Garchomp (Japanese: ガブリアス Gaburias) is a dual-type Dragon/Ground pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
It evolves from Gabite starting at level 48. It is the final form of Gible. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp using the Garchompite.
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. 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. It 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 scleras and gold-colored irises.
When Garchomp Mega Evolves, it grows in size and 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 morph together to form sharp, red blades.
Garchomp can fly at an incredible speed—helped by the fine scales on its body that reduce drag—to catch its prey. Garchomp are cave-dwellers, and are seldom seen in the wild.
In the anime
Mega Garchomp in the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Cynthia's Garchomp made her debut appearance in Top-Down Training. She also briefly appeared in the opening of Arceus and the Jewel of Life, battling against Tower Tycoon Palmer's Milotic.
Other
Professor Sycamore owns a Garchomp that first appeared in Lumiose City Pursuit!. It was revealed in Garchomp's Mega Bond! that Sycamore has owned Garchomp since she was a Gible.
A Garchomp that can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp appeared in Mega Evolution Special I, under the ownership of Remo.
Minor appearances
Another female Garchomp is used by one of the students of Pokémon Summer Academy in the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.
A Garchomp appeared in the opening scenes of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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DP040
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Garchomp
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Ash's Pokédex
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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.
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In Pokémon Generations
Cynthia's Garchomp appeared in The New World where it helped Cynthia stop Team Galactic's plans at Spear Pillar.
In the manga
In the Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic manga
A Garchomp appeared in Mission Complete.
In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga
A Garchomp appeared in A World Covered In Darkness.
In the Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King manga
Koji was seen with a Garchomp.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Cynthia's Garchomp
Like in the games, Cynthia has a Garchomp who is her signature Pokémon.
In the Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga
Ryū Tendō owns a Garchomp.
In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga
A Garchomp appeared in PDP11.
In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
- Main article: Cynthia's Garchomp
Cynthia and her Garchomp also appeared in Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, helping Hareta and his Piplup defeat B-2. It was later seen battling Mitsumi and her Infernape.
In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! manga
Yū Shirogane owns a Garchomp.
In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga
Toki owns a Garchomp nicknamed Kamaru.
In the TCG
- Main article: Garchomp (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!
Garchomp in Pokkén Tournament
Garchomp is a Power-type playable character in Pokkén. Moves it can use include Dragon Claw, Dig, Dragon Rush, Stone Edge, Earthquake, and Sand Tomb. Upon entering Burst form, it Mega-Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Outrage Smasher.
Game data
Pokédex entries
Garchomp
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed.
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Pearl
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It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape.
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Platinum
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It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
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HeartGold
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Its body is covered in fine scales that reduce drag, enabling it to fly at high speeds.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Black
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It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
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White
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Black 2
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It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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X
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When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed.
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Y
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It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape.
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Omega Ruby
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When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed.
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Alpha Sapphire
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It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape.
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Generation VII
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Sun
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It can fly at speeds rivaling jet planes. It dives into flocks of bird Pokémon and gulps the entire flock down whole.
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Moon
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The protuberances on its head serve as sensors. It can even detect distant prey.
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Mega Garchomp
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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Generation VII
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Sun
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Excess energy melted its arms and wings, transforming them into giant scythes.
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Moon
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Its vaunted wings become scythes, sending it mad with rage. It swings its scythes wildly and slices the ground to pieces.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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In events
Games
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Event
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Language/Region
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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B2W2
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Strongest Class Single Battle Garchomp
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Japanese
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Japan
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100
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September 15 to October 28, 2012
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B2W2
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Strongest Class Pokémon Gift Garchomp
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Korean
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South Korea
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100
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February 24 to May 5, 2013
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XY
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CoroCoro Garchomp
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Japanese region
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Japan
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48
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November 15, 2013 to August 29, 2014
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XY
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Winter 2013 Garchomp
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American region
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United States
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50
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November 27, 2013 to June 30, 2014
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XY
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XY Garchomp
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Taiwanese region
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Taiwan
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48
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January 15 to March 31, 2014
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XY
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XY Garchomp
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American region
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Singapore
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48
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January 24 to March 31, 2014
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XY
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Spring Carnival Garchomp
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All
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South Korea
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48
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April 12 to 19, 2014
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ORAS
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Cynthia's Garchomp
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Japanese region
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Online
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66
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August 2 to September 29, 2016
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ORAS
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Cynthia's Garchomp
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American region
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Online
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66
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August 2 to September 29, 2016
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ORAS
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Cynthia's Garchomp
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PAL region
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Online
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66
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August 2 to September 29, 2016
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ORAS
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Cynthia's Garchomp
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Korean region
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Online
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66
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August 2 to September 29, 2016
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ORAS
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Cynthia's Garchomp
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Taiwanese region
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Online
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66
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August 2 to September 29, 2016
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Pokémon Global Link promotions
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Garchomp
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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108
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168 - 215
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326 - 420
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130
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121 - 200
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238 - 394
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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102
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96 - 169
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188 - 333
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Total: 600
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Mega Garchomp
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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108
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168 - 215
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326 - 420
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170
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157 - 244
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310 - 482
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115
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108 - 183
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211 - 361
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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92
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87 - 158
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170 - 311
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Total: 700
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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 level-up moves from other generations
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- 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 TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Garchomp in Generation VII
- 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
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Garchomp can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Garchomp cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- 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
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Crush ×1)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Crush ×1)
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Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
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It charges at high speed and launches fire to attack.
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
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Trivia
Origin
Appearance-wise, Garchomp seems like a cross between a European dragon, various species of sharks (including the hammerhead), and possibly a dromaeosaurid or other theropod dinosaur. Its design also strongly resembles a jet aircraft.
Name origin
Garchomp may be a combination and corruption of gore (a projecting point), guard or Carcharodon (the scientific name for sharks) and chomp. Gar may also derive from garpike (a species of fish somewhat similar in appearance), gargantuan (relating to its size) or gargoyle which occasionally bears a likeness to European dragons.
Gaburias may be a combination of がぶがぶ gabugabu (onomatopoeia for gulping) or がぶりと gaburito (bite or chew) and アース āsu (earth) or Carcharias.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ガブリアス Gaburias
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From がぶがぶ gabugabu, がぶりと gaburito, and earth or Carcharias
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French
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Carchacrok
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From Carcharias or Carcharodon and croquer
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Spanish
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Garchomp
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Same as English name
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German
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Knakrack
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From knacken and Racker
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Italian
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Garchomp
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Same as English name
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Korean
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한카리아스 Hankarias
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From 한입 han'ip, Carcharias, and possibly earth
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Mandarin Chinese
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烈咬陸鯊 / 烈咬陆鲨 Lièyǎolùshā
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Literally "Violent biting land shark"
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Cantonese Chinese
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烈咬陸鯊 Lihtngáauhluhksā
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Same as Mandarin name
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More languages
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Russian
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Гарчомп Garchomp
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Transcription of English name
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Related articles
External links
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