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Mega Garchomp

Mega Garchomp (Mega)Dragon Ground
  • windy
  • sunny
Mega Garchomp is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Mega Garchomp is a Dragon and Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 5,424 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

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Mega Garchomp PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ Raids

Mega Garchomp is one of the most valuable Mega Evolutions in Pokémon GO, sporting a perfect combo of high DPS and TDO, and doing double duty as a premier Dragon and Ground type attacker with just a single Fast TM.

  • Dragon Tail and Mud Shot: Mega Garchomp’s Fast Attacks. Both attacks are viable and strong in their respective type requirements.
  • Outrage, Breaking Swipe, Earth Power and Earthquake: Mega Garchomp’s PvE relevant Charged Attacks. Each of them are strong Charged Attacks in their own right but Breaking Swipe and Earth Power, which is a legacy attack are the preferred choice. Dragon Mega Garchomp is just behind Eternatus, Mega Dragonite and Mega Rayquaza in damage output, and its high bulk ensures that the Mega boost to Dragon-type damage stays around for a long time. With Breaking Swipe, Mega Garchomp can even dodge more efficiently than it did with Outrage, making it deadly in Raids. 🐲 Ground Mega Garchomp may be a little behind Primal Groudon but it has one trick up its sleeve that makes it the preferred attacker against Electric-type Raid Bosses: its triple resistance to Electric damage. ⚡ By unlocking two Charged Moves: Breaking Swipe and Earth Power (needs an Elite Charged TM), you can use a Fast TM to switch between Dragon Tail and Mud Shot, deriving dual usage of Mega Garchomp. ✌️

Mega Garchomp PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Mega Great League

Mega Garchomp massively struggles in Mega Great League, falling far behind even regular and Shadow Garchomp, which by themselves aren't great either.

🟡 Mega Ultra League

Even with a higher CP cap of 2500, Mega Garchomp still struggles and should not be considered for a good Ultra League team.

🟣 Mega Master League

In Mega Master League, Mega Garchomp is an absolute menace, swooping in into the Top-10 strongest Mega Master League picks. Running a strong moveset of Dragon Tail with Earth Power and Twister, it shreds through the Master League meta, winning against almost all of the meta picks. This is where Trainers should look to utilise Mega Garchomp for PvP. It is an investment worth its weight in gold!

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#11
DragonDragon-type
#4
GroundGround-type
#2
Great League: Mega EditionGreat League: Mega Edition
#685
Ultra League: Mega EditionUltra League: Mega Edition
#506
Master League: Mega EditionMaster League: Mega Edition
#7

Mega Garchomp Type Chart

Mega Garchomp takes increased damage from:Mega Garchomp takes increased damage from:

IceIce256.0%
DragonDragon160.0%
FairyFairy160.0%

Mega Garchomp takes reduced damage from:Mega Garchomp takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric24.4%
FireFire62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%
RockRock62.5%

Mega Garchomp best moveset

Moves

Mud Shot + Earth Power

Ground
GroundMud Shot
GroundEarth 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
DragonDragon Tail
DragonBreaking 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 #4 (SS Tier) as a Dragon attacker with that moveset.
1.DragonDragon TailDragonBreaking Swipe20.5021.98710.6
2.DragonDragon TailDragonOutrage19.2720.67668.4
3.DragonDragon TailGroundEarth Power19.2520.65667.6
4.DragonDragon TailGroundEarthquake19.1320.52663.6
5.GroundMud ShotDragonBreaking Swipe18.9120.28655.7
6.GroundMud ShotDragonOutrage18.0619.37626.4
7.GroundMud ShotGroundEarth Power17.9319.23621.9
8.GroundMud ShotGroundEarthquake17.4018.67603.8
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Fast Attacks

  • DragonDragon Tail1481.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Tail
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage14
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy12

    Effects
    Dragon Tail has no special effects.
    See Dragon Tail details page ↗
  • GroundMud Shot460.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Mud Shot
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy9

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

Charged Attacks

  • DragonOutrage110504.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Outrage
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage110
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy60

    Effects
    Outrage has no special effects.
    See Outrage details page ↗
  • DragonBreaking Swipe45331.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Breaking Swipe
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage45
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.5s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage50
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Breaking Swipe has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Breaking Swipe details page ↗
  • DragonTwister50333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Twister
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy40

