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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===History===
===In the main series===
====Sinnoh====
====History====
Cynthia's Garchomp first appeared in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training]]'' where she was seen battling [[Lucian]]'s {{p|Bronzong}}. Even though Bronzong was shown to be a powerful Pokémon in the battle against {{an|Dawn}}'s {{AP|Buizel}} in ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]'', the Bronze Bell Pokémon's {{m|Flash Cannon}} barely did any damage to Garchomp, who knocked it out with {{m|Giga Impact}}. In the same episode, she battled against [[Paul]] when Cynthia accepted Paul's challenge for a [[Full Battle|full battle]]. Once again her incredible resistance was showcased, as Cynthia allowed her to absorb {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}'s {{m|Fire Spin}} and Weavile's {{m|Blizzard}}, before knocking out the former with {{m|Dig}} and the latter with {{m|Dragon Rush}}. She easily overpowered his {{TP|Paul|Murkrow}}, with Giga Impact easily besting {{m|Sky Attack}}, before fighting against his powerful [[starter Pokémon]], {{TP|Paul|Torterra}}. Torterra managed to inflict damage on Garchomp, immobilised from Giga Impact, with {{m|Giga Drain}}. When it tried to follow up with {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, however, Garchomp pried apart the roots and knocked Torterra out with a {{m|Brick Break}} to the head.
====={{series|Diamond & Pearl}}=====
Cynthia's Garchomp first appeared in ''[[DP040|Top-Down Training]]'' where she was seen battling [[Lucian]]'s {{p|Bronzong}}. Even though Bronzong was shown to be a powerful Pokémon in the battle against {{an|Dawn}}'s {{AP|Buizel}} in ''[[DP035|An Elite Meet and Greet!]]'', the Bronze Bell Pokémon's {{m|Flash Cannon}} barely did any damage to Garchomp, who knocked it out with {{m|Giga Impact}}. In the same episode, she battled against [[Paul]] when Cynthia accepted Paul's challenge for a [[Full Battle|full battle]]. Once again her incredible resistance was showcased, as Cynthia allowed her to absorb {{TP|Paul|Chimchar}}'s {{m|Fire Spin}} and Weavile's {{m|Blizzard}}, before knocking out the former with {{m|Dig}} and the latter with {{m|Dragon Rush}}. She easily overpowered his {{TP|Paul|Murkrow}}, with Giga Impact easily besting {{m|Sky Attack}}, before fighting against his powerful [[starter Pokémon]], {{TP|Paul|Torterra}}. Torterra managed to inflict damage on Garchomp, immobilised from Giga Impact, with {{m|Giga Drain}}. When it tried to follow up with {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, however, Garchomp pried apart the roots and knocked Torterra out with a {{m|Brick Break}} to the head. Paul forfeited after this, giving Cynthia the win.


Garchomp appeared again in ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous]]'' and ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]'', where she was used in {{pkmn|battle|battling}} [[Team Galactic]]'s Pokémon. Her strength was demonstrated in the simple defeat of [[Saturn]]'s {{p|Bronzor}}. She also fought [[Mars]]' {{p|Purugly}} and [[Saturn's Toxicroak]] with help from Ash, Dawn, and Cynthia's {{p|Gastrodon}}. However, they ultimately failed to prevent [[Team Galactic]] obtaining the Lustrous Orb.
Garchomp appeared again in ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous]]'' and ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]'', where she was used in {{pkmn|battle|battling}} [[Team Galactic]]'s Pokémon. Her strength was once more demonstrated in the simple defeat of [[Saturn]]'s {{p|Bronzor}}. She also fought [[Mars's Purugly]] and [[Saturn's Toxicroak]] with help from Ash, Dawn, and Cynthia's {{p|Gastrodon}}. However, they ultimately failed to prevent [[Team Galactic]] obtaining the [[Lustrous Orb]].


Garchomp also briefly appeared in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]'' where she battled against {{EF|Aaron}}'s {{p|Drapion}} on [[television]]. Whilst the winner of that bout is unclear, because Cynthia's Gastrodon was her final Pokémon against Aaron, it is clear that one of his Pokémon succeeded in defeating Garchomp.
Garchomp also briefly appeared in ''[[DP100|Aiding the Enemy!]]'' where she battled against {{EF|Aaron}}'s {{p|Drapion}} on [[television]] The outcome of this particular battle isn't known.


She also appeared along with Cynthia in a cameo appearance in the beginning of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' battling {{FB|Tower Tycoon|Palmer}}'s {{p|Milotic}}.
She also appeared along with Cynthia in a cameo appearance in the beginning of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' battling {{FB|Tower Tycoon|Palmer}}'s {{p|Milotic}}.
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Garchomp also appeared alongside Cynthia during the credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
Garchomp also appeared alongside Cynthia during the credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.


