Garbodor Best Moveset
Durable Poison physical attacker at 80 HP behind 82/82 balanced defenses. 95 Attack fires Poison TermStab on 75 Speed cooldowns with decent per-hit damage. The moveset holds ground and trades hits. No Mega access, no further evolution. What you see is the ceiling.
Toxic Spikes and Spikes setter in Gen V (Black & White). 95 Attack with Gunk Shot hit hard for a support piece. Aftermath punished the KO.
Best Moves
Best Build
Garbodor best EVs are Defense and HP
Wall Moveset
- Gunk Shot
- Toxic Spikes
- Drain Punch
- Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Poison gained Fairy resistance in Gen VI (X & Y). Garbodor switched into Fairy moves and set hazards. Two gens at the same tier.
Support Moveset
- Toxic Spikes
- Gunk Shot
- Spikes
- Explosion
Recommended Teammates
Three gens stable in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Toxic Spikes, Spikes, and Drain Punch recovery. Not flashy but functional.
Wall Moveset
- Gunk Shot
- Spikes
- Pain Split
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Gigantamax Garbodor spread Toxic Spikes on G-Max Malodor in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Without Dynamax, the base form dropped for the first time.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Gunk Shot
- Spikes
- Pain Split
- Explosion
Recommended Teammates
Garbodor Weakness
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 |
What is Garbodor Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Garbodor
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Garbodor View Clefable builds →Moonblast13-15% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Umbreon builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Garbodor View Sableye builds →Knock Off15-17% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityUnburden ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Garbodor View Slurpuff builds →Drain Punch13-15% Play Rough15-18% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlowerveil ItemFloettite NatureTimid Moves View Floette-Eternal builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Garbodor
moderate rates for Garbodor across 2 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Garbodor in LZA
Step 1Obtain Trubbish- Step 2Garbodor ✓Wild Zone 20Lv.53-55OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 20Lv.64-65OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Trubbish (Step 1)
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 SwSh
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 3Lv.10-14OverworldRate 5%All WeatherRoute 3 - GarbageLv.10-13OverworldRate 1%All Weather
Step 2Garbodor ✓Lake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 30%Overcastor 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 USUM
Step 1Catch TrubbishMalie City - Outer CapeLv.25-28GrassRate 30%
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 SM
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 CapeLv.24-27GrassRate 30%
- Step 2Garbodor ✓Malie City - Outer CapeLv.24-27GrassSOS from Trubbishor evolve from Trubbish (Step 1)
Base Stats
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.
Garbodor Guide
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 a physical attacker with 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.
Run Gunkshot, Drain Punch, Seedbomb, and Toxic Spikes on Garbodor. Gunkshot is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Available since Black & White, Garbodor appears in 8 games spanning 6 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves