#0445 · Gen 4 · 600 BST
Garchomp
Pseudo-legendary. Loaded Dice + Scale Shot is the modern set.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
183/135/103/90/94/109
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
215/200/161/145/150/169
Abilities
Boosts the Pokémon's evasion in a sandstorm.
Type effectiveness
Takes 4× damage from
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Garchomp
Garchomp is a Dragon/Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 4 with a Base Stat Total of 600. Pseudo-legendary. Loaded Dice + Scale Shot is the modern set.
Best stat: Attack (130 base)
Garchomp's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 130 base Attack and 102 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed.
Abilities
- Sand Veil
- Rough Skin
How to use Garchomp competitively
Open the damage calculator with Garchomp selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Garchomp appears in the species dropdown. Drop Garchomp into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Competitive build
We have a hand-written competitive build for Garchomp — see the Garchomp build page for the optimal item, ability, Tera type, EV spread, moveset, partners, and counters.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0445 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 4 |
| Type | Dragon / Ground |
| Abilities | Sand Veil, Rough Skin |
| Base Stat Total | 600 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 108 / 130 / 95 / 80 / 85 / 102 |