Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Garchomp

Garchomp

Mach Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Garchomp is a Dragon and Ground Type Mach Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Garchomp can be found with Sand Veil as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 3 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Adamant Nature, based on 600 combined Base Stats.

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Garchomp Stats & Abilities
Garchomp Evolutions
Garchomp Locations
Garchomp Weakness
Garchomp Best Moves
Garchomp Level Up Moves
Garchomp TM Moves
Garchomp Tutor Moves
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Garchomp Stats and Abilities

Based on Garchomp Base IVs we consider this pokemon S-Tier choice. Garchomp Highest IV Stat is Attack 130 and the Lowest being Special Attack 80.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
D	HP	108	326	420
S	Attack	130	238	394
D	Defense	95	175	317
D	Special Attack	80	148	284
E	Special Defense	85	157	295
C	Speed	102	188	333
S	Total	600


Garchomp	Detail
Best Nature	Adamant ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Special Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Dry
EV Yield	3 Attack
Growth Rate	Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Dragon, Monster
Egg Cycles	40 (10,024–10,280 steps)


Abilities	Description
Sand Veil Ability 1	Sand Veil raises the ability-bearer's evasion by 20% in a sandstorm. It also gives immunity to sandstorm damage (if they are not already protected by being Ground/Rock/Steel type).
Rough Skin Hidden Ability	When a Pokémon with Rough Skin is hit by a move that makes contact, the attacker receives damage equal to 1/8 of their maximum HP.

How To Evolve Garchomp in BDSP

Gible requires (Level 24) to evolve into Gabite and then (Level 48) to evolve into Garchomp.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Gible	Level 24 →	Gabite	Level 48 →	Garchomp

Where To Find Garchomp in BDSP

Garchomp has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Wayward Cave	20 - 5%	Gible Lv. 15-17
Still-Water Cavern	Waterfall	Gabite Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern	7th Badge	Gible Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave	Waterfall	Gabite Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave	7th Badge	Gible Lv. 16-63
Fountainspring Cave	Waterfall	Gabite Lv. 16-63
Fountainspring Cave	7th Badge	Gible Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Garchomp Weakness

Garchomp is a Dragon and Ground Type pokemon. This will cause Garchomp to take More Damage from Dragon, Fairy, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Fire, Poison, Rock, Electric Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Garchomp Weaknesses


Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Ice
2.0x More Damage	Dragon Fairy
0.5x Less Damage	Fire Poison Rock
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Electric

What pokemon is Garchomp Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Rayquaza
S	Dialga
S	Palkia
S	Dragonite
S	Salamence

What pokemon is Garchomp Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh
S	Tyranitar
S	Heatran
S	Zapdos
S	Moltres

Best Moves Garchomp in BDSP

Best Moveset for Garchomp Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
82	Dragon Rush	Physical	150	75	10	May cause flinching.
72	Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	User receives recoil damage.
1	Crunch	Physical	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.
52	Dig	Physical	120	100	10	Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.

Best Moveset for Garchomp TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	110	85	5	May burn opponent.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Garchomp Lv Up Moves

Garchomp TM Moves

Garchomp Tutor Moves

Garchomp Level Up Moves

List of Moves Garchomp can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Crunch	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
1	Dual Chop	Power: 60 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical Hits twice in one turn.
1	Sand Tomb	Power: 52.5 Acc: 85 PP: 15 Physical Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
1	Tackle	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
1	Sand Attack	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
1	Dragon Breath	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May paralyze opponent.
18	Bulldoze	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
27	Bite	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May cause flinching.
34	Slash	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical High critical hit ratio.
42	Dragon Claw	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
52	Dig	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
62	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
72	Take Down	Power: 90 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical User receives recoil damage.
82	Dragon Rush	Power: 150 Acc: 75 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.

Garchomp TM Moves

List of Moves Garchomp can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM02	Dragon Claw	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
TM05	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM37	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM38	Fire Blast	Power: 110 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Special May burn opponent.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM54	False Swipe	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
TM56	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM59	Dragon Pulse	Power: 127.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM71	Stone Edge	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM75	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM76	Stealth Rock	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM84	Poison Jab	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May poison the opponent.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM95	Surf	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Garchomp Tutor Moves

List of Tutor Moves Garchomp can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Draco Meteor	Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.

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