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* In an early Japanese trailer for {{game|Platinum}}, a [[Pokémon Platinum beta#Sprites|prototype front sprite]] is seen that is different from the final sprite.
* In an early Japanese trailer for {{game|Platinum}}, a [[Pokémon Platinum beta#Sprites|prototype front sprite]] is seen that is different from the final sprite.
* Garchomp is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]].
* Garchomp is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender differences]].
* Garchomp shares some similarities with fellow dual-[[type]] [[Dragon_(type)|Dragon]]-type [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon [[Dragapult]]. Both are based both on modern, jet-powered aircraft, with Dragapult specifically taking its head shape from that of the {{wp|B-2 Spirit}}; and on marine animals: a hammerhead shark and a ''{{wp|Diplocaulus}}'', ''{{wp|Gerrothorax}}'', or similar respectively. Both have vaguely cylindrical structures on the sides of their head: Garchomp has jet-engine-esque horns, and Dragapult posesses [[Dreepy]] launch tubes. Both Pokémon share their lowest stat, [[Stat#Special_Defense|Special Defense]], though in Garchomp's case, it's tied for its [[Stat#Defense|Defense]]. Coincidentally, both Pokémon were introduced in a [[Generation]] whose number is a multiple of 4.  
* Garchomp shares some similarities with fellow dual-[[type]] [[Dragon_(type)|Dragon]]-type [[pseudo-legendary]] Pokémon [[Dragapult]]. Both are based both on modern, jet-powered aircraft, with Dragapult specifically taking its head shape from that of the {{wp|B-2 Spirit}}; on marine animals: a hammerhead shark and a ''{{wp|Diplocaulus}}'', ''{{wp|Gerrothorax}}'', or similar respectively; and on exctinct aminals, with Garchomp being based on a therapod dinosaur, possibly a dromaeosaurid. Both have vaguely cylindrical structures on the sides of their head: Garchomp has jet-engine-esque horns, and Dragapult posesses [[Dreepy]] launch tubes. Both Pokémon share their lowest stat, [[Stat#Special_Defense|Special Defense]], though in Garchomp's case, it's tied for its [[Stat#Defense|Defense]]. Coincidentally, both Pokémon were introduced in a [[Generation]] whose [[Generation_IV|number]] is a [[Generation_VIII|multiple of 4]].  
** However, despite both Pokémon taking inspiration from jet aircraft, only Dragapult is able to learn {{m|Fly}}.  
** However, despite both Pokémon taking inspiration from jet aircraft, only Dragapult is able to learn {{m|Fly}}.  



Revision as of 15:43, 19 May 2022

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
444MS.png #444: Gabite
Pokémon
#446: Munchlax 446MS.png
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Garchomp (disambiguation).
Garchomp
Mach Pokémon
ガブリアス
Gaburias
#445
Garchomp
Garchomp
Mega Garchomp
Mega Garchomp



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Dragon Ground
Unknown Unknown
Mega Garchomp
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Sand Veil
Garchomp
Cacophony
Mega Garchomp
Cacophony
Rough Skin
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Sand Force
Mega Garchomp
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Monster and Dragon
Hatch time
40 cycles
Height
6'03" 1.9 m
Garchomp
6'03" 1.9 m
Mega Garchomp
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
209.4 lbs. 95.0 kg
Garchomp
209.4 lbs. 95.0 kg
Mega Garchomp
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
Garchompite [[|]]
Base experience yield
218
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
270
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Garchomp
0
HP
3
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Mega Garchomp
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body06.png
Footprint
F445.png F000.png
Mega Garchomp
Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
70
External Links

Garchomp (Japanese: ガブリアス Gaburias) is a dual-type Dragon/Ground pseudo-legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves from Gabite starting at level 48. It is the final form of Gible.

Garchomp can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp using the Garchompite.

Biology

Garchomp flying

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

Cynthia's Garchomp

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.

Professor Sycamore's Garchomp

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

Cynthia's Garchomp

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 (background) in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Cynthia's Garchomp

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

Cynthia's Garchomp appeared in the A Ripple in Time alongside Cynthia.

GOTCHA!

Cynthia's Garchomp

A Garchomp briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Cynthia.

