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.
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.
Garchomp Weakness
Ice, Dragon, and Fairy 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, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Poison, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Garchomp View Togekiss builds →Draining Kiss 2x43-51% Fairy Wind 2x36-43% | ||
 Glaceon Ice | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Garchomp View Glaceon builds →Ice Beam 4x165-195%KO Powder Snow 4x76-89% | ||
 Avalugg Ice | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Garchomp View Avalugg builds →Blizzard 4x89-105%KO Mountain Gale 4x151-178%KO Powder Snow 4x34-41% Ice Shard 4x65-77% | ||
 Enamorus Fairy | C | |
Obtain MethodScarlet Bog Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Garchomp View Enamorus builds →Draining Kiss 2x48-57% Twister 2x26-31% | ||
In Legends: Arceus, Magnezone's Flash Cannon hits Garchomp for 69-81%.
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Garchomp View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon69-81% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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Legends: Arceus 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
Legends: Arceus 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 the remaining moves stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
A solid spread overall. Garchomp gets Draco Meteor and Outrage for same-type damage alongside coverage across 9 types. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Garchomp in Legends: Arceus
Garchomp starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 1 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Garchomp in Legends: Arceus
Gible is your first catch on the way to Garchomp. You'll find walking encounters from walking across 5 total spots in the chain.
Garchomp Guide
For Legends: Arceus, we rate Garchomp A-Tier: a strong pick in Legends: Arceus's competitive scene. At 600 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Earthquake with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Legends: Arceus, 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