    Effects
    Twister has no special effects.
    See Twister details page ↗
  • FireFire Blast1401004.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Fire Blast
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window2.9s - 3.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage140
    Energy80

    Effects
    Fire Blast has no special effects.
    See Fire Blast details page ↗
  • GroundSand Tomb60334.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Sand Tomb
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage60
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window1.7s - 4.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Sand Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Sand Tomb details page ↗
  • GroundEarth Power *100503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Earth Power
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Earth Power has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Earth Power details page ↗
  • GroundEarthquake1401003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Earthquake
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage120
    Energy65

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

CP Chart

Mega Garchomp reaches a maximum of 5,424 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 CPMax CP5424 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch2245 CP - 2325 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs2993 CP - 3099 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids2993 CP - 3099 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
3742 CP - 3874 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore 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

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
176 CP2240 CP3404 CP
4567 CP5731 CP6895 CP
71059 CP81222 CP91386 CP
101550 CP111705 CP121860 CP
132015 CP142170 CP152325 CP
162480 CP172634 CP182789 CP
192944 CP203099 CP213254 CP
223409 CP233564 CP243719 CP
253874 CP264029 CP274184 CP
284340 CP294495 CP304650 CP
314727 CP324805 CP334882 CP
344959 CP355037 CP365114 CP
375192 CP385269 CP395347 CP
405424 CP415493 CP425562 CP
435632 CP445702 CP455773 CP
465844 CP475915 CP485987 CP
496060 CP506132 CP

Pokédex information

Sinnoh
Pokédex Number#445
Height1.9 m
Weight95 kg
RegionGeneration 4
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy10
Stardust500
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy25 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
GibleGible
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
GabiteGabite
GabiteGabite
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
GarchompGarchomp
GarchompGarchomp
  • 300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Garchomp (Mega)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

Photobomb

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

Dragon Dragon

Ground Ground

Pokédex informationMore 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

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Mega Garchomp Candy296 Mega Garchomp Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Mega Garchomp Candy10 Mega Garchomp Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Mega Garchomp Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Mega Garchomp Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Mega Garchomp Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Mega Garchomp Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Mega Garchomp Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Mega Garchomp Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Mega Garchomp Candy-

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.

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Mega Garchomp family

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

GibleGible
GabiteGabite
GarchompGarchomp
Mega Garchomp (Mega)Mega Garchomp
Mega Garchomp Z (Mega Z)Mega Garchomp Z
Shadow Gible (Shadow)Shadow Gible
Shadow Gabite (Shadow)Shadow Gabite
Shadow Garchomp (Shadow)Shadow Garchomp

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
Mega Garchomp (Mega)Mega Garchomp (Mega)Mega Garchomp (Mega)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmMega Garchomp (Mega)Mega Garchomp (Mega)
0.93 m0.95 m1.9 m2.85 m3.8 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.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.931 m0.95 m
3′01″3′01″
XS0.95 m1.9 m
3′01″6′03″
M1.425 m2.375 m
4′08″7′10″
XL2.375 m2.85 m
7′10″9′04″
XXL2.85 m3.8 m
9′04″12′06″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability45.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability10.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

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.

Official artwork

Mega Garchomp Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Mega GarchompMega GarchompMega GarchompMega Garchomp

Mega Garchomp Pokédex entries

Sinnoh
VersionsPokédex entry
DiamondWhen it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed.
PearlIt flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
HeartGold, SoulSilverIts body is covered in fine scales that reduce drag, enabling it to fly at high speeds.
X, Omega RubyWhen it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed.
Y, Alpha SapphireIt flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape.
SunIt can fly at speeds rivaling jet planes. It dives into flocks of bird Pokémon and gulps the entire flock down whole.
MoonThe protuberances on its head serve as sensors. It can even detect distant prey.
Ultra SunIt flies at the speed of sound while searching for prey, and it has midair battles with Salamence as the two compete for food.
Ultra MoonIts fine scales don’t just reduce wind resistance—their sharp edges also cause injury to any opponent who attacks it.
SwordGarchomp 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.
ShieldGarchomp 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: ArceusSoars 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 #4 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 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, 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.