In the manga

Mega Garchomp in Pokémon Adventures

Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic

A Garchomp appeared in Mission Complete as one of the Pokémon Kincaid controlled.

Phantom Thief Pokémon 7

Garchomp is one of the Pokémon Team Galactic used while attacking Sun Sun in A World Covered In Darkness. It was bested by Hiori's Lucario.

Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl

A Garchomp appeared in PDP11, where it battled Ash, Dawn, and their Pokémon.

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!

Yū Shirogane owns a Garchomp.

Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King

Koji owns a Garchomp.

A Garchomp appeared in LDK2.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Cynthia's Garchomp

Like in the games, Cynthia has a Garchomp who is her signature Pokémon. She first appeared in Ring Around the Roserade II.

A Garchomp that can Mega Evolve appeared in a fantasy in Heracross Transforms.

Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!

Ryū Tendō owns a Garchomp.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Main article: Cynthia's Garchomp

Cynthia and her Garchomp appeared in Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, helping Hareta and his Piplup defeat B-2. It was later seen battling Mitsumi and her Infernape. She first appeared in Dialga's Secret Keys.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

A Trainer's Garchomp appeared in Legend? Check! Friends? Check!.

Pokémon Try Adventure

Toki owns a Garchomp nicknamed Kamaru.

In the TCG

Main article: Garchomp (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

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!

Pokkén Tournament

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.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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
SM: #240
Alola
USUM: #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.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Gabite
Platinum
Evolve Gabite
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Gabite
Generation V
Black White
Trade
Black 2
Evolve Gabite
White 2
Trade
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Gabite
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Gabite
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Evolve Gabite
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Evolve Gabite
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.3.0+
Shield Expansion Pass
Tunnel to the Top, Path to the Peak (Wanderer)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Evolve Gabite
Legends: Arceus
Avalanche SlopesAlpha


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Shimmer Desert (3F-8F)
MD Sky
Shimmer Desert (3F-8F)
Ranger: SoA
Hippowdon Temple
Rumble
Rocky Cave
PokéPark Wii
Granite Zone
Ranger: GS
Rand's House, Dark Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Cave: World Axle - B2F
PokéPark 2
Crag Area
Conquest
Evolve Gabite
Rumble U
Adventure Area: Unexpected Land (Reward), Magical Lake: In Need of Trees (Boss),
Challenge Battle: Open Entry Battle Royale (Sinnoh Boss)
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Mysterious Fountain: Stage 6
Shuffle
Event: Pokémon Safari (Third release)
Rumble World
Silver Isles: Foggy Crags (Back Boss)
Picross
Area 17: Stage 07
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Garchomp Sea, Zygarde Sea, Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal, Zygarde SeaFinal
Generation VIII
UNITE
Purchase for 10,000 Aeos Coins/575 Aeos Gems
Cross-Generation
Masters EX
Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout (Cynthia's)


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
B2W2 Strongest Class Single Battle Garchomp Japanese Japan 100 September 15 to October 28, 2012
B2W2 Strongest Class Pokémon Gift Garchomp Korean South Korea 100 February 24 to May 5, 2013
XY CoroCoro Garchomp Japanese region Japan 48 November 15, 2013 to August 29, 2014
XY Winter 2013 Garchomp American region United States 50 November 27, 2013 to June 30, 2014
XY XY Garchomp Taiwanese region Taiwan 48 January 15 to March 31, 2014
XY XY Garchomp American region Singapore 48 January 24 to March 31, 2014
XY Spring Carnival Garchomp All South Korea 48 April 12 to 19, 2014
ORAS Cynthia's Garchomp Japanese region Online 66 August 2 to September 29, 2016
ORAS Cynthia's Garchomp American region Online 66 August 2 to September 29, 2016
ORAS Cynthia's Garchomp PAL region Online 66 August 2 to September 29, 2016
ORAS Cynthia's Garchomp Korean region Online 66 August 2 to September 29, 2016
ORAS Cynthia's Garchomp Taiwanese region Online 66 August 2 to September 29, 2016

