Garchomp
All-RounderMeleePhysicalIntermediate
Garchomp’s Ability, Rough Skin, means it can sometimes cause damage to Pokémon that hit it, so opponents that attack Garchomp carelessly may just get struck back. What’s more, using Dig lets Garchomp sneak-attack its opponents from underground.
- Tier
- A
- Solo queue
- A
- Rated
- December 27, 2025
How Garchomp plays
Garchomp’s Unite Move is Livid Outrage, an attack in which Garchomp gives into its furious rage and attacks its opponents.
Builds 4
Recommended held items, battle items and move paths for Garchomp.
Full Dragon
Anywhere DamageHeld items
Battle item
Move path
Earthquake Dig
Path DamageHeld items
Alternative: Muscle Band
Battle item
Alternative: Eject Button
Move path
Muscle Band variation focuses more on objectives rather than chasing enemies.
Earthquake Dig
Path DamageHeld items
Alternative: Attack Weight
Battle item
Alternative: Eject Button
Move path
This set focuses on Garchomp's Unite, bulk and lifesteal staying power.
Moves 5
Both upgrade branches are shown for each move — you only pick one.
Rough Skin
Passive
When struck by a melee attack, a portion of the damage received is reflected back at the attacker.
Attack
Basic
Becomes a boosted attack with every fifth attack, dealing increased damage and restoring the user's HP. Every time a basic attack or move hits an enemy, basic attack speed is increased.
Sand Attack
Move 1Debuff6s CD
Hurls sand, narrowing the field of vision of enemies and decreases their movement speed for a short time. Also increases movement speed and basic attack speed.
Upgrade choice · level 5
Burrow underground and move quickly in the designated direction, jumping out when coming in contact with an enemy or when traveling the maximum distance. This jump deals damage to enemies in the area of effect and throws them.
Level 11: Damage received is reduced for a short time after jumping out of the ground.
Back up to create distance before diving to attack in the designated direction, shoving enemies. The user can use Dragon Claw while creating distance at the start of this move to create a combo attack. (This move can crit)
Level 11: Decreases the movement speed of enemies for a short time when they are shoved the maximum distance.
Bulldoze
Move 2Area5s CD
Stomp down on the ground, dealing damage to enemies in the area of effect.
Upgrade choice · level 7
Jump high into the air and crash forcefully to the ground, dealing damage to enemies in the area of effect.
Level 13: Decrease the movement speed of enemies for a short time if they are in this move's area of effect.
Attack twice in front of itself using its claws. The first attack deals damage to enemies and throws them. The second attack deals increased damage. After the move ends, basic attack speed is increased for a short time. (This move can crit)
Level 13: Increase damage dealt.
Livid Outrage
Unite MoveMelee112s CD
Has the user unleash a powerful chain attack while dashing forward. The final attack throws enemies but also leaves the user unable to act for a short time.
Stats
How Garchomp scales from level 1 to 15, and where it lands against the rest of the roster.
HP8150
Attack516
Sp. Atk114
Defense520
Sp. Def410
Level 15, scaled between the lowest and highest value across all 98 Pokémon rather than from zero — a full bar means best in the game.
Growth curve
How each stat scales from level 1 to max.
Each line is scaled to its own maximum so the curves stay comparable — HP is far larger in absolute terms than the other stats. Exact values are in the table below.
Stats by level
Values are as displayed in game. Percentages are additive with held items and emblems.
| Lvl | HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Crit | CDR | Lifesteal | Atk Spd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3300 | 165 | 98 | 20 | 86 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| 2 | 3370 | 170 | 104 | 21 | 91 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10.5% |
| 3 | 3453 | 176 | 111 | 23 | 96 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 11.1% |
| 4 | 3554 | 183 | 120 | 25 | 103 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 11.82% |
| 5 | 3916 | 210 | 152 | 32 | 127 | 7.5% | 0% | 5% | 14.44% |
| 6 | 4061 | 220 | 164 | 35 | 137 | 7.5% | 0% | 5% | 15.48% |
| 7 | 4234 | 233 | 179 | 38 | 148 | 7.5% | 0% | 5% | 16.73% |
| 8 | 4442 | 248 | 197 | 42 | 162 | 7.5% | 0% | 5% | 18.23% |
| 9 | 5177 | 301 | 261 | 56 | 211 | 15% | 0% | 10% | 23.53% |
| 10 | 5476 | 322 | 287 | 62 | 231 | 15% | 0% | 10% | 25.69% |
| 11 | 5835 | 348 | 319 | 69 | 255 | 15% | 0% | 10% | 28.28% |
| 12 | 6266 | 380 | 356 | 77 | 284 | 15% | 0% | 10% | 31.39% |
| 13 | 6784 | 417 | 401 | 87 | 319 | 15% | 0% | 15% | 35.12% |
| 14 | 7405 | 462 | 455 | 99 | 360 | 15% | 0% | 15% | 39.6% |
| 15 | 8150 | 516 | 520 | 114 | 410 | 15% | 0% | 15% | 45% |