Garchomp is primarily obtained through trading or transferring.

#445 Garchomp

dragon ground

Height1.9 m(6'03")

Weight95 kg(209.4 lbs)

Gender♂ 50%♀ 50%

Gen 4

Garchomp Evolution

GibleLevel 1

GabiteLevel 24

GarchompLevel 48

Garchomp MegaMega Stone

Garchomp's Detailed Stats

Stat	Base	EVs	Total
HP	108		357
Attack	130		296
Defense	95		226
Sp. Atk	80		196
Sp. Def	85		206
Speed	102		240
		0/508	1521

Type Effectiveness

4xdamage

ice

2xdamage

dragon fairy

1xdamage

normal water grass fighting ground flying psychic bug ghost dark steel

0.5xdamage

fire poison rock

0xdamage

electric

Garchomp Abilities

Sand Veil

Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Rough SkinHidden

Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.

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Garchomp Moves

Move▲	Type▲	Cat.▲	Pow▲	Acc▲	Method▲	Description
Sand Attack	ground	status	–	100	Level 1	Sand is hurled in the target's face, lowering the target's accuracy.
Tackle	normal	physical	40	100	Level 1	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Dragon Breath	dragon	special	60	100	Level 1	The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Crunch	dark	physical	80	100	Level 1	The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Sand Tomb	ground	physical	35	85	Level 1	The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm that inflicts damage for four to five turns.
Bulldoze	ground	physical	60	100	Level 18	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Bite	dark	physical	60	100	Level 27	The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
Slash	normal	physical	70	100	Level 34	The target is attacked with a slash of claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Dragon Claw	dragon	physical	80	100	Level 42	The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws to inflict damage.
Dig	ground	physical	80	100	Level 52	The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn.
Sandstorm	rock	status	–	–	Level 62	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.
Take Down	normal	physical	90	85	Level 72	A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Dragon Rush	dragon	physical	100	75	Level 82	The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch.
Aerial Ace	flying	physical	60	–	TM	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Body Slam	normal	physical	85	100	TM	The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Breaking Swipe	dragon	physical	60	100	TM	The user swings its tough tail wildly and attacks opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Attack stats.
Brick Break	fighting	physical	75	100	TM	The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Double Edge	normal	physical	120	100	TM	A reckless life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Draco Meteor	dragon	special	130	90	TM	Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
Dragon Cheer	dragon	status	0	0	TM	The user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.
Dragon Pulse	dragon	special	85	100	TM	The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth.
Dragon Tail	dragon	physical	60	90	TM	The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Earth Power	ground	special	90	100	TM	The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Earthquake	ground	physical	100	100	TM	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
Endure	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facade	normal	physical	70	100	TM	This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
False Swipe	normal	physical	40	100	TM	A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Fire Blast	fire	special	110	85	TM	The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Fire Fang	fire	physical	65	95	TM	The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.
Flamethrower	fire	special	90	100	TM	The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Fling	dark	physical	–	100	TM	The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
Giga Impact	normal	physical	150	90	TM	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Helping Hand	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Hyper Beam	normal	special	150	90	TM	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Iron Head	steel	physical	80	100	TM	The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.
Liquidation	water	physical	85	100	TM	The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Metal Claw	steel	physical	50	95	TM	The target is raked with steel claws. This may also boost the user's Attack stat.
Mud Shot	ground	special	55	95	TM	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Outrage	dragon	physical	120	100	TM	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Poison Jab	poison	physical	80	100	TM	The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
Power Gem	rock	special	80	100	TM	The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
Protect	normal	status	–	–	TM	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Rain Dance	water	status	–	–	TM	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.
Rest	psychic	status	–	–	TM	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Rock Slide	rock	physical	75	90	TM	Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Rock Tomb	rock	physical	60	95	TM	The user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.
Scale Shot	dragon	physical	25	90	TM	The user attacks by shooting scales two to five times in a row. This move boosts the user's Speed stat but lowers its Defense stat.
Scary Face	normal	status	–	100	TM	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Scorching Sands	ground	special	70	100	TM	The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Shadow Claw	ghost	physical	70	100	TM	The user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Sleep Talk	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Spikes	ground	status	–	–	TM	The user lays a trap of spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will damage opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Stealth Rock	rock	status	–	–	TM	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Stomping Tantrum	ground	physical	75	100	TM	Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.
Stone Edge	rock	physical	100	80	TM	The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Substitute	normal	status	–	–	TM	The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny Day	fire	status	–	–	TM	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Surf	water	special	90	100	TM	The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
Swift	normal	special	60	–	TM	Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Swords Dance	normal	status	–	–	TM	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.
Tera Blast	normal	special	80	100	TM	If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thunder Fang	electric	physical	65	95	TM	The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.

Garchomp Sprites

Normal

Shiny

Back

Back Shiny

Pokedex 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

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

Sun

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

In Other Languages

Garchomp's Japanese name is Gablias (ガブリアス). Here are all the official names for Garchomp across different languages:

JapaneseガブリアスGablias

Korean한카리아스

Chinese (Traditional)烈咬陸鯊

FrenchCarchacrok

GermanKnakrack

SpanishGarchomp

ItalianGarchomp

Chinese (Simplified)烈咬陆鲨

Garchomp Breeding

Species

Mach Pokémon

Egg Groups

Monster Dragon

Hatch Time10,240 steps(40 cycles)

Gender DifferencesNone

Misc Data

Catch Rate45

Base Friendship70

Growth RateSlow

Base Experience270

How to Get Garchomp

Garchomp is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Garchomp in every game where it is available:

Regional Pokedex Numbers

Sinnoh (Platinum) #111 Kalos Mountain #8 Alola #240 Ula'ula #112 Alola (USUM) #309 Ula'ula (USUM) #130 Crown Tundra #118 Hisui #189 Paldea #128 Kitakami #166

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