Gorebyss (Japanese: サクラビス Sakurabyss) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves from Clamperl when traded while holding a Deep Sea Scale. It is one of Clamperl's final forms, the other being Huntail.
Biology
Gorebyss is a pink, serpentine Pokémon with a long, thin mouth. This pointed mouth is used to stab prey and drain their body fluids. However, it has also been known to feed on seaweed that grows between stones. Its pink skin becomes brighter in the spring and after it has fed. Its body color changes with water temperature, with Gorebyss found in Alola having blindingly vivid coloration. A long, purple-tipped fin extends from the top of its head, and there is a thin, pointed fin extending beneath its head. There are two purple shells on its chest, causing it to somewhat resemble a mermaid. The tail has a purple, circular fin at the tip, and two white bands near its base.
This Pokémon's body is durable enough to withstand high-pressure levels in the deep sea, where it lives. Additionally, this adaptation allows it to withstand powerful attacks.
Evolution
Gorebyss evolves from Clamperl and is one of its final forms, the other being Huntail.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Multiple Gorebyss made their main series debut in The Evolutionary War, under the ownership of the residents of the A-B-C Islands. In that particular episode, a person has to be on Island B to evolve Clamperl into a Gorebyss. One such Gorebyss was owned by Nancy.
In The Great Eight Fate!, a Gorebyss was part of Juan's Sootopolis City Water Exhibit. It and Juan's other Pokémon were captured by Team Rocket, but they all worked together to escape.
Four Gorebyss were chased by a Huntail in On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!. In the end of the episode, one of them fell in love with the Huntail, much to Goh's Dewgong's disappointment.
Minor appearances
Gorebyss debuted in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
A Gorebyss appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, the Marina Group used a Gorebyss for their Marina Underwater Pokémon Show.
In Up Close and Personable!, a Gorebyss was living in the lake near the Pokémon Summer Academy.
In Going for the Gold!, multiple Gorebyss were living in the Ambrette Aquarium.
A Gorebyss appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
Two Gorebyss appeared in The Power of Us.
A Gorebyss appeared in a fantasy in Dreams of the Sun and Moon!.
A Gorebyss appeared in Looking Out for Number Two!.
A Gorebyss appeared in A Fated Face-Off!.
Pokédex entries
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Gorebyss
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May's Pokédex
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Gorebyss, the South Sea Pokémon. Gorebyss is the evolved form of Clamperl. A powerful swimmer and beautiful to watch.
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Gorebyss
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Conway
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Gorebyss, the South Sea Pokémon. Its long, beautiful pink body is more vivid in the springtime.
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Gorebyss
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Goh's Rotom Phone
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Gorebyss, the South Sea Pokémon. A Water type. Gorebyss live near the seafloor. In spring, when the water starts to warm up, their bodies turn a vivid pink.
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Pokémon Generations
In The Cavern, a Gorebyss was in the waters that surrounded the Seafloor Cavern.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Gorebyss first appeared in The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon III. When crossing the boundary between the respective influence areas of Kyogre and Groudon, Sapphire spots, among other Pokémon, a Gorebyss stranded on the land dried up by Groudon's Drought and throws it back into the sea.
In PS600, Amber owns a Gorebyss capable of forming a Hydro Pump attack from ripples in the water. He first battled Blaise's Slugma, destroying the illusions of Matt and Shelly that were created by Slugma. Eventually, he helped Amber and Blaise bait Hoopa into luring out Kyogre and Groudon. Gorebyss also defeated Ruby's Feefee with ease, allowing himself and his Trainer to escape from the scene.
A Gorebyss belonging to an Aether Foundation Employee first appeared in Regeneration!! The Power of the Sun and the Moon!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Gorebyss (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Kanto
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| Ruby
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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.
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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.
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A Gorebyss siphons the body fluids of prey through its thin, tubular mouth. Its light pink body color turns vivid when it finishes feeding.
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Its swimming form is exquisitely elegant. With its thin mouth, it feeds on seaweed that grows between rocks.
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| Diamond
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It lives at the bottom of the sea. In the springtime, its pink body turns more vivid for some reason.
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Its pink body becomes more vivid with the rise of water temperatures in the springtime.
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It lives at the bottom of the sea. In the springtime, its pink body turns more vivid for some reason.
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It lives at the bottom of the sea. In the springtime, its pink body turns more vivid for some reason.
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Coastal #143
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#187
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It lives at the bottom of the sea. In the springtime, its pink body turns more vivid for some reason.
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Its swimming form is exquisitely elegant. With its thin mouth, it feeds on seaweed that grows between rocks.
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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.
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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.
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In side games
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
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At Lv. 100
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55
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115 - 162
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220 - 314
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84
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80 - 149
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155 - 293
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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114
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107 - 182
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209 - 359
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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52
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51 - 114
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98 - 223
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Total: 485
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation IX.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Gorebyss's learnsets from other generations.
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Side game data
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Walking Speed: 2.45 seconds
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Base HP: 49
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Base Defense: 57
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution data
Sprites
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Trivia
Origin
Gorebyss may have been based on the snipe eel. It also resembles a pipefish as well as an oarfish and a chimaera. The feminine aspects, shell bra, and tail of Gorebyss are reminiscent of mermaids. The shell might be the remains from its previous form, Clamperl.
Name origin
Gorebyss may be a combination of gore (bloodshed; to pierce), gorgeous, and abyss.
Sakurabyss may be a combination of 桜 sakura (cherry blossom) and abyss.
In other languages
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サクラビス Sakurabyss
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From 桜 sakura and abyss
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 French
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Rosabyss
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From rose and abysse
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 Spanish
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Gorebyss
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Same as English name
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Saganabyss
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From Sága, Nāga, and abyss
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 Italian
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Gorebyss
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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분홍장이 Bunhongzangi
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From 분홍 (粉紅) bunhong and 장어 (長魚) jang-eo
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 Mandarin Chinese
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櫻花魚 / 樱花鱼 Yīnghuāyú
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From 櫻花 / 樱花 yīnghuā and 魚 / 鱼 yú
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 Cantonese Chinese
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櫻花魚 Yīngfāyùh
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From 櫻花 yīngfā and 魚 yùh
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गुलाबिस Gulaabys
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From गुलाब gulaab or गुलाबी gulaabi and abyss
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Горбисс Gorbiss
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Transcription of English name
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ซาคุราบิส Sakhurabit
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Transcription of Japanese name
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External links
DeepSeaScale (5%)
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For other sprites and images, please see Gorebyss images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
