Type matchups
Damage Mega Garchomp Z takes from each attacking type.
As a Dragon type, Mega Garchomp Z has 3 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 13 other Pokémon share the Dragon typing.
- Levitate (always, already counted above): Ground 1× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 108
- Attack
- 130
- Defense
- 85
- Sp. Atk
- 141
- Sp. Def
- 85
- Speed
- 151
- Total
- 700
Mega Garchomp Z has a base stat total of 700, higher than 98% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (151). Its Attack (130) and Sp. Atk (141) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 151 beats 100% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 108 HP, 85 Defense and 85 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Mega Garchomp Z's only ability is Levitate.
How to beat Mega Garchomp Z
Mega Garchomp Z takes 2× damage from Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fire, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Mega Garchomp Z's Dragon moves. Xerneas hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Mega Garchomp Z's Dragon moves. Zacian hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Mega Garchomp Z's Dragon moves.
Evolution
Mega Garchomp Z is a Mega Evolution of Garchomp, so it shares Garchomp's evolution line.
Best counters to Mega Garchomp Z
Other Dragon Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Mega Garchomp Z weak to?
As a Dragon type, Mega Garchomp Z takes super-effective damage from Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves.
What is Mega Garchomp Z resistant to?
Mega Garchomp Z resists Fire, Water, Grass and Electric moves. It is immune to Ground.
What are the best counters to Mega Garchomp Z?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Xerneas and Zacian, which hit Mega Garchomp Z with super-effective attacks.