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Gabite without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Gabite can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kyurem (White) (69.143 DPS) and Kyurem (Black) (58.625 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Gabite in raids?
Weather boost information for Gabite is not currently available. Dragon-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.