Garchomp (Pokémon)
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| Garchomp ガブリアス Gablias | |
 Artwork from D/P | |
| National Dex | #445 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #— |
| Hoenn Dex | #— |
| Sinnoh Dex | #111 |
| Fiore Browser | R— |
| Almia Browser | R-253 |
| Type | Dragon / Ground |
| Species | Mach Pokémon |
| Height | 6′03″ (1.9m) |
| Weight | 209.4 lbs. (95.0kg) |
| Ability | Sand Veil |
| Egg groups | Monster |
| Dragon | |
| Time to hatch | 10,240 steps |
| Effort yield | 3 Atk |
| Exp. yield | 218 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,250,000 exp. |
| Gender | 50% ♀ / 50% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Blue |
| Catch rate | 45 |
Garchomp (Japanese: ガブリアス Gablias) is a Dragon/Ground-type Pokémon. It is also a Pseudo-legendary.
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Biology
Physiology
Garchomp appears to be a blue dragon crossed with a hammerhead shark. On each limb are two spikes, their use unknown, with a red belly with one yellow triangle near its pelvis. On each of its forelegs are a single, sharp claw, with two dorsal fin-like "wings" that it flies with. On the sides of its head are two extensions from a hammerhead shark, and resemble plane turbines.
Gender differences
The female has a full dorsal fin, while the male's has a triangular cut in it, like its pre-evolutions.
Special abilities
Though Garchomp is not able to learn the move Fly, and cannot possess Levitate it can still fly at an incredible speed to catch its prey.
Behavior
Habitat
It may live in warm caves, like Gible.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Cynthia's Garchomp made its debut appearance in Top-Down Training.
In the manga
Cynthia's Signature Pokémon like in the games and anime was a Garchomp.
In the TCG
- Main article: Garchomp (TCG)
Other Appearances
Garchomp was featured as one of the Pokémon released from a Poké Ball in the demo of Super Smash Bros. Brawl that appeared at Jumpfesta.
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| IV | 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. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | None | Evolve Gabite |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | Hippowdon Temple |
Base stats
| HP: | 108 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 130 | |
| Defense: | 95 | |
| SpAtk: | 80 | |
| SpDef: | 85 | |
| Speed: | 102 |
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
|---|---|---|
Learnset
Garchomp is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
| Generation IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. |
| Previous | Fire Fang |  | 
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| Tackle |  |
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| Sand-Attack |  | 
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| Dragon Rage |  | 
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| Sandstorm | |
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| 3 | Sand-Attack | |
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| 7 | Dragon Rage | |
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| 13 | Sandstorm | |
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| 15 | Take Down | |
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| 19 | Sand Tomb | |
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| 28 | Slash | |
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| 33 | Dragon Claw | |
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| 40 | Dig | |
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| 48 | Crunch |  |
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| 55 | Dragon Rush | |
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By TM/HM
By breeding
By tutoring
Side game data
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | ||
|---|---|---|
| Group:
| Poké Assist:
| Field Move: Cut x5 |
Evolution
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Level 48
Garchomp
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Sprite
| Gen | Game | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II. | |||||||
| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III. | |||||||
| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | Back | |||
| Image:Spr 4d 445 m.png | Image:Spr 4p 445 m.png | Image:Spr b g4 445 m.png | |||||
| Image:Spr 4d 445 f.png | Image:Spr 4p 445 f.png | Image:Spr b g4 445 f.png | |||||
| Image:Spr 4d 445 m s.png | Image:Spr 4p 445 m s.png | 
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| Image:Spr 4d 445 f s.png | Image:Spr 4p 445 f s.png | 
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For other sprites and images, please see Garchomp images on Bulbagarden Archives.Trivia
- Garchomp bears the same star-shaped mark as Sharpedo.
- Garchomp has the second highest base stat average of all non-legendary Pokémon, the first being Slaking. However, it is tied with the four other powerhouse evolutions. Garchomp is also tied with many other legendaries for base stat average, including Mew, Celebi, Deoxys, Latios and Latias.
- Though its Pokédex entries make note of its astounding flying abilities, Garchomp cannot learn Fly. Similarly, though known as the Mach Pokémon, it cannot learn Mach Punch or any other variation of Quick Attack, including Quick Attack itself, in general.
Origin
Appearance-wise, Garchomp seems like a cross between a European dragon and a hammerhead shark. It may have the genuine apperance of a land shark. It also seems to have the appearence of a jet
Name origin
Its English name clearly comes from chomp. The Japanese name may come from がぶがぶ gabugabu, the sound of gobbling or gulping down, がぶりと gaburito, bite or chew, or がぶりと噛み付く gaburitokamitsuku, sink one's teeth into, and アース āsu, earth. Its German name, Knakrack, comes from knackig and Krach. Its French name, Carchacrok, comes from Carcharodon, scientific name of sharks, and croquant.
In other languages
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