Best Gabite build
DragonGround B Pokédex entry →
Generated from the game rules and this Pokémon's move pool: a solid default for a 30-minute run. Swap moves to match the cards you are offered.
Moves (4 slots)
| Slot | Move | Kind | Why | Evolves into |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Core (starting move) | Dragon Rage Dragon | Beam | Draconic flames in a straight line. | Draco Meteorneeds Power · ×1.8 damage, a 50% wider and longer beam |
| 2Crowd clear | Mud Shot Ground | Burst | Splashes mud around and slows foes. | Earth Powerneeds Power · +6 projectiles, ×1.6 damage and +1 pierce |
| 3Close defense | Bulldoze Ground | Aura | Shakes the ground: damages and slows everything nearby. | Earthquakeneeds Power · ×1.8 damage and 35% more radius |
| 4Flex / damage | Spikes Ground | Mines | Scatters spikes that burst when stepped on. | Fissureneeds Power · ×1.8 damage, +2 mines and a bigger blast |
How to play the run
- Level Dragon Rage first. It is your only attack at the start. Push it to level 5 with upgrade cards.
- Take Power once (+10% damage with every move.) so a golden card turns Dragon Rage into Draco Meteor (×1.8 damage, a 50% wider and longer beam).
- Add Mud Shot for the hordes. Only your active move fires, so switch to it (1–4, Q/E or tap) when you are surrounded.
- Enter every rift you can. Beating the legendary gives a bond: fuse Dragon Rage with Mud Shot so both fire together from one slot.
- Hold Quick Claw: -20% cooldown on all your moves. Held items drop from chests and bosses; you keep one at a time.
- Before minute 30, stack damage and defense: the Judgment of Arceus sends ever-stronger legendaries until you fall.
Level-up card priority
- Power — +10% damage with every move.evolution
- Reflexes — -8% cooldown on every move.
- Vigor — +20 max HP (and heals it).
Items
Quick Claw — -20% cooldown on all your moves.
Alternative: Shell Bell — You heal from the damage you deal.
Permanent upgrades first
- Repertoire (Start with 2 moves, 1,500 coins to max)
- Strength (+4% damage, 5,050 coins to max)
- Reflexes (-3% cooldown, 3,340 coins to max)
- Critical Hit (+3% critical chance (x1.5 damage), 6,300 coins to max)
Best weather
Sandstorm: Rock, Ground and Steel are boosted; the rest suffer.
Super effective against
FireElectricPoisonRockDragonSteel
Best rift arenas for this build
- Steel Fortress (Registeel, Jirachi, Dialga, Heatran…)
- Toxic Swamp (Eternatus, Munkidori, Fezandipiti)
- Ancient Quarry (Regirock, Terrakion, Diancie)
Arenas whose legendaries take the most damage from these move types.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Gabite build in PokéSurvivor?
Dragon Rage, Mud Shot, Bulldoze, Spikes, holding Quick Claw. Take Power so the moves can evolve at max level.
What item should Gabite hold?
Quick Claw (-20% cooldown on all your moves.) If you find Shell Bell first, it is a good alternative.
How do Gabite's moves evolve?
Dragon Rage → Draco Meteor (needs Power); Mud Shot → Earth Power (needs Power); Bulldoze → Earthquake (needs Power); Spikes → Fissure (needs Power).
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