Whenever a move makes contact with this Pokémon, the move's user takes 1/8 of its maximum HP in damage.

This ability functions identically to iron barbs.

The Pokémon's rough skin damages attackers that make direct contact with it.

Rough Skin

During a sandstorm, this Pokémon has 1.25× its evasion, and it does not take sandstorm damage regardless of type.

The evasion bonus does not count as a stat modifier.

Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, the wild encounter rate is halved in a sandstorm.

Boosts the Pokémon's evasiveness in a sandstorm.

Sand Veil

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gabite

gible

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Gabite

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defense

special-attack

special-defense

speed

dragon

ground

Though Gabite are usually of a violent disposition, when I gave
one a glass bead it had been eyeing covetously, it suddenly
became quite docile.

legends-arceus

Jewels are buried in the caves these Pokémon
nest in, but you’ll be torn apart by claws and
fangs the moment you enter one of these caves.

shield

This Pokémon emits ultrasonic waves from a
protrusion on either side of its head to probe
pitch-dark caves.

sword

It sheds its skin and gradually grows larger. Its
scales can be ground into a powder and used
as raw materials for traditional medicine.

ultra-moon

It loves shiny things. When it finds a Sableye
trying to catch a Carbink, Gabite becomes
furiously angry and attacks the Sableye.

ultra-sun

Shiny objects are its passion. It can be found in
its cave, scarcely moving, its gaze fixed on the
jewels it’s amassed or Carbink it has caught.

moon

In rare cases, it molts and sheds its scales.
Medicine containing its scales as an ingredient
will make a weary body feel invigorated.

As it digs to expand its nest, it habitually digs up
gems that it then hoards in its nest.

alpha-sapphire

It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves
and hoards the loot in its nest.

omega-ruby

It loves sparkly things. It seeks
treasures in caves and hoards the
loot in its nest.

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black-2

white

black

As it digs to expand its nest, it
habitually digs up gems that it
then hoards in its nest.

soulsilver

heartgold

platinum

It habitually digs up and hoards
gems in its nest. Its loot is
constantly targeted by thieves.

pearl

There is a long-held belief that
medicine made from its scales will
heal even incurable illnesses.

	Base Stats			Stat
HP	68	—		143
Attack	90	2		110
Defense	65	—		85
Sp.Atk	50	—		70
Sp.Def	55	—		75
Speed	82	—		102
Total	410	2	0/510	585

Gabite

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