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 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
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
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