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gorebyss
Generation III · #0368 — South Sea Pokémon
Gorebyss, the South Sea Pokémon, is a Water-type creature that stands as one of two possible final evolutions for the elusive Clamperl, alongside its counterpart Huntail. Introduced in Generation III, this elegant yet predatory Pokémon embodies the duality of grace and savagery found in the deepest ocean trenches. With a base stat total of 485, Gorebyss specializes in Special Attack and Defense, making it a formidable special-based combatant in both casual and competitive play. The creature's distinctive appearance and unique evolutionary method—requiring a trade while Clamperl holds a Deep Sea Scale—have made it a memorable addition to the Hoenn Pokédex and a favorite among water-type enthusiasts since its debut in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
Base Stats
Height
1.8m
Weight
22.6kg
Category
South Sea Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
pink
Shape
squiggle
Habitat
sea
Abilities
Doubles Speed during rain.
Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Gorebyss Biology & Physical Characteristics
Gorebyss is a serpentine Pokémon characterized by its striking pink coloration and elongated body structure, standing 1.8 meters tall and weighing a modest 22.6 kilograms. The most distinctive feature is its thin, tubular mouth—a specialized feeding apparatus that it uses to pierce prey and extract their body fluids with surgical precision. Atop its head extends a long, purple-tipped dorsal fin, while beneath its head sits a thin pointed fin, both contributing to its hydrodynamic form. Two purple shell-like structures adorn its chest, lending Gorebyss a vaguely mermaid-like appearance that contrasts sharply with its predatory nature. The tail terminates in a circular purple fin surrounded by white bands, completing a design that is simultaneously beautiful and menacing. Remarkably, Gorebyss's body has evolved to withstand the crushing pressures of the deep ocean, providing exceptional defensive capabilities that allow it to shrug off ordinary attacks with ease. The Alola region's specimens display particularly vivid, almost blindingly bright pink coloration compared to their counterparts elsewhere, a phenomenon tied to water temperature variations in that tropical archipelago.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Gorebyss Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Gorebyss exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, making it equally obtainable as either gender without breeding difficulty. The species belongs to the Water 1 egg group, facilitating breeding compatibility with numerous other Water-type Pokémon and providing players multiple breeding options for competitive team building. Eggs take approximately 20 cycles to hatch, requiring roughly 4,884 to 5,140 steps of travel within the game. The base happiness value of 70 indicates moderate friendliness toward trainers, suggesting that Gorebyss is reasonably sociable despite its predatory nature. The species follows a slow-then-very-fast growth rate, meaning early levels require substantial experience investment before the curve becomes more favorable in later stages. These breeding and growth characteristics make Gorebyss accessible to players interested in breeding competitive specimens, though the requirement to evolve from Clamperl via trade holds carrying a specific held item adds an additional layer of investment for serious breeders seeking perfect IV specimens.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
deep-sea-scale
species-specific
Doubles Clamperl’s Special Defense. Traded on a Clamperl: Holder evolves into Gorebyss.
Cost: 2000
deep-sea-scale
species-specific
Doubles Clamperl’s Special Defense. Traded on a Clamperl: Holder evolves into Gorebyss.
Cost: 2000
deep-sea-scale
species-specific
Doubles Clamperl’s Special Defense. Traded on a Clamperl: Holder evolves into Gorebyss.
Cost: 2000
deep-sea-scale
species-specific
Doubles Clamperl’s Special Defense. Traded on a Clamperl: Holder evolves into Gorebyss.
Cost: 2000
deep-sea-scale
species-specific
Doubles Clamperl’s Special Defense. Traded on a Clamperl: Holder evolves into Gorebyss.
Cost: 2000
deep-sea-scale
species-specific
Doubles Clamperl’s Special Defense. Traded on a Clamperl: Holder evolves into Gorebyss.
Cost: 2000
deep-sea-scale
species-specific
Doubles Clamperl’s Special Defense. Traded on a Clamperl: Holder evolves into Gorebyss.
Cost: 2000
deep-sea-scale
species-specific
Doubles Clamperl’s Special Defense. Traded on a Clamperl: Holder evolves into Gorebyss.
Cost: 2000
deep-sea-scale
species-specific
Doubles Clamperl’s Special Defense. Traded on a Clamperl: Holder evolves into Gorebyss.
Cost: 2000
deep-sea-scale
species-specific
Doubles Clamperl’s Special Defense. Traded on a Clamperl: Holder evolves into Gorebyss.
Cost: 2000
deep-sea-scale
species-specific
Doubles Clamperl’s Special Defense. Traded on a Clamperl: Holder evolves into Gorebyss.
Cost: 2000
deep-sea-scale
species-specific
Doubles Clamperl’s Special Defense. Traded on a Clamperl: Holder evolves into Gorebyss.
Cost: 2000
deep-sea-scale
species-specific
Doubles Clamperl’s Special Defense. Traded on a Clamperl: Holder evolves into Gorebyss.
