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Garchomp Pokémon (#0445) Stats, Moveset, Evolutions, Locations, Battle Strategies

Meet Garchomp, a powerful land shark Pokémon that perfectly blends the ferocity of a dragon with the agility of a jet fighter!

With its sleek, dragon-like appearance, Garchomp can zip through the air at incredible speeds, making it both a formidable predator and a fearsome opponent in battle.

Its razor sharp claws and strong jaws can crush anything in its path, while its keen senses help it track down prey easily. However, don’t let its seemingly graceful look fool you; Garchomp is a force to be reckoned with in battle. 

So, let’s dive into the details to learn even more about Garchomp, its evolution, base stats, moveset, in-game availability, and battle strategies—

About Garchomp

Specification	Details
National Dex No.	#0445
Local No.	0111 (Diamond/Pearl) 0111 (Platinum) 0008 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0240 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0309 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0111 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0189 (Legends: Arceus) 0128 (Scarlet/Violet) 0118 (The Crown Tundra) 0166 (The Teal Mask)
Name	Garchomp
Name Origin	Gargoyle (grotesque carved ornament) + Chomp(bite down heavily)
Type	Dragon | Ground
Species	Mach Pokémon
Abilities	Sand Veil, Rough Skin (Hidden Ability)
Height	1.9 m (6’03”)
Weight	95.0 kg (209.4 lbs)
Catch Rate	45 (5.9%)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp	270
Growth Rate	Slow
Other Names	Japanese: ガブリアス (Gaburiasu) French: Carchacrok German: Knakrack Korean: 한카리아스 (Hankarias) Chinese (Simplified): 烈咬陆鲨 (Liè Yǎo Lù Shā) Chinese (Traditional): 烈咬陸鯊 (Liè Yǎo Lù Shā) Spanish: Garchomp Italian: Garchomp

Garchomp, a Dragon/Ground-type pseudo-legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IV, is renowned for its incredible speed and power. Garchomp swiftly became a fan favorite and a staple in competitive battling. Its Pokedex entries often describe it as incredibly fast, able to fly at speeds equivalent to jet planes.

Take a quick look at the table of its Pokedex number in different generations, categorized as per their region and series. 

Generation	Region	Series	Pokedex No.
IV	Sinnoh	Diamond, Pearl, Platinum	#111
V	Unova	Black 2, White 2	#244 (B2W2)
VI	Central Kalos	X, Y	#149
VII	Alola	Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon	#262 (SMUSUM)
VIII	Galar	Sword, Shield	#—
IX	Paldea	Scarlet, Violet	#338

Garchomp Origins and Lore

Garchomp’s design draws inspiration from various sources, including the hammerhead shark, jet aircraft, and classic mythological dragons, that creates a distinctive and formidable appearance of him.

Moreover, Garchomp’s origins are steeped in the lore of ancient times, often portraying it as a guardian of the skies and land.

Besides that, here are some different tales related to its origin that can be found in the Pokédex entries of several regions.

Generation	Game	Description
IV	Diamond	Garchomp folds its body and wings, making it look like a jet plane, and flies at high speed.
	Pearl	It flies as fast as a jet plane and never lets its prey escape.
	Platinum	When Garchomp runs quickly, its wings create strong winds that can knock down trees.
	HeartGold/SoulSilver	Garchomp fine scales reduce drag, allowing it to fly very fast.
V	Black/White	Known as a fierce hunter, Garchomp can fly at the speed of sound.
	Black 2/White 2	As it runs quickly, its wings create wind blades that can cut down trees.
VI	X/Omega Ruby	Garchomp lives in volcanic areas and can appear and disappear quickly like the wind.
	Y/Alpha Sapphire	It flies as fast as a jet plane and never lets its prey get away.
VII	Sun	Garchomp can fly as fast as a jet plane, diving into groups of bird Pokémon to eat them.
	Moon	The bumps on its head act as sensors, helping it find prey from far away.
	Ultra Sun	It flies at the speed of sound while looking for prey, and often fights with Salamence in the air.
	Ultra Moon	Its scales not only reduce wind resistance but also injure any opponent that attacks it.
VIII	Sword	Garchomp lives in volcanic mountains and flies as fast as a jet, hunting as much prey as it can.
	Shield	It is fast both underground and, in the air, able to catch prey and return home before its body cools down.
IX	Scarlet/Violet	Legends say Garchomp is connected to the earth’s movements, affecting the ground it walks on.