Garchomp was shown on TV winning a close battle between [[Flint's Infernape]] in ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''. Infernape fought well but was unable to withstand Dragon Rush and was defeated.
Garchomp was shown on TV winning a close battle between [[Flint's Infernape]] in ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''. Infernape fought well, but was unable to withstand Dragon Rush, and was defeated.


====Unova====
====={{series|Best Wishes}}=====
[[File:Cynthia and Garchomp.png|250px|thumb|left|Cynthia and Garchomp]]
[[File:Cynthia and Garchomp.png|250px|thumb|left|Cynthia and Garchomp]]
Garchomp reappeared in ''[[BW085|All for the Love of Meloetta!]]'' where she battled against [[Iris's Axew]]. Axew's {{m|Scratch}} and {{m|Dragon Rage}} successfully hit Garchomp but seemed to do no damage. Garchomp then used her Dragon Rush and Draco Meteor attacks to cause a lot of damage to Axew. At the last second when it seemed like Axew was down, he got back up and ended up knocking Garchomp down with his newly learned Giga Impact and shocking everybody. Garchomp quickly recovered and was about to finish Axew off with a Brick Break but was called off by Cynthia at the last second.
Garchomp reappeared in ''[[BW085|All for the Love of Meloetta!]]'' where she battled against [[Iris's Axew]]. Axew's {{m|Scratch}} and {{m|Dragon Rage}} successfully hit Garchomp but seemed to do no damage. Garchomp then used her Dragon Rush and Draco Meteor attacks to cause a lot of damage to Axew. At the last second when it seemed like Axew was down, he got back up and ended up knocking Garchomp down with his newly learned Giga Impact and shocking everybody. Garchomp quickly recovered and was about to finish Axew off with a Brick Break but was called off by Cynthia at the last second.


Garchomp appeared again in ''[[BW090|Jostling for the Junior Cup!]]'' where she battled [[Caitlin]]'s {{p|Gothitelle}} in an exhibition match for the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]]. After being confused by {{m|Flatter}}, Garchomp was lifted high into the air by Gothitelle's {{m|Psychic}}. Garchomp overcame the confusion and used the top of the stadium to launch herself forward and hit her opponent with Dragon Rush. After Garchomp's Draco Meteor was stopped by Gothitelle's {{m|Thunderbolt}} and both their Brick Break attacks clashed, the battle's 10 minute time limit ran out, and the match was named a tie.
Garchomp appeared again in ''[[BW090|Jostling for the Junior Cup!]]'' where she battled [[Caitlin]]'s {{p|Gothitelle}} in an exhibition match for the [[Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup]]. After being initially confused by {{m|Flatter}}, Garchomp was repeatedly slammed on the battlefield and finally lifted high into the air by Gothitelle's {{m|Psychic}}. Overcoming the confusion, Garchomp cleverly used the top of the stadium to launch herself forward to deliver a successful Dragon Rush. After Garchomp's Draco Meteor was stopped by Gothitelle's {{m|Thunderbolt}} and both their Brick Break attacks clashed, the battle's inexplicitly short 10 minute time limit ran out, and the match was named a tie.


In ''[[BW097|Unova's Survival Crisis!]]'', Garchomp was sent out to battle the [[kami trio]].
In ''[[BW097|Unova's Survival Crisis!]]'', Garchomp was sent out to battle the {{an|Forces of Nature}}.


===Moves used===
====Personality and characteristics====
Cynthia was shown to have a strong bond with Garchomp, as Garchomp was shown to have been used more often than her other Pokémon. Similar to other Pokémon belonging to {{pkmn|Champion}}s, Garchomp was shown to withstand attacks coming from other Pokémon, which was shown during the battle with [[Paul]] as she was easily able to defeat Paul's team without a scratch. Garchomp was also helpful when {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} dealt with [[Team Galactic]] and {{TRT}} on two separate occasions.
 
====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|dragon|ground|Cynthia Garchomp {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Giga Impact|1=Dragon Rush|2=Dragon Claw}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Giga Impact|1=Dragon Rush|2=Dragon Claw}}|image2=Cynthia Garchomp {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Brick Break|1=Draco Meteor|2=Stone Edge}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Brick Break|1=Draco Meteor|2=Stone Edge}}}}
{{anmov/h|dragon|ground|Cynthia Garchomp {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Giga Impact|1=Dragon Rush|2=Dragon Claw}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Giga Impact|1=Dragon Rush|2=Dragon Claw}}|image2=Cynthia Garchomp {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Brick Break|1=Draco Meteor|2=Stone Edge}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Brick Break|1=Draco Meteor|2=Stone Edge}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Giga Impact|DP040|Top-Down Training!}}
{{anmov|normal|Giga Impact|DP040|Top-Down Training!}}
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{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!}}
{{anmov|rock|Stone Edge|DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!}}
{{anmov/f|ground}}
{{anmov/f|ground}}
===In Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Cynthia Garchomp PG.png|200px|thumb|Garchomp in Pokémon Generations]]
Garchomp appeared in ''[[PG11|The New World]]'', where it helped Cynthia stop Team Galactic's plans at [[Spear Pillar]].
{{-}}


==In the games==
==In the games==
As mentioned, Garchomp is also Cynthia's main Pokémon in the games. She has appeared in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, then in {{game|Black and White|s}}, and finally again in {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, being featured in all tournaments that Cynthia could be battled in.
As mentioned, Garchomp is also Cynthia's main Pokémon in the games. She has appeared in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, {{game|Black and White|s}}, {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}, and {{g|Sun and Moon}}.


==={{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}===
{|
{{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Diamond and Pearl|ndex=445|pokemon=Garchomp
! {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}
! colspan="2" | {{game|Platinum}}
! {{game|Black and White|s}}
|-
!
! First battle (and any rematches<br/>before arresting Charon)
! [[Rematch]] (after arresting [[Charon]])
|-
|{{Pokémon/4|game=Diamond and Pearl|ndex=445|pokemon=Garchomp
|ability=Sand Veil|level=66|gender=female|spritegender=female|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Sand Veil|level=66|gender=female|spritegender=female|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Dragon Rush|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Dragon Rush|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
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|move3=Giga Impact|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Giga Impact|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
 
|{{Pokémon/4|game=Platinum|ndex=445|pokemon=Garchomp
==={{v2|Platinum}}===
====Before [[National Pokédex]]====
{{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Platinum|ndex=445|pokemon=Garchomp
|ability=Sand Veil|level=62|gender=female|spritegender=female|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Sand Veil|level=62|gender=female|spritegender=female|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Dragon Rush|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Dragon Rush|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
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|move3=Giga Impact|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Giga Impact|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
 
|{{Pokémon/4|game=Platinum|ndex=445|pokemon=Garchomp
====[[Rematch|After National Pokédex]]====
{{Pokémon|gen=4|game=Platinum|ndex=445|pokemon=Garchomp
|ability=Sand Veil|level=78|gender=female|spritegender=female|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground|held=Sitrus Berry
|ability=Sand Veil|level=78|gender=female|spritegender=female|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground|held=Sitrus Berry
|move1=Dragon Rush|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Dragon Rush|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
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|move3=Giga Impact|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Giga Impact|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground|move4cat=Physical}}
 
|{{Pokémon/5|game=Black and White|ndex=445|pokemon=Garchomp
==={{2v2|Black|White}}===
{{Pokémon|gen=5|game=Black and White|ndex=445|pokemon=Garchomp
|ability=Sand Veil|level=77|gender=female|spritegender=female|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground
|ability=Sand Veil|level=77|gender=female|spritegender=female|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Stone Edge|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Physical
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|move3=Dragon Rush|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Dragon Rush|move3type=Dragon|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
 
|-
==={{2v2|Black|White|2}}===
! colspan="2" | {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}
====[[Undella Town]]====
! colspan="2" | {{g|Sun and Moon}}
{{Pokémon|gen=5|game=Black 2 and White 2|ndex=445|pokemon=Garchomp
|-
! [[Undella Town]]
! [[Pokémon World Tournament]]
|-
|{{Pokémon/5|game=Black 2 and White 2|ndex=445|pokemon=Garchomp
|ability=Sand Veil|level={{tt|78|74 in Easy Mode, 82 in Challenge Mode}}|gender=female|spritegender=female|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground
|ability=Sand Veil|level={{tt|78|74 in Easy Mode, 82 in Challenge Mode}}|gender=female|spritegender=female|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Earthquake|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Physical
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|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Stone Edge|move3type=Rock|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Fire Blast|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}}
|move4=Fire Blast|move4type=Fire|move4cat=Special}}
 
