Type matchups
Damage Gorebyss takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Gorebyss has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 55
- Attack
- 84
- Defense
- 105
- Sp. Atk
- 114
- Sp. Def
- 75
- Speed
- 52
- Total
- 485
Gorebyss has a base stat total of 485, higher than 56% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (114) well above Attack (84), it works best as a special attacker. At 52 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 55 HP, 105 Defense and 75 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.
Gorebyss can have the abilities Swift Swim and Hydration.
How to beat Gorebyss
Gorebyss takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Gorebyss is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Clamperl → Huntail or Gorebyss), evolving from Clamperl.
Best counters to Gorebyss
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Gorebyss weak to?
As a Water type, Gorebyss takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Gorebyss resistant to?
Gorebyss resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Gorebyss?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Gorebyss with super-effective attacks.