Generation	Tale/Legend
IV	Known as the ‘Mach Pokémon,’ it can fly at high speeds, searching for prey.
V	Described as a fierce predator that can fly through the sky at Mach speed.
VI	Said to live in volcanic regions, appearing and disappearing like the wind.
VII	Feared and revered by ancient cultures for its immense power and speed.
VIII	Known for its habitat in the harsh, Rocky Mountains where it reigns supreme.
IX	Legends speak of its connection to the earth’s tectonic movements.

Biology and Behavior of Garchomp

Garchomp is a large, bipedal, Draconian Pokémon with features of a shark and a jet plane. It has a deep blue body, red underbelly, and fin-like structures. Garchomp is highly territorial and extremely fast, capable of flying at jet speeds to catch its prey. It’s known to live in volcanic mountains, where it can often be seen gliding swiftly.

Features and Description

Skin Color	Dark blue
Body Shape	Bipedal, draconic, with a body resembling a shark
Underbelly	Red and yellow markings
Wings	Not used for flying, but for swimming at high speeds, resemble jet plane wings
Head	Long snout, four fins (two on the sides of its head, two large dorsal fins)
Eyes	Sharp and intense, colored red
Arms	End in sharp claws
Legs	Strong and powerful, help in swimming and terrestrial movement

Details for Starters

Attribute	Value
Catch Rate	45% (5.9% using PokeBall on full HP)
Growth Rate	Slow
Base Exp. Points (Gen 1-4)	218
Base Exp. Points (Gen 5-7)	270
Base Exp. Points (Gen 8-9)	300
Base Friendship (Happiness)	50 (normal)
EV Yield	3 Attack

EV Yield Distribution

HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Attack	Sp. Defense	Speed
0	2	0	0	0	0

Base Stats

Stat	Base	Range at Level 50		Range at Level 100
		Minimum	Maximum	Minimum	Maximum
HP	108	168	215	326	420
Attack	130	121	200	238	394
Defense	95	90	161	175	317
Sp. Atk	80	76	145	148	284
Sp. Def	85	81	150	157	295
Speed	102	96	169	188	333
Total	600	Other Pokémon with this total: Many
Min. stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
Max. stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.

Garchomp Evolutionary Line

Garchomp evolves from Gabite starting at level 48, which in turn evolves from Gible at level 24.  This evolutionary line showcases the growth from a small, land-dwelling creature to a formidable, fast-moving dragon.

Gible

Specification	Details
National Dex No.	#0443
Type	Dragon/Ground
Abilities	Sand Veil, Rough Skin (Hidden)
Height	0.7 m (2’04”)
Weight	20.5 kg (45.2 lbs)
Catch Rate	45 (5.9%)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp	60
Growth Rate	Slow

Gible is a small Dragon/Ground-type Pokémon known for its friendly and curious nature.

Grabite

Specification	Details
National Dex No.	#0444
Type	Dragon/Ground
Abilities	Sand Veil, Rough Skin (Hidden Ability)
Height	1.4 m (4’07”)
Weight	56.0 kg (123.5 lbs)
Catch Rate	45 (5.9%)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp	144
Growth Rate	Slow

Gabite is a Dragon/Ground-type Pokémon known for its keen senses and territorial behavior. 

In-Game Availability

Garchomp can be found and caught in various games, typically in mountainous or desert areas. It often requires evolving from Gible and Gabite.

Generation	Game	Location
IV	Diamond	Evolve Gabite
	Pearl	Evolve Gabite
	Platinum	Evolve Gabite
	HeartGold	Evolve Gabite
	SoulSilver	Evolve Gabite
V	Black	Trade
	White	Trade
	Black 2	Evolve Gabite
	White 2	Trade
VI	X	Evolve Gabite
	Y	Evolve Gabite
	Omega Ruby	Evolve Gabite
	Alpha Sapphire	Evolve Gabite
VII	Sun	Evolve Gabite
	Moon	Evolve Gabite
	Ultra Sun	Evolve Gabite
	Ultra Moon	Evolve Gabite
	Let’s Go Pikachu	Unobtainable
	Let’s Go Eevee	Unobtainable
VIII	Sword	Trade Version 1.3.0+
	Shield	Trade Version 1.3.0+
	Shield Expansion Pass	Tunnel to the Top, Path to the Peak (Wanderer)
	Brilliant Diamond	Evolve Gabite
	Shining Pearl	Evolve Gabite
	Legends: Arceus	Coronet Highlands: massive mass outbreak
		Alabaster Icelands: Avalanche Slopes
IX	Scarlet	West Province: Area Two (Water Tera Type)
	Violet	Great Crater of Paldea, Area Zero
		Tera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)
	The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero	Evolve Gabite