|{{Pokémon/5|game=Black 2 and White 2|ndex=445|spritegender={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=fe}}male|gender=both|pokemon=Garchomp
====[[Pokémon World Tournament]]====
{{Pokémon|gen=5|game=Black 2 and White 2|ndex=445|spritegender={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=fe}}male|gender=both|pokemon=Garchomp
|ability=Sand Veil|level=50|held=Focus Sash|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground
|ability=Sand Veil|level=50|held=Focus Sash|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground
|move1=Outrage|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Outrage|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
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|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Swords Dance|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Swords Dance|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=Sun
|ndex=445
|pokemon=Garchomp
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground
|ability=Sand Veil
|ability2=Rough Skin
|level=50
|gender=both
|held=Choice Scarf
|move1=Outrage|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fire Fang|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Crunch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|{{Pokémon/7
|game=Sun
|ndex=445
|pokemon=Garchomp
|type1=Dragon|type2=Ground
|ability=Sand Veil
|ability2=Rough Skin
|level=50
|gender=both
|held=Garchompite
|move1=Sandstorm|move1type=Rock|move1cat=Status
|move2=Stone Edge|move2type=Rock|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Dragon Claw|move4type=Dragon|move4cat=Physical}}
|}
===Pokémon Global Link event===
Garchomp was distributed to players who inserted a serial code that was given away to players who complete at least three battles during the Sinnoh Classic competition on the Pokémon Global Link.
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|move1=Dragon Rush|move1type=Dragon|move1cat=Physical|move1rel=yes
|move2=Earthquake|move2type=Ground|move2cat=Physical|move2rel=yes
|move3=Brick Break|move3type=Fighting|move3cat=Physical|move3rel=yes
|move4=Giga Impact|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Physical|move4rel=yes
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{{G6event/entrybottom|oras|serial code|all|online|August 2 to September 22, 2016}}
{{G6event/footer}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===={{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
In ''[[PS460|All About Arceus IX]]'', Garchomp, as a {{p|Gabite}}, was seen accompanying Cynthia on her tour in the [[Johto]] region. It was with her when she witnessed {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} flying towards Sinnoh.
===={{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}====
[[File:Cynthia Garchomp Adventures.png|thumb|200px|right|Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Cynthia Garchomp Adventures.png|thumb|200px|right|Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures]]
Garchomp is Cynthia's main battling Pokémon in Pokémon Adventures. Garchomp is well trained enough that she can battle even without her Trainer giving her commands. Garchomp first appeared with her Trainer in ''[[PS347|Ring Around the Roserade (II)]]'', where she held Cynthia's coat while Cynthia helped train {{adv|Platinum}}.
Garchomp is Cynthia's main battling Pokémon in Pokémon Adventures. Garchomp is well trained enough that she can battle even without her Trainer giving her commands. Garchomp first appeared with her Trainer in ''[[PS347|Ring Around the Roserade II]]'', where she held Cynthia's coat while Cynthia helped train {{adv|Platinum}}.


In ''[[PS367|Suffering Psyduck]]'', Garchomp was used to take {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}} and Platinum to {{rt|210|Sinnoh}} so that Cynthia can heal the {{p|Psyduck}} barricade there. Later, Cynthia lent Garchomp to her Grandmother so that she, Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum could make it to [[Celestic Town]] safely. Upon arriving, Garchomp gets into a fight with the leader of [[Team Galactic]], [[Cyrus]]. She attempts to prevent Cyrus from entering the Celestic Ruins, but inadvertently assists him in getting inside after her accuracy is lowered, causing her attacks to miss and make a bigger opening.
In ''[[PS367|Suffering Psyduck]]'', Garchomp was used to take {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}} and Platinum to {{rt|210|Sinnoh}} so that Cynthia can heal the {{p|Psyduck}} barricade there. Later, Cynthia lent Garchomp to her Grandmother so that she, Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum could make it to [[Celestic Town]] safely. Upon arriving, Garchomp gets into a fight with the leader of [[Team Galactic]], [[Cyrus]]. She attempts to prevent Cyrus from entering the Celestic Ruins, but inadvertently assists him in getting inside after her accuracy is lowered, causing her attacks to miss and make a bigger opening.


At the Galactic HQ, Garchomp was used as Cynthia's third and final Pokémon against Cyrus. Still angry from their previous battle, Garchomp attacks Cyrus's {{p|Gyarados}} ferociously. Seeing how angry it was, Cynthia has Garchomp use her strongest move, {{m|Draco Meteor}}, despite the fact that they haven't fully mastered the move yet. The attack, while powerful, was made weaker by Garchomp's fury, preventing it from being strong enough to defeat Cyrus, and left Garchomp to pursue the escaping opponent. With Cyrus gone, Garchomp was used to take Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum to the [[Spear Pillar]] for the final battle against Cyrus.
In ''[[PS409|Shunning Spiritomb]]'', Garchomp was used as Cynthia's third and final Pokémon against Cyrus at the Galactic HQ. Still angry from their previous battle, Garchomp attacks Cyrus's {{p|Gyarados}} ferociously. Seeing how angry it was, Cynthia has Garchomp use her strongest move, {{m|Draco Meteor}}, despite the fact that they haven't fully mastered the move yet. The attack, while powerful, was made weaker by Garchomp's fury, preventing it from being strong enough to defeat Cyrus, and left Garchomp to pursue the escaping opponent. With Cyrus gone, Garchomp was used to take Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum to the [[Spear Pillar]] for the final battle against Cyrus.


