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.
Ground and Psychic 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Psychic |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 SlowbroRecovers HP on switch via Regenerator, burns with Scald, threatens with Trick Room WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Garbodor View Slowbro builds →Scald20-23% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnburden ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Garbodor View Slurpuff builds →Flamethrower12-14% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBulletproof ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Garbodor View Chesnaught builds →Knock Off16-19% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Garbodor View Sableye builds →Knock Off18-21% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Garbodor best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Spikes
- Gunk Shot
- Toxic
- Toxic Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Explosion
- Unknown
- Gunk Shot
- Cross Poison
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Gunk Shot
- Spikes
- Pain Split
- Explosion
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Hazard Setter Moveset
- Spikes
- Explosion
- Psychic
- Gunk Shot
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Gunk Shot
- Spikes
- Pain Split
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Hazard Setter Moveset
- Spikes
- Explosion
- Psychic
- Gunk Shot
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Gunk Shot
- Spikes
- Pain Split
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 TrubbishRoute 3ShieldOverworld Lv.10-14 Route5%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 3SwordOverworld Lv.10-14 Route5%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 3 - GarbageShieldOverworld Lv.10-13 Route1%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 3 - GarbageSwordOverworld Lv.10-13 Route1%EarlyAll Weather
Step 2Garbodor ✓Lake of OutrageSwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water30%PostOvercastLake of OutrageShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water30%PostOvercastor 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 TrubbishMalie City - Outer CapeUltra SunGrass Lv.25-28 City30%MidMalie City - Outer CapeUltra MoonGrass Lv.25-28 City30%Mid
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 TrubbishMalie City - Outer CapeSunGrass Lv.24-27 City30%MidMalie City - Outer CapeMoonGrass Lv.24-27 City30%Mid
- Step 2Garbodor ✓Malie City - Outer CapeSunGrass Lv.24-27 CityMidSOS from TrubbishMalie City - Outer CapeMoonGrass Lv.24-27 CityMidSOS 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.
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. Speed tells the real story. Base 75 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
Garbodor has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Ground and Psychic-type attackers hit hardest.
Available since Black & White, Garbodor appears in 8 games spanning 6 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves