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Garchomp-Mega

Garchomp-Mega

DRAGONGROUND
HP
108
Atk
170
Def
115
SpA
120
SpD
95
Spe
92
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Weaknesses

  • ICE4x
  • DRAGON2x
  • FAIRY2x

Best Nature

Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. ProtectNORMALStatus21.2%
  2. EarthquakeGROUNDPhysical19.5%
  3. Dragon ClawDRAGONPhysical16.8%
  4. Rock SlideROCKPhysical16.3%

Best Ability / Item

Rough SkinLife OrbLife Orb

Garchomp-Mega technical VGC usage sections

Best Garchomp-Mega Moves

  • #1

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    21.23%
  • #2

    Earthquake

    GROPhysical100 BP

    The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

    19.52%
  • #3

    Dragon Claw

    DRAPhysical80 BP

    The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws to inflict damage.

    16.75%
  • #4

    Rock Slide

    ROCPhysical75 BP

    Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

    16.34%
  • #5

    Stomping Tantrum

    GROPhysical75 BP

    Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.

    6.00%
  • #6

    Swords Dance

    NORStatus

    A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.

    5.03%
  • #7

    Iron Head

    STEPhysical80 BP

    The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

    2.73%
  • #8

    Scale Shot

    DRAPhysical25 BP

    The user attacks by shooting scales two to five times in a row. This move boosts the user's Speed stat but lowers its Defense stat.

    2.18%
  • #9

    Poison Jab

    POIPhysical80 BP

    The target is stabbed with a tentacle, an arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.

    1.99%
  • #10

    Earth Power

    GROSpecial90 BP

    The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

    0.98%
  • #11

    Other

    7.25%

Best Garchomp-Mega Natures

  • #1

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    28.24%
  • #2

    Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

    10.08%
  • #3

    Brave 32/32/0/0/2/0

    4.02%
  • #4

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

    2.92%
  • #5

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/0/2

    2.43%
  • #6

    Adamant 32/32/2/0/0/0

    1.57%
  • #7

    Adamant 32/32/2/0/0/0

    1.37%
  • #8

    Naive 0/32/0/2/0/32

    0.98%
  • #9

    Adamant 27/24/2/0/6/7

    0.90%
  • #10

    Brave 32/32/2/0/0/0

    0.87%
  • #11

    Other

    46.62%

Best Garchomp-Mega Abilities

  • #1

    Rough Skin

    97.22%
  • #2

    Sand Force

    Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm.

    2.78%

Best Garchomp-Mega Items

  • #1
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

    51.89%
  • #2
    Garchompite

    Garchompite

    Allows Garchomp to Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp.

    16.49%
  • #3
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    9.37%
  • #4
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    7.55%
  • #5
    Roseli Berry

    Roseli Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Fairy-type move.

    5.68%
  • #6
    Soft Sand

    Soft Sand

    Raises the power of Ground-type moves.

    2.15%
  • #7
    Haban Berry

    Haban Berry

    Halves the power of super effective Dragon-type moves.

    0.91%
  • #8
    Yache Berry

    Yache Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Ice-type move.

    0.90%
  • #9
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Cures any status condition .

    0.85%
  • #10
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Increases the power of super effective moves.

    0.81%
  • #11

    Other

    3.40%

Best Garchomp-Mega Teammates

  • #1
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    7.88%
  • #2
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    7.03%
  • #3
    TyranitarTyranitar
    ROCDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.53%
  • #4
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.49%
  • #5
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    4.44%
  • #6
    SneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.79%
  • #7
    Rotom-WashRotom-Wash
    ELEWAT
    TeamsBuilder
    3.78%
  • #8
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.36%
  • #9
    Tyranitar-MegaTyranitar-Mega
    ROCDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    3.12%
  • #10
    GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarl
    DARFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.10%
  • #11

    Other

    52.48%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Garchomp-Mega?

The best moveset for Garchomp-Mega in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Protect, Earthquake, Dragon Claw, Rock Slide.

How to counter Garchomp-Mega in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Garchomp-Mega can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (ice 4x, dragon 2x, fairy 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Garchomp-Mega?

The best item for Garchomp-Mega is typically Life Orb, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.