===={{chap|Platinum}}====
[[File:Cynthia Gabite Adventures.png|thumb|200px|right|As a Gabite]]
[[File:Cynthia Gabite Adventures.png|thumb|200px|right|As a Gabite]]
In the {{chap|Platinum}}, Cynthia's grandmother, angry at her granddaughter for what happened at the Galactic HQ, forces Cynthia to train and perfect Draco Meteor. In ''[[PS440|Alternate Dimension Showdown X]]'', Garchomp used its newly-perfected Draco Meteor on [[Charon]] and {{p|Giratina}}, who were escaping the [[Distortion World]] after their battle with Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum.
In the {{chap|Platinum}}, Cynthia's grandmother, angry at her granddaughter for what happened at the Galactic HQ, forces Cynthia to train and perfect Draco Meteor. In ''[[PS440|Alternate Dimension Showdown X]]'', Garchomp used its newly-perfected Draco Meteor on [[Charon]] and {{p|Giratina}}, who were escaping the [[Distortion World]] after their battle with Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum.


In the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, Garchomp, as a Gabite, was seen accompanying Cynthia on her tour in the [[Johto]] region.


====Moves used====
====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|dragon|ground|Cynthia Garchomp {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dragon Rush|1=Hyper Beam|2=Draco Meteor}} Adventures.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Dragon Rush|1=Hyper Beam|2=Draco Meteor}}}}
{{anmov/h|Dragon|Ground|Cynthia Garchomp {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Dragon Rush|1=Hyper Beam}} Adventures.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Dragon Rush|1=Hyper Beam}}|image2=Cynthia Garchomp {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Draco Meteor}} Adventures.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 1}}|0=Draco Meteor}}}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Rush|PS368|Problematic Probopass and Mad Magnezone I}}
{{anmov|dragon|Dragon Rush|PS368|Problematic Probopass and Mad Magnezone I|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|normal|Hyper Beam|PS368|Problematic Probopass and Mad Magnezone I}}
{{anmov|normal|Hyper Beam|PS368|Problematic Probopass and Mad Magnezone I|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dragon|Draco Meteor|PS409|VS Spiritomb}}
{{anmov|dragon|Draco Meteor|PS409|Shunning Spiritomb|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|ground|Earthquake|Earthquake (move)|???{{tt|*|confirmed on the official site only.}}}}
{{anmov|normal|Giga Impact|Giga Impact (move)|???{{tt|*|confirmed on the official site only.}}}}
{{anmov|fighting|Brick Break|Brick Break (move)|???{{tt|*|confirmed on the official site only.}}}}
{{anmov/f|ground}}
{{anmov/f|ground}}


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[[File:Cynthia Garchomp DPA.png|thumb|200px|right|Garchomp in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]
[[File:Cynthia Garchomp DPA.png|thumb|200px|right|Garchomp in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]


Garchomp has appeared in DP Adventure as her main Pokémon. She sent it out to show off its power to Hareta back in ''[[DPA07|Dialga's Secret Keys!]]''. Garchomp reappeared in ''[[DPA23|A New Battle Begins]]'' where it faced off against [[Mitsumi]]'s {{p|Infernape}}. It fought using {{m|Giga Impact}} while Infernape was using {{m|Overheat}}. It is unknown who won though.
Cynthia’s Garchomp first appeared in ''[[DPA07|Dialga's Secret Keys]]'' of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!. Garchomp was sent out to {{m|slash}} the {{m|String Shot}} coming from [[B-2]]'s three {{p|Wurmple}}.
 
In ''[[DPA21|Will Hareta's Wish Get Through?!]]'', Garchomp was sent out to block an attack coming from [[Jupiter]]'s {{p|Crobat}}.
 
In ''[[DPA23|A New Battle Begins!]]'', Garchomp was used to battle [[Mitsumi]]'s {{p|Infernape}}. Both sides charged at each other with {{m|Giga Impact}} and {{m|Overheat}}, respectively. They were both recalled for {{p|Lucario}} and {{p|Electivire}}. Garchomp and Infernape were sent out again later on. Infernape attacked with {{m|Focus Blast}} in which Garchomp dodged. The Focus Blast headed straight for [[Hareta]] and [[Koya]], in which Koya protected himself with {{p|Metagross}}. Garchomp won the battle by default when Mitsumi decided to resign seeing that it was more fun for her to watch the tournament instead of fighting in it.


