Mega Garchomp

Table of contents

Overview and stats
PvE and PvP analysis
Moves and best movesets
CP chart
Pokédex information
Evolution chart
Mega boosts
Power-up costs
Family and forms
Size information
Encounter data
Sprites
Pokédex entries
Frequently asked questions

Mega Garchomp is a Dragon and Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 6,132 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.

Mega Garchomp Stats and Max CP

339 ATK

222 DEF

239 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

6132 CP

Lvl 40

5424 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

3874 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

3099 CP

Lvl 15 Research

2325 CP

Mega Garchomp's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

#11

Dragon-type

#5

Ground-type

#2

Mega Garchomp Type Chart

Mega Garchomp takes increased damage from:

Ice256.0%

Dragon160.0%

Fairy160.0%

Mega Garchomp takes reduced damage from:

Electric24.4%

Fire62.5%

Poison62.5%

Rock62.5%

Mega Garchomp best moveset

Mud Shot + Earth Power

Mud Shot

Earth Power *

Mega Garchomp's best Ground-type moveset is Mud Shot / Earth Power, with 19.23 DPS and 621.9 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Mega Garchomp ranks #2 (SS Tier) as a Ground attacker with that moveset.

Dragon Tail + Breaking Swipe

Dragon Tail

Breaking Swipe

Mega Garchomp's best Dragon-type moveset is Dragon Tail / Breaking Swipe, with 21.98 DPS and 710.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Mega Garchomp ranks #5 (SS Tier) as a Dragon attacker with that moveset.


1.	Dragon Tail	Breaking Swipe	21.98	710.6	20.42
2.	Dragon Tail	Outrage	20.67	668.4	19.21
3.	Dragon Tail	Earth Power *	20.65	667.6	19.19
4.	Dragon Tail	Earthquake	20.52	663.6	19.07
5.	Mud Shot	Breaking Swipe	20.28	655.7	18.84
6.	Mud Shot	Outrage	19.37	626.4	18.00
7.	Mud Shot	Earth Power *	19.23	621.9	17.87
8.	Mud Shot	Earthquake	18.67	603.8	17.35

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Fast Attacks

Dragon Tail1481.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Dragon
62.5%
Steel
39.1%
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 14
Energy 8
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 9
Energy 12

Effects
Dragon Tail has no special effects.
See Dragon Tail details page ↗
Mud Shot460.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Poison
Rock
Steel
Fire
Electric
62.5%
Bug
Grass
39.1%
Flying
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 6
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 9

Effects
Mud Shot has no special effects.
See Mud Shot details page ↗

Damage	14
Energy	8
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	9
Energy	12

Damage	4
Energy	6
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	9

Charged Attacks

Outrage110504.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Dragon
62.5%
Steel
39.1%
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 110
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 2.6s - 3.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 110
Energy 60

Effects
Outrage has no special effects.
See Outrage details page ↗
Breaking Swipe45331.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Dragon
62.5%
Steel
39.1%
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 45
Energy 33
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.5s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 50
Energy 50

Effects
Special
Breaking Swipe has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Breaking Swipe details page ↗
Twister50333.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Dragon
62.5%
Steel
39.1%
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 50
Energy 33
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.1s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 40

Effects
Twister has no special effects.
See Twister details page ↗
Fire Blast1401004.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
62.5%
Rock
Fire
Water
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 140
Energy 100
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 2.9s - 3.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 140
Energy 80

Effects
Fire Blast has no special effects.
See Fire Blast details page ↗
Sand Tomb60334.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Poison
Rock
Steel
Fire
Electric
62.5%
Bug
Grass
39.1%
Flying
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 60
Energy 33
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 1.7s - 4.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 55
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Sand Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Sand Tomb details page ↗
Earth Power *100503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Poison
Rock
Steel
Fire
Electric
62.5%
Bug
Grass
39.1%
Flying
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.6s - 3.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50

Effects
Special
Earth Power has a 10.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Earth Power details page ↗
Earthquake1401003.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Poison
Rock
Steel
Fire
Electric
62.5%
Bug
Grass
39.1%
Flying
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 140
Energy 100
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.6s - 3.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 120
Energy 65

Effects
Earthquake has no special effects.
See Earthquake details page ↗

Damage	110
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	2.6s - 3.8s

Damage	110
Energy	60

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.5s - 0.9s

Damage	50
Energy	50

Damage	50
Energy	33
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.1s - 2.8s

Damage	70
Energy	40

Damage	140
Energy	100
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	2.9s - 3.7s

Damage	140
Energy	80

Damage	60
Energy	33
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	1.7s - 4.0s

Damage	55
Energy	45

Damage	100
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.6s - 3.3s

Damage	90
Energy	50

Damage	140
Energy	100
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.6s - 3.4s

Damage	120
Energy	65

More information

The following chart shows Mega Garchomp's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Mega 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 Mega Garchomp has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Mega Garchomp CP Chart

Mega Garchomp reaches a maximum of 6,132 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 2,993–3,099 CP, rising to 3,742–3,874 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 2,245–2,325 CP.