Sprites In Different Generations

Every Pokémon generation introduces new sprites, featuring both normal and shiny variants. So, these are all the sprites of #0445 Garchomp used throughout the Pokémon games—

Generation	Normal	Shiny
Generation 4
Generation 5
Generation 6
Generation 7
Generation 8		–
Generation 9		–

Training and Battling — Type Effectiveness

Garchomp has always been a formidable Pokémon in both games and the anime series, known for its impressive combination of speed, power, and versatility. Its access to powerful movies like Dragon Claw, Earthquake, and Sandstorm makes it a deadly force in battles. 

However, still it is essential to be aware of its weaknesses to utilize its stats and move pool in the best way possible—

Damage Taken	Type	Status
0x	Electric	Immune
¼x	Fire	Highly Resists
½x	Poison	Weakly Resists
	Rock	Weakly Resists
1x	Normal	Normally Affected
	Fighting	Normally Affected
	Flying	Normally Affected
	Psychic	Normally Affected
	Bug	Normally Affected
	Ghost	Normally Affected
	Steel	Normally Affected
	Water	Normally Affected
2x	Fairy	Weak
	Dragon	Weak
	Ice	Weak

Here are some key points to consider:

• Electric Immunity: Garchomp is completely immune to Electric-type moves, making it a great switch-in against Electric-type Pokémon.
• Fire and Poison Resistance: Garchomp highly resists Fire-type moves and weakly resists Poison-type moves, giving it an advantage against these types.
• Fairy, Dragon, and Ice Weakness: Garchomp is vulnerable to Fairy, Dragon, and Ice-type moves, taking double damage from these attacks. So, be cautious of these types when battling.

By understanding them, trainers can make informed decisions about when to deploy Garchomp and how to best utilize its strengths in battle.

Garchomp Moves and Abilities

Being a Dragon/Ground-type pseudo-legendary Pokémon, Garchomp comes equipped with 2 abilities –  Rough Skin and Sand Veil (Hidden Ability).

Rough Skin	Deals damage to opponents that make contact with Garchomp, adding an extra layer of punishment for physical attackers.
Sand Veil (Hidden Ability)	Increases evasion in a sandstorm, this ability is useful for teams built around Sandstorm strategies.

Garchomp moves went through a slight change in Gen VII, VIII, and IX. Here’s the latest move chart for Garchomp as per Generation IX:

Moves Learned by Level Up

Garchomp learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the respective levels:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Dragon Breath	DRAGON	Special	60	100
1	Sand Attack	GROUND	Status	—	100
1	Sand Tomb	GROUND	Physical	35	85
1	Tackle	NORMAL	Physical	40	100
18	Bulldoze	GROUND	Physical	60	100
27	Bite	DARK	Physical	60	100
34	Slash	NORMAL	Physical	70	100
42	Dragon Claw	DRAGON	Physical	80	100
52	Dig	GROUND	Physical	80	100
62	Sandstorm	ROCK	Status	—	—
72	Take Down	NORMAL	Physical	90	85
82	Dragon Rush	DRAGON	Physical	100	75

Moves Learned by TM (Technical Machine)

Garchomp is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
TM001	Take Down	NORMAL	Physical	90	85
TM006	Scary Face	NORMAL	Status	—	100
TM007	Protect	NORMAL	Status	—	—
TM008	Fire Fang	FIRE	Physical	65	95
TM009	Thunder Fang	ELECTRIC	Physical	65	95
TM025	Facade	NORMAL	Physical	70	100
TM027	Aerial Ace	FLYING	Physical	60	∞
TM028	Bulldoze	GROUND	Physical	60	100
TM031	Metal Claw	STEEL	Physical	50	95
TM032	Swift	NORMAL	Special	60	∞
TM035	Mud Shot	GROUND	Special	55	95
TM036	Rock Tomb	ROCK	Physical	60	95
TM043	Fling	DARK	Physical	—	100
TM044	Dragon Tail	DRAGON	Physical	60	90
TM047	Endure	NORMAL	Status	—	—
TM049	Sunny Day	FIRE	Status	—	—
TM050	Rain Dance	WATER	Status	—	—
TM051	Sandstorm	ROCK	Status	—	—
TM055	Dig	GROUND	Physical	80	100
TM057	False Swipe	NORMAL	Physical	40	100
TM058	Brick Break	FIGHTING	Physical	75	100
TM061	Shadow Claw	GHOST	Physical	70	100
TM066	Body Slam	NORMAL	Physical	85	100
TM070	Sleep Talk	NORMAL	Status	—	—
TM078	Dragon Claw	DRAGON	Physical	80	100
TM083	Poison Jab	POISON	Physical	80	100
TM084	Stomping Tantrum	GROUND	Physical	75	100
TM085	Rest	PSYCHIC	Status	—	—
TM086	Rock Slide	ROCK	Physical	75	90
TM088	Swords Dance	NORMAL	Status	—	—
TM090	Spikes	GROUND	Status	—	—
TM099	Iron Head	STEEL	Physical	80	100
TM0101	Power Gem	ROCK	Special	80	100
TM0103	Substitute	NORMAL	Status	—	—
TM0108	Crunch	DARK	Physical	80	100
TM0110	Liquidation	WATER	Physical	85	100
TM0115	Dragon Pulse	DRAGON	Special	85	100
TM0116	Stealth Rock	ROCK	Status	—	—
TM0123	Surf	WATER	Special	90	100
TM0125	Flamethrower	FIRE	Special	90	100
TM0130	Helping Hand	NORMAL	Status	—	—
TM0133	Earth Power	GROUND	Special	90	100
TM0141	Fire Blast	FIRE	Special	110	85
TM0149	Earthquake	GROUND	Physical	100	100
TM0150	Stone Edge	ROCK	Physical	100	80
TM0152	Giga Impact	NORMAL	Physical	150	90
TM0156	Outrage	DRAGON	Physical	120	100
TM0163	Hyper Beam	NORMAL	Special	150	90
TM0169	Draco Meteor	DRAGON	Special	130	90
TM0171	Tera Blast	NORMAL	Special	80	100

Moves Learnt by Breeding (Eggs)

Garchomp learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: 

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Double-Edge	NORMAL	Physical	120	100
Metal Claw	STEEL	Physical	50	95
Thrash	NORMAL	Physical	120	100
Twister	DRAGON	Special	40	100

Their details and compatible parents information are as listed:

Double-Edge

Learnt by	Compatible parents
Level up	Bagon, Shelgon, Salamence, Bergmite, Avalugg, Hisuian Avalugg, Drakloak, Dragapult
TM	Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Lapras, Chikorita, Bayleef, Meganium, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Kingdra, Sceptile, Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert, Flygon, Cranidos, Rampardos, Shieldon, Bastiodon, Rhyperior, Scraggy, Scrafty, Duraludon, Archaludon, Hydrapple
Breeding	Mudkip, Turtwig, Gible, Gabite, Garchomp, Snover, Abomasnow
Picnics	Any Pokémon that learns Double-Edge

Metal Claw

Learnt by	Compatible parents
Level up	Duraludon, Archaludon
TM	Charmander, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Gible, Gabite, Garchomp, Rhyperior, Hakamo-o, Kommo-o, Duraludon, Archaludon
Breeding	Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Gible, Gabite, Garchomp
Picnics	Any Pokémon that learns Metal Claw

Thrash

Learnt by	Compatible parents
Level up	Gyarados, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar
Breeding	Bagon, Shelgon, Salamence, Turtwig, Cranidos, Gible, Gabite, Garchomp
Picnics	Any Pokémon that learns Thrash

Twister

Learnt by	Compatible parents
Level up	Horsea, Seadra, Gyarados, Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite, Kingdra, Milotic, Flapple
Breeding	Bagon, Shelgon, Salamence, Gible, Gabite, Garchomp, Skrelp, Dragalge
Picnics	Any Pokémon that learns Twister

Competitive Usage and Strategies

In competitive play, Garchomp excels due to its high speed and attack stats. It’s a powerful addition to any team, if you utilize its strength effectively.

Listed below are some moveset and hold item combinations for different generations to maximize Garmchomp’s potential and use it for your advantage while battling. 

