Garchomp has the stats to dominate any format it's allowed in. 130 base Attack stands out, and the rest of the spread doesn't have obvious weak points either. Introduced in Gen 4. Known as the Mach Pokemon.
Attack and HP carry most of Garchomp's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 3 Attack EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
The protuberances on its head serve as sensors. It can even detect distant prey.
Garchomp Weakness
AvgIce, Dragon, and Fairy-type moves hit Garchomp for super-effective damage. Ice hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Electric-type moves can't touch it at all. Garchomp's overall bulk (108/95/85) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
End of the line. Garchomp caps a three-stage chain that started at Gible. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are takes forever to hatch. Attack grew the most through evolution (+60 over Gible), and Garchomp peaks at 600 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Garchomp to get Gible eggs easily using 72 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups.
Garchomp doesn't rely on pure speed. Rocky Helmet gives it chip damage on every physical hit received to stay healthy, and Jolly nature still pushes offense. Earthquake and the remaining moves keep the pressure on while max Attack and Speed EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Best Garchomp Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Dragon Tail
- Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Need something that threatens multiple types? Garchomp's movepool delivers. Coverage across 11 types plus STAB from Draco Meteor and Outrage gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Garchomp's movepool delivers. Coverage across 11 types plus STAB from Draco Meteor and Outrage gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
A solid spread overall. Garchomp gets Draco Meteor and Outrage for same-type damage alongside coverage across 9 types. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
Need something that threatens multiple types? Garchomp's movepool delivers. Coverage across 10 types plus STAB from Draco Meteor and Outrage gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
No wild encounters for Garchomp. The 3-stage chain runs through Gible, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 48 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Garchomp in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Garchomp starts with Gible at Lv. 10-60 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GibleMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.10-298%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.10-298%EarlyRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.10-298%EarlyRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.10-298%EarlyRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.10-298%EarlyRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.10-298%EarlyRouteMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworldLv.32-609%LateMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworldLv.32-609%LateCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.32-603%LateCaveCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.32-603%LateCaveCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.32-603%LateCaveCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.32-603%LateCaveCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRoute
Step 2Catch or Evolve GabiteMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworldLv.32-609%LateMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworldLv.32-609%LateCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGEast Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.32-603%LateCaveCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.32-603%LateCaveCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.32-603%LateCaveCHALLENGINGGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.32-603%LateCaveCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGNorth Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGSouth Province (Area Six) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area One) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area One) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area Three) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area Three) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area Two) - CaveVioletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteCHALLENGINGWest Province (Area Two) - CaveScarletOverworldLv.32-603%LateRouteor evolve from Gible (Step 1)
Step 3Garchomp ✓
No wild encounters for Garchomp in Legends: Z-A. Bring Gible over from Diamond, Platinum, or Scarlet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Garchomp in Legends: Z-A
Garchomp starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 1 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Garchomp in Legends: Arceus
Gible is your first catch on the way to Garchomp. You'll find walking encounters from walking across 5 total spots in the chain.
Can't catch Garchomp directly. Start with Gible at decent rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 48. The 3-stage chain from Gible to Garchomp is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Garchomp in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Garchomp starts with Gible at Lv. 15-55 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GibleEASYWayward Cave - B1FShining PearlGrassLv.15-1715%EarlyCaveEASYWayward Cave - B1FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.15-1715%EarlyCaveFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle BadgeFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle BadgeRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle BadgeRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle BadgeStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle BadgeStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.42-46LateCaveRequires Icicle Badge
Step 2Catch or Evolve GabiteFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.50-55PostCaveRequires WaterfallFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrassLv.50-55PostCaveRequires WaterfallRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.50-55PostCaveRequires WaterfallRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrassLv.50-55PostCaveRequires WaterfallStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrassLv.50-55PostCaveRequires WaterfallStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.50-55PostCaveRequires Waterfallor evolve from Gible (Step 1)
Step 3Garchomp ✓
We rate Garchomp S-Tier — one of the best competitive options available. At 600 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Base 130 Attack stands out.
Sand Veil increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm — that's the one you want on Garchomp. Rough Skin is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Base 102 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Garchomp is a physical attacker with base 130 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a sweeper.
Garchomp appears in 14 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Since debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Garchomp has appeared in 14 titles over 6 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
- 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 IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A