Stats & Training
Attack and HP carry most of Garchomp's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 3 Attack EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
Garchomp Weakness
Ice and Dragon moves hit Garchomp for super-effective damage. Ice hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Electric-type moves can't touch it at all. Garchomp's overall bulk (108/95/85) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Dragon |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Poison, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Ninetales Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Garchomp View Ninetales builds →Fire Blast21-25% Flamethrower17-20% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRaindish ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Garchomp View Tentacruel builds →Rapid Spin7-9% Scald23-27% | ||
 Victini PsychicFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVictorystar ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Garchomp View Victini builds →U Turn19-22% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Garchomp View Roserade builds →Giga Drain32-37% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Garchomp View Amoonguss builds →Giga Drain23-27% Sludge Bomb14-16% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
End of the line. Garchomp caps a three-stage chain that started at Gible. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are takes forever to hatch. Attack grew the most through evolution (+60 over Gible), and Garchomp peaks at 600 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Garchomp to get Gible eggs easily using 39 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Body Slam, Double-Edge, Dragon Breath and 10 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Garchomp Best Moveset
Find one free turn for Swords Dance and Garchomp can run through teams. Jolly nature leans fast physical, Rough Skin supports the sweep, and double STAB stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Garchomp best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Outrage
- Swords Dance
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Garchomp's movepool delivers. Coverage across 11 types plus STAB from Draco Meteor and Outrage gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Garchomp in Black 2 & White 2
Garchomp can't be caught in Black 2 & White 2. Transfer Gible from Diamond, Platinum, or Scarlet and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Garchomp in Black 2 & White 2
Garchomp Guide
For Black 2 & White 2, we rate Garchomp S-Tier: one of the best picks in the Black 2 & White 2 meta. At 600 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Earthquake with Focus Sash is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Black 2 & White 2, but Garchomp does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Garchomp hits 700 BST.
Sand Veil increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. That's the one you want on Garchomp. Rough Skin is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Base 102 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Garchomp is a physical attacker with base 130 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a sweeper.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Garchomp has appeared in 14 titles over 7 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves