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Sprite
TL;DR. Garchomp is a dragon/ground-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 600. 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 Veil
HiddenRough Skin
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 600. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 108
Attack 130
Defense 95
Sp. Attack 80
Sp. Defense 85
Speed 102
Total600
600 base stat total, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 12th among Dragon-types.
130 base Attack, Garchomp's strongest stat, ranking 14th 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
Garchomp on Daily Pokémon
Garchomp was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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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, Garchomp reaches 3,962 CP at level 40 and 4,532 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack261
GO Defense193
GO Stamina239
Max CP (L40)3,962
Max CP (L50)4,479
Best buddy (L51)4,532
Raid catch CP 2,174–2,264 (L20). Weather boosted 2,718–2,830 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Gible family appeared on December 16, 2019.
- Gible
- Garchomp by encounter; Mega Garchomp
- Shadow
- Gabite by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Aug 12 to Aug 19, 2026, Mega (Mega Garchomp).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12 to Aug 19, 2026 | MegaMega Garchomp | Regular rotation |
| Jul 11 to Jul 12, 2026 | MegaMega Garchomp | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global |
| Feb 28, 2026 | MegaMega Garchomp | Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos - Global |
| Nov 25 to Dec 4, 2025 | MegaMega Garchomp | Regular rotation |
| Feb 17 to Mar 4, 2025 | MegaMega Garchomp | Regular rotation |
| Jul 23 to Aug 3, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Competitive
Garchomp in competitive play.
Garchomp is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #483 in the Great League.
OU
TankChomp
Earthquake / Dragon Tail / Stealth Rock / Spikes
Swords Dance
Swords Dance / Scale Shot / Earthquake / Fire Fang
VGC 2025
Glass Cannon
Stomping Tantrum / Earthquake / Dragon Claw / Protect
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #483 76.4 score
Ultra League #323 78.4 score
Master League #26 88.8 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Quick answers
Common questions about Garchomp.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Garchomp, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Garchomp?
Garchomp is a Dragon/Ground-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Garchomp weak to?
Garchomp takes 4× damage from Ice. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Dragon, Fairy.
What is Garchomp resistant to?
Garchomp is immune to Electric. It also resists Fire, Poison, Rock.
How does Garchomp evolve?
Garchomp evolves from Gabite (Level 48). Garchomp evolves into Mega Garchomp (Mega Evolve with Garchompite (battle-only)).
What generation is Garchomp from?
Garchomp was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0445.
What are Garchomp's base stats?
Garchomp has HP 108, Attack 130, Defense 95, Special Attack 80, Special Defense 85, and Speed 102. Total base stat total: 600.
What are Garchomp's abilities?
Garchomp can have the ability Sand Veil, plus the Hidden Ability Rough Skin.
Is Garchomp legendary or mythical?
No. Garchomp is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Garchomp's best stat?
Garchomp's highest base stat is Attack at 130, which ranks 14th of 139 Dragon-type Pokémon.
Is Garchomp good?
Garchomp has a base stat total of 600, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 12th among Dragon-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.
Alternate forms
This Pokémon has forms.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Garchomp as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when 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
Garchomp vs. the average Dragon-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 139 Dragon-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Garchomp | Dragon avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 108 | 81 | +27 |
| Attack | 130 | 91 | +39 |
| Defense | 95 | 85 | +10 |
| Special Attack | 80 | 72 | +8 |
| Special Defense | 85 | 71 | +14 |
| Speed | 102 | 67 | +35 |
| Total | 600 | 467 | +133 |
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
How to get it
How to get Garchomp.
Every main-series game Garchomp is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildWest Province: Area Two (Water Type)
- WildGreat Crater of Paldea, Area Zero
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)
- EvolveGabite (Level 48; The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildCentrico Plaza: Wild Zone 20 (Alpha)
Generation VIIIObtainableTrade
- SwordTrade
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- WildTunnel to the Top, Path to the Peak (Wanderer) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidGiant's Bed, Path to the Peak, Ballimere Lake, Three-Point Pass, Frigid Sea (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveGabite (Level 48)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCoronet Highlands: Massive Mass outbreak
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Avalanche Slopes (Alpha)
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- EvolveGabite (Level 48)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveGabite (Level 48)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteTrade
- Black 2Obtainable
- EvolveGabite (Level 48)
- White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveGabite (Level 48)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Garchomp: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Garchomp Z: Regulation M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Pokémon anime
Garchomp appears in 39 episodes.
From DP040 (2007-07-19) through JN128 (2022-10-14).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Garchomp partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Garchomp partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Garchomp in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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