Max CP	6132 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	2245 CP - 2325 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	2993 CP - 3099 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	2993 CP - 3099 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	3742 CP - 3874 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Mega 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	76 CP	2	240 CP	3	404 CP
4	567 CP	5	731 CP	6	895 CP
7	1059 CP	8	1222 CP	9	1386 CP
10	1550 CP	11	1705 CP	12	1860 CP
13	2015 CP	14	2170 CP	15	2325 CP
16	2480 CP	17	2634 CP	18	2789 CP
19	2944 CP	20	3099 CP	21	3254 CP
22	3409 CP	23	3564 CP	24	3719 CP
25	3874 CP	26	4029 CP	27	4184 CP
28	4340 CP	29	4495 CP	30	4650 CP
31	4727 CP	32	4805 CP	33	4882 CP
34	4959 CP	35	5037 CP	36	5114 CP
37	5192 CP	38	5269 CP	39	5347 CP
40	5424 CP	41	5493 CP	42	5562 CP
43	5632 CP	44	5702 CP	45	5773 CP
46	5844 CP	47	5915 CP	48	5987 CP
49	6060 CP	50	6132 CP

Pokédex information

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	75 75000
Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy	25 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Gible	25 Candy	Gabite
Gabite	100 Candy	Garchomp
Garchomp	300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)	Mega Garchomp

Gible evolves into Gabite which costs 25 Candy.
Gabite evolves into Garchomp which costs 100 Candy.
Garchomp can transform into Mega Garchomp through Mega Evolution. This costs 300 energy the first time and 60 energy each subsequent time.

Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Garchomp

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Garchomp's Dragon and Ground-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Mega Garchomp.

Dragon

Ground

More information

Mega 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

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
LVL 50	520,000	304	296
LVL 40	280,000	304	10
LVL 35	190,000	196	-
LVL 30	125,000	126	-
LVL 25	80,000	87	-
LVL 20	47,500	58	-
LVL 15	25,500	38	-
LVL 10	11,000	19	-
LVL 5	3,000	9	-

Mega Garchomp Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Mega 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 Mega Garchomp in Pokémon GO.

