Garchomp pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Contents
Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

gargoyle: grotesque carved ornament
chomp: bite down heavily

Pokedex data

National №	445
Type	Dragon Ground
Species	Mach Pokémon
Height	6′3″ (1.91m)
Weight	209.4 lbs (95.0 kg)
Abilities	Sand Veil Rough Skin (Dream World)
Local №	111 (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum)
Japanese	Gaburiasu

Breeding

Egg Groups	Dragon and Monster
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	41 (minimum 10,455 steps)

Training

EV yield	3 Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	218
Growth Rate	Slow

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	½		0		4		½					½		2

Garchomp stats

The base stats for Garchomp are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	108	326 - 420
Attack	130	238 - 394
Defense	95	175 - 317
Sp. Atk	80	148 - 284
Sp. Def	85	157 - 295
Speed	102	188 - 333
Total	600

Pokedex descriptions

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 Black White	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.

Evolution chart

#443
Gible
Dragon · Ground →
(Level 24)

#444
Gabite
Dragon · Ground →
(Level 48)

#445
Garchomp
Dragon · Ground

Garchomp learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Dragon Rage	Dragon	Special	-	100
1	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95
1	Sand-attack	Ground	Status	-	100
1	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
3	Sand-attack	Ground	Status	-	100
7	Dragon Rage	Dragon	Special	-	100
13	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
15	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
19	Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
24	Dual Chop	Dragon	Physical	40	90
28	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100
33	Dragon Claw	Dragon	Physical	80	100
40	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
48	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
55	Dragon Rush	Dragon	Physical	100	75

Garchomp learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Dragon Rage	Dragon	Special	-	100
1	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95
1	Sand-attack	Ground	Status	-	100
1	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
3	Sand-attack	Ground	Status	-	100
7	Dragon Rage	Dragon	Special	-	100
13	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
15	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
19	Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
28	Slash	Normal	Physical	70	100
33	Dragon Claw	Dragon	Physical	80	100
40	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
48	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
55	Dragon Rush	Dragon	Physical	100	75

Other generations: IV V

Egg moves

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Garchomp learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Garchomp egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Dragonbreath	Dragon	Special	60	100
Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95
Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100
Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85
Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
Scary Face	Normal	Status	-	100
Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100
Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100

Garchomp learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Garchomp egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Dragonbreath	Dragon	Special	60	100
Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100
Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95
Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100
Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
Scary Face	Normal	Status	-	100
Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100
Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100

Garchomp learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Garchomp egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
Dragonbreath	Dragon	Special	60	100
Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100
Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95
Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100
Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
Scary Face	Normal	Status	-	100
Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100
Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100

Other generations: IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Garchomp can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Draco Meteor	Dragon	Special	140	90

Garchomp can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90
Draco Meteor	Dragon	Special	140	90
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100
Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Garchomp can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Aqua Tail	Water	Physical	90	90
Draco Meteor	Dragon	Special	140	90
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100
Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Twister	Dragon	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Garchomp is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100

Garchomp is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
5	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100
8	Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85

Garchomp is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100
8	Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Garchomp is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	-	-
2	Dragon Claw	Dragon	Physical	80	100
5	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
54	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	30	100
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
82	Dragon Tail	Dragon	Physical	60	90
84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Garchomp is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
2	Dragon Claw	Dragon	Physical	80	100
5	Roar	Normal	Status	-	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
54	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
59	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	Special	90	100
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-
76	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-