Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- IV (Sinnoh)
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Upright
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Monster, Dragon
- Hatch Counter
- 40 cycles (~10,496 steps)
- Base Experience
- 270
- EV Yield
- 3 Atk
- Height
- 1.9 m (6'03")
- Weight
- 95.0 kg (209.4 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Dragon/Ground dual typing.
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.
Generation VII
It can fly at speeds rivaling jet planes. It dives into flocks of bird Pokémon and gulps the entire flock down whole.
The protuberances on its head serve as sensors. It can even detect distant prey.
It flies at the speed of sound while searching for prey, and it has midair battles with Salamence as the two compete for food.
Its fine scales don’t just reduce wind resistance—their sharp edges also cause injury to any opponent who attacks it.
Generation VIII
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.
Soars across the heavens at blinding speed—a magnificent sight! It has a feral disposition. Utmost caution is required if one meets a Garchomp out in the wilds.
Show older entries (Gen IV, V, VI)
Generation IV
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.
It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
Its body is covered in fine scales that reduce drag, enabling it to fly at high speeds.
Generation V
It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
Generation VI
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.
Level Up
17 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Dragon BreathSTAB | dra | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Fire Fang | fir | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| 3 | Sand Attack | gro | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| 18 | BulldozeSTAB | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 19 | Sand TombSTAB | gro | P | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 27 | Bite | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 29 | Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 34 | Slash | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 37 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 42 | Dragon ClawSTAB | dra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 47 | OutrageSTAB | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 48 | Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 52 | DigSTAB | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 62 | Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| 72 | Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 82 | Dragon RushSTAB | dra | P | 100 | 75% | 10 |
TM / HM
56 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Breaking SwipeSTAB | dra | P | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| BulldozeSTAB | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Crunch | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| DigSTAB | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Draco MeteorSTAB | dra | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Dragon Cheer | dra | N | 0 | 0% | 15 |
| Dragon ClawSTAB | dra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dragon PulseSTAB | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Dragon TailSTAB | dra | P | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| EarthquakeSTAB | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| Fire Blast | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Fire Fang | fir | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Flamethrower | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Liquidation | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Metal Claw | ste | P | 50 | 95% | 35 |
| Mud ShotSTAB | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| OutrageSTAB | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Poison Jab | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Power Gem | roc | S | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Sand TombSTAB | gro | P | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Scale ShotSTAB | dra | P | 25 | 90% | 20 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Scorching SandsSTAB | gro | S | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| Shadow Claw | gho | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Spikes | gro | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping TantrumSTAB | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Stone Edge | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Surf | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thunder Fang | ele | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
Move Tutor
11 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draco MeteorSTAB | dra | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Dragon PulseSTAB | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| OutrageSTAB | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Scale ShotSTAB | dra | P | 25 | 90% | 20 |
| Scorching SandsSTAB | gro | S | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping TantrumSTAB | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
Items that wild Garchomp may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Garchomp
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Garchomp
Garchomp is a Dragon and Ground-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). 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 stands 1.9 m (6'03") tall and weighs 95.0 kg (209.4 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.
Garchomp Base Stats
Garchomp has a base stat total of 600, which is exceptionally high, on par with pseudo-legendaries and powerful Legendaries. Its highest stat is Attack at 130 (excellent), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 80 (good). Garchomp excels as a physical attacker. Garchomp is fast with a base Speed of 102.
Garchomp Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Dragon and Ground-type, Garchomp is weak to Ice (4x), Dragon, Fairy-type moves, resists Fire, Poison, Rock-type attacks, and is completely immune to Electric-type moves. This gives Garchomp 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Garchomp Abilities
Garchomp's abilities include Sand Veil, Rough Skin. Sand Veil increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage. Its Hidden Ability is Rough Skin, which damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.
Garchomp Moves & Learnset
Garchomp can learn 84 moves in Generation 9, including 17 by leveling up, 56 via TM/HM, and 11 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Draco Meteor (Dragon, 130 power), Outrage (Dragon, 120 power), Dragon Rush (Dragon, 100 power), Earthquake (Ground, 100 power). For coverage, Garchomp can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).
Training Garchomp
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Garchomp can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Garchomp yields 3 Attack EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 10,496 steps to hatch from an Egg. Garchomp belongs to the Monster and Dragon egg groups. Garchomp is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Gible → Gabite → Garchomp). Wild Garchomp may be found holding Haban Berry.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Garchomp. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Garchomp, or use the team builder to see how Garchomp fits into your squad.
