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No. 0569 · Generation V · Unova

Garbodor

The Trash Heap Pokémon

TL;DR. Garbodor is a pure poison-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 474. It clenches opponents with its left arm and finishes them off with foul-smelling poison gas belched from its mouth.

Poison

It clenches opponents with its left arm and finishes them off with foul-smelling poison gas belched from its mouth.

Height1.9 m
Weight107.3 kg
AbilitiesStench, Weak Armor
HiddenAftermath
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 474. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 80
Attack 95
Defense 82
Sp. Attack 60
Sp. Defense 82
Speed 75
Total474
474 base stat total, the 442nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 33rd among Poison-types.
95 base Attack, Garbodor's strongest stat, ranking 12th of 83 Poison-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Garbodor 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, Garbodor reaches 2,345 CP at level 40 and 2,682 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack181
GO Defense164
GO Stamina190
Max CP (L40)2,345
Max CP (L50)2,651
Best buddy (L51)2,682
Raid catch CP 1,271–1,339 (L20). Weather boosted 1,589–1,675 (L25).

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Competitive

Garbodor in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Garbodor across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #984 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #984 60.7 score
Ultra League #752 59.2 score

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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Garbodor.

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

What type is Garbodor?

Garbodor is a pure Poison-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Garbodor weak to?

Garbodor takes 2× damage from Ground, Psychic. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Garbodor resistant to?

Garbodor resists Grass, Fighting, Poison, Bug, Fairy. It has no full immunities.

How does Garbodor evolve?

Garbodor evolves from Trubbish (Level 36). Garbodor evolves into Gigantamax Garbodor (Gigantamax in Pokemon Sword / Shield (Dynamax level 10, battle-only)).

What generation is Garbodor from?

Garbodor was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0569.

What are Garbodor's base stats?

Garbodor has HP 80, Attack 95, Defense 82, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 82, and Speed 75. Total base stat total: 474.

What are Garbodor's abilities?

Garbodor can have the abilities Stench, Weak Armor, plus the Hidden Ability Aftermath.

Is Garbodor legendary or mythical?

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

What is Garbodor's best stat?

Garbodor's highest base stat is Attack at 95, which ranks 12th of 83 Poison-type Pokémon.

Is Garbodor good?

Garbodor has a base stat total of 474, the 442nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 33rd among Poison-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

Garbodor in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Garbodor in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Garbodor in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Garbodor 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

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

2× Weak to
Ground Psychic
½× Resists
Grass Fighting Poison Bug Fairy
Comparison

Garbodor vs. the average Poison-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 83 Poison-type Pokémon.

Stat Garbodor Poison avg Difference
HP 80 66 +14
Attack 95 72 +23
Defense 82 66 +16
Special Attack 60 71 -11
Special Defense 82 69 +13
Speed 75 68 +7
Total 474 412 +62
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Game appearances

Garbodor appears in 19 games.

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

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
Gen IX
  • 2025 Legends: Z-A
  • 2026 Pokémon Champions
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
  • 2021 Pokémon UNITE
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Garbodor in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 8 games have a known habitat.

Black, White
Unova Route 9
Black 2, White 2
Unova Route 9Unova Route 9 Hidden Grotto
Sun, Moon
Malie City Outer Cape
X, Y
Friend Safari Poison
Pokémon anime

Garbodor appears in 15 episodes.

From BW055 (2011-11-10) through JN044 (2020-11-06).

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Garbodor partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.

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

TCG Pocket appearances

3 Garbodor cards across TCG Pocket.

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