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.
Its arms and wings melted into something like scythes. Mad with rage, it rampages on and on.
Its disposition is more vicious than before its Mega Evolution. Garchomp carves its opponents up with the scythes on both arms.
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 |
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Garchomp View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast 2x56-66% Dazzling Gleam 2x47-56% | ||
 Ribombee BugFairy | C | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Garchomp View Ribombee builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x56-66% Draining Kiss 2x36-43% Fairy Wind 2x29-34% | ||
 Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Garchomp View Shiinotic builds →Moonblast 2x62-74% Dazzling Gleam 2x52-62% | ||
 Vanilluxe Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Garchomp View Vanilluxe builds →Blizzard 4x170-200%KO Ice Beam 4x142-167%KO Freeze-Dry 4x111-131%KO Avalanche 4x78-92% | ||
 Delibird Ice | D | |
Obtain MethodSeaward Cave Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Garchomp View Delibird builds →Blizzard 4x114-134%KO Ice Beam 4x95-111%KO Frost Breath 4x64-75% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Pelipper's Hurricane hits Garchomp for 51-60%.
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Klefki builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Garchomp View Pelipper builds →Hurricane51-60% Scald37-44% | ||
 Ninetales Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Garchomp View Ninetales builds →Heat Wave20-24% Flamethrower19-22% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Garchomp View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin9-11% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Garchomp View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz38-45% Extreme Speed34-40% Close Combat51-60% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 57 partners from the Dragon and Monster egg groups. Notable egg moves include Body Slam, Double-Edge, Dragon Breath and 10 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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
Garchomp best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dragon Claw
- Protect
- Rock Slide
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
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Garchomp in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
No wild encounters for Garchomp. The 3-stage chain runs through Gible, which you can catch in the wild from the locations below. Evolve at level 48 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Garchomp in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
To get Garchomp, start by catching Gible through walking encounters at Lv. 32-35. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Obtain Gible
Step 2Catch or Evolve GabiteHaina DesertUltra MoonGrass Lv.32-35 Desert10%LateSOS chain (sandstorm)Haina DesertUltra MoonGrass Lv.32-35 Desert10%LateSOS chain (sandstorm)Haina DesertUltra SunGrass Lv.32-35 Desert10%LateSOS chain (sandstorm)Haina DesertUltra SunGrass Lv.32-35 Desert10%LateSOS chain (sandstorm)or evolve from Gible (Step 1)
Step 3Garchomp ✓
Garchomp Guide
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, we rate Garchomp A-Tier: a strong pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's competitive scene. At 600 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Earthquake with Rocky Helmet is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Garchomp can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp. That's 700 BST, up from 600. The stat redistribution often changes its best role. Mega Stone required, one per battle.
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.
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- 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