Type matchups
Damage Gible takes from each attacking type.
As a Dragon/Ground type, Gible has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 7 other Pokémon share the Dragon/Ground typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 58
- Attack
- 70
- Defense
- 45
- Sp. Atk
- 40
- Sp. Def
- 45
- Speed
- 42
- Total
- 300
Gible has a base stat total of 300, higher than 13% of Pokémon. With Attack (70) well above Sp. Atk (40), it works best as a physical attacker. At 42 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 58 HP, 45 Defense and 45 Sp. Def it is frail.
Gible can have the abilities Sand Veil and Rough Skin.
How to beat Gible
The best way to beat Gible is with Ice moves, which deal 4× damage. Dragon and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison, Rock and Fire moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ice Calyrex hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB. Articuno hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and is immune to Gible's Ground moves. Regice hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB.
Evolution
Gible is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Gible → Gabite → Garchomp) and evolves into Gabite.
Best counters to Gible
Other Dragon/Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Gible weak to?
As a Dragon/Ground type, Gible takes super-effective damage from Ice (4×), Dragon and Fairy moves.
What is Gible resistant to?
Gible resists Poison, Rock and Fire moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Gible?
Strong type-based picks include Ice Calyrex, Articuno and Regice, which hit Gible with super-effective attacks.