Garchomp

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Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
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Garchomp is a Dragon/Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Mach Pokémon.

Garchomp has a Mega Evolution, available from X & Y onwards.

Pokédex data

National №	445
Type	Dragon Ground
Species	Mach Pokémon
Height	6′03″ (1.9 m)
Weight	209.4 lbs (95.0 kg)
Abilities	Sand Veil Rough Skin (hidden ability)
Local №	111 (Diamond/Pearl) 111 (Platinum) 008 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 240 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 309 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
Japanese	Gaburiasu

Training

EV yield	3 Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	270
Growth Rate	Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Dragon, Monster
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	40 (base 10,240 steps)

Base stats

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	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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Garchomp.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	½		0		4		½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
			½		2			2

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	445
Type	Dragon Ground
Species	Mach Pokémon
Height	6′03″ (1.9 m)
Weight	209.4 lbs (95.0 kg)
Abilities	Sand Force
Local №	111 (Diamond/Pearl) 111 (Platinum) 008 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 240 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 309 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
Japanese	Gaburiasu

Training

EV yield	3 Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	315
Growth Rate	Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Dragon, Monster
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	40 (base 10,240 steps)

Base stats

HP	108	326	420
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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Garchomp.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	½		0		4		½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
			½		2			2

Evolution chart

#443
Gible
Dragon · Ground

(Level 24)

#444
Gabite
Dragon · Ground

(Level 48)

#445
Garchomp
Dragon · Ground

Name origin

gargoyle: grotesque carved ornament
chomp: bite down heavily

Garchomp changes

In Generation 4, Garchomp has a base experience yield of 218.

Pokédex 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.
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.

Moves learned by Garchomp

In other generations
4
5
6

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Sun/Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Garchomp learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

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

Moves learnt on evolution

Garchomp learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Crunch	Dark		80	100

Egg moves

Garchomp learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Garchomp egg moves page.

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

Move Tutor moves

Garchomp can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Aqua Tail	Water	90	90
Draco Meteor	Dragon	130	90
Dragon Pulse	Dragon	85	100
Dual Chop	Dragon	40	90
Earth Power	Ground	90	100
Iron Head	Steel	80	100
Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
Laser Focus	Normal	—	—
Outrage	Dragon	120	100
Snore	Normal	50	100
Stealth Rock	Rock	—	—
Stomping Tantrum	Ground	75	100

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Garchomp. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	Method
Dual Chop	Dragon		40	90	Evolution

Moves learnt by TM

Garchomp is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
2	Dragon Claw	Dragon	80	100
5	Roar	Normal	—	—
6	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
35	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
37	Sandstorm	Rock	—	—
38	Fire Blast	Fire	110	85
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
54	False Swipe	Normal	40	100
56	Fling	Dark	—	100
59	Brutal Swing	Dark	60	100
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
71	Stone Edge	Rock	100	80
75	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
78	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
82	Dragon Tail	Dragon	60	90
84	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
94	Surf	Water	90	100
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Garchomp can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Whirlpool	Water	35	85	Generation 4 — HM
Fury Cutter	Bug	40	95	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Headbutt	Normal	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Hone Claws	Dark	—	—	Generation 6 — TM
Incinerate	Fire	60	100	Generation 6 — TM
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Cut	Normal	50	95	Generation 6 — HM
Strength	Normal	80	100	Generation 6 — HM

Moves learnt by level up

Garchomp learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

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

Moves learnt on evolution

Garchomp learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sun & Moon (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Crunch	Dark		80	100

Egg moves

Garchomp learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Garchomp egg moves page.

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

Move Tutor moves

Garchomp can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sun & Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Draco Meteor	Dragon		130	90

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Sun & Moon by a previous evolution of Garchomp. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	Method
Dual Chop	Dragon		40	90	Evolution

Moves learnt by TM

Garchomp is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
2	Dragon Claw	Dragon	80	100
5	Roar	Normal	—	—
6	Toxic	Poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
35	Flamethrower	Fire	90	100
37	Sandstorm	Rock	—	—
38	Fire Blast	Fire	110	85
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
40	Aerial Ace	Flying	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
54	False Swipe	Normal	40	100
56	Fling	Dark	—	100
59	Brutal Swing	Dark	60	100
65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	70	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
71	Stone Edge	Rock	100	80
75	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
78	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
82	Dragon Tail	Dragon	60	90
84	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
94	Surf	Water	90	100
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Garchomp can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Whirlpool	Water	35	85	Generation 4 — HM
Fury Cutter	Bug	40	95	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Headbutt	Normal	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Mud-Slap	Ground	20	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Swift	Normal	60	∞	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Hone Claws	Dark	—	—	Generation 6 — TM
Incinerate	Fire	60	100	Generation 6 — TM
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Cut	Normal	50	95	Generation 6 — HM
Strength	Normal	80	100	Generation 6 — HM

In other generations
4
5
6

Garchomp sprites

Type	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7
Normal				—
Shiny				—

See all Garchomp sprites

Where to find Garchomp

Diamond Pearl Platinum	Evolve Gible/Gabite
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

Garchomp

Pokédex data

Training

Breeding

Base stats

Type defenses

Pokédex data

Training

Breeding

Base stats

Type defenses

Evolution chart

Name origin

Garchomp changes

Pokédex entries

Moves learned by Garchomp

Moves learnt by level up

Moves learnt on evolution

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Pre-evolution moves

Moves learnt by TM

Transfer-only moves

Moves learnt by level up

Moves learnt on evolution

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Pre-evolution moves

Moves learnt by TM

Transfer-only moves

Garchomp sprites

Where to find Garchomp

Answers to Garchomp questions