Garchomp (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
← #0444: Gabite	Pokémon	#0446: Munchlax →
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Garchomp (disambiguation).

Garchomp Mach Pokémon ガブリアス Gaburias #0445 Garchomp Mega Garchomp Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Dragon Ground Unknown Unknown Mega Garchomp Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Sand Veil Garchomp Cacophony Mega Garchomp Cacophony Rough Skin Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Sand Force Mega Garchomp Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Monster and Dragon Hatch time 40 cycles
Height 6'03" 1.9 m Garchomp 6'03" 1.9 m Mega Garchomp 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 209.4 lbs. 95.0 kg Garchomp 209.4 lbs. 95.0 kg Mega Garchomp 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone Garchompite [[|]]
Base experience yield 218 Gen. IV Unknown IV 270 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Garchomp 0 HP 3 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Mega Garchomp 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Mega Garchomp
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Garchomp (Japanese: ガブリアス Gaburias) is a dual-type Dragon/Ground pseudo-legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves from Gabite starting at level 48. It is the final form of Gible.

Garchomp can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp using the Garchompite.

Biology

Garchomp flying

Garchomp is a bipedal, draconian Pokémon that is primarily dark blue in color. It has red on its underbelly from the lower jaw to the middle of the abdomen, including the undersides of its arms. A patch of gold comes to a point below the red on its belly, and a golden star shape adorns the tip of its snout. Garchomp has horn-like appendages that resemble a jet or plane's engines, giving it an appearance similar to a hammerhead shark. These horns allow it to sense its prey from a long distance. Its large mouth features razor-sharp teeth. The feet have three white talons, and each arm has a single large, white claw for a hand. Curved fins sprout from the arms, creating wings that allow Garchomp to fly. Garchomp also has a large dorsal fin and another on its tail that resembles a shark tailfin. The male's dorsal fin has a notch on it. Pairs of small, white spikes protrude from its upper arms and legs, and there are gill-like slits on the sides of the neck. The eyes are intense, with black sclerae and gold-colored irises.

Garchomp can fly at an incredible speed to catch its prey, being capable of flying as fast as a jet, cutting down trees with its blades of wind, a magnificent sight to witness. It is able to move in both the air and underground. It preys on bird Pokémon and is known to eat entire flocks of them whole. It sometimes battles Salamence in the air as they compete for food. After catching prey, it returns to its den before its body can cool down. The fine scales on its body reduce drag for easier flight, and their sharp edges also serve to injure opponents who attack it directly. It can use its protuberances as sensors for finding distinct prey. Garchomp lives in mountainous regions, both volcanic and boreal, and typically dwells underground. However, it is seldom sighted in the wild. Garchomp is described as having a feral nature, requiring extreme caution should anyone encounter it.

Forms

Garchomp can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp.

When Garchomp Mega Evolves, several of its features become more angular, including its head and shoulders. A row of five tooth-like spikes sprouts from each side of its abdomen and red spikes grow from its knees. The claws and fins on its arms melt from the excessive Mega Evolution energy and morph together to form sharp, red blades. Because Garchomp takes great pride in its winglike fins, it is enraged at the sight of them melting into scythes. Its scythes can slice the ground to pieces, and Mega Garchomp viciously tears up its opponents with them.

Mega Garchomp

Evolution

Garchomp evolves from Gabite and is the final form of Gible.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Gible  Dragon  Ground

