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Garchomp.

national dex #445 · gen IV
BST 600 · dragon / ground
Garchomp official artwork
dragonground
#445 · gen IV
Profile
HP
108
ATK
130
DEF
95
SPA
80
SPD
85
SPE
102
BST 600 · best Attack 130 · worst Sp. Atk 80 · meters scale to 200

Garchomp is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy and resists Fire, Poison, Rock and is immune to Electric.

Typingdragonground
AbilitiesSand Veil, Rough Skin
Height, weight1.9 m / 95.0 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsMonster, Dragon
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Garchomp base stats

BST 600 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP108326420
Atk130238394
Def95175317
SpA80148284
SpD85157295
Spe102188333
BST600bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 3 Atk

Garchomp weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Dragon / Ground dual typing
nor1
fir½
wat1
ele0
gra1
ice4
fig1
poi½
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc½
gho1
dra2
dar1
ste1
fai2
Weak to
Ice (4x), Dragon, Fairy
Resists
Fire, Poison, Rock
Immune to
Electric

Garchomp abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
Sand VeilIncreases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Rough SkinhiddenDamages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.

Garchomp evolution line

3 stages

Best Garchomp moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
dragonDraco MeteorSPEC130
dragonOutragePHYS120
dragonDragon RushPHYS100
groundEarthquakePHYS100
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
fireFire BlastSPEC110

Garchomp moves

gen 9 · 84 moves · 17 level-up · 56 TM/HM · 11 tutor
58 moves · Garchomp appears in 13 games
Fire FangL1BulldozeL18Sand TombL19BiteL27Earth PowerL29Double EdgeL37Dragon ClawL42OutrageL47CrunchL48DigL52SandstormL62Dragon RushL82Aerial AceTMBody SlamTMBreaking SwipeTMBrick BreakTMBrutal SwingTMDraco MeteorTMDragon CheerTMDragon PulseTMDragon TailTMEarthquakeTMEndureTMFacadeTMFire BlastTMFlamethrowerTMFlingTMGiga ImpactTMHelping HandTMHyper BeamTMIron HeadTMIron TailTMLiquidationTMMud ShotTMPoison JabTMPower GemTMProtectTMRain DanceTMRestTMRock SlideTMRock TombTMRoundTMScale ShotTMScary FaceTMScorching SandsTMShadow ClawTMSleep TalkTMSnoreTMSpikesTMStealth RockTMStomping TantrumTMStone EdgeTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSurfTMSwords DanceTMThrashtrainThunder FangTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
Dragon BreathSTABdragonSPEC60100%20Level 1
Fire FangfirePHYS6595%15Level 1
Sand AttackgroundSTAT-100%15Level 3
BulldozeSTABgroundPHYS60100%20Level 18
Sand TombSTABgroundPHYS3585%15Level 19
BitedarkPHYS60100%25Level 27
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10Level 29
SlashnormalPHYS70100%20Level 34
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Level 37
Dragon ClawSTABdragonPHYS80100%15Level 42
OutrageSTABdragonPHYS120100%10Level 47
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15Level 48
DigSTABgroundPHYS80100%10Level 52
SandstormrockSTAT--10Level 62
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20Level 72
Dragon RushSTABdragonPHYS10075%10Level 82
Aerial AceflyingPHYS60-20TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Breaking SwipeSTABdragonPHYS60100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
BulldozeSTABgroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
CrunchdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
DigSTABgroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Draco MeteorSTABdragonSPEC13090%5TM / HM
Dragon CheerdragonSTAT00%15TM / HM
Dragon ClawSTABdragonPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Dragon PulseSTABdragonSPEC85100%10TM / HM
Dragon TailSTABdragonPHYS6090%10TM / HM
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10TM / HM
EarthquakeSTABgroundPHYS100100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
False SwipenormalPHYS40100%40TM / HM
Fire BlastfireSPEC11085%5TM / HM
Fire FangfirePHYS6595%15TM / HM
FlamethrowerfireSPEC90100%15TM / HM
FlingdarkPHYS-100%10TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Iron HeadsteelPHYS80100%15TM / HM
LiquidationwaterPHYS85100%10TM / HM
Metal ClawsteelPHYS5095%35TM / HM
Mud ShotSTABgroundSPEC5595%15TM / HM
OutrageSTABdragonPHYS120100%10TM / HM
Poison JabpoisonPHYS80100%20TM / HM
Power GemrockSPEC80100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Rock SliderockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
Rock TombrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
Sand TombSTABgroundPHYS3585%15TM / HM
SandstormrockSTAT--10TM / HM
Scale ShotSTABdragonPHYS2590%20TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Scorching SandsSTABgroundSPEC70100%10TM / HM
Shadow ClawghostPHYS70100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SpikesgroundSTAT--20TM / HM
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20TM / HM
Stomping TantrumSTABgroundPHYS75100%10TM / HM
Stone EdgerockPHYS10080%5TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SurfwaterSPEC90100%15TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Thunder FangelectricPHYS6595%15TM / HM
Draco MeteorSTABdragonSPEC13090%5Tutor
Dragon PulseSTABdragonSPEC85100%10Tutor
Earth PowerSTABgroundSPEC90100%10Tutor
Iron HeadsteelPHYS80100%15Tutor
OutrageSTABdragonPHYS120100%10Tutor
Scale ShotSTABdragonPHYS2590%20Tutor
Scorching SandsSTABgroundSPEC70100%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20Tutor
Stomping TantrumSTABgroundPHYS75100%10Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor

Garchomp Pokédex entries

5 generations · newest first
Generation VIII3 entries
Sword

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.

Shield

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.

Legends: Arceus

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.

Generation VII4 entries
Sun

It can fly at speeds rivaling jet planes. It dives into flocks of bird Pokémon and gulps the entire flock down whole.

Moon

The protuberances on its head serve as sensors. It can even detect distant prey.

Ultra Sun

It flies at the speed of sound while searching for prey, and it has midair battles with Salamence as the two compete for food.

Ultra Moon

Its fine scales don’t just reduce wind resistance—their sharp edges also cause injury to any opponent who attacks it.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.

Generation IV4 entries
Diamond

When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed.

Pearl

It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape.

Platinum

It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Its body is covered in fine scales that reduce drag, enabling it to fly at high speeds.

Garchomp species data

gen IV species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIV (Sinnoh)
ColorBlue
ShapeUpright
HabitatUnknown
Height1.9 m (6'03")
Weight95.0 kg (209.4 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateSlow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsMonster, Dragon
Hatch counter40 cycles, 10,496 steps
Base experience270
EV yield3 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#445
Sinnoh#111
Sinnoh (Pt)#111
Conquest#087
Kalos Mountain#008
Alola (SM)#240
Ula'ula#112
Alola (USUM)#309
Ula'ula (USUM)#130
Crown Tundra#118
Hisui#189
Paldea#128
Kitakami#166
Lumiose City#130
Champions#445
Wild held items
Haban Berry5%
5% in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Read outfrom base stats
Battle rolePhysical attacker130 Atk / 80 SpA
Best statAttack 130excellent
Speed tier102 Spefast
Defensive load3 weak / 3 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Garchomp

Garchomp is a Dragon and Ground-type Pokémon 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 Pokémon.

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 and 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 and 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 on the right 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.

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