Gabite is a medium-sized, bipedal, dragon-likePokémon that is primarily blue. Its underside is light blue, with red covering it from the middle of its abdomen to the bottoms of its jaw. Gabite has two appendages that resemblejets orplane engines extending out the side of its skull. Each appendage has a blue stripe. It has four fins: one on each arm, one on its back, and another on its tail. The back fin has a notch on it for the male. It has spikes on its hind limbs, and sharp claws on its feet and wrists. Its eyes have blacksclerae andgold coloredirises.
Gabite is a fierce and predatory Pokémon known for itsscales, which are believed to have medicinal properties and the ability to heal mostillnesses, even those thought to be incurable. Gabite has short, extremely sharp teeth, like its pre-evolved form Gible, and is known to actively dig in order to expand its nest. The protrusions on Gabite's head allows it to emit ultrasound waves, which can be used for navigating through pitch-dark caves. Gabite is also a very territorial creature and will fight back against enemies to protect its home. Gabite is passionate about shiny objects, such as gems, treasures, and evenCarbink, and it hoards a collection of them in its nest. When it seesSableye trying to take Carbink as food, Gabite jealously attacks the Sableye. Despite its aggressive demeanor, giving Gabite a sparkly item such as a glass bead can turn it docile. It predominantly lives in mountainous regions, and can survive in both snowy and arid temperatures.
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Another Gabite makes its home in the deepest parts of theDrilbur Coal Mine, and is the first boss the player and their partner fight. It guards a horde of valuable gems, which the player and their partner agree to leave alone after hearing its case.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Ursula owns a Gabite, which debuted inAnother One Gabites the Dust!. The episode also marked the species' animated series debut. Gabite is Ursula's main Pokémon and has been used in severalContest Battles.
Gabite debuted inPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness. He was sick of others wanting to get his scales, so he asked for a battle in exchange for one. He was eventually beaten byTeam Poképals as part of their first exploration mission, who needed a scale to heal aShinx's ill younger sister.
Gabite shares itscategory withDruddigon. They are both known as the Cave Pokémon.
Due tothe censor that prevents Pokémon with offensivenicknames being traded on theGTS, an English language Gabite cannot be traded on the GTS without a nickname inPokémon Black and White.
Gabite appears to combine traits of dinosauriankaijus,wyverns, and different species ofsharks. It may also referenceLand Sharks, a somewhat recurring creature in fantasy settings.
Gabite also shares traits with various species of sharks, noticeably thehammerhead shark. ItsGround typing might also be a reference toground sharks orsand sharks. It may also be based ontheropod dinosaurs, particularly theCarcharodontosaurus, whose teeth are often compared to the great white shark's due to similar serrations and sharpness.
Gabite's behavior of collecting gems and treasures is reminiscent ofEuropean dragons, which are commonly depicted guarding a treasure hoard.
Name origin
Gabite may be a combination of がぶりgaburi (with a big bite) andbite.
This Pokémon article is part ofProject Pokédex, aBulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
Haban Berry (5%)
For other sprites and images, please seeGabite images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
