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.
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.
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.
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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Serperior can KO Gorebyss with Leaf Storm (142-167%). Zapdos threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (119-140%). Jolteon's Thunderbolt also KOs at 133-156%.
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x142-167%KO | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave21-25% Thunderbolt 2x119-140%KO | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Jolteon builds →Shadow Ball39-46% Thunderbolt 2x133-156%KO Volt Switch 2x103-121%KO | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Gorebyss View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb88-104%KO Giga Drain 2x148-175%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 87 partners from the Water1 egg group. Notable egg moves include Aqua Ring, Barrier, Body Slam and 8 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Gorebyss Best Moveset
Gorebyss runs a standard special attacker set. Modest nature with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs shapes the build, while White Herb brings a one-time stat drop reset. Swiftswim supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Gorebyss best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Refresh
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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
The chain to Gorebyss requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Clamperl at decent rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
How to Obtain Gorebyss in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
To get Gorebyss, start by catching Clamperl through walking encounters at Lv. 30+. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ClamperlRoute 107 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 107 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 124 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 124 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 126 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 126 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 128 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 128 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 129 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 129 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 130 - UnderwaterOmega RubyGrass Lv.30 Route20%MidRoute 130 - UnderwaterAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.30 Route20%Mid
Step 2Gorebyss ✓
Gorebyss Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 attacker 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 attacker role.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, the core moveset is Shellsmash, Ice Beam, Surf, and Refresh. Shellsmash leads at 25% usage. Surf provides reliable STAB damage.
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