→

First Evolution Gabite  Dragon  Ground

→

Second Evolution Garchomp  Dragon  Ground

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh #111 Johto #— Diamond When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed. Pearl It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape. Platinum It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees. HeartGold Its body is covered in fine scales that reduce drag, enabling it to fly at high speeds. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees. White Black 2 It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Mountain #008 Hoenn #— X When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed. Y It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape. Omega Ruby When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed. Alpha Sapphire It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape.
Generation VII Alola  S  M : #240 Alola  US  UM : #309 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Sun It can fly at speeds rivaling jet planes. It dives into flocks of bird Pokémon and gulps the entire flock down whole. Moon The protuberances on its head serve as sensors. It can even detect distant prey. Ultra Sun 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 Its fine scales don't just reduce wind resistance—their sharp edges also cause injury to any opponent who attacks it. Mega Garchomp Sun Excess energy melted its arms and wings, transforming them into giant scythes. Moon Its vaunted wings become scythes, sending it mad with rage. It swings its scythes wildly and slices the ground to pieces. Ultra Sun Its arms and wings melted into something like scythes. Mad with rage, it rampages on and on. Ultra Moon Its disposition is more vicious than before its Mega Evolution. Garchomp carves its opponents up with the scythes on both arms.
Generation VIII Galar Crown Tundra #118 Sinnoh #111 Hisui #189 Sword Garchomp makes its home in volcanic mountains. It flies through the sky as fast as a jet airplane, hunting down as much prey as it can. Shield Garchomp is fast both underground and above. It can bring down prey and return to its den before its body has chilled from being outside. Brilliant Diamond When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed. Shining Pearl It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape. Legends: Arceus Soars across the heavens at blinding speed—a magnificent sight! It has a feral disposition. Utmost caution is required if one meets a Garchomp out in the wilds.
Generation IX Paldea #128 Kitakami #166 Blueberry #— Scarlet It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees. Violet The protuberances on its head serve as sensors. It can even detect distant prey.

Garchomp in the Alola Pokédex Mega Garchomp in the Alola Pokédex

Garchomp in the Paldea Pokédex Garchomp in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

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

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Shimmer Desert (3F-8F) MD Sky Shimmer Desert (3F-8F) Ranger: SoA Hippowdon Temple Rumble Rocky Cave PokéPark Wii Granite Zone Ranger: GS Rand's House, Dark Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Cave: World Axle - B2F PokéPark 2 Crag Area Conquest Evolve Gabite Rumble U Adventure Area: Unexpected Land (Reward), Magical Lake: In Need of Trees (Boss), Challenge Battle: Open Entry Battle Royale (Sinnoh Boss)
Generation VI Battle Trozei Mysterious Fountain: Stage 6 Rumble World Silver Isles: Foggy Crags (Back Boss) Picross Area 17: Stage 07
Generation VII Rumble Rush Garchomp Sea, Zygarde Sea, Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Pokémon Safari (Third release) Masters EX Poké Fair sync pair scout: Cynthia & Garchomp (Mega Garchomp) UNITE Purchase for 10,000 Aeos Coins/575 Aeos Gems

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
B2W2	Strongest Class Single Battle Garchomp	Japanese	Japan	100	September 15 to October 28, 2012
B2W2	Strongest Class Pokémon Gift Garchomp	Korean	South Korea	100	February 24 to May 5, 2013
XY	CoroCoro Garchomp	Japanese region	Japan	48	November 15, 2013 to August 29, 2014
XY	Winter 2013 Garchomp	American region	United States	50	November 27, 2013 to June 30, 2014
XY	XY Garchomp	Taiwanese region	Taiwan	48	January 15 to March 31, 2014
XY	XY Garchomp	American region	Singapore	48	January 24 to March 31, 2014
XY	Spring Carnival Garchomp	All	South Korea	48	April 12 to 19, 2014
ORAS	Cynthia's Garchomp	Japanese region	Online	66	August 2 to September 29, 2016
ORAS	Cynthia's Garchomp	American region	Online	66	August 2 to September 29, 2016
ORAS	Cynthia's Garchomp	PAL region	Online	66	August 2 to September 29, 2016
ORAS	Cynthia's Garchomp	Korean region	Online	66	August 2 to September 29, 2016
ORAS	Cynthia's Garchomp	Taiwanese region	Online	66	August 2 to September 29, 2016

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
BWB2W2	Global Link Garchomp	English	PGL	48	January 30 to February 28, 2013
BWB2W2	Global Link Garchomp	French	PGL	48	January 30 to February 28, 2013
BWB2W2	Global Link Garchomp	German	PGL	48	January 30 to February 28, 2013
BWB2W2	Global Link Garchomp	Italian	PGL	48	January 30 to February 28, 2013
BWB2W2	Global Link Garchomp	Spanish	PGL	48	January 30 to February 28, 2013