====Moves used====
====Moves used====
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Like all of Cynthia's Pokémon, Garchomp has a 31 IV in each of its stats in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.
*Like all of Cynthia's Pokémon, Garchomp has 31 [[Individual values|IVs]] in each of its stats in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.


==Related articles==
==Related articles==
{{Animespecies|Garchomp}}
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Cynthia's Garchomp
シロナのガブリアス Shirona's Gaburias
Bag Poké Ball SV Sprite.png
Cynthia Garchomp.png
Cynthia's Garchomp
Debuts in Top-Down Training!
Caught at Sinnoh
Gender Female
Ability Sand Veil*
Current location With Cynthia
HOME445.png
This Pokémon is fully evolved.
Voice actor Japanese English
As Garchomp Katsuyuki Konishi

Cynthia's Garchomp (Japanese: シロナのガブリアス Shirona's Gaburias) is Cynthia's main battling Pokémon in the anime, manga and games.

In the anime

In the main series

History

Diamond & Pearl series

Cynthia's Garchomp first appeared in Top-Down Training where she was seen battling Lucian's Bronzong. Even though Bronzong was shown to be a powerful Pokémon in the battle against Dawn's Buizel in An Elite Meet and Greet!, the Bronze Bell Pokémon's Flash Cannon barely did any damage to Garchomp, who knocked it out with Giga Impact. In the same episode, she battled against Paul when Cynthia accepted Paul's challenge for a full battle. Once again her incredible resistance was showcased, as Cynthia allowed her to absorb Chimchar's Fire Spin and Weavile's Blizzard, before knocking out the former with Dig and the latter with Dragon Rush. She easily overpowered his Murkrow, with Giga Impact easily besting Sky Attack, before fighting against his powerful starter Pokémon, Torterra. Torterra managed to inflict damage on Garchomp, immobilised from Giga Impact, with Giga Drain. When it tried to follow up with Frenzy Plant, however, Garchomp pried apart the roots and knocked Torterra out with a Brick Break to the head. Paul forfeited after this, giving Cynthia the win.

Garchomp appeared again in Losing Its Lustrous and Double Team Turnover!, where she was used in battling Team Galactic's Pokémon. Her strength was once more demonstrated in the simple defeat of Saturn's Bronzor. She also fought Mars's Purugly and Saturn's Toxicroak with help from Ash, Dawn, and Cynthia's Gastrodon. However, they ultimately failed to prevent Team Galactic obtaining the Lustrous Orb.

Garchomp also briefly appeared in Aiding the Enemy! where she battled against Aaron's Drapion on television The outcome of this particular battle isn't known.

She also appeared along with Cynthia in a cameo appearance in the beginning of Arceus and the Jewel of Life battling Palmer's Milotic.

She also appeared along with Cynthia in The Battle Finale of Legend!, where she easily knocked out Jupiter's Skuntank with a single Giga Impact and restrained Jupiter herself. She then bore Dawn's Piplup into battle against Team Galactic, and used Draco Meteor to help attack the Red Chains holding Dialga and Palkia.

Garchomp also appeared alongside Cynthia during the credits of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Garchomp was shown on TV winning a close battle between Flint's Infernape in Memories are Made of Bliss!. Infernape fought well, but was unable to withstand Dragon Rush, and was defeated.

Best Wishes series
Cynthia and Garchomp

Garchomp reappeared in All for the Love of Meloetta! where she battled against Iris's Axew. Axew's Scratch and Dragon Rage successfully hit Garchomp but seemed to do no damage. Garchomp then used her Dragon Rush and Draco Meteor attacks to cause a lot of damage to Axew. At the last second when it seemed like Axew was down, he got back up and ended up knocking Garchomp down with his newly learned Giga Impact and shocking everybody. Garchomp quickly recovered and was about to finish Axew off with a Brick Break but was called off by Cynthia at the last second.

Garchomp appeared again in Jostling for the Junior Cup! where she battled Caitlin's Gothitelle in an exhibition match for the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup. After being initially confused by Flatter, Garchomp was repeatedly slammed on the battlefield and finally lifted high into the air by Gothitelle's Psychic. Overcoming the confusion, Garchomp cleverly used the top of the stadium to launch herself forward to deliver a successful Dragon Rush. After Garchomp's Draco Meteor was stopped by Gothitelle's Thunderbolt and both their Brick Break attacks clashed, the battle's inexplicitly short 10 minute time limit ran out, and the match was named a tie.

