Garchomp
A#0445 · Gen 4 · BST 600
Base stats
Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)
EV Spread Calculator
Stats by nature (Level 50)
HP 183 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV
| Nature | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy(neutral) | 150 | 115 | 100 | 105 | 122 |
| Lonely | 165 ▲ | 103 ▼ | 100 | 105 | 122 |
| Brave | 165 ▲ | 115 | 100 | 105 | 109 ▼ |
| Adamant | 165 ▲ | 115 | 90 ▼ | 105 | 122 |
| Naughty | 165 ▲ | 115 | 100 | 94 ▼ | 122 |
| Bold | 135 ▼ | 126 ▲ | 100 | 105 | 122 |
| Docile(neutral) | 150 | 115 | 100 | 105 | 122 |
| Relaxed | 150 | 126 ▲ | 100 | 105 | 109 ▼ |
| Impish | 150 | 126 ▲ | 90 ▼ | 105 | 122 |
| Lax | 150 | 126 ▲ | 100 | 94 ▼ | 122 |
| Timid | 135 ▼ | 115 | 100 | 105 | 134 ▲ |
| Hasty | 150 | 103 ▼ | 100 | 105 | 134 ▲ |
| Serious(neutral) | 150 | 115 | 100 | 105 | 122 |
| Jolly | 150 | 115 | 90 ▼ | 105 | 134 ▲ |
| Naive | 150 | 115 | 100 | 94 ▼ | 134 ▲ |
| Modest | 135 ▼ | 115 | 110 ▲ | 105 | 122 |
| Mild | 150 | 103 ▼ | 110 ▲ | 105 | 122 |
| Quiet | 150 | 115 | 110 ▲ | 105 | 109 ▼ |
| Bashful(neutral) | 150 | 115 | 100 | 105 | 122 |
| Rash | 150 | 115 | 110 ▲ | 94 ▼ | 122 |
| Calm | 135 ▼ | 115 | 100 | 115 ▲ | 122 |
| Gentle | 150 | 103 ▼ | 100 | 115 ▲ | 122 |
| Sassy | 150 | 115 | 100 | 115 ▲ | 109 ▼ |
| Careful | 150 | 115 | 90 ▼ | 115 ▲ | 122 |
| Quirky(neutral) | 150 | 115 | 100 | 105 | 122 |
Role · Legality
Legal regulations: regulation-m-a
VGC analysis
Garchomp is a fast, splashable physical attacker with strong Earthquake and Rock Slide spread coverage. Rough Skin punishes contact and it appreciates Tera for offense or defense.
Strengths
- + Spread Earthquake + Rock Slide
- + Good speed
- + Flexible Tera
Weaknesses
- − Ice 4x weak (pre-Tera)
- − Hits own partner with EQ
- − Pressured by Fairy
Common builds & options
Moves
PhysicalSpread Ground move hitting all adjacent (incl. ally).
Pow100Acc100%PP10- Physical
Consistent physical Dragon STAB.
Pow80Acc100%PP15 
PhysicalSpread Rock move with a flinch chance.
Pow75Acc90%PP10
StatusPriority +4Blocks most attacks for a turn; core VGC tech.
Pow—Acc—PP10
Partners · Counters · Checks
Frequently asked questions
＋Is Garchomp good in ChampionsVGC?
Garchomp currently trends as a A-tier pick (Physical Attacker, Speed). These are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee results.
＋What is the best build for Garchomp in Regulation M-A?
Common builds pair Life Orb with moves like Earthquake, Dragon Claw, Rock Slide. Builds are matchup dependent and should be adapted to your team.
＋What counters Garchomp?
Frequent answers include kyogre, amoonguss. Effectiveness varies by team and game state.