Pokémechanics
Sun & Moon

#445Garchomp

Garchomp as it appears in Sun & MoonShiny Garchomp as it appears in Sun & Moon
Species
Mach Pokémon
Type
Catch rate
45
Growth
Slow
Height
1.9 m
Weight
95.0 kg
Gender
50% ♂ 50% ♀
Egg cycles
40
Base friendship
70

Garchomp

Sun
It can fly at speeds rivaling jet planes. It dives into flocks of bird Pokémon and gulps the entire flock down whole.
Moon
The protuberances on its head serve as sensors. It can even detect distant prey.

Base stats

EVs: +3 Attack

HP108
Attack130
Defense95
Sp. Atk80
Sp. Def85
Speed102
Total600

Abilities

Sand Veil
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Rough Skin (hidden)
Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.

Locations

Not found in the wild in this generation. Obtain by evolution, breeding, an event, or transfer from an earlier game.

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0
  • x1
  • x4
  • x2
  • x1
  • x2
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
--Crunch
Physical
80
100
15
20
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
1Crunch
Physical
80
100
15
20
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
1Dragon Rage
Special
--
100
10
--
Inflicts 40 points of damage.
1Dual Chop
Physical
40
90
15
--
Hits twice in one turn.
1Fire Fang
Physical
65
95
15
10
Has a chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.
1Sand Attack
Status
--
100
15
--
Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
1Sandstorm
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
1Tackle
Physical
40
100
35
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
3Sand Attack
Status
--
100
15
--
Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
7Dragon Rage
Special
--
100
10
--
Inflicts 40 points of damage.
13Sandstorm
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
15Take Down
Physical
90
85
20
--
User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
19Sand Tomb
Physical
35
85
15
100
Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
28Slash
Physical
70
100
20
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
33Dragon Claw
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
40Dig
Physical
80
100
10
--
User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
55Dragon Rush
Physical
100
75
10
20
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
TM02Dragon Claw
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM05Roar
Status
--
--
20
--
Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
TM06Toxic
Status
--
90
10
--
Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
TM10Hidden Power
Special
60
100
15
--
Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
TM100Confide
Status
--
--
20
100
Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.
TM11Sunny Day
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
TM15Hyper Beam
Special
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM17Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM18Rain Dance
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
TM21Frustration
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
TM26Earthquake
Physical
100
100
10
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
TM27Return
Physical
--
100
20
--
Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
TM31Brick Break
Physical
75
100
15
--
Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
TM32Double Team
Status
--
--
15
--
Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.
TM35Flamethrower
Special
90
100
15
10
Has a chance to burn the target.
TM37Sandstorm
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
TM38Fire Blast
Special
110
85
5
10
Has a chance to burn the target.
TM39Rock Tomb
Physical
60
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM40Aerial Ace
Physical
60
--
20
--
Never misses.
TM42Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM44Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM45Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM48Round
Special
60
100
15
--
Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.
TM54False Swipe
Physical
40
100
40
--
Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.
TM56Fling
Physical
--
100
10
--
Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
TM59Brutal Swing
Physical
60
100
20
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM65Shadow Claw
Physical
70
100
15
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
TM68Giga Impact
Physical
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM71Stone Edge
Physical
100
80
5
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
TM75Swords Dance
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.
TM78Bulldoze
Physical
60
100
20
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM80Rock Slide
Physical
75
90
10
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TM82Dragon Tail
Physical
60
90
10
--
Ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
TM84Poison Jab
Physical
80
100
20
30
Has a chance to poison the target.
TM87Swagger
Status
--
85
15
--
Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
TM88Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM90Substitute
Status
--
--
10
--
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
TM94Surf
Special
90
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
Tutor
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Draco Meteor
Special
130
90
5
100
Lowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.

Other generations

Diamond, Pearl & Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Sword & Shield, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet