Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Gorebyss's spread. It leans special with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 2 Sp. Atk EVs per KO for it. Follows a standard growth curve.
The color of its body changes with the water temperature. The coloration of Gorebyss in Alola is almost blindingly vivid.
It sucks bodily fluids out of its prey. The leftover meat sinks to the seafloor, where it becomes food for other Pokémon.
Gorebyss Weakness
Gorebyss is weak to Electric and Grass. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Gorebyss's physical bulk (base 105 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Magnezone builds →Zap Cannon 2x166-196%KO Thunderbolt 2x125-148%KO Discharge 2x112-132%KO Spark 2x43-51% | ||
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Decidueye builds →Leaf Storm 2x145-171%KO Leaf Blade 2x82-97% Razor Leaf 2x51-60% Leafage 2x37-44% | ||
 Vikavolt BugElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Vikavolt builds →Zap Cannon 2x182-215%KO Thunderbolt 2x137-162%KO Spark 2x43-51% | ||
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Pikachu builds →Thunder 2x72-85% Thunderbolt 2x61-72% Wild Charge 2x48-58% Discharge 2x52-62% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Tapu Koko threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (114-134%). Jolteon deals 84-99% with Thunderbolt.
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x114-134%KO Volt Switch 2x89-105%KO Dazzling Gleam50-59% | ||
 Jolteon Electric | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Jolteon builds →Shadow Ball25-30% Discharge 2x75-89% Volt Switch 2x66-78% Thunderbolt 2x84-99% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemFocus Sash NatureMild Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb43-51% Giga Drain 2x72-85% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
Clamperl's line splits into 2 evolutions, and Gorebyss is the trade route. Each sibling form needs a different method to obtain. Breed through Clamperl to get eggs. Gorebyss and Huntail share the same 485 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Gorebyss to get Clamperl eggs easily using 95 partners from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include Aqua Ring, Barrier, Body Slam and 8 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Gorebyss Best Moveset
Gorebyss keeps momentum with Baton Pass, switching out after dealing damage or scouting. White Herb gives it a one-time stat drop reset, spread EVs let it hit hard on the way out, and utility options prevents dead turns.
Best Build
Gorebyss best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Baton Pass
- Barrier
- Coil
Recommended Teammates
Special Attacker Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Gorebyss. Aqua Ring and Barrier come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail and coverage across 8 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Gorebyss in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
A trade step sits in Gorebyss's 2-stage line from Clamperl. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Clamperl shows up at solid rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
Where To Catch Gorebyss in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Gorebyss starts with Clamperl at Lv. 10-40 via fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ClamperlMelemele SeaUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-22 Water35%EarlyDayShaking spotMelemele SeaUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-22 Water35%EarlyDayShaking spotRoute 15Ultra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-40 Route35%EarlyShaking spotRoute 15Ultra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-40 Route35%EarlyShaking spotMelemele SeaUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-22 Water20%EarlyNightShaking spotMelemele SeaUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-22 Water20%EarlyNightShaking spotHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-22 City5%EarlyShaking spotHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-17 City5%EarlyHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-22 City5%EarlyShaking spotHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-17 City5%EarlyMelemele SeaUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-17 Water5%EarlyMelemele SeaUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-17 Water5%EarlyRoute 15Ultra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-35 Route5%EarlyRoute 15Ultra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-35 Route5%Early
Step 2Gorebyss ✓Hau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-22 CityEarlyDaySOS from ClamperlHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-17 CityEarlyDaySOS from ClamperlHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-22 CityEarlyDaySOS from ClamperlHau'oli City - BeachfrontUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-17 CityEarlyDaySOS from ClamperlMelemele SeaUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-22 WaterEarlyDaySOS from ClamperlMelemele SeaUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-17 WaterEarlyDaySOS from ClamperlMelemele SeaUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-22 WaterEarlyDaySOS from ClamperlMelemele SeaUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-17 WaterEarlyDaySOS from ClamperlRoute 15Ultra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-40 RouteEarlyDaySOS from ClamperlRoute 15Ultra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-35 RouteEarlyDaySOS from ClamperlRoute 15Ultra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-40 RouteEarlyDaySOS from ClamperlRoute 15Ultra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-35 RouteEarlyDaySOS from Clamperlor evolve from Clamperl (Step 1)
Gorebyss Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Gorebyss looks average on paper at 485 BST. But Swift Swim is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier setup sweeper on our tier list. Shellsmash with White Herb is the standard set.
Gorebyss gets Swift Swim and Hydration. But Swift Swim is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Gorebyss is a special attacker with base 114 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 52 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the setup sweeper role.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the core moveset is Shellsmash, Baton Pass, Barrier, and Coil. Shellsmash leads at 23% usage. Coil lets it set up before sweeping.
Game Availability
Since Ruby & Sapphire, Gorebyss has been in 13 games. Requiring a trade evolution to obtain means it's consistently available but requires more effort than simply catching it in the wild.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves