Source: The Pokémon Company
Name: Garchomp (Japanese: ガブリアス Gaburias)
Classification: Mach Pokémon
Type: Dragon/Ground
Generation: Gen IV Sinnoh Region
Gender Ratio: 50% Male to 50% Female
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 109.4 lbs
Evolution:
- Evolves from Gabite at level 48.
- Evolves from Gabite with 100 Candies in Pokémon Go.
- Mega Evolves into Mega Garchomp with Garchompite.
Alternate Formes:
- Mega Garchomp
How to catch in Sword/Shield: Not Available Yet
How to catch in Go:
- Evolve Gabite
Description: A dark blue, Dragon Pokémon, Garchomp is the final evolution of Gible. It has a red chest, and yellow markings on its abdomen and forehead. Its horns, along with the odd shape of its head look very similar to a jet plane. Spikes jut out on its thighs and upper arms, while sharp claws protrude from the end of its wing-like arms, and its six toes. It has a large mouthful of razor sharp teeth, similar to a shark, as well as a dorsal fin and tail fins. Male Garchomp can be distinguised from female Garchomp by the notch in their dorsal fin.
Capable of Mega Evolution, Mega Garchomp's wing-like arms now resemble scythes and have bright red markings along the edges. It has gained several spikes framing the markings on its chest, as well as red spikes jutting from its knees. Its shoulders and face have more angular and broad shapes, giving it a more imposing look. Garchomp takes great pride in its wings so seeing them mishapen in its Mega Evolution will send it into a blind rage.
Garchomp fly exceptionally fast, earning it the nickname of Mach Pokémon. They hunt bird Pokémon and swallow their prey whole. A single Garchomp can wipe out entire flocks in one meal. They have exceptionally fine scales that reduce wind resistance and cut any would be attackers. Rarely seen in the wild, what few wild Garchomp exist live deep in caves.
Core Games
Garchomp in the core games
- Sword Pokédex: Not Available Yet
- Shield Pokédex: Not Available Yet
- Ultra Sun Pokédex: 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 Pokédex: Its fine scales don't just reduce wind resistance—their sharp edges also cause injury to any opponent who attacks it.
Source: The Pokémon Company
Base Stats
- 108 HP
- 130 Attack
- 95 Defense
- 80 Sp. Attack
- 85 Sp. Defense
- 102 Speed
- 600 Total
Mega Garchomp
- Sword Pokédex: Not Available Yet
- Shield Pokédex: Not Available Yet
- Ultra Sun Pokédex: Its arms and wings melted into something like scythes. Mad with rage, it rampages on and on.
- Ultra Moon Pokédex: Its disposition is more vicious than before its Mega Evolution. Garchomp carves its opponents up with the scythes on both arms.
Source: The Pokémon Company
Base Stats
- 108 HP
- 170 Attack
- 115 Defense
- 120 Sp. Attack
- 95 Sp. Defense
- 92 Speed
- 700 Total
Moves by Level
- Crunch (lv 1)
- Dual Chop (lv 1)
- Fire Fang (lv 1)
- Tackle (lv 1)
- Sand Attack (lv 1)
- Dragon Rage (lv 1)
- Sandstorm (lv 1)
- Crunch (Evo)
- Sand Attack (lv 3)
- Dragon Rage (lv 7)
- Sandstorm (lv 13)
- Take Down (lv 15)
- Sand Tomb (lv 19)
- Slash (lv 28)
- Dragon Claw (lv 33)
- Dig (lv 40)
- Dragon Rush (lv 55)
Moves by TM/TR
- TM02 Dragon Claw
- TM05 Roar
- TM06 Toxic
- TM10 Hidden Power
- TM11 Sunny Day
- TM15 Hyper Beam
- TM17 Protect
- TM18 Rain Dance
- TM21 Frustration
- TM26 Earthquake
- TM27 Return
- TM31 Brick Break
- TM32 Double Team
- TM35 Flamethrower
- TM37 Sandstorm
- TM38 Fire Blast
- TM39 Rock Tomb
- TM40 Aerial Ace
- TM42 Facade
- TM44 Rest
- TM45 Attract
- TM48 Round
- TM54 False Swipe
- TM56 Fling
- TM59 Brutal Swing
- TM65 Shadow Claw
- TM68 Giga Impact
- TM71 Stone Edge
- TM75 Swords Dance
- TM78 Bulldoze
- TM80 Rock Slide
- TM82 Dragon Tail
- TM84 Poison Jab
- TM87 Swagger
- TM88 Sleep Talk
- TM90 Substitute
- TM94 Surf
- TM100 Confide
Moves by Breeding
- Body Slam
- Double-Edge
- Dragon Breath
- Iron Head
- Iron Tail
- Metal Claw
- Mud Shot
- Outrage
- Rock Climb
- Sand Tomb
- Scary Face
- Thrash
- Twister
Moves by Tutoring
- Aqua Tail
- Draco Meteor
- Dragon Pulse
- Dual Chop
- Earth Power
- Iron Head
- Iron Tail
- Laser Focus
- Outrage
- Snore
- Stealth Rock
- Stomping Tantrum
Damaged normally by
- Normal 1×
- Fighting 1×
- Flying 1×
- Ground 1×
- Bug 1×
- Ghost 1×
- Steel 1×
- Water 1×
- Grass 1×
- Psychic 1×
- Dark 1×
Weak to
- Ice 4×
- Dragon 2×
- Fairy 2×
Immune to
- Electric
Resistant to
- Poison ½×
- Rock ½×
- Fire ½×
Pokémon Go
Garchomp in Pokémon Go
Pokédex: It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape.
Egg Distance: N/A
Buddy Distance: 5 KM
Source: Niantic
Base Stats
- 239 Stamina
- 261 Attack
- 193 Defense
Moves
- Fast Attacks: Dragon Tail, Mud Shot
- Charged Attacks: Outrage, Earthquake, Fire Blast
Shiny: Yes
Source: Niantic
More information
- Coming Soon!

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