Poké Portal News

Games	Event	Tera Type	Location	Level	Distribution period
SV	Garchomp and Sylveon Spotlight	Varies Ground	hide	45, 75	February 17 to 19, 2023

Held items

Games		Held items
Legends: Arceus		Normal Crunchy Salt (35%) Ball of Mud (15%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy L (100%) Seed of Mastery (40%) Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Garchomp

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
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
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Mega Garchomp

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 108		168 - 215	326 - 420
Attack: 170		157 - 244	310 - 482
Defense: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Sp. Atk: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Sp. Def: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Speed: 92		87 - 158	170 - 311
Total: 700	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/3 ★★☆	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 15/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 2× Dark 1× Fairy 2× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is ½×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 08585% 15 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 011 Dragon Breath Dragon Special 06060 100100% 20 Evo.Evo. Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 1818 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100100% 20 2727 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 3434 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 4242 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100100% 15 5252 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100100% 10 6262 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00——% 10 7272 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 8282 Dragon Rush Dragon Physical 100100 07575% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Garchomp Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Garchomp Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM008 TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM009 TM009 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM031 TM031 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM035 TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM044 TM044 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM057 TM057 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM061 TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM078 TM078 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM083 TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM084 TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM090 TM090 Spikes Ground Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM099 TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM101 TM101 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100}}100% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM108 TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM110 TM110 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10 TM115 TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10 TM116 TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM123 TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM125 TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM133 TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM141 TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM149 TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM150 TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM156 TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM169 TM169 Draco Meteor Dragon Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM176 TM176 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15 TM200 TM200 Scale Shot Dragon Physical 02525 090}}90% 20 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM215 TM215 Scorching Sands Ground Special 07070 100}}100% 10 TM222 TM222 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100}}100% 15 TM226 TM226 Dragon Cheer Dragon Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Garchomp Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Garchomp Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Metal Claw Steel Physical 50 95% 35 Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10 Twister Dragon Special 40 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Garchomp Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Garchomp Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Garchomp Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Garchomp Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Garchomp Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Special moves

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Wild Tera Pokémon Earthquake Ground Physical 100 100% 10 Wild Tera Pokémon Liquidation Water Physical 85 100% 10 Wild Tera Pokémon Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10 Wild Tera Pokémon Rock Tomb Rock Physical 60 95% 15

A superscript level indicates that Garchomp can learn this move normally in Generation IX Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Garchomp Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Garchomp Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Dragon Poké Assist: Dragon Field move: (Crush ×5) Browser entry R-253 It spits hunks of dirt to attack. It also rams at incredible speed.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Dragon Poké Assist: (present) Dragon Field move: (present) (Crush ×1) Poké Assist: (past) Dragon Field move: (past) (Crush ×1) Browser entry R-201/N-210 It charges at high speed and launches fire to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.57 seconds Base HP: 61 Base Attack: 84 Base Defense: 57 Base Speed: 70
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Garchomp came to check on the Granite Zone. He's a smash hit playing Blaziken's Boulder Bash.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong:   Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: He came to the Crag Area to enter the Battle Tournament. He is unfriendly but can be adorable.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★★★ Move: Dragon Rush Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Stealth Ability 2: Parry Ability 3: Tenacity Defense: ★★★★ Speed: ★★★★ Evolves from Gabite when its Attack is 136 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Harutaka, Masahide, and Narimasa
Pokémon Battle Trozei Dragon Attack Power: ★★★★★ Flinch Attack Briefly stops wild Pokémon from taking action.
Pokémon Shuffle Ground Attack Power: 80 - 145 20 #281 Dragon Talon Sometimes increases damage Swappable Skill(s): Mega Boost+ Mega Effects 14 Erases Pokémon with three lines from upper-left to lower-right.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 239 Base Attack: 261 Base Defense: 193 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Dragon Tail, Mud Shot Charged Attacks: Outrage, Earthquake, Fire Blast, Sand Tomb*, Frustration, Return, Earth Power†

