Garchomp
Garchomp is a Dragon/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Garchomp is a large, bipedal, dragon-like Pokémon. Its body is mainly navy blue in color with some red and gold accents. It has a shark-like head with appendages on either side. It has long triangular fins protruding from its arms, and smaller fins on its tail.
Garchomp draws its inspiration from several sources, including the hammerhead shark, elements of jet aircraft, and classic dragons from mythology.
Garchomp is a pseudo-legendary Pokémon. It has a Mega Evolution, available in Generation 6 games.
Pokédex data
National № | 0445 |
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Type | Dragon Ground |
Species | Mach Pokémon |
Height | 1.9 m (6′03″) |
Weight | 95.0 kg (209.4 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Sand Veil Rough Skin (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0111 (Diamond/Pearl) 0111 (Platinum) 0008 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0240 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0309 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0111 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0189 (Legends: Arceus) 0128 (Scarlet/Violet) 0118 (The Crown Tundra) 0166 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Attack |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 300 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Dragon, Monster |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 40 (10,024–10,280 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 108 | 326 | 420 | |
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Attack | 130 | 238 | 394 | |
Defense | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
Sp. Atk | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
Sp. Def | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
Speed | 102 | 188 | 333 | |
Total | 600 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
National № | 0445 |
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Type | Dragon Ground |
Species | Mach Pokémon |
Height | 1.9 m (6′03″) |
Weight | 95.0 kg (209.4 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Sand Force |
Local № | 0111 (Diamond/Pearl) 0111 (Platinum) 0008 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0240 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0309 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0111 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0189 (Legends: Arceus) 0128 (Scarlet/Violet) 0118 (The Crown Tundra) 0166 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Attack |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 315 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Dragon, Monster |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 40 (10,024–10,280 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 108 | 326 | 420 | |
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Attack | 170 | 310 | 482 | |
Defense | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
Sp. Atk | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
Sp. Def | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
Speed | 92 | 170 | 311 | |
Total | 700 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Garchomp changes
- In Generation 4, Garchomp has a base experience yield of 218.
- In Generations 5-7, Garchomp has a base experience yield of 270.
- In Generations 4-7, Garchomp has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Garchomp
Diamond | When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed. |
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Brilliant Diamond | When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed. |
Shining Pearl | It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape. |
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. |
Scarlet | It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees. |
Violet | The protuberances on its head serve as sensors. It can even detect distant prey. |
Mega Garchomp
Sun | Excess energy melted its arms and wings, transforming them into giant scythes. |
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Moon | Its vaunted wings become scythes, sending it mad with rage. It swings its scythes wildly and slices the ground to pieces. |
Ultra Sun | Its arms and wings melted into something like scythes. Mad with rage, it rampages on and on. |
Ultra Moon | Its disposition is more vicious than before its Mega Evolution. Garchomp carves its opponents up with the scythes on both arms. |
Moves learned by Garchomp
Moves learnt by level up
Garchomp learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Dragon Breath | Dragon | 60 | 100 | |
1 | Sand Attack | Ground | — | 100 | |
1 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
18 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
27 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
34 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
42 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 100 | |
52 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
62 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
72 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
82 | Dragon Rush | Dragon | 100 | 75 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Garchomp learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Egg moves
Garchomp learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Garchomp gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
Thrash | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
Twister | Dragon | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Garchomp is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Moves learnt by level up
Garchomp learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Move Tutor moves
Garchomp can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
Draco Meteor | Dragon | 130 | 90 | |
Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ |
Garchomp sprites
Where to find Garchomp
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Evolve Gible/Gabite |
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HeartGold SoulSilver |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Gible/Gabite |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Evolve Gible/Gabite |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword | Trade/migrate from another game |
Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Gible/Gabite |
Legends: Arceus | Avalanche Slopes |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Garchomp questions
- What is a good moveset for Garchomp?
- Where can I get a Gible to make it evolve into a Garchomp?
- When a garchomp mega evolves how much speed does it lose?
- Is a garchomp a psuedo legendary?
- What are good items for these pokemon to hold?
- Which Gible should I choose?
- Which is stronger from these pokemon:?
- can i catch gible, gabite or garchomp in white
- Is Staraptor a weaker version of Garchomp?
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Other languages
English | Garchomp |
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Japanese | ガブリアス (Gaburias) |
German | Knakrack |
French | Carchacrok |
Italian | Garchomp |
Spanish | Garchomp |
Korean | 한카리아스 (hankariaseu) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 烈咬陆鲨 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 烈咬陸鯊 |
English |
Mach Pokémon |
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Japanese | マッハポケモン |
German | Rasanz-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Supersonic |
Italian | Pokémon Mach |
Spanish | Pokémon Mach |
Korean | 마하포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 音速宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 音速寶可夢 |
Name origin
- gargoyle
- grotesque carved ornament
- chomp
- bite down heavily