
| Max CP | 2,853 |
| Generation | Hoenn (Gen 3) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Gorebyss is a Water-type Pokémon from Hoenn (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,853 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Gorebyss has base stats of 211 Attack, 179 Defense, and 146 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 536.
Gorebyss can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Rainy weather, Gorebyss receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Gorebyss is 3km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | +5 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
| Confusion | Psychic | 20 | +15 | 12.5 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draining Kiss STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Psychic | Psychic | 90 | -55 | - | 90 | -55 |
| Water Pulse STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Gorebyss takes increased damage from these types:
Gorebyss takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Gorebyss in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Electric | 330 | 144 | 195 | 4,504 |
| 2 |
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 3 |
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 4 |
| Bug Electric | 254 | 158 | 184 | 3,566 |
| 5 |
| Electric Flying | 253 | 185 | 207 | 4,035 |
| 6 |
| Electric Fairy | 250 | 181 | 172 | 3,625 |
| 7 |
| Electric | 250 | 125 | 190 | 3,207 |
| 8 |
| Electric | 249 | 163 | 181 | 3,523 |
| 9 |
| Grass Fairy | 249 | 215 | 172 | 3,912 |
| 10 |
| Grass Poison | 243 | 185 | 155 | 3,399 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 23 | 1,498 |
| 3 | 0 | 14 | 9 | 23 | 1,497 |
| 4 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 23 | 1,499 |
| 5 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 1,499 |
| 6 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 23 | 1,496 |
| 7 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 22 | 1,500 |
| 8 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 23 | 1,499 |
| 9 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 23 | 1,497 |
| 10 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 23 | 1,494 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 45 | 2,490 |
| 2 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 46 | 2,499 |
| 3 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 45 | 2,496 |
| 4 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 46 | 2,495 |
| 5 | 0 | 13 | 10 | 47 | 2,499 |
| 6 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 47 | 2,499 |
| 7 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 45 | 2,495 |
| 8 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 46 | 2,490 |
| 9 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 46 | 2,498 |
| 10 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 46 | 2,494 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,138 | 1,069 | 1,425 | 1,781 | 2,494 | 2,828 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,131 | 1,065 | 1,421 | 1,776 | 2,486 | 2,819 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,132 | 1,066 | 1,421 | 1,777 | 2,488 | 2,821 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,116 | 1,058 | 1,411 | 1,763 | 2,469 | 2,799 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,114 | 1,057 | 1,409 | 1,761 | 2,466 | 2,796 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,095 | 1,047 | 1,396 | 1,746 | 2,444 | 2,771 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,074 | 1,037 | 1,382 | 1,728 | 2,419 | 2,743 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,091 | 1,045 | 1,393 | 1,742 | 2,439 | 2,765 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,031 | 1,015 | 1,354 | 1,692 | 2,370 | 2,687 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,826 | 913 | 1,217 | 1,521 | 2,130 | 2,415 |
Important CP values for Gorebyss with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 2,828 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,494 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,354 - 1,425 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,692 - 1,781 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,354 - 1,425 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,015 - 1,069 CP |
Maximum CP for Gorebyss with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 26 | 2,494 |
| 2 | 2,494 | 27 | 2,494 |
| 3 | 2,494 | 28 | 2,494 |
| 4 | 2,494 | 29 | 2,494 |
| 5 | 336 | 30 | 2,138 |
| 6 | 2,494 | 31 | 2,494 |
| 7 | 2,494 | 32 | 2,494 |
| 8 | 2,494 | 33 | 2,494 |
| 9 | 2,494 | 34 | 2,494 |
| 10 | 712 | 35 | 2,316 |
| 11 | 2,494 | 36 | 2,494 |
| 12 | 2,494 | 37 | 2,494 |
| 13 | 2,494 | 38 | 2,494 |
| 14 | 2,494 | 39 | 2,494 |
| 15 | 1,069 | 40 | 2,494 |
| 16 | 2,494 | 41 | 2,494 |
| 17 | 2,494 | 42 | 2,494 |
| 18 | 2,494 | 43 | 2,494 |
| 19 | 2,494 | 44 | 2,494 |
| 20 | 1,425 | 45 | 2,668 |
| 21 | 2,494 | 46 | 2,494 |
| 22 | 2,494 | 47 | 2,494 |
| 23 | 2,494 | 48 | 2,494 |
| 24 | 2,494 | 49 | 2,494 |
| 25 | 1,781 | 50 | 2,828 |
Gorebyss (#368) is a Water-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,853 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Gorebyss can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Gorebyss in 2026.
Gorebyss's Attack stat is 211 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Gorebyss a strong damage dealer.
With 179 Defense (Good) and 146 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 536. This gives Gorebyss reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Gorebyss's stat distribution leans toward offense.
The best moveset for Gorebyss depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Water Gun (Fast) with Draining Kiss (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Gorebyss has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.
In Great League, Gorebyss can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Water, Ice-type threats while being weak to Electric, Grass types.
In Ultra League, Gorebyss reaches 2,494 CP at Level 40. Pair it with Pokémon that cover its weaknesses.
In Master League, Gorebyss faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
As a raid attacker, Gorebyss's effectiveness depends on its typing and 211 Attack stat. It can deal solid damage as a Water-type attacker. Best counters against Gorebyss use Electric, Grass-type moves.
Gorebyss can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Gorebyss is part of a 3-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
Shiny Gorebyss is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
Gorebyss gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,692 - 1,781 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
Q: What is Gorebyss's max CP?
A: 2,828 CP at Level 50, or 2,494 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Gorebyss good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Gorebyss be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Gorebyss is available.
Q: What is Gorebyss weak to?
A: Electric, Grass-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Water Gun + Draining Kiss for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.