About Garchomp
Garchomp (Pokédex #0445) is a Dragon/Ground-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 4. It is officially classified as the Mach Pokémon. When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed.
As a Dragon/Ground-type POKEMON, Garchomp has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It has a 4× weakness to Ice — these moves deal quadruple damage and should always be avoided in battle. It takes double damage from Dragon, Fairy moves. Conversely, Garchomp is completely immune to Electric — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power. It resists Fire, Poison, Rock moves, taking only half damage from them.
Garchomp's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 600 (exceptional — pseudo-legendary tier). Full distribution: HP 108 · ATK 130 · DEF 95 · SP.ATK 80 · SP.DEF 85 · SPD 102. Its standout stat is ATK (130), which makes it best suited for physical offense roles. Its abilities are Sand veil, Rough skin, with Rough skin as its hidden ability.
Garchomp stands 1.9 m (75") tall and weighs 95.0 kg (209.4 lbs). Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Slow. Egg groups: Monster, Dragon.
Garchomp is part of the Gible → Gabite → Garchomp evolution line (3-stage). Garchomp is the final evolved form — the strongest stage of this line.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Gible and Gabite. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
