Gorebyss
Gorebyss (Japanese: サクラビス, Hepburn: Sakurabisu) (GORE-a-biss[1]) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Gorebyss is a very attractive Pokémon, said to resemble a mix between both a chimera and possibly even a mermaid. Its body is a peachy pink which is said to turn a much more vivid shade after eating and during springtime. Gorebyss' mouth is a thin tube which is used to sip on fluids out of its prey. It has a pair of narrow fins, as well as two purple sea shells in the chest area, similar to a mermaid's attire. Another notable characteristic of the creature is two white stripes right before the tail, a whip-like structure with a purple disc attached to the end of it. Gorebyss also has a thin dorsal fin which is tipped with purple. It is a considerably feminine Pokémon due to its color and eyelashes, however, it is not uncommon to see male versions.
Behavior[]
Gorebyss spend much of their time in the abyss, and have developed sturdy bodies capable of withstanding the pressure as a result. However, they are capable of adjusting their internal pressure so that they can spend extended periods of time in sunny, shallow tropical reefs. Gorebyss sometimes feed on seaweed growing between rocks, but they are more well known for their surprisingly cruel tendencies; they can pierce the flesh of prey with their siphon-like mouths and suck out their body fluids. The drained carcass then sinks to the ocean floor, where it provides valuable sustenance for benthic scavengers.
Despite this unsettling feeding method, Gorebyss are lauded as beautiful and graceful swimmers. Watching them swim is intensely mesmerizing due to their impeccable form. In the springtime, their bodies turn a more vivid pink as the water temperature rises; their coloration gets brighter in warmer water, turning to an absolutely brilliant hue in tropical regions like Alola.
Evolution[]
Gorebyss evolves from Clamperl by trade while holding a Deep Sea Scale.
Game info[]
Game locations[]
Locations | ||
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Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
Ruby and Sapphire | Evolve Clamperl | None |
FireRed and LeafGreen | Trade | None |
Emerald | Evolve Clamperl | None |
Diamond and Pearl | Evolve Clamperl | None |
Platinum | Trade | None |
HeartGold and SoulSilver | Trade | None |
Black and White | Evolve Clamperl (Black) Route 4 (White) |
Rare (White) |
Side game locations[]
Locations | |
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Game(s) | Area(s) |
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire | Evolve Clamperl |
Pokémon Trozei! | Endless Level 59, Forever Level 9, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den |
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team | Evolve Clamperl |
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F) Deep Miracle Sea (B1F-B4F) |
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Sea of Wailord |
Pokédex entries[]
- Ruby
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.
- Sapphire
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.
- FireRed
Its swimming form is exquisitely elegant. With its thin mouth, it feeds on seaweed that grows between rocks.
- LeafGreen
Its swimming form is exquisitely elegant. With its thin mouth, it feeds on seaweed that grows between rocks.
- Emerald
A Gorebyss siphons the body fluids of prey through its thin, tubular mouth. Its light pink body color turns vivid when it finishes feeding.
- Diamond
It lives at the bottom of the sea. In the springtime, its pink body turns more vivid for some reason.
- Pearl
It lives at the bottom of the sea. In the springtime, its pink body turns more vivid for some reason.
- Platinum
It lives at the bottom of the sea. In the springtime, its pink body turns more vivid for some reason.
- HeartGold
Its pink body becomes more vivid with the rise of water temperatures in the springtime.
- SoulSilver
Its pink body becomes more vivid with the rise of water temperatures in the springtime.
- Black
It lives at the bottom of the sea. In the springtime, its pink body turns more vivid for some reason.
- White
It lives at the bottom of the sea. In the springtime, its pink body turns more vivid for some reason.
- Black 2
It lives at the bottom of the sea. In the springtime, its pink body turns more vivid for some reason.
- White 2
It lives at the bottom of the sea. In the springtime, its pink body turns more vivid for some reason.
- X
It lives at the bottom of the sea. In the springtime, its pink body turns more vivid for some reason.
- Y
Its swimming form is exquisitely elegant. With its thin mouth, it feeds on seaweed that grows between rocks.
- Omega Ruby
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.
- Alpha Sapphire
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.
- Ultra Sun
The color of its body changes with the water temperature. The coloration of Gorebyss in Alola is almost blindingly vivid.
- Ultra Moon
It sucks bodily fluids out of its prey. The leftover meat sinks to the seafloor, where it becomes food for other Pokémon.
Stats[]
Stats | |
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HP | 55 |
Attack | 84 |
Defense | 105 |
Sp. Atk | 114 |
Sp. Def | 75 |
Speed | 52 |
Total | 485 |
Learnset[]
Leveling[]
TM/HM[]
Breeding[]
Breeding Generation IV | ||||||||
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Move | Father | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | Contest Category | Appeal |
Aqua Ring | Seel, Dewgong, Marill, Azumarill, Corsola, Mantine, Milotic, Gorebyss | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ |
Barrier * | Corsola | — | —% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ |
Body Slam | Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Politoed, Lapras, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein, Shellos, Gastrodon | 85 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ |
Confuse Ray | Lapras, Mantine | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ |
Mud Sport | Wooper, Quagsire, Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert, Relicanth, Shellos, Gastrodon | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ |
Muddy WaterHGSS | Wooper, Quagsire, Marshtomp, Swampert, Shellos, Gastrodon | 95 | 85% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ |
Refresh | Corsola, Milotic | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ |
Supersonic | Mantine, Wingull, Pelipper | — | 55% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Breeding Generation III | ||||||||
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Move | Father | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Contest Category | Appeal | Jam |
Barrier * | Corsola | — | —% | 30 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Body Slam | Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Politoed, Lapras, Spheal, Sealeo, Walrein | 85 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 4 ♥ |
Confuse Ray | Lapras, Mantine | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
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3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Mud Sport | Wooper, Quagsire, Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert, Relicanth | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Refresh | Corsola, Milotic | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
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4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Supersonic | Wingull, Pelipper | — | 55% | 20 | ![]() |
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3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Tutoring[]
Sprites[]
Appearances[]
Anime[]

A Gorebyss first appeared in MS007. It made its anime appearance in The Evolutionary War.
Trivia[]
- Gorebyss's head is the same shape as Huntail's tail.
- Despite being a pure Water-type Pokémon, it has the ability to learn many Psychic-type moves and even has a Psychic-type PokéAssist in Pokémon Ranger: Shadows Of Almia.
Origin[]
Gorebyss shares similarities with a pipefish, long-nosed chimera, and snipe eel. It may also specifically be based on an oarfish, a fish that its evolutionary relative, Huntail, appears to be based on. All of them are known for their body length and proboscis-like snouts. The clam-shells on its front may reference mermaids, as seashells are a common wardrobe accessory for them. Its elegant appearance mixed with its cruel nature and possible mermaid-based inspiration may also make it based on sirens.
Etymology[]
- Gorebyss may come from "gorgeous", "gore" and "abyss".
- Sakurabyss is combination of 桜 sakura (cherry blossom, possibly referring to its pink color) and abyss.
Gallery[]
See also[]
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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