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.
Excess energy melted its arms and wings, transforming them into giant scythes.
Its vaunted wings become scythes, sending it mad with rage. It swings its scythes wildly and slices the ground to pieces.
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. Notable egg moves include Body Slam, Double-Edge, Dragon Breath and 10 more.
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
Best Garchomp Moveset
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
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
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Can't catch Garchomp directly. Start with Gible in the wild 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 Sun & Moon
The path to Garchomp starts with Gible at Lv. 28-31 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Obtain Gible
Step 2Catch or Evolve GabiteMODERATEHaina DesertMoonGrassLv.28-3110%MidDesertSOS chain (sandstorm)MODERATEHaina DesertMoonGrassLv.28-3110%MidDesertSOS chain (sandstorm)MODERATEHaina DesertSunGrassLv.28-3110%MidDesertSOS chain (sandstorm)MODERATEHaina DesertSunGrassLv.28-3110%MidDesertSOS chain (sandstorm)or evolve from Gible (Step 1)
Step 3Garchomp ✓
We rate Garchomp A-Tier — a strong competitive pick. 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