Competitive Information for Gorebyss [X/Y]
Water
Abilities:
This Pokemon has its status cured at the end of each turn if Rain Dance is active.
If Rain Dance is active, this Pokemon's Speed is doubled.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Gorebyss? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unleash the power of Gorebyss, a wonderful Pokémon with Water typing. Gorebyss is a common Pokémon to see in the XY metagame. Its only type-related weaknesses are Electric and Grass. Uncover the best movesets for Gorebyss below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 228 Hp / 252 SpA / 28 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Scald
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
- Psychic
- Shadow Ball
Taking on single battles? Gorebyss is a sensational Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using heavy-hitting special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gorebyss's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gorebyss's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Gorebyss's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 48 Hp / 252 SpA / 208 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Shell Smash
- Signal Beam
- Substitute
- Surf
Prepare for single battles with Gorebyss as a decent Special Sweeper. This build is crafted to take down the opponent's team with formidable special moves. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Gorebyss last longer regaining it's vitality every turn. With Swift Swim, Gorebyss's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Substitute is a status move (Gorebyss takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
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Item: White Herb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Calm (+SpD, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 24 SpD / 232 Spe
Moveset:
- Shell Smash
- Baton Pass
- Substitute
- Surf
Gorebyss excels as a notable Support during single battles. White Herb will reset Gorebyss's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Shell Smash). With Swift Swim, Gorebyss's speed is doubled during rainy weather. Basic Plan: Shell Smash then Baton Pass. Make it rain beforehand to double Gorebyss's speed. White herb removes all negative status conditions gained from Smashing.
◆ Baton Pass is a status move (Gorebyss switches, passing stat changes and more).
◆ Substitute is a status move (Gorebyss takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Gorebyss? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive X/Y Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 228 Hp / 252 SpA / 28 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Scald
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Psychic
- Shadow Ball
Gorebyss makes an a sensational Special Sweeper in double battles. This moveset was constructed to take down the opponent's team with formidable special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Gorebyss's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Gorebyss's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Gorebyss's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Gorebyss can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Gorebyss.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Gorebyss can perform in X/Y. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive XY Move and Ability Combos for Gorebyss
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Scald, Toxic
Moves that boost Gorebyss's stats
- Agility
- Amnesia
- Barrier
- Coil
- Iron Defense
- Shell Smash
Most notable and possible best moves for Gorebyss
- Baton Pass
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Scald
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Gorebyss in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Gorebyss's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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