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.
Garchomp makes its home in volcanic mountains. It flies through the sky as fast as a jet airplane, hunting down as much prey as it can.
Garchomp is fast both underground and above. It can bring down prey and return to its den before its body has chilled from being outside.
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 using 60 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups.
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
- Scale Shot
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Garchomp. TMs unlock coverage across 9 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Outrage and Dragon Rush into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Can't catch Garchomp directly. Start with Gible at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 48. The 3-stage chain from Gible to Garchomp is where the leveling time goes.
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