In Unova's Survival Crisis!, Garchomp was sent out to battle the Forces of Nature.

Personality and characteristics

Cynthia was shown to have a strong bond with Garchomp, as Garchomp was shown to have been used more often than her other Pokémon. Similar to other Pokémon belonging to Champions, Garchomp was shown to withstand attacks coming from other Pokémon, which was shown during the battle with Paul as she was easily able to defeat Paul's team without a scratch. Garchomp was also helpful when Ash and his friends dealt with Team Galactic and Team Rocket on two separate occasions.

Moves used

Cynthia Garchomp Dragon Claw.png
Using Dragon Claw
Cynthia Garchomp Stone Edge.png
Using Stone Edge
Move First Used In
Giga Impact Top-Down Training!
Dig Top-Down Training!
Dragon Rush  Top-Down Training!
Brick Break  Top-Down Training!
Dragon Claw Double Team Turnover!
Flamethrower Arceus and the Jewel of Life
Draco Meteor  The Battle Finale of Legend!
Stone Edge Memories are Made of Bliss!
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

In Pokémon Generations

Garchomp in Pokémon Generations

Garchomp appeared in The New World, where it helped Cynthia stop Team Galactic's plans at Spear Pillar.

In the games

As mentioned, Garchomp is also Cynthia's main Pokémon in the games. She has appeared in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, Pokémon Black and White, Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, and Pokémon Sun and Moon.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Pokémon Platinum Pokémon Black and White
First battle (and any rematches
before arresting Charon)
Rematch (after arresting Charon)
Spr 4d 445 f.png
Types:
Dragon Ground
Ability:
Sand Veil
Held item:
Bag Sitrus Berry Sprite.png Sitrus Berry
Garchomp Lv.66
Dragon Rush
Dragon Physical
Brick Break
Fighting Physical
Giga Impact
Normal Physical
Earthquake
Ground Physical
Spr 4p 445 f.png
Types:
Dragon Ground
Ability:
Sand Veil
Held item:
Bag Sitrus Berry Sprite.png Sitrus Berry
Garchomp Lv.62
Dragon Rush
Dragon Physical
Flamethrower
Fire Special
Giga Impact
Normal Physical
Earthquake
Ground Physical
Spr 4p 445 f.png
Types:
Dragon Ground
Ability:
Sand Veil
Held item:
Bag Sitrus Berry Sprite.png Sitrus Berry
Garchomp Lv.78
Dragon Rush
Dragon Physical
Brick Break
Fighting Physical
Giga Impact
Normal Physical
Earthquake
Ground Physical
Spr 5b 445 f.png
Types:
Dragon Ground
Ability:
Sand Veil
Held item:
Noimage.png None Noimage.png
Garchomp Lv.77
Stone Edge
Rock Physical
Earthquake
Ground Physical
Dragon Rush
Dragon Physical
Crunch
Dark Physical
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Pokémon Sun and Moon
Undella Town Pokémon World Tournament
Spr 5b2 445 f.png
Types:
Dragon Ground
Ability:
Sand Veil
Held item:
Noimage.png None Noimage.png
Garchomp Lv.78
Earthquake
Ground Physical
Dragon Rush
Dragon Physical
Stone Edge
Rock Physical
Fire Blast
Fire Special
Spr 5b2 445 m.png
Types:
Dragon Ground
Ability:
Sand Veil
Held item:
Bag Focus Sash Sprite.png Focus Sash
Garchomp/ Lv.50
Outrage
Dragon Physical
Stone Edge
Rock Physical
Earthquake
Ground Physical
Swords Dance
Normal Status
445Garchomp.png
Types:
Dragon Ground
Ability:
Sand Veil or Rough Skin
Held item:
Bag Choice Scarf Sprite.png Choice Scarf
Garchomp/ Lv.50
Outrage
Dragon Physical
Earthquake
Ground Physical
Fire Fang
Fire Physical
Crunch
Dark Physical
445Garchomp.png
Types:
Dragon Ground
Ability:
Sand Veil or Rough Skin
Held item:
Bag Garchompite Sprite.png Garchompite
Garchomp/ Lv.50
Sandstorm
Rock Status
Stone Edge
Rock Physical
Earthquake
Ground Physical
Dragon Claw
Dragon Physical

Pokémon Global Link event

Garchomp was distributed to players who inserted a serial code that was given away to players who complete at least three battles during the Sinnoh Classic competition on the Pokémon Global Link.

