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No. 10058 · Generation VI · Kalos

Mega Garchomp

The Mach Pokémon

TL;DR. Mega Garchomp is a dragon/ground-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 700. When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed.

Dragon Ground

When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed.

Height1.9 m
Weight95.0 kg
AbilitiesSand Force
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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 700. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 108
Attack 170
Defense 115
Sp. Attack 120
Sp. Defense 95
Speed 92
Total700
700 base stat total, the 2nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 1st among Dragon-types.
170 base Attack, Mega Garchomp's strongest stat, ranking 1st of 139 Dragon-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Daily Pokémon · Video

Mega Garchomp on Daily Pokémon

Mega Garchomp was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

Pokémon GO

Mega Garchomp in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Mega Garchomp reaches 5,424 CP at level 40 and 6,206 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack339
GO Defense222
GO Stamina239
Max CP (L40)5,424
Max CP (L50)6,132
Best buddy (L51)6,206
Raid catch CP 2,993–3,099 (L20). Weather boosted 3,742–3,874 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Mega Garchomp.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Mega Garchomp, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Mega Garchomp?

Mega Garchomp is a Dragon/Ground-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Mega Garchomp weak to?

Mega Garchomp takes 4× damage from Ice. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Dragon, Fairy.

What is Mega Garchomp resistant to?

Mega Garchomp is immune to Electric. It also resists Fire, Poison, Rock.

How does Mega Garchomp evolve?

Mega Garchomp evolves from Garchomp (Mega Evolve with Garchompite (battle-only)). Mega Garchomp is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Mega Garchomp from?

Mega Garchomp was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #10058.

What are Mega Garchomp's base stats?

Mega Garchomp has HP 108, Attack 170, Defense 115, Special Attack 120, Special Defense 95, and Speed 92. Total base stat total: 700.

What are Mega Garchomp's abilities?

Mega Garchomp can have the ability Sand Force.

Is Mega Garchomp legendary or mythical?

No. Mega Garchomp is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Mega Garchomp's best stat?

Mega Garchomp's highest base stat is Attack at 170, which ranks 1st of 139 Dragon-type Pokémon.

Is Mega Garchomp good?

Mega Garchomp has a base stat total of 700, the 2nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 1st among Dragon-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.

Other Garchomp forms

Garchomp variants.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Mega Garchomp as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Mega Garchomp in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Mega Garchomp in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Mega Garchomp 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Mega Garchomp is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating
Ice
2× Weak to
Dragon Fairy
½× Resists
Fire Poison Rock
0× Immune to
Electric
Comparison

Mega Garchomp vs. the average Dragon-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 139 Dragon-type Pokémon.

Stat Mega Garchomp Dragon avg Difference
HP 108 81 +27
Attack 170 91 +79
Defense 115 85 +30
Special Attack 120 72 +48
Special Defense 95 71 +24
Speed 92 67 +25
Total 700 467 +233
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Game appearances

Garchomp appears in 27 games.

Every mainline release where Garchomp is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2016 Moon
  • 2016 Sun
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2023 Teal Mask DLC
  • 2025 Legends: Z-A
  • 2026 Pokémon Champions
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Confirmed in Pokémon Champions
Where to find

Garchomp isn't found in the wild.

No main-series wild encounters recorded. Garchomp is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.

Pokémon anime

Mega Garchomp appears in 39 episodes.

From DP040 (2007-07-19) through JN128 (2022-10-14).

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Mega Garchomp partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Mega Garchomp partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

TCG Pocket appearances

7 Mega Garchomp cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.