Generation	Moveset	Held Item	Nature	EVs
Black/White/Black 2/White 2
Swords Dance Garchomp	Swords Dance	Life Orb/Yache Berry	Jolly/Adamant	4 HP, 252 Attack, 252 Speed
	Earthquake
	Outrage/Dragon Claw
	Stone Edge/Fire Fang
Choice Scarf Garchomp	Earthquake	Choice Scarf	Jolly	4 HP, 252 Attack, 252 Speed
	Outrage
	Stone Edge
	Fire Fang/Dragon Claw
X/Y/Sun/Moon
Stealth Rock Lead Garchomp	Stealth Rock	Focus Sash	Jolly	252 HP, 4 Attack, 252 Speed
	Earthquake
	Dragon Tail
	Fire Blast/Stone Edge
Mega Garchomp	Earthquake	Garchompite	Jolly	252 Attack, 4 Defense, 252 Speed
	Dragon Claw
	Fire Fang
	Stone Edge/Poison Jab
Scarlet/Violet
Swords Dance Garchomp	Swords Dance	Life Orb/Yache Berry	Jolly	4 HP, 252 Attack, 252 Speed
	Earthquake
	Dragon Claw/Scale Shot
	Fire Fang/Stone Edge
Choice Band Garchomp	Earthquake	Choice Band	Jolly/Adamant	4 HP, 252 Attack, 252 Speed
	Outrage
	Stone Edge
	Poison Jab/Fire Fang
Stealth Rock Lead Garchomp	Stealth Rock	Rocky Helmet	Jolly	252 HP, 4 Attack, 252 Speed
	Earthquake
	Dragon Tail
	Fire Blast/Stone Edge

Garchomp excels in multiple roles, from a lead setting up Stealth Rock to a powerful sweeper with Swords Dance. Its impressive Speed and Attack stats make it a threat to many defensive Pokémon (opponents) with strong STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) moves like Earthquake and Outrage. 

Additionally, Garmchomp’s access to Fire Fang allows it to hit Steel-types that would otherwise wall off its Dragon-type moves.

In short, Garchomp’s versatility and raw power make it a staple in many competitive teams across different generations. So, if you carefully choose its moveset and items, you can tailor Garchomp to fit the needs of your team and effectively counter your opponents.

Rating Stats
Offense	3.5/5 ⭐
Endurance	3.5/5 ⭐
Mobility	2.5/5 ⭐
Scoring	2.5/5 ⭐
Support	0.5/5 ⭐

Garchomp Role in the Pokémon World

Garchomp plays a significant role in the Pokémon world. It is often depicted as a powerful ally to trainers and a feared opponent in battles. 

Its speed and strength make it a valuable asset in both competitive play and in-game challenges.

In various Pokémon media, including games, anime, and merchandise, Garchomp is celebrated for its prowess and design, making it a beloved Pokémon among fans.

Several Garchomp trainers appeared throughout the anime and games, with the most notable being Cynthia, the Sinnoh League Champion. 

Other notable trainers include:

• Paul
• Sergio
• Remo
• Sophie
• Sawyer
• Ash (in Pokémon Journeys)
• Flint
• Wally (in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire remakes)

First Appearance

Game: Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (2006) Anime: Episode 40 — Top Down Training!

Plot

In its anime debut, Garchomp is seen battling under the command of Cynthia. It showcases its immense power and agility, defeating Paul’s Pokémon with ease. This episode highlighted Garchomp’s status as a formidable battler and established it as Cynthia’s ace Pokémon.

Other Appearances
Episode Number	Episode Name
Season 10 – Episode 40	Top-Down Training
Season 12 – Episode 2	Aiding the Enemy
Season 12 – Episode 3	Barry’s Busting Out All Over!
Season 13 – Episode 31	The Battle Finale of Legend!
Season 20 – Episode 35	Alola, Kanto!
Season 23 – Episode 45	Sword and Shield… The Legends Awaken!

So, right from being introduced in the fourth generation, Garchomp has been a standout Pokémon since its debut. 

Trivia and Fun Facts about Garchomp

Now, in the end, enjoy some of these trivia and fun facts about Garchomp.

• Garchomp’s design is inspired by a combination of a dragon and a shark.
• It can fly at the speed of sound, despite not having visible wings.
• Garchomp is a favorite among many champion trainers in the Pokémon series, including Cynthia from the Sinnoh region.
• Its category is the ‘Mach Pokémon,’ which highlights its incredible speed and power.
• Garchomp’s base stat total of 600 places it among the pseudo-legendary Pokémon, a group known for their high stats and power.
• Garchomp’s shiny form has a distinctive color scheme, with a darker body and lighter blue highlights.
• In Pokémon Go, Garchomp is considered one of the top contenders for both PvP and PvE due to its high CP and powerful moveset.
• Last but not least, Garchomp’s popularity is reflected in the merchandise, with various figures, plush toys, and trading cards dedicated to this fan-favorite Pokémon.

Garchomp is, needless to say, a fascinating Pokémon with a rich design and impressive abilities. Its blend of dragon and shark elements, combined with its incredible speed and power, make it a standout in the Pokémon universe.