As a Poison-type, Garbodor fills a straightforward role. Only weak to Ground and Psychic. Known as the Trash Heap Pokémon. Known as the Trash Heap Pokemon. The stat spread favors raw physical power.
Nothing fancy in Garbodor's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 2 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Due to Gigantamax energy, this Pokémon’s toxic gas has become much thicker, congealing into masses shaped like discarded toys.
It sprays toxic gas from its mouth and fingers. If the gas engulfs you, the toxins will seep in all the way down to your bones.
Garbodor Weakness
GoodGround and Psychic-type moves hit Garbodor for super-effective damage. The Poison typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. With 80 HP and balanced defenses, Garbodor can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
Garbodor is what Trubbish becomes. Breed it for Trubbish eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Trubbish pushed Garbodor to 474 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +45.
How to Evolve
Breed with Garbodor to get Trubbish eggs easily using 84 partners from the Mineral egg group.
Lead with Garbodor, set Spikes, and keep pressure on. Aftermath and Leftovers buy the time it needs, with max HP and Sp. Def EVs letting it take hits while controlling the hazard game.
Best Build
Best Garbodor Moveset
- Spikes
- Gunk Shot
- Toxic
- Toxic Spikes
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool tells the story here. Garbodor learns Take Down and Sludge Bomb naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 9 types extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Garbodor picks up Autotomize and Curse only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Belch and Gunk Shot while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Don't skip the egg moves. Garbodor picks up Autotomize and Curse only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Belch and Gunk Shot while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Don't skip the egg moves. Garbodor picks up Curse and Haze only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Belch and Gunk Shot while coverage across 8 types adds range.
Garbodor isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Trubbish from Black, Black 2, or Sword. The evolution path from Trubbish to Garbodor is covered in the steps below.
2 encounter spots for Garbodor at high spawn rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Garbodor in Sword & Shield
To get Garbodor, start by catching Trubbish through walking encounters at Lv. 10-58. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch TrubbishMODERATERoute 3ShieldOverworldLv.10-145%EarlyRouteAll WeatherMODERATERoute 3SwordOverworldLv.10-145%EarlyRouteAll WeatherHARDRoute 3 - GarbageShieldOverworldLv.10-131%EarlyRouteAll WeatherHARDRoute 3 - GarbageSwordOverworldLv.10-131%EarlyRouteAll Weather
Step 2Garbodor ✓EFFORTLESSLake of OutrageSwordOverworldLv.55-5830%PostWaterOvercastEFFORTLESSLake of OutrageShieldOverworldLv.55-5830%PostWaterOvercastor evolve from Trubbish (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Garbodor. The 2-stage line runs through Trubbish, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 36 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Garbodor in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Catch TrubbishEFFORTLESSMalie City - Outer CapeUltra SunGrassLv.25-2830%MidCityEFFORTLESSMalie City - Outer CapeUltra MoonGrassLv.25-2830%MidCity
Step 2Garbodor ✓
A few locations for Garbodor with moderate rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Garbodor in Sun & Moon
To get Garbodor, start by catching Trubbish through walking encounters at Lv. 24-27. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Catch TrubbishEFFORTLESSMalie City - Outer CapeSunGrassLv.24-2730%MidCityEFFORTLESSMalie City - Outer CapeMoonGrassLv.24-2730%MidCity
- Step 2Garbodor ✓Malie City - Outer CapeSunGrassLv.24-27MidCitySOS from TrubbishMalie City - Outer CapeMoonGrassLv.24-27MidCitySOS from Trubbishor evolve from Trubbish (Step 1)
Garbodor brings 474 BST to the table. C-Tier on our list — a situational pick that fills a niche.
Trubbish evolves into Garbodor at level 36. Garbodor is the fully evolved form. It sits at 474 BST in its evolved form.
Stench has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit — that's the one you want on Garbodor. Aftermath is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Weak Armor works too if your team needs something different.
Garbodor is leaning toward the physical side (base 95 Attack). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 75 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many.
Garbodor appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Available since Black & White, Garbodor appears in 8 games spanning 5 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A