Mega Garchomp

Pokémon GO Base HP: 239 Base Attack: 339 Base Defense: 222 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Dragon Tail, Mud Shot Charged Attacks: Outrage, Earthquake, Fire Blast, Sand Tomb*, Return, Earth Power†

Form data

Mega Evolution

Default Garchomp Garchomp  Dragon  Ground

Garchompite ↔

Held Garchompite Mega Garchomp Garchomp  Dragon  Ground

Evolution data

Unevolved Gible  Dragon  Ground

Level 24 →

First Evolution Gabite  Dragon  Ground

Level 48 →

Second Evolution Garchomp  Dragon  Ground

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Garchomp images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Male Garchomp in the anime

Female Garchomp in the anime

Main series

Major appearances

Cynthia's Garchomp

A female Garchomp debuted in Top-Down Training!, under the ownership of Cynthia. The episode also marked the species' debut. She was her main Pokémon throughout Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl and reappeared alongside her Trainer in Pokémon the Series: Black & White and Pokémon Journeys: The Series.

Professor Sycamore's Garchomp

A Garchomp debuted in Lumiose City Pursuit!, under the ownership of Professor Sycamore. In Garchomp's Mega Bond!, it was revealed that Sycamore has owned Garchomp since she was a Gible. She can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp. She has since made further appearances in Pokémon the Series: XY.

Other

Mega Garchomp in the anime

In Mega Evolution Special I, Remo owns a male Garchomp nicknamed Garchoo, which can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp. He was seen battling Alain's Charizard and ultimately losing. In Analysis Versus Passion!, Garchoo again battled and lost against Alain's Charizard.

Starting in A Mission of Ultra Urgency!, Ash used a Ride Garchomp during Ultra Guardians missions.

In Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!, Paul used a male Garchomp in his battle against Ash. It went up against his Dragonite and won.

Minor appearances

In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, the Pokémon Summer Academy lent a female Garchomp to one of the students for the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.

A Garchomp appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

A Mega Garchomp appeared in the ending credits of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

A Garchomp appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.

In Legend? Go! Friends? Go!, a Trainer's Garchomp participated in a Raid Battle against a Lugia.

A Garchomp appeared in a fantasy in Goodbye, Friend!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP040 Garchomp Ash's Pokédex Garchomp, the Mach Pokémon. When it folds up its body and spreads its wings, it can fly like a jet plane at the speed of sound.

Pokémon Generations

Garchomp in Pokémon Generations

Cynthia's Garchomp

In The New World, Cynthia's Garchomp was seen with her Trainer at Spear Pillar.

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Garchomp (background) in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Cynthia's Garchomp

Cynthia's Garchomp appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer. Alongside Lance's Dragonite and Steven's Metagross, she battled Cheren's Stoutland, Misty's Starmie, and Korrina's Lucario.

A Ripple in Time

Cynthia's Garchomp

Cynthia's Garchomp appeared in the A Ripple in Time.

GOTCHA!

Cynthia's Garchomp

A Garchomp briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Cynthia.

In the manga

Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures

Mega Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures

Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic

A Garchomp appeared in Mission Complete as one of the Pokémon Kincaid controlled.

Phantom Thief Pokémon 7

Garchomp is one of the Pokémon Team Galactic used while attacking Sun Sun in A World Covered In Darkness. It was bested by Hiori's Lucario.

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl

A Garchomp appeared in PDP11, where it battled Ash, Dawn, and their Pokémon.

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!

Yū Shirogane owns a Garchomp.

Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King

Koji owns a Garchomp.

A Garchomp appeared in LDK2.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Cynthia's Garchomp

Like in the games, Cynthia has a Garchomp who is her signature Pokémon. She first appeared in Ring Around the Roserade II.

A Garchomp that can Mega Evolve appeared in a fantasy in Heracross Transforms.

Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!

Ryū Tendō owns a Garchomp.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Main article: Cynthia's Garchomp

Cynthia and her Garchomp appeared in Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, helping Hareta and his Piplup defeat B-2. It was later seen battling Mitsumi and her Infernape. She first appeared in Dialga's Secret Keys.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

A Trainer's Garchomp appeared in Legend? Check! Friends? Check!.