Cost: 2000
deep-sea-scale
species-specific
Doubles Clamperl’s Special Defense. Traded on a Clamperl: Holder evolves into Gorebyss.
Cost: 2000
deep-sea-scale
species-specific
Doubles Clamperl’s Special Defense. Traded on a Clamperl: Holder evolves into Gorebyss.
Cost: 2000
deep-sea-scale
species-specific
Doubles Clamperl’s Special Defense. Traded on a Clamperl: Holder evolves into Gorebyss.
Cost: 2000
deep-sea-scale
species-specific
Doubles Clamperl’s Special Defense. Traded on a Clamperl: Holder evolves into Gorebyss.
Cost: 2000
TMs & HMs
tm03
ruby sapphire
tm03
platinum
tm03
firered leafgreen
tm03
heartgold soulsilver
tm03
diamond pearl
tm03
emerald
tm03
xd
tm03
colosseum
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
tm06
firered leafgreen
tm06
diamond pearl
tm06
platinum
tm06
ruby sapphire
tm06
colosseum
tm06
black 2 white 2
+550 more TMs/HMs
gorebyss's Evolution Chain
Gorebyss Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Gorebyss evolves from Clamperl, a two-stage evolution chain with a unique branching mechanic. The evolution occurs through trade while Clamperl holds a Deep Sea Scale, a distinctive method that mirrors the evolutionary pathway of its counterpart Huntail, which requires trading while holding a Deep Sea Tooth instead. This dual-evolution design was groundbreaking for Generation III, as it presented players with a meaningful choice that affected which Pokémon they could obtain in their playthrough. Unlike Huntail, which favors physical attacks and features a more aggressive appearance, Gorebyss channels Clamperl's Special Attack stat of 114—substantially higher than Huntail's 104—making it the superior choice for special-based movesets and competitive special sweeper strategies. The evolution mechanics emphasize Gorebyss's association with elegance and special prowess, as opposed to Huntail's raw physical aggression. This evolutionary branching has made both forms equally viable options in competitive play, with Gorebyss maintaining a slight edge in special-based formats and earning its place in various competitive tiers across different Pokémon game generations.
Where to Find
unova route 4
unova
+1 more
kalos route 12
kalos
melemele sea
alola
+1 more
alola route 15
alola
+1 more
hauoli city
alola
+1 more
Gorebyss Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Gorebyss inhabits the southern seas at extreme depths, dwelling on the ocean floor where few creatures can survive the immense pressure and darkness. Despite its elegant and graceful swimming motion—which observers describe as exquisitely refined—this Pokémon possesses a cruel and predatory nature that belies its beautiful exterior. When hunting, it approaches prey with calculated patience before inserting its thin mouth into the victim's body to drain vital fluids, leaving behind only lifeless husks that drift to the seafloor and become sustenance for scavenger Pokémon. Interestingly, Pokédex entries from FireRed and LeafGreen suggest a more herbivorous diet, noting that Gorebyss feeds on seaweed growing between rocks, indicating dietary flexibility depending on available food sources. The creature's coloration undergoes dramatic changes with environmental conditions; its body becomes noticeably more vivid during springtime when water temperatures rise, and it grows even brighter after feeding, possibly as a visual display of satiation or dominance within its habitat.
Pokedex Entries
Generation III
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.
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.
A GOREBYSS siphons the body fluids of prey through its thin, tubular mouth. Its light pink body color turns vivid when it finishes feeding.
Its swimming form is exquisitely elegant. With its thin mouth, it feeds on seaweed that grows between rocks.
Generation IV
It lives at the bottom of the sea. In the springtime, its pink body turns more vivid for some reason.
Its pink body becomes more vivid with the rise of water temperatures in the springtime.
Generation V
It lives at the bottom of the sea. In the springtime, its pink body turns more vivid for some reason.
It lives at the bottom of the sea. In the springtime, its pink body turns more vivid for some reason.
Generation VI
It lives at the bottom of the sea. In the springtime, its pink body turns more vivid for some reason.
Its swimming form is exquisitely elegant. With its thin mouth, it feeds on seaweed that grows between rocks.
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.
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.
Generation VII
The color of its body changes with the water temperature. The coloration of Gorebyss in Alola is almost blindingly vivid.
It sucks bodily fluids out of its prey. The leftover meat sinks to the seafloor, where it becomes food for other Pokémon.
Gorebyss Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Gorebyss derives from 'gore'—referencing both the predatory fluid-draining behavior and the visual impression of gore—combined with 'abyss,' directly alluding to the deep-sea habitat from which it emerges. The Japanese name Sakurabyss combines 'sakura' (cherry blossom), reflecting the creature's pink coloration, with 'abyss,' creating a poetic contrast between delicate beauty and abyssal darkness. Visually, Gorebyss draws inspiration from sea horses and fish of the deep ocean, incorporating the elongated body and reduced eyes typical of creatures that have adapted to lightless environments. The purple shell-like chest plates and overall silhouette suggest influences from both mollusk-like creatures and mermaids from European mythology, creating a design that bridges the gap between marine biology and fantasy. The thin mouth is the most functionally specific design element, evolved explicitly to serve the creature's predatory feeding method of piercing and draining, making Gorebyss's appearance perfectly aligned with its ecological role as a deep-sea parasitic predator.
