Type matchups
Damage Garchomp takes from each attacking type.
As a Dragon/Ground type, Garchomp has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 7 other Pokémon share the Dragon/Ground typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 108
- Attack
- 130
- Defense
- 95
- Sp. Atk
- 80
- Sp. Def
- 85
- Speed
- 102
- Total
- 600
Garchomp has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. With Attack (130) well above Sp. Atk (80), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 102 beats 85% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 108 HP, 95 Defense and 85 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Garchomp can have the abilities Sand Veil and Rough Skin.
How to beat Garchomp
The best way to beat Garchomp is with Ice moves, which deal 4× damage. Dragon and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison, Rock and Fire moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ice Calyrex hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB. Articuno hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and is immune to Garchomp's Ground moves. Regice hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB.
Evolution
Garchomp is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Gible → Gabite → Garchomp), evolving from Gabite.
Best counters to Garchomp
Other Dragon/Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Garchomp weak to?
As a Dragon/Ground type, Garchomp takes super-effective damage from Ice (4×), Dragon and Fairy moves.
What is Garchomp resistant to?
Garchomp resists Poison, Rock and Fire moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Garchomp?
Strong type-based picks include Ice Calyrex, Articuno and Regice, which hit Garchomp with super-effective attacks.