Mud Shot + Earth Power
Garchomp's best Ground-type moveset is Mud Shot / Earth Power, with 14.98 DPS and 416.3 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Garchomp ranks #11 (A Tier) as a Ground attacker with that moveset.
Garchomp is a Dragon and Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,962 CP and is weak to Ice, Dragon, and Fairy-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Mud Shot / Earth Power. It is boosted by Windy and Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Ground-type
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Garchomp takes increased damage from:
Ice256.0%Dragon160.0%
Fairy160.0%
Garchomp takes reduced damage from:
Electric24.4%
Fire62.5%
Poison62.5%
Rock62.5%
| 1. | Dragon Tail | Breaking Swipe | 15.75 | 17.11 | 475.3 |
| 2. | Dragon Tail | Outrage | 14.76 | 16.03 | 445.3 |
| 3. | Dragon Tail | Earth Power | 14.74 | 16.02 | 445.0 |
| 4. | Mud Shot | Breaking Swipe | 14.62 | 15.88 | 441.3 |
| 5. | Dragon Tail | Earthquake | 14.61 | 15.87 | 440.9 |
| 6. | Mud Shot | Outrage | 13.88 | 15.08 | 419.0 |
| 7. | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 13.79 | 14.98 | 416.3 |
| 8. | Mud Shot | Earthquake | 13.36 | 14.52 | 403.4 |
Dragon Tail
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8
1.0s
| Damage | 14 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 9 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 12 |
Mud Shot460.5s| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Outrage110504.0s| Damage | 110 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 2.6s - 3.8s |
| Damage | 110 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 60 |
Breaking Swipe45331.0s| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.5s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialBreaking Swipe has a 100.0% chance to:
Twister50333.0s| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Fire Blast1401004.0s| Damage | 140 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 2.9s - 3.7s |
| Damage | 140 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 80 |
Sand Tomb60334.0s| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 1.7s - 4.0s |
| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialSand Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:
Earth Power *100503.5s| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 2.6s - 3.3s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialEarth Power has a 10.0% chance to:
Earthquake1401003.5s| Damage | 140 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 2.6s - 3.4s |
| Damage | 120 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 65 |
The following chart shows Garchomp's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Garchomp's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Garchomp has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Garchomp reaches a maximum of 3,962 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 2,174–2,264 CP, rising to 2,718–2,830 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,631–1,698 CP.
 Max CP | 3962 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1631 CP - 1698 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 2174 CP - 2264 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 2174 CP - 2264 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 2718 CP - 2830 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Garchomp Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 CP | 2 | 175 CP | 3 | 295 CP |
| 4 | 414 CP | 5 | 534 CP | 6 | 654 CP |
| 7 | 773 CP | 8 | 893 CP | 9 | 1012 CP |
| 10 | 1132 CP | 11 | 1245 CP | 12 | 1358 CP |
| 13 | 1471 CP | 14 | 1585 CP | 15 | 1698 CP |
| 16 | 1811 CP | 17 | 1924 CP | 18 | 2037 CP |
| 19 | 2150 CP | 20 | 2264 CP | 21 | 2377 CP |
| 22 | 2490 CP | 23 | 2603 CP | 24 | 2717 CP |
| 25 | 2830 CP | 26 | 2943 CP | 27 | 3056 CP |
| 28 | 3169 CP | 29 | 3283 CP | 30 | 3396 CP |
| 31 | 3453 CP | 32 | 3509 CP | 33 | 3566 CP |
| 34 | 3622 CP | 35 | 3679 CP | 36 | 3735 CP |
| 37 | 3792 CP | 38 | 3849 CP | 39 | 3905 CP |
| 40 | 3962 CP | 41 | 4012 CP | 42 | 4063 CP |
| 43 | 4114 CP | 44 | 4165 CP | 45 | 4216 CP |
| 46 | 4268 CP | 47 | 4320 CP | 48 | 4373 CP |
| 49 | 4426 CP | 50 | 4479 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Garchomp's Dragon and Ground-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Garchomp.
Dragon GroundMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #445 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.9 m |
| Weight | 95 kg |
| Region | Generation 4 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  10 500 |
| Additional Move Cost | 7575000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  25 Mega Energy |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Gible |
|  Gabite |
| Gabite |
|  Garchomp |
| Garchomp |
|  Mega Garchomp |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Garchomp in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Gible
Gabite
Garchomp
Mega Garchomp
Mega Garchomp Z
Shadow Gible
Shadow Gabite
Shadow GarchompGarchomp's height ranges from 0.93 m to 3.8 m, with the average being 1.9 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |   | |  |
| 0.93 m | 0.95 m | 1.9 m | 2.85 m | 3.8 m |
This table shows the size bounds of Garchomp in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.931 m | 0.95 m |
| 3′01″ | 3′01″ | |
| XS | 0.95 m | 1.9 m |
| 3′01″ | 6′03″ | |
| M | 1.425 m | 2.375 m |
| 4′08″ | 7′10″ | |
| XL | 2.375 m | 2.85 m |
| 7′10″ | 9′04″ | |
| XXL | 2.85 m | 3.8 m |
| 9′04″ | 12′06″ |
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 10s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 45.0% |
| Attack Timer | 29s |
| Dodge Probability | 10.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Garchomp Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Garchomp from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Garchomp in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Garchomp. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Diamond | When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed. |
| Pearl | It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape. |
| Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees. |
| HeartGold, SoulSilver | Its body is covered in fine scales that reduce drag, enabling it to fly at high speeds. |
| X, Omega Ruby | When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed. |
| Y, Alpha Sapphire | It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape. |
| 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. |
| Ultra Sun | It flies at the speed of sound while searching for prey, and it has midair battles with Salamence as the two compete for food. |
| Ultra Moon | Its fine scales don’t just reduce wind resistance—their sharp edges also cause injury to any opponent who attacks it. |
| Sword | Garchomp makes its home in volcanic mountains. It flies through the sky as fast as a jet airplane, hunting down as much prey as it can. |
| Shield | Garchomp is fast both underground and above. It can bring down prey and return to its den before its body has chilled from being outside. |
| Legends: Arceus | Soars across the heavens at blinding speed—a magnificent sight! It has a feral disposition. Utmost caution is required if one meets a Garchomp out in the wilds. |
The best moves for Garchomp in Pokémon GO are Mud Shot and Earth Power. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 14.98 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 416.3.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Dragon and Ground-type Pokémon are weak to Ice, Dragon, and Fairy-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fire, Poison, Rock, and Electric-type moves.
Garchomp’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3,962 CP and 4,479 CP at Level 50.
Garchomp can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Garchomp cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Garchomp: Mega Charizard X, Mega Dragonite, Mega Ampharos, Mega Sceptile, Mega Altaria, Mega Salamence, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Garchomp, Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, and Primal Groudon.
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