Appearance-wise, Gabite seems like a cross between a European dragon and a shark; it may be based on the landshark creature from Dungeons & Dragons.
Gabite may be a combination of がぶがぶ gabugabu (to gobble or gulp down) and bite. It may also derive from がぶりと gaburito (bite or chew) or がぶりと噛み付く gaburitokamitsuku (to sink one’s teeth into).
No: 444
English Name: Gabite
Japanese Name: Gabaito
Generation: 4
Type: Dragon, Ground
Species: Cave Pokémon
Abilities: Sand Veil, Rough Skin (hidden ability)
Evolution: Gible > Gabite > Garchomp
Gabite is a medium-sized, bipedal dragon-like Pokémon that is primarily blue. Its underside is light blue, with red covering it from the middle of its abdomens to the bottoms of its jaw. Gabite has two appendages that resemble jets or plane engines extending out the side of its skull. Each appendage has a blue stripe. It has four fins, one on each arm, one on its back and another on its tail. The back fin has a notch on it for the male. It has spikes on its hind limbs, and sharp claws on its feet. Its eyes have black scleras and gold colored irises.
Gabite is a fierce and predatory Pokémon, known for its scales, of which have medicinal properties and can heal most illnesses. Gabite has short, extremely sharp teeth, like its pre-evolution, Gible. It has been known to move at extreme speeds. Gabite is also a very territorial creature, and will fight back against enemies to protect its home. Gabite has a habit of digging up gems and hoarding them in its nest.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Diamond: There is a long-held belief that medicine made from its scales will heal even incurable illnesses.
Pokemon Pearl: It habitually digs up and hoards gems in its nest. Its loot is constantly targeted by thieves.
Pokemon Platinum: It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot into its nest.
Pokemon HeartGold: As it digs to expand its nest, it habitually digs up gems that it then hoards in its nest.
Pokemon SoulSilver: As it digs to expand its nest, it habitually digs up gems that it then hoards in its nest.
Pokemon Black: It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot into its nest.
Pokemon White: It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot into its nest.
Pokemon Black 2: It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot into its nest.
pokemon White 2: It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot into its nest.
Pokemon X: It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot in its nest.
Pokemon Y: As it digs to expand its nest, it habitually digs up gems that it then hoards in its nest.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: It loves sparkly things. It seeks treasures in caves and hoards the loot in its nest.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: As it digs to expand its nest, it habitually digs up gems that it then hoards in its nest.
Pokemon SUN: In rare cases, it molts and sheds its scales. Medicine containing its scales as an ingredient will make a weary body feel invigorated.
Pokemon MOON: Shiny objects are its passion. It can be found in its cave, scarcely moving, its gaze fixed on the jewels it’s amassed or Carbink it has caught.
