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Gible (Pokémon)

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#442: Spiritomb
Pokémon
#444: Gabite
Gible
フカマル Fukamaru

Artwork from D/P
Types Species
 Dragon  Ground  Land Shark Pokémon
Ability Exp. at 100
Sand Veil 1,250,000
Pokédex
National
#443
Johto
#—
Hoenn
#—
Sinnoh
#109
Browser
Fiore
R—
Almia
R-251
Height Weight
2'04" 45.2 lbs.
Pokédex color Footprint Body style Catch rate
Blue Image:F443.png Image:Body06.png 45
Gender ratio
 
50% male
 
50% female
Egg groups Egg cycles
Monster, Dragon 41 (10455 steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
1
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Exp.
67

Gible (Japanese: フカマル Fukamaru) is a dual-type Dragon/Ground Pokémon.

It evolves into Gabite starting at level 24, who evolves into Garchomp starting at level 48.

Contents

Biology

Physiology

Gible are small, pudgy dragons with big mouths filled with sharp teeth.

Gible are dark blue, with a red underbelly that covers its abdomen to the bottoms of their jaws. Gible have two horns that resemble jet or plane engines, each with a light blue stripe in the middle. They have a single light blue stripe on their backs.

Gible are coldblooded.

Gender differences

A male has a cut on his dorsal fin, while the female does not. This may signify that male Gible fight more, leaving scars.

Special abilities

Behavior

Gible hide in their holes and wait for prey to pass by. They occasionally hold dare competitions with each other which can put them in danger. When they bite, they hurt themselves out of clumsiness.

Habitat

Gible lives in tunnels it constructs inside warm caves. It prefers heat similar to that of a tropical climate.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

They are most likely carnivores. However, they are sometimes found with the Haban Berry.

In the anime

Gible in the anime

Gible made a cameo in the movie The Rise of Darkrai where it was battling a Bronzor, and again as one of the victims to Darkrai's Dark Void. A balloon shaped like a Gible also appeared in the movie.

Gible made its debut anime appearance in DP145, where it was caught by Kazunari.

In the manga

Gible appears in Pokémon Adventures, in the Diamond & Pearl chapter.

In the TCG

Main article: Gible (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Gen Game Pokédex entry
I This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
II This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
III This Pokémon was not available in Generation III.
IV Diamond It nests in small, horizontal holes in cave walls. It pounces to catch prey that stray too close.
Pearl It once lived in the tropics. To avoid the cold, it lives in caves warmed by geothermal heat.
Platinum It attacks using its huge mouth. While its attacks are powerful, it hurts itself out of clumsiness, too.
HeartGold Currently unknown
SoulSilver Currently unknown

Game locations

Gen Game Rarity Area
I This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
II This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
III This Pokémon was not available in Generation III.
IV Diamond Pearl Rare Wayward Cave (secret area under Cycling Road)
Platinum Uncommon Wayward Cave (secret area under Cycling Road)
HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade

In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Landslide Cave (B1-B12)
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Volcano Cave
Pokémon Rumble Gravel Cave

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP: 58
118 - 165 226 - 320
Attack: 70
67 - 134 130 - 262
Defense: 45
45 - 106 85 - 207
Sp.Atk: 40
40 - 101 76 - 196
Sp.Def: 45
45 - 106 85 - 207
Speed: 42
42 - 103 80 - 201
Total: 300   Other Pokémon with this total  
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.


Pokéthlon stats

Speed
4 ★★★★
Power
4 ★★★★
Technique
3 ★★★
Stamina
3 ★★★
Jump
2 ★★
Total
16 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Weak to Resistant to Immune to Normal effectiveness

Learnset

Gible is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.

  • Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.


