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 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.
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.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #111
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Johto #—
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Diamond
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When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed.
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Pearl
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It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape.
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Platinum
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It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
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HeartGold
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Its body is covered in fine scales that reduce drag, enabling it to fly at high speeds.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
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White
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Black 2
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It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Mountain #008
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Hoenn #—
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X
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When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed.
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Y
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It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape.
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Omega Ruby
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When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed.
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Alpha Sapphire
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It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape.
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Generation VII
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Alola S M : #240
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Alola US UM : #309
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Kanto #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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Sun
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It can fly at speeds rivaling jet planes. It dives into flocks of bird Pokémon and gulps the entire flock down whole.
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Moon
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The protuberances on its head serve as sensors. It can even detect distant prey.
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Ultra Sun
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It flies at the speed of sound while searching for prey, and it has midair battles with Salamence as the two compete for food.
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Ultra Moon
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Its fine scales don't just reduce wind resistance—their sharp edges also cause injury to any opponent who attacks it.
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Mega Garchomp
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Sun
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Excess energy melted its arms and wings, transforming them into giant scythes.
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Moon
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Its vaunted wings become scythes, sending it mad with rage. It swings its scythes wildly and slices the ground to pieces.
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Ultra Sun
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Its arms and wings melted into something like scythes. Mad with rage, it rampages on and on.
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Ultra Moon
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Its disposition is more vicious than before its Mega Evolution. Garchomp carves its opponents up with the scythes on both arms.
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Generation VIII
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Galar Crown Tundra #118
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Sinnoh #111
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Hisui #189
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Sword
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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.
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Shield
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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.
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Brilliant Diamond
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When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed.
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Shining Pearl
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It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape.
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Legends: Arceus
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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.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #128
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Kitakami #166
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Blueberry #—
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Scarlet
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It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
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Violet
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The protuberances on its head serve as sensors. It can even detect distant prey.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Generation VIII
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
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In events
Games
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Event
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Language/Region
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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B2W2
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Strongest Class Single Battle Garchomp
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Japanese
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Japan
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100
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September 15 to October 28, 2012
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B2W2
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Strongest Class Pokémon Gift Garchomp
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Korean
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South Korea
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100
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February 24 to May 5, 2013
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XY
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CoroCoro Garchomp
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Japanese region
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Japan
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48
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November 15, 2013 to August 29, 2014
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XY
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Winter 2013 Garchomp
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American region
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United States
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50
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November 27, 2013 to June 30, 2014
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XY
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XY Garchomp
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Taiwanese region
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Taiwan
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48
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January 15 to March 31, 2014
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XY
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XY Garchomp
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American region
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Singapore
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48
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January 24 to March 31, 2014
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XY
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Spring Carnival Garchomp
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All
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South Korea
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48
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April 12 to 19, 2014
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ORAS
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Cynthia's Garchomp
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Japanese region
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Online
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66
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August 2 to September 29, 2016
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ORAS
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Cynthia's Garchomp
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American region
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Online
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66
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August 2 to September 29, 2016
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ORAS
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Cynthia's Garchomp
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PAL region
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Online
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66
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August 2 to September 29, 2016
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ORAS
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Cynthia's Garchomp
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Korean region
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Online
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66
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August 2 to September 29, 2016
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ORAS
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Cynthia's Garchomp
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Taiwanese region
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Online
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66
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August 2 to September 29, 2016
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Pokémon Global Link promotions
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Garchomp
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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108
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168 - 215
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326 - 420
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130
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121 - 200
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238 - 394
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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102
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96 - 169
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188 - 333
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Total: 600
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Mega Garchomp
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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108
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168 - 215
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326 - 420
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170
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157 - 244
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310 - 482
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115
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108 - 183
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211 - 361
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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92
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87 - 158
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170 - 311
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Total: 700
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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Special moves
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- 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
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Side game data
Garchomp
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Crush ×1)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Crush ×1)
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Browser entry R-201/N-210
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It charges at high speed and launches fire to attack.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.57 seconds
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Base HP: 61
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Base Attack: 84
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Base Defense: 57
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Base Speed: 70
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Mega Garchomp
Form data
Mega Evolution
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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In the anime
Male Garchomp in the
anime
Female Garchomp in the anime
Main series
Major appearances
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.
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
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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DP040
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Garchomp
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Ash's Pokédex
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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.
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Pokémon Generations
In The New World, Cynthia's Garchomp was seen with her Trainer at Spear Pillar.
Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
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 appeared in the A Ripple in Time.
GOTCHA!
A Garchomp briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Cynthia.
In the manga
Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia
A Garchomp appeared in PRV4 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
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
- 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.
Garchomp appears as a Spirit.
Garchomp in 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
Origin
Garchomp appears to combine traits of dinosaurian kaijus, wyverns, aircrafts, and different species of sharks. It may also reference Land Sharks, a 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 the great white shark's due to similar serrations and sharpness.
Garchomp's aircraft traits may 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
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ガブリアス Gaburias
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From がぶり gaburi and carcharias or earth
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French
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Carchacrok
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From carcharias and croquer
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Spanish
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Garchomp
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Same as English name
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German
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Knakrack
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From knacken, draco, and crack
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Italian
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Garchomp
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Same as English name
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Korean
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한카리아스 Hankarias
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From 한입 han'ip, carcharias, and possibly earth
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Mandarin Chinese
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烈咬陸鯊 / 烈咬陆鲨 Lièyǎolùshā
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From 烈 liè, 咬 yǎo, 陸 / 陆 lù, and 鯊 / 鲨 shā
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Cantonese Chinese
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烈咬陸鯊 Lihtngáauhluhksā
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From 烈 liht, 咬 ngáauh, 陸 luhk, and 鯊 sā
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More languages
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Hindi
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गारचॉम्प Garchomp
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Transcription of its English name
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Russian
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Гарчомп Garchomp
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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กาเบรียส Kabriat
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
References
External links
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