Stats & Training
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.
When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed.
It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape.
Garchomp Weakness
Ice, Dragon, and Fairy 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Poison, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Moltres's Hurricane hits Garchomp for 56-66%. Magnezone's Flash Cannon hits Garchomp for 69-81%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Garchomp View Moltres builds →Flamethrower23-27% U Turn13-16% Hurricane56-66% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Garchomp View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon69-81% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Garchomp View Torkoal builds →Eruption32-38% Flamethrower19-23% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Garchomp to get Gible eggs easily using 30 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Body Slam, Double-Edge, Dragon Breath and 8 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Garchomp Best Moveset
Find one free turn for Swords Dance and Garchomp can run through teams. Jolly nature leans fast physical, Rough Skin supports the sweep, and the remaining moves stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Garchomp best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
- Scale Shot
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
- Outrage
- Fire Fang
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Garchomp in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 GibleWayward Cave - B1FShining PearlGrass Lv.15-17 Cave15%EarlyWayward Cave - B1FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.15-17 Cave15%EarlyFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle BadgeStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.42-46 CaveLateRequires Icicle Badge
Step 2Catch or Evolve GabiteFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50-55 CavePostRequires WaterfallFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.50-55 CavePostRequires WaterfallRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50-55 CavePostRequires WaterfallRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.50-55 CavePostRequires WaterfallStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.50-55 CavePostRequires WaterfallStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.50-55 CavePostRequires Waterfallor evolve from Gible (Step 1)
Step 3Garchomp ✓
Garchomp Guide
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, we rate Garchomp A-Tier: a strong pick in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl's competitive scene. At 600 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Earthquake with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, but Garchomp does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Garchomp hits 700 BST.
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.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Garchomp has appeared in 14 titles over 7 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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- 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 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
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