Pokémon Try Adventure

Toki owns a Garchomp nicknamed Kamaru.

In the TCG

Main article: Garchomp (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Garchomp appears in the background of the Kalos Pokémon League stage when the stage is in the Dragonmark Chamber.

Trophy information

NA: Garchomp looks like a plane's engines mixed with a hammerhead shark. There's something about it that we just find so appealing - we have to get one! Garchomp is capable of folding up its body and spreading its wings, letting it move at Mach speed! Garchompite will Mega Evolve Garchomp into Mega Garchomp, increasing its power even more!

PAL: There's something about Garchomp that appeals to the kid in all of us. It's basically a mach-speed flying dinosaur with spikes. What's not to love? When it folds up its body and extends its wings for flight, you might mistake it for a jet plane. And with a little Garchompite, it can Mega Evolve for extra firepower!

Garchomp in Pokkén Tournament

Pokkén Tournament

Main article: Garchomp (Pokkén)

Garchomp is a Battle Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include Dragon Claw, Dig, Dragon Rush, Stone Edge, Earthquake, and Sand Tomb. Upon entering Synergy Burst, it Mega Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Outrage Smasher.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Garchomp appears as a Spirit.

Garchomp in Pokémon UNITE

Pokémon UNITE

Main article: Garchomp (UNITE)

Garchomp is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee all-rounder that starts as Gible and evolves into Gabite at level 5, which evolves into Garchomp at level 9.

Trivia

Garchomp's prototype sprite from Platinum

Icon of Mach Motors

• Garchomp was designed by Takao Unno.
• Although the Garchomp in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure and its sequel has no notch on his fin, he is referred to as male.
• In an early Japanese trailer for Pokémon Platinum, a prototype front sprite is seen that is different from the final sprite.
• Garchomp is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have gender differences.
• The company logo for Mach Motors depicts a stylized Garchomp head.

Origin

Garchomp appears to combine traits of dinosaurian kaijus, wyverns, aircrafts, and different species of sharks. It may also reference landsharks, a somewhat recurring creature in fantasy settings.

Garchomp also shares traits with various species of sharks, noticeably the hammerhead shark. Its Ground typing might also be a reference to ground sharks or sand sharks. It may also be based on theropod dinosaurs, particularly the Carcharodontosaurus, whose teeth are often compared to sharks' due to similar serrations and sharpness.

Garchomp's aircraft traits may be allude to Curtiss P-40 Warhawk fighters. These models popularized shark-themed nose arts on aircrafts and were often referred to as "desert sharks".

Mega Garchomp's skull-like head and scythe arms may be based on traits of typical Grim Reaper depictions.

Name origin

Garchomp may be a combination of its Japanese name, carcharias (Latinization of the Greek word for shark karkharías), chomp, and possibly gargantuan.

Gaburias may be a combination of がぶり gaburi (with a big bite) and carcharias or アース āsu (earth).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ガブリアス Gaburias From がぶり gaburi and Carcharias or earth French Carchacrok From Carcharodon or Carcharias and croquer Spanish Garchomp Same as English name German Knakrack From knacken, draco, and crack Italian Garchomp Same as English name Korean 한카리아스 Hankarias From 한입 han'ip, Carcharias, and possibly earth Mandarin Chinese 烈咬陸鯊 / 烈咬陆鲨 Lièyǎolùshā From 烈 liè, 咬 yǎo, 陸 / 陆 lù, and 鯊 / 鲨 shā Cantonese Chinese 烈咬陸鯊 Lihtngáauhluhksā From 烈 liht, 咬 ngáauh, 陸 luhk, and 鯊 sā

More languages Hindi गारचॉम्प Garchomp Transcription of its English name Russian Гарчомп Garchomp Transcription of English name Thai กาเบรียส Kabriat Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Cynthia's Garchomp
• Professor Sycamore's Garchomp
• Garchomp (Pokkén)
• Garchomp (UNITE)
• Mega Evolution

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See also: Primal Reversion • Bond Phenomenon • Ultra Burst

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