#0445 Garchomp Blue pentagon VI.png
Cherish Ball summary IV.png Level 66 445Garchomp.png
Type:
DragonIC XY.png GroundIC XY.png
Ability: Sand Veil
Held item: Sitrus Berry Sitrus Berry
ID: 07226
OT: Cynthia
Met: Pokémon League (fateful encounter)
Nature: Random
Ribbon: Classic Ribbon Classic Ribbon
Dragon Rush
Dragon Physical
Earthquake
Ground Physical
Brick Break
Fighting Physical
Giga Impact
Normal Physical
Games Method Region Location Duration
ORAS serial code all online August 2 to September 22, 2016
Moves in bold can be taught again at the Move Reminder as a special move if forgotten.
Date received is the receiving system's date when the Wonder Card is received.
This Pokémon is set to the same language as the game that received it.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

In All About Arceus IX, Garchomp, as a Gabite, was seen accompanying Cynthia on her tour in the Johto region. It was with her when she witnessed Dialga and Palkia flying towards Sinnoh.

Diamond & Pearl arc

Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures

Garchomp is Cynthia's main battling Pokémon in Pokémon Adventures. Garchomp is well trained enough that she can battle even without her Trainer giving her commands. Garchomp first appeared with her Trainer in Ring Around the Roserade II, where she held Cynthia's coat while Cynthia helped train Platinum.

In Suffering Psyduck, Garchomp was used to take Diamond, Pearl and Platinum to Route 210 so that Cynthia can heal the Psyduck barricade there. Later, Cynthia lent Garchomp to her Grandmother so that she, Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum could make it to Celestic Town safely. Upon arriving, Garchomp gets into a fight with the leader of Team Galactic, Cyrus. She attempts to prevent Cyrus from entering the Celestic Ruins, but inadvertently assists him in getting inside after her accuracy is lowered, causing her attacks to miss and make a bigger opening.

In Shunning Spiritomb, Garchomp was used as Cynthia's third and final Pokémon against Cyrus at the Galactic HQ. Still angry from their previous battle, Garchomp attacks Cyrus's Gyarados ferociously. Seeing how angry it was, Cynthia has Garchomp use her strongest move, Draco Meteor, despite the fact that they haven't fully mastered the move yet. The attack, while powerful, was made weaker by Garchomp's fury, preventing it from being strong enough to defeat Cyrus, and left Garchomp to pursue the escaping opponent. With Cyrus gone, Garchomp was used to take Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum to the Spear Pillar for the final battle against Cyrus.

Platinum arc

As a Gabite

In the Platinum arc, Cynthia's grandmother, angry at her granddaughter for what happened at the Galactic HQ, forces Cynthia to train and perfect Draco Meteor. In Alternate Dimension Showdown X, Garchomp used its newly-perfected Draco Meteor on Charon and Giratina, who were escaping the Distortion World after their battle with Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum.


Moves used

Cynthia Garchomp Hyper Beam Adventures.png
Using Hyper Beam
Cynthia Garchomp Draco Meteor Adventures.png
Using Draco Meteor
Move First Used In
Dragon Rush  Problematic Probopass and Mad Magnezone I
Hyper Beam  Problematic Probopass and Mad Magnezone I
Draco Meteor  Shunning Spiritomb
Earthquake ???*
Giga Impact ???*
Brick Break ???*
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Garchomp in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Cynthia’s Garchomp first appeared in Dialga's Secret Keys of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!. Garchomp was sent out to slash the String Shot coming from B-2's three Wurmple.

In Will Hareta's Wish Get Through?!, Garchomp was sent out to block an attack coming from Jupiter's Crobat.

In A New Battle Begins!, Garchomp was used to battle Mitsumi's Infernape. Both sides charged at each other with Giga Impact and Overheat, respectively. They were both recalled for Lucario and Electivire. Garchomp and Infernape were sent out again later on. Infernape attacked with Focus Blast in which Garchomp dodged. The Focus Blast headed straight for Hareta and Koya, in which Koya protected himself with Metagross. Garchomp won the battle by default when Mitsumi decided to resign seeing that it was more fun for her to watch the tournament instead of fighting in it.

Moves used

Cynthia Garchomp Giga Impact DPA.png
Using Giga Impact
Move First Used In
Slash Dialga's Secret Keys
Giga Impact A New Battle Begins
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Cynthia's Garchomp in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Related cards
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Garchomp Pokémon C Colorless Supreme Victors Uncommon 60/147 Garchomp Half Deck   006/016
Garchomp Pokémon C LV.X Colorless Supreme Victors Rare Holo LV.X 145/147 Garchomp Half Deck   007/016
DP Black Star Promos   DP46      
 


Trivia

Related articles

For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Gabite and Garchomp.