By leveling up

Generation IV
Level Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
Start Tackle Normal Physical 35 95% 35 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
3 Sand-Attack Ground Status 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
7 Dragon Rage Dragon Special 100% 10 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
13 Sandstorm Rock Status —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
15 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
19 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 15 70% 15 Smart 0
25 Slash Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
27 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 80 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
31 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10 Smart 1
37 Dragon Rush Dragon Physical 100 75% 10 Cool 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By TM/HM

Generation IV
TM Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
TM02 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 80 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM05 Roar Normal Status 100% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM06 Toxic Poison Status 85% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 100% 15 Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status —% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM17 Protect Normal Status —% 10 Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance Water Status —% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100 100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM27 Return Normal Physical 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM28 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10 Smart 1
TM32 Double Team Normal Status —% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 95 100% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 120 85% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 50 80% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM43 Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM44 Rest Psychic Status —% 10 Cute 0
TM45 Attract Normal Status 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM58 Endure Normal Status —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM59 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 90 100% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 70 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100 80% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM76 Stealth Rock Rock Status —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM78 Captivate Normal Status 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
TM83 Natural Gift Normal Physical 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM87 Swagger Normal Status 90% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM90 Substitute Normal Status —% 10 Smart 1
HM01 Cut Normal Physical 50 95% 30 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
HM04 Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
HM06 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥
HM08 Rock Climb Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By breeding

Generation IV
Father Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur
Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard
Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise
Ekans, Arbok
Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking
Cubone, Marowak
Lickitung, Lickilicky
Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior
Kangaskhan
Gyarados
Lapras
Snorlax
Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite
Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium
Mareep, Flaaffy, Ampharos
Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile
Aron, Lairon, Aggron
Milotic
Tropius
Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra
Shieldon, Bastiodon
Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur
Cubone, Marowak
Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior
Kangaskhan
Snorlax
Aron, Lairon, Aggron
Bagon, Shelgon, Salamence
Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Tough 0
Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard
Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra
Gyarados
Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite
Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile
Altaria
Milotic
Bagon, Shelgon, Salamence
DragonBreath Dragon Special 60 100% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
Cubone, Marowak
Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar
Aron, Lairon, Aggron
Shieldon, Bastiodon
Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥
Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard
Aron, Lairon, Aggron
Metal Claw Steel Physical 50 95% 35 Cool 2 ♥♥
Marshtomp, Swampert Mud ShotHGSS Ground Special 55 95% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥
Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard
Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite
Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard
Ekans, Arbok
Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior
Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr
Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar
Seviper
Bagon, Shelgon, Salamence
Cranidos, Rampardos
Shieldon, Bastiodon
Scary Face Normal Status 90% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
Nidoking
Cubone, Marowak
Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior
Gyarados
Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr
Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar
Bagon, Shelgon, Salamence
Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra
Cranidos, Rampardos
Thrash Normal Physical 90 100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥
Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra
Gyarados
Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite
Milotic
Bagon, Shelgon, Salamence
Twister Dragon Special 40 100% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding

By tutoring

Generation IV
Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
D P Pt HG SS Draco Meteor Dragon Special 140 90% 5 Smart 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Fury Cutter Bug Physical 10 95% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Twister Dragon Special 40 100% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available.

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Image:MDP443.png Body size: 1 Recruit Rate: 8.2% IQ Group: C



Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Dragon  Poké Assist: Image:Dragonpa.PNG ( Dragon ) Field Move: Image:None -fieldmove.PNG (None)
"It spits hunks of dirt to attack."

Evolution

File:443.png
Unevolved
Gible
 Dragon  Ground 
Rare Candy
Level 24


File:444.png
First evolution
Gabite
 Dragon  Ground 
Rare Candy
Level 48


File:445.png
Second evolution
Garchomp
 Dragon  Ground 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
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Gible For other sprites and images, please see Gible images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Gible's family is the only family of Dragon-type Pokémon that retain the same typing throughout their entire evolutionary chain.
    • Gible is also the only first-stage dual-typed Dragon-type.

Origin

Appearance-wise, Gible seems like a cross between a European dragon and a shark; it may also be based on the Landshark.

Name origin

Fukamaru may be a combination of 鱶 fuka, shark, and 丸 maru, round. Gible may be a combination of ground and nibble.

In other languages

  • German: Kaumalat - From kauen (chew).
  • French: Griknot - From grignoter (chew) and quenotte (milk tooth).
  • Korean: 딥상어동 Dipsang-eodong

External links

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