Learnable Moves
Gorebyss can learn 59 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| amnesia | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| aqua ring | water | Status | — | — | 20 |
| aqua tail | water | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| bind | normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bounce | flying | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 |
| brine | water | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| coil | poison | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confusion | psychic | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| dive | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| draining kiss | fairy | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hail | ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| infestation | bug | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| scald | water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shell smash | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| water gun | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| water sport | water | Status | — | — | 15 |
| waterfall | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| whirlpool | water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
Gorebyss Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon, Gorebyss functions primarily as a special attacker and special tank, leveraging its base Special Attack of 114 and Defense of 105 to fill utility roles on water-type-heavy teams. Its ability Swift Swim is particularly valuable in rain-heavy metagames, doubling its Speed stat to a respectable 104 under wet conditions, transforming it from a slow Pokémon into a viable offensive threat. The hidden ability Hydration provides an alternative niche, automatically curing status conditions at the end of each turn during rain, making Gorebyss a valuable switch-in for teams vulnerable to burns or paralysis. Its typing grants resistance to Fire, Water, Ice, and Steel attacks, offering solid defensive utility in many formats. However, Gorebyss faces significant competition from faster special attackers and more bulky Water-types, and its relatively low HP base stat of 55 limits its overall bulk despite decent Special Defense and Defense values. In formats where rain support is readily available, such as competitive doubles, Gorebyss can leverage Swift Swim effectively, though it remains primarily a niche pick compared to more universal Water-type powerhouses. Moves like Hydro Pump, Psychic, and Shadow Ball provide decent coverage, while access to setup moves and support options allows creative building around its skill set.
Commonly Asked Questions About Gorebyss
What type is Gorebyss?
Gorebyss is a water type Pokemon.
What does Gorebyss evolve from?
Gorebyss evolved from huntail that evolved from clamperl.
What are Gorebyss's weaknesses?
Gorebyss is weak to grass and electric type moves.
Where can I find Gorebyss?
Gorebyss can be found in unova route 4 (unova), kalos route 12 (kalos) and melemele sea (alola) and 2 other locations.
Gorebyss Cultural Impact & Franchise History
While not among the most iconic Pokémon franchises, Gorebyss has earned a dedicated following for representing the elegant beauty and hidden danger of deep-sea ecosystems. Its unique combination of grace and predatory nature has made it a subject of appreciation among Pokémon fans interested in ocean-dwelling creatures and more sophisticated design aesthetics. The creature's elegance-versus-cruelty duality has inspired fan art, fiction, and discussion about design philosophy in Pokémon, with many admirers praising the Hoenn generation's willingness to create creatures that defy simple categorization as purely good or evil. The evolutionary choice between Gorebyss and Huntail became a culturally significant moment in Pokémon history, as it was one of the first times players faced a meaningful branching evolution that could not be reversed without trading, creating emotional investment in whichever form was chosen. Gorebyss appears occasionally in Pokémon media and spin-off games, though it remains less prominently featured than first-generation Water-types. The creature's deep-sea nature and predatory feeding behavior have contributed to its appeal among players fascinated by realistic animal biology and ecological relationships within the Pokémon world, making it a favorite subject of educational fan content exploring how Pokémon behaviors mirror real marine animal adaptations.
Where to Find Gorebyss in Every Pokémon Game
Gorebyss can be obtained in most Pokémon games since Generation III, though availability varies significantly by title. In Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, Clamperl is accessible in marine areas and can be evolved into Gorebyss through the trade-with-held-item mechanic. Subsequent generations have continued offering Clamperl in various water-type habitats, making Gorebyss consistently obtainable to players willing to engage in trading or using in-game NPCs who facilitate trades. In Pokémon X and Y, Gorebyss appears in the Coastal Kalos area, and Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire provide ample opportunities to obtain it through the Hoenn remakes. Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon include Gorebyss in the Alola Dex, where specimens display notably more vivid coloration than standard examples. The species rarely appears in the wild and is not typically available through catching; instead, players must obtain Clamperl and perform the evolution themselves, ensuring that owning a Gorebyss requires active engagement with the evolutionary system. In modern titles like Sword and Shield and Scarlet and Violet, Gorebyss availability depends on inclusion in each game's respective Pokédex. The creature's requirement for trading to evolve remains consistent across most formats, making access dependent on having another player to trade with or utilizing in-game NPCs that provide trading services, adding a social element to obtaining this otherwise moderately rare deep-sea Pokémon.