Gorebyss
Gorebyss is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0368 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water |
| Species | South Sea Pokémon |
| Height | 1.8 m (5′11″) |
| Weight | 22.6 kg (49.8 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Swift Swim Hydration (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0178 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0143 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0187 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0142 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 170 |
| Growth Rate | Erratic |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Water 1 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 55 | 220 | 314 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 84 | 155 | 293 | |
| Defense | 105 | 193 | 339 | |
| Sp. Atk | 114 | 209 | 359 | |
| Sp. Def | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Speed | 52 | 98 | 223 | |
| Total | 485 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Gorebyss changes
- In Generations 3-4, Gorebyss has a base experience yield of 178.
- In Generations 3-7, Gorebyss has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Ruby | GOREBYSS lives in the southern seas at extreme depths. Its body is built to withstand the enormous pressure of water at incredible depths. Because of this, this POKéMON’s body is unharmed by ordinary attacks. |
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| Sapphire | Although GOREBYSS is the very picture of elegance and beauty while swimming, it is also cruel. When it spots prey, this POKéMON inserts its thin mouth into the prey’s body and drains the prey of its body fluids. |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Its swimming form is exquisitely elegant. With its thin mouth, it feeds on seaweed that grows between rocks. |
| Emerald | A GOREBYSS siphons the body fluids of prey through its thin, tubular mouth. Its light pink body color turns vivid when it finishes feeding. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It lives at the bottom of the sea. In the springtime, its pink body turns more vivid for some reason. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Its pink body becomes more vivid with the rise of water temperatures in the springtime. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It lives at the bottom of the sea. In the springtime, its pink body turns more vivid for some reason. |
| X | It lives at the bottom of the sea. In the springtime, its pink body turns more vivid for some reason. |
| Y | Its swimming form is exquisitely elegant. With its thin mouth, it feeds on seaweed that grows between rocks. |
| Omega Ruby | Gorebyss lives in the southern seas at extreme depths. Its body is built to withstand the enormous pressure of water at incredible depths. Because of this, this Pokémon’s body is unharmed by ordinary attacks. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Although Gorebyss is the very picture of elegance and beauty while swimming, it is also cruel. When it spots prey, this Pokémon inserts its thin mouth into the prey’s body and drains the prey of its body fluids. |
| Ultra Sun | The color of its body changes with the water temperature. The coloration of Gorebyss in Alola is almost blindingly vivid. |
| Ultra Moon | It sucks bodily fluids out of its prey. The leftover meat sinks to the seafloor, where it becomes food for other Pokémon. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It lives at the bottom of the sea. In the springtime, its pink body turns more vivid for some reason. |
Moves learned by Gorebyss
Moves learnt by level up
Gorebyss does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Gorebyss does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Gorebyss cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Gorebyss learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
| 1 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 1 | Shell Smash | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 5 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 9 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 11 | Draining Kiss | Fairy | 50 | 100 | |
| 14 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 16 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
| 19 | Aqua Ring | Water | — | — | |
| 23 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Dive | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 29 | Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
| 34 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 39 | Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
| 45 | Coil | Poison | — | — | |
| 50 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 |
Egg moves
Gorebyss learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Gorebyss gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Ring | Water | — | — | |
| Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| Muddy Water | Water | 90 | 85 | |
| Supersonic | Normal | — | 55 |
Moves learnt by TM
Gorebyss is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 07 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 20 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 49 | Scald | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 55 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 77 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 95 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 99 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 |
Gorebyss sprites
| Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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| Shiny |
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Where to find Gorebyss
| Ruby Sapphire |
Evolve Clamperl |
|---|---|
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Emerald | Evolve Clamperl |
| Diamond Pearl |
Evolve Clamperl |
| Platinum | Trade/migrate from another game |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Clamperl |
| Black | Evolve Clamperl |
| White | Route 4 |
| Black 2 | Evolve Clamperl |
| White 2 | Route 4 |
| X | Evolve Clamperl |
| Y | Route 12 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Clamperl |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 15, Melemele Sea, Hau'oli City |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Clamperl |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Gorebyss questions
Other languages
| English | Gorebyss |
|---|---|
| Japanese | サクラビス (Sakurabyss) |
| German | Saganabyss |
| French | Rosabyss |
| Italian | Gorebyss |
| Spanish | Gorebyss |
| Korean | 분홍장이 (bunhongjangi) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 樱花鱼 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 櫻花魚 |
| English |
South Sea Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | なんかいポケモン |
| German | Südsee-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Mer du Sud |
| Italian | Pokémon Sudmarino |
| Spanish | Pokémon Mar del Sur |
| Korean | 남해포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 南海宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 南海寶可夢 |
Name origin
- gore
- to pierce with a horn or tusk
- abyss
- deep gulf or crag


