Garchomp (Pokémon)

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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 #445 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. It 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 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. It 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.

When Garchomp Mega Evolves, it grows in size and 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, the sight of them melting into scythes sends it mad with rage. Its scythes can slice the ground to pieces, and Mega Garchomp viciously tears up its opponents with them.

Garchomp can fly at an incredible speed to catch its prey. 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. The fine scales on its body reduce drag for easier flight, and their sharp edges also serve to injure opponents who attack it directly. Garchomp is a cave-dweller and is seldom seen in the wild.

In the anime

Garchomp in the anime

Mega Garchomp in the anime

In the main series

Major appearances

Cynthia's Garchomp

Garchomp debuted in Top-Down Training!, under the ownership of Cynthia, and has served as her main Pokémon throughout the Diamond & Pearl series.

Other

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

A male Garchomp nicknamed Garchoo, which can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp, appeared in Mega Evolution Special I, under the ownership of Remo. He was seen battling Alain's Charizard and ultimately losing. Remo's Garchomp later reappeared in Analysis Versus Passion!, where he again battled and lost against Alain's Charizard.

The Ultra Guardians have a Ride Garchomp, which Ash uses during their missions, as first seen in A Mission of Ultra Urgency!.

Minor appearances

A female Garchomp appeared in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, under the ownership of the Pokémon Summer Academy. It was used by one of the students in 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.

A Trainer's Garchomp appeared in SS002 as one of the Pokémon that were attacking Lugia.

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.

In Pokémon Generations

Garchomp in Pokémon Generations

Cynthia's Garchomp

Cynthia's Garchomp appeared in The New World, where she helped Cynthia stop Team Galactic's plans at Spear Pillar.

In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Cynthia's 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. Garchomp used Dragon Claw on Stoutland, knocking it back into Lucario as it tried to catch its teammate.

In the manga

Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures

Mega Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures

In the Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic manga

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

In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga

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.

In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga

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

In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! manga

Yū Shirogane owns a Garchomp.

In the Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King manga

Koji was seen with a Garchomp.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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 the X & Y arc.

In the Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga

Ryū Tendō owns a Garchomp.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

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.

In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga

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!

Pokkén Tournament

Garchomp in Pokkén Tournament

Garchomp is a Power-type playable character in Pokkén. Moves he can use include Dragon Claw, Dig, Dragon Rush, Stone Edge, Earthquake, and Sand Tomb. Upon entering Burst form, he Mega Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Outrage Smasher.

Game data

Pokédex entries

Garchomp

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 SM: #240 Alola USUM: #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.
Generation VIII This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

Mega Garchomp

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI Kalos Mountain #008 Hoenn #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VI.
Generation VII Alola SM: #240 Alola USUM: #309 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. 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 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

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 Unobtainable

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 Shuffle Event: Pokémon Safari (Third release) Rumble World Silver Isles: Foggy Crags (Back Boss) Picross Area 17: Stage 07

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

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		BrightPowder (100%)	Dragon Fang (100%)
		Garchompite (100%)

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 011 Dual Chop Dragon Physical 04040 09090% 15 011 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 09595% 15 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 011 Dragon Rage Dragon Special 0000— 100100% 10 011 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— ——% 10 Evo.Evo. Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 033 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000— 100100% 15 077 Dragon Rage Dragon Special 0000— 100100% 10 1313 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— ——% 10 1515 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 1919 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 08585% 15 2828 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 3333 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100100% 15 4040 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100100% 10 5555 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/HM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM02 TM02 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM37 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM54 TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM59 TM59 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM65 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM71 TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM78 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM82 TM82 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10 TM84 TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM94 TM94 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Dragon Breath Dragon Special 60 100% 20 Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Metal Claw Steel Physical 50 95% 35 Mud Shot Ground Special 55 95% 15 Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10 Rock Climb Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 35 85% 15 Scary Face Normal Status — 100% 10 Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10 Twister Dragon Special 40 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Garchomp in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Garchomp in that game. 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 tutoring

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10 S M US UM Draco Meteor Dragon Special 130 90% 5 S M US UM Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 85 100% 10 S M US UM Dual Chop Dragon Physical 40 90% 15 S M US UM Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10 S M US UM Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15 S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 S M US UM Laser Focus Normal Status — —% 30 S M US UM Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Stealth Rock Rock Status — —% 20 S M US UM Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 75 100% 10

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Garchomp can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Garchomp cannot be tutored the move in that game 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

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

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

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 ●●●●
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

Evolution

Unevolved Gible  Dragon  Ground

Level 24 →

First Evolution Gabite  Dragon  Ground

Level 48 →

Second Evolution Garchomp  Dragon  Ground

Forms

Mega Evolution

Default Garchomp Garchomp  Dragon  Ground

Garchompite ↔

Held Garchompite Mega Garchomp 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

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

Trivia

Garchomp's prototype sprite from Platinum

• 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.
• Mega Garchomp has the highest Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
• Garchomp has the highest base HP of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
• Mega Garchomp has the highest Attack stat of all non-legendary Dragon-type and Ground-type Pokémon.
• Garchomp has the lowest base Special Attack of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.

Origin

Appearance-wise, Garchomp seems like a cross between a wyvern, various species of sharks (including the hammerhead), and possibly a dromaeosaurid or other theropod dinosaur. In particular, considering Garchomp's saurian build with shark-like features, it may be a visual play on the Carcharodontosaurus, a theropod dinosaur whose name means "shark-toothed lizard". Its design also strongly resembles a jet aircraft. Mega Garchomp's skull-like head and scythe arms are a stereotypical image of the Grim Reaper.

Name origin

Garchomp may be a combination and corruption of gore (a projecting point), guard or Carcharodon (the scientific name for sharks) and chomp. Gar may also derive from garpike (a species of fish somewhat similar in appearance), gargantuan (relating to its size) or gargoyle which occasionally bears a likeness to European dragons.

Gaburias may be a combination of がぶがぶ gabugabu (onomatopoeia for gulping) or がぶりと gaburito (bite or chew) and アース āsu (earth) or Carcharias.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ガブリアス Gaburias From がぶがぶ gabugabu, がぶりと gaburito, and earth or Carcharias French Carchacrok From Carcharias or Carcharodon and croquer Spanish Garchomp Same as English name German Knakrack From knacken and Racker 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 Literally "Violent biting land shark" Cantonese Chinese 烈咬陸鯊 Liht Ngáauh Luhk sā Same as Mandarin name

More languages Russian Гарчомп Garchomp Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Cynthia's Garchomp
• Pseudo-legendary Pokémon
• Mega Evolution

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