Biology
Garchomp is a bipedal, draconian Pokémon that is primarily dark blue in color. It has red on its underbelly from the lower jaw to the middle of the abdomen, including the undersides of its arms. A patch of gold comes to a point below the red on its belly, and a golden star shape adorns the tip of its snout. Garchomp has horn-like appendages that resemble a jet or plane 's engines, giving it an appearance similar to a hammerhead shark . These allow it to sense its prey from a long distance. Its large mouth features razor-sharp teeth. The feet have three white talons, and each arm has a single large, white claw for a hand. Curved fins sprout from the arms, creating wings that allow Garchomp to fly. Garchomp also has a large dorsal fin and another on its tail that resembles a shark tailfin . The male's dorsal fin has a notch on it. Pairs of small, white spikes protrude from its upper arms and legs, and there are gill-like slits on the sides of the neck. The eyes are intense, with black sclerae and gold-colored irises.
When Garchomp Mega Evolves, several of its features become more angular, including its head and shoulders. A row of five tooth-like spikes sprouts from each side of its abdomen and red spikes grow from its knees. The claws and fins on its arms melt from the excessive Mega Evolution energy and morph together to form sharp, red blades. Because Garchomp takes great pride in its winglike fins, the sight of them melting into scythes sends it mad with rage. Its scythes can slice the ground to pieces, and Mega Garchomp viciously tears up its opponents with them.
Garchomp can fly at an incredible speed to catch its prey, being capable of flying as fast as a jet airplane, a magnificent sight to witness. It is able to move on both the air and underground. It preys on bird Pokémon and is known to eat entire flocks of them whole. It sometimes battles Salamence in the air as they compete for food. After catching the prey, it returns back to den before its body can cool down. The fine scales on its body reduce drag for easier flight, and their sharp edges also serve to injure opponents who attack it directly. It can use its protuberances as sensors for finding distinct prey. Garchomp is a cave-dweller and is seldom seen in the wild. It also lives in volcanic mountains. Garchomp is described as having a feral nature, requiring extreme caution should anyone encounter it.
In the anime
Main series
Male Garchomp in the
anime
Mega Garchomp in the anime
Female Garchomp in the anime
Major appearances
A female Garchomp debuted in Top-Down Training! , under the ownership of Cynthia . The episode also marked the species' debut. She was her main Pokémon throughout Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl and reappeared alongside her Trainer in Pokémon the Series: Black & White and Pokémon Journeys: The Series .
A Garchomp debuted in Lumiose City Pursuit! , under the ownership of Professor Sycamore . In Garchomp's Mega Bond! , it was revealed that Sycamore has owned Garchomp since she was a Gible. She can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp. She has since made further appearances in Pokémon the Series: XY .
Other
In Mega Evolution Special I , Remo owns a male Garchomp nicknamed Garchoo, which can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp. He was seen battling Alain's Charizard and ultimately losing. In Analysis Versus Passion! , Garchoo again battled and lost against Alain's Charizard.
Starting in A Mission of Ultra Urgency! , Ash used a Ride Garchomp during Ultra Guardians missions.
Minor appearances
In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team! , the Pokémon Summer Academy lent a female Garchomp to one of the students for the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon .
A Garchomp appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions .
A Mega Garchomp appeared in the ending credits of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction .
A Garchomp appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel .
In Legend? Go! Friends? Go! , a Trainer 's Garchomp participated in a Raid Battle against a Lugia .
A Garchomp appeared in a fantasy in Goodbye, Friend! .
Pokédex entries
Episode
Pokémon
Source
Entry
DP040
Garchomp
Ash's Pokédex
Garchomp, the Mach Pokémon. When it folds up its body and spreads its wings, it can fly like a jet plane at the speed of sound.
Pokémon Generations
In The New World , Cynthia's female Garchomp helped her Trainer stop Team Galactic's plans at Spear Pillar .
Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
Cynthia's Garchomp appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer . Alongside Lance's Dragonite and Steven's Metagross , she battled Cheren 's Stoutland , Misty's Starmie , and Korrina's Lucario . Garchomp used Dragon Claw on Stoutland, knocking it back into Lucario as it tried to catch its teammate.
A Ripple in Time
Cynthia's Garchomp appeared in the A Ripple in Time alongside Cynthia .
GOTCHA!
A Garchomp briefly appeared in GOTCHA! , under the ownership of Cynthia .
In the manga
In the TCG
Other appearances
Garchomp appears in the background of the Kalos Pokémon League stage when the stage is in the Dragonmark Chamber .
Trophy information
NA: Garchomp looks like a plane's engines mixed with a hammerhead shark. There's something about it that we just find so appealing - we have to get one! Garchomp is capable of folding up its body and spreading its wings, letting it move at Mach speed! Garchompite will Mega Evolve Garchomp into Mega Garchomp, increasing its power even more!
PAL: There's something about Garchomp that appeals to the kid in all of us. It's basically a mach-speed flying dinosaur with spikes. What's not to love? When it folds up its body and extends its wings for flight, you might mistake it for a jet plane. And with a little Garchompite, it can Mega Evolve for extra firepower!
Main article: Garchomp (Pokkén Tournament)
Garchomp in Pokkén Tournament
Garchomp is a Power-type playable character in Pokkén. Moves he can use include Dragon Claw , Dig , Dragon Rush , Stone Edge , Earthquake , and Sand Tomb . Upon entering Burst form, he Mega Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Outrage Smasher.
Garchomp appears as a Spirit .
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Sinnoh #111
Johto #—
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
It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
HeartGold
Its body is covered in fine scales that reduce drag, enabling it to fly at high speeds.
SoulSilver
Generation V
Unova #—
Black
It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
White
Black 2
It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
White 2
Generation VI
Kalos Mountain #008
Hoenn #—
X
When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed.
Y
It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape.
Omega Ruby
When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed.
Alpha Sapphire
It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape.
Generation VII
Alola S M : #240
Alola US UM : #309
Kanto #—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! .
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.
Mega Garchomp
Sun
Excess energy melted its arms and wings, transforming them into giant scythes.
Moon
Its vaunted wings become scythes, sending it mad with rage. It swings its scythes wildly and slices the ground to pieces.
Ultra Sun
Its arms and wings melted into something like scythes. Mad with rage, it rampages on and on.
Ultra Moon
Its disposition is more vicious than before its Mega Evolution. Garchomp carves its opponents up with the scythes on both arms.
Generation VIII
Galar Crown Tundra #118
Sinnoh #111
Hisui #189
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.
Brilliant Diamond
When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed.
Shining Pearl
It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape.
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.
Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation VIII
UNITE
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In events
Games
Event
Language/Region
Location
Level
Distribution period
B2 W2
Strongest Class Single Battle Garchomp
Japanese
Japan
100
September 15 to October 28, 2012
B2 W2
Strongest Class Pokémon Gift Garchomp
Korean
South Korea
100
February 24 to May 5, 2013
X Y
CoroCoro Garchomp
Japanese region
Japan
48
November 15, 2013 to August 29, 2014
X Y
Winter 2013 Garchomp
American region
United States
50
November 27, 2013 to June 30, 2014
X Y
XY Garchomp
Taiwanese region
Taiwan
48
January 15 to March 31, 2014
X Y
XY Garchomp
American region
Singapore
48
January 24 to March 31, 2014
X Y
Spring Carnival Garchomp
All
South Korea
48
April 12 to 19, 2014
OR AS
Cynthia's Garchomp
Japanese region
Online
66
August 2 to September 29, 2016
OR AS
Cynthia's Garchomp
American region
Online
66
August 2 to September 29, 2016
OR AS
Cynthia's Garchomp
PAL region
Online
66
August 2 to September 29, 2016
OR AS
Cynthia's Garchomp
Korean region
Online
66
August 2 to September 29, 2016
OR AS
Cynthia's Garchomp
Taiwanese region
Online
66
August 2 to September 29, 2016
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Garchomp
Stat
Range
At Lv. 50
At Lv. 100
108
168 - 215
326 - 420
130
121 - 200
238 - 394
95
90 - 161
175 - 317
80
76 - 145
148 - 284
85
81 - 150
157 - 295
102
96 - 169
188 - 333
Total:
600
Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs , IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature .
Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs , IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature .
Mega Garchomp
Stat
Range
At Lv. 50
At Lv. 100
108
168 - 215
326 - 420
170
157 - 244
310 - 482
115
108 - 183
211 - 361
120
112 - 189
220 - 372
95
90 - 161
175 - 317
92
87 - 158
170 - 311
Total:
700
Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs , IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature .
Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs , IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature .
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:
Learnset
Garchomp is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl , and Pokémon Legends: Arceus .
Sw Sh BD SP
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LA
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Sw Sh
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BD SP
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Garchomp
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Sw Sh
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Garchomp in Generation VIII
Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Garchomp in that game.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Garchomp
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Garchomp
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BD SP
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Garchomp in Generation VIII
Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Garchomp in that game.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Garchomp
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Garchomp
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
Sw Sh BD SP
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Garchomp
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Garchomp
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
LA
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Garchomp
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Garchomp
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Garchomp
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Garchomp
Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
By transfer from another generation
Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII
A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Garchomp
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Garchomp
× indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
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Side game data
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Poké Assist:(present)
Field move:(present)
(Crush ×1)
Poké Assist:(past)
Field move:(past)
(Crush ×1)
Browser entry R-201 /N-210
It charges at high speed and launches fire to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.57 seconds
Base HP: 61
Base Attack: 84
Base Defense: 57
Base Speed: 70
Evolution
Forms
Mega Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Trivia
Garchomp's prototype sprite from Platinum
Origin
Appearance-wise, Garchomp seems like a cross between a wyvern , various species of sharks (including the hammerhead ), and possibly a dromaeosaurid or other theropod dinosaur. In particular, considering Garchomp's saurian build with shark-like features, it may be a visual play on the Carcharodontosaurus , a theropod dinosaur whose name means "shark-toothed lizard". Its design also strongly resembles a jet aircraft . Mega Garchomp's skull-like head and scythe arms are a stereotypical image of the Grim Reaper.
Name origin
Garchomp may be a combination of its Japanese name, Carcharias , chomp , and possibly gargantuan and gargoyle .
Gaburias may be a combination of がぶり gaburi (with a big bite) and Carcharias or アース āsu (earth).
In other languages
Language
Title
Meaning
Japanese
ガブリアス Gaburias
From がぶり gaburi and Carcharias or earth
French
Carchacrok
From Carcharodon or Carcharias and croquer
Spanish
Garchomp
Same as English name
German
Knakrack
From knacken , draco , and crack
Italian
Garchomp
Same as English name
Korean
한카리아스 Hankarias
From 한입 han'ip , Carcharias , and possibly earth
Mandarin Chinese
烈咬陸鯊 / 烈咬陆鲨 Lièyǎolùshā
From 烈 liè , 咬 yǎo , 陸 / 陆 lù , and 鯊 / 鲨 shā
Cantonese Chinese
烈咬陸鯊 Lihtngáauhluhksā
From 烈 liht , 咬 ngáauh , 陸 luhk , and 鯊 sā
More languages
Russian
Гарчомп Garchomp
Transcription of English name
Thai
กาเบรียส Kabriat
Transcription of Japanese name
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