Complete Mega Garchomp Power Up Costs Table

LVL	Power Ups	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL	Total Stardust	Total Candy	Total Candy XL
1	1	200	1	-	200	1	-
1.5	2	200	1	-	400	2	-
2	3	200	1	-	600	3	-
2.5	4	200	1	-	800	4	-
3	5	400	1	-	1,200	5	-
3.5	6	400	1	-	1,600	6	-
4	7	400	1	-	2,000	7	-
4.5	8	400	1	-	2,400	8	-
5	9	600	1	-	3,000	9	-
5.5	10	600	1	-	3,600	10	-
6	11	600	1	-	4,200	11	-
6.5	12	600	1	-	4,800	12	-
7	13	800	1	-	5,600	13	-
7.5	14	800	1	-	6,400	14	-
8	15	800	1	-	7,200	15	-
8.5	16	800	1	-	8,000	16	-
9	17	1,000	1	-	9,000	17	-
9.5	18	1,000	1	-	10,000	18	-
10	19	1,000	1	-	11,000	19	-
10.5	20	1,000	1	-	12,000	20	-
11	21	1,300	2	-	13,300	22	-
11.5	22	1,300	2	-	14,600	24	-
12	23	1,300	2	-	15,900	26	-
12.5	24	1,300	2	-	17,200	28	-
13	25	1,600	2	-	18,800	30	-
13.5	26	1,600	2	-	20,400	32	-
14	27	1,600	2	-	22,000	34	-
14.5	28	1,600	2	-	23,600	36	-
15	29	1,900	2	-	25,500	38	-
15.5	30	1,900	2	-	27,400	40	-
16	31	1,900	2	-	29,300	42	-
16.5	32	1,900	2	-	31,200	44	-
17	33	2,200	2	-	33,400	46	-
17.5	34	2,200	2	-	35,600	48	-
18	35	2,200	2	-	37,800	50	-
18.5	36	2,200	2	-	40,000	52	-
19	37	2,500	2	-	42,500	54	-
19.5	38	2,500	2	-	45,000	56	-
20	39	2,500	2	-	47,500	58	-
20.5	40	2,500	2	-	50,000	60	-
21	41	3,000	3	-	53,000	63	-
21.5	42	3,000	3	-	56,000	66	-
22	43	3,000	3	-	59,000	69	-
22.5	44	3,000	3	-	62,000	72	-
23	45	3,500	3	-	65,500	75	-
23.5	46	3,500	3	-	69,000	78	-
24	47	3,500	3	-	72,500	81	-
24.5	48	3,500	3	-	76,000	84	-
25	49	4,000	3	-	80,000	87	-
25.5	50	4,000	3	-	84,000	90	-
26	51	4,000	4	-	88,000	94	-
26.5	52	4,000	4	-	92,000	98	-
27	53	4,500	4	-	96,500	102	-
27.5	54	4,500	4	-	101,000	106	-
28	55	4,500	4	-	105,500	110	-
28.5	56	4,500	4	-	110,000	114	-
29	57	5,000	4	-	115,000	118	-
29.5	58	5,000	4	-	120,000	122	-
30	59	5,000	4	-	125,000	126	-
30.5	60	5,000	4	-	130,000	130	-
31	61	6,000	6	-	136,000	136	-
31.5	62	6,000	6	-	142,000	142	-
32	63	6,000	6	-	148,000	148	-
32.5	64	6,000	6	-	154,000	154	-
33	65	7,000	8	-	161,000	162	-
33.5	66	7,000	8	-	168,000	170	-
34	67	7,000	8	-	175,000	178	-
34.5	68	7,000	8	-	182,000	186	-
35	69	8,000	10	-	190,000	196	-
35.5	70	8,000	10	-	198,000	206	-
36	71	8,000	10	-	206,000	216	-
36.5	72	8,000	10	-	214,000	226	-
37	73	9,000	12	-	223,000	238	-
37.5	74	9,000	12	-	232,000	250	-
38	75	9,000	12	-	241,000	262	-
38.5	76	9,000	12	-	250,000	274	-
39	77	10,000	15	-	260,000	289	-
39.5	78	10,000	15	-	270,000	304	-
40	79	10,000	-	10	280,000	304	10
40.5	80	10,000	-	10	290,000	304	20
41	81	11,000	-	10	301,000	304	30
41.5	82	11,000	-	10	312,000	304	40
42	83	11,000	-	12	323,000	304	52
42.5	84	11,000	-	12	334,000	304	64
43	85	12,000	-	12	346,000	304	76
43.5	86	12,000	-	12	358,000	304	88
44	87	12,000	-	15	370,000	304	103
44.5	88	12,000	-	15	382,000	304	118
45	89	13,000	-	15	395,000	304	133
45.5	90	13,000	-	15	408,000	304	148
46	91	13,000	-	17	421,000	304	165
46.5	92	13,000	-	17	434,000	304	182
47	93	14,000	-	17	448,000	304	199
47.5	94	14,000	-	17	462,000	304	216
48	95	14,000	-	20	476,000	304	236
48.5	96	14,000	-	20	490,000	304	256
49	97	15,000	-	20	505,000	304	276
49.5	98	15,000	-	20	520,000	304	296

Mega Garchomp family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Mega Garchomp in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Size information

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.93 m	0.95 m	1.9 m	2.85 m	3.8 m

Mega Garchomp'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.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Mega 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
XXS	3′01″	3′01″
XS	0.95 m	1.9 m
XS	3′01″	6′03″
M	1.425 m	2.375 m
M	4′08″	7′10″
XL	2.375 m	2.85 m
XL	7′10″	9′04″
XXL	2.85 m	3.8 m
XXL	9′04″	12′06″

Encounter data

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

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Mega Garchomp

Mega Garchomp high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Mega Garchomp. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Wallpaper

Mega Garchomp Pokédex entries

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Mega Garchomp’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Dragon and Ground-type Pokémon, Mega Garchomp is especially weak against Ice-type moves, and weak against Dragon and Fairy-type moves.

What are the best moves for Mega Garchomp in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Mega Garchomp in Pokémon GO are Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 21.978 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 710.626.

How does Mega Garchomp perform in Raids?

Mega Garchomp has niche use in Raid, but is outclassed by other attackers. Ranks #11 as a Raid attacker.

How does Mega Garchomp rank as a Dragon-type attacker?

Mega Garchomp is an SS-Tier Dragon-type attacker, ranking at number #5 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

How does Mega Garchomp rank as a Ground-type attacker?

Mega Garchomp is an SS-Tier Ground-type attacker, ranking at number #2 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Mega Garchomp?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Mega Garchomp: Mega Dragonite, Mega Ampharos, Mega Sceptile, Mega Altaria, Mega Salamence, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Garchomp, Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.

What is Mega Garchomp’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Mega Garchomp’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 5424 CP and 6132 CP at Level 50.

Can Mega Garchomp be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Mega Garchomp can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Mega Garchomp Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Mega Garchomp cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.