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
BWB2W2 Global Link Garchomp English PGL 48 January 30 to February 28, 2013
BWB2W2 Global Link Garchomp French PGL 48 January 30 to February 28, 2013
BWB2W2 Global Link Garchomp German PGL 48 January 30 to February 28, 2013
BWB2W2 Global Link Garchomp Italian PGL 48 January 30 to February 28, 2013
BWB2W2 Global Link Garchomp Spanish PGL 48 January 30 to February 28, 2013

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Events* BrightPowder BrightPowder (100%) Dragon Fang Dragon Fang (100%)
Garchompite Garchompite (100%)

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

Speed
2/3 ★★
Power
4/5 ★★★★
Skill
4/5 ★★★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
2/2 ★★
Total
15/19 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

Garchomp is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

By leveling up

SwShBDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
011 Dual Chop Dragon Physical 04040 09090% 15
011 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 08585% 15
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Sand Attack Ground Status 0000 100100% 15
011 Dragon Breath Dragon Special 06060 100100% 20
Evo.Evo. Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
1818 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100100% 20
2727 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
3434 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
4242 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100100% 15
5252 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100100% 10
6262 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00——% 10
7272 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
8282 Dragon Rush Dragon Physical 100100 07575% 10
  • 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 level-up moves from other generations

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By TM/TR

SwSh

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM08
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TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM09
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM15
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TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM21
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TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM22
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM24
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM26
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM31
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM32
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM33
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM34
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM36
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM39
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM40
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM43
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM48
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM49
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM49 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15
TM53
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM53 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM59
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM65
Bag TM Ghost SwSh Sprite.png
TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM68
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM68 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM76
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM81
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM94
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM94 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
TM97
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM97 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM98
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM98 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM99
Bag TM Dragon SwSh Sprite.png
TM99 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100}}100% 15
TR00
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR01
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TR02
Bag TR Fire Sprite.png
TR02 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR04
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR10
Bag TR Ground Sprite.png
TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TR15
Bag TR Fire Sprite.png
TR15 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TR20
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR24
Bag TR Dragon Sprite.png
TR24 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10
TR26
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR27
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR31
Bag TR Steel Sprite.png
TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15
TR32
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR32 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR47
Bag TR Dragon Sprite.png
TR47 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR57
Bag TR Poison Sprite.png
TR57 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TR62
Bag TR Dragon Sprite.png
TR62 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10
TR67
Bag TR Ground Sprite.png
TR67 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR74
Bag TR Steel Sprite.png
TR74 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR75
Bag TR Rock Sprite.png
TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TR76
Bag TR Rock Sprite.png
TR76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
  • 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

BDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM02
Bag TM Dragon SwSh Sprite.png
TM02 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM05
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM11
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM15
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM17
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM23
Bag TM Steel SwSh Sprite.png
TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15
TM26
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM28
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM31
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM32
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM35
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM37
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM38
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM39
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM40
Bag TM Flying SwSh Sprite.png
TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
TM42
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM45
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM54
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
TM56
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TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM58
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM59
Bag TM Dragon SwSh Sprite.png
TM59 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10
TM65
Bag TM Ghost SwSh Sprite.png
TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM68
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM71
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM75
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM76
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM80
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM82
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM83
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM83 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM84
Bag TM Poison SwSh Sprite.png
TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TM87
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM90
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM93
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM93 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
TM95
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM95 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM96
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM96 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM98
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
XTM100
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM100 Rock Climb Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
  • 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

By breeding

SwSh

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurCuboneMarowakMarowak
AronLaironAggronBagonShelgonSalamence
BergmiteAvaluggDrakloakDragapult
Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
AronLaironAggronDruddigonDuraludon
Metal Claw Steel Physical 50 95% 35
CuboneMarowakMarowakGyaradosLarvitarPupitar
TyranitarTyruntTyrantrum
Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10
HorseaSeadraKingdraGyaradosDratiniDragonair
DragoniteMiloticDrampaFlapple
Twister Dragon Special 40 100% 20
  • 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

BDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
LaprasSnorlaxChikoritaBayleefMeganiumTropius
Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15
BulbasaurIvysaurVenusaurCuboneMarowakAron
LaironAggronBagonShelgonSalamence
Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
CharmanderCharmeleonCharizardHorseaSeadraKingdra
VibravaFlygonSwabluAltariaBagonShelgon
SalamenceGibleGabiteGarchomp
Dragon Breath Dragon Special 60 100% 20
AronLaironAggronShieldonBastiodon
Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15
AronLaironAggron
Metal Claw Steel Physical 50 95% 35
MarshtompSwampert
Mud Shot Ground Special 55 95% 15
DratiniDragonairDragoniteFlygonBagonShelgon
Salamence
Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10
GibleGabiteGarchomp
Sand Tomb Ground Physical 35 85% 15
CharmanderCharmeleonCharizardRhyhornRhydonRhyperior
GyaradosTotodileCroconawFeraligatrLarvitarPupitar
TyranitarBagonShelgonSalamenceCranidosRampardos
Scary Face Normal Status 100% 10
CuboneMarowakGyaradosTotodileCroconawFeraligatr
LarvitarPupitarTyranitar
Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10
HorseaSeadraKingdraGyaradosDratiniDragonair
DragoniteMilotic
Twister Dragon Special 40 100% 20
  • 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

By tutoring

SwShBDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Draco Meteor Dragon Special 130 90% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Scale Shot Dragon Physical 25 90% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Scorching Sands Ground Special 70 100% 10
  • 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

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP False Swipe Normal Physical 40 100% 30
Sw Sh EP BD SP Fire Fang Fire Physical 65 95% 15
Sw Sh EP BD SP Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Bulldoze Ground Physical 60 100% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Stealth Rock Rock Physical 40 100% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Rest Psychic Status —% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Poison Jab Poison Physical 80 100% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 70 100% 15
Sw Sh EP BD SP Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Earth Power Ground Special 80 100% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Giga Impact Normal Physical 120 90% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Aqua Tail Water Physical 85 90% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Stone Edge Rock Physical 100 80% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Outrage Dragon Physical 90 85% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Hyper Beam Normal Special 120 90% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Flamethrower Fire Special 80 100% 10
Sw Sh EP BD SP Draco Meteor Dragon Special 110 90% 5
  • 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

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • 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 - IX
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
IV V VI VII Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
IV V VI VII Aqua Tail Water Physical 09090 090}}90% 10
IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
IV V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30
IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
IV V VI VII Dragon Rage × Dragon Special 0000 100}}100% 10
IV V VI VII Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10
IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
IV V VI VII Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 095}}95% 20
IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
IV V VI VII Hone Claws Dark Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
IV V VI VII Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15
IV V VI VII Laser Focus Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
IV V VI VII Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
IV V VI VII Rock Climb × Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
  • Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
  • 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 Sword and Shield
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 445.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0.5%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Dragon
Poké Assist: Dragon PA.png
Dragon
Field move: Crush 5 field move.png
(Crush ×5)
Browser entry R-253
It spits hunks of dirt to attack. It also rams at incredible speed.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Dragon
Poké Assist:
(present)
Dragon Assist.png
Dragon
Field move:
(present)
Crush 1 field move.png
(Crush ×1)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Dragon Assist.png
Dragon
Field move:
(past)
Crush 1 field move.png
(Crush ×1)
Browser entry R-201/N-210
It charges at high speed and launches fire to attack.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush445 fBody.png Walking Speed: 1.57 seconds Base HP: 61
Base Attack: 84 Base Defense: 57 Base Speed: 70
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW445.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Garchomp came to check on the Granite Zone. He's a smash hit playing Blaziken's Boulder Bash.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2445.png Strong:   Weak: Pikachu icon.pngTepig icon.png
PokéPark Pad entry:
He came to the Crag Area to enter the Battle Tournament. He is unfriendly but can be adorable.
Pokémon Conquest
PCP445.png HP: ★★★★★ Move: Dragon Rush
Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Stealth
Ability 2: Parry
Ability 3: Tenacity
Defense: ★★★★
Speed: ★★★★
Evolves from Gabite when its Attack is 136 or higher
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Harutaka, Masahide, and Narimasa
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Dragon
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT445.png

Flinch Attack
Briefly stops wild Pokémon from taking action.
Pokémon Shuffle
Garchompite Shuffle.png
Ground
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 80 - 145 Raise Max Level.png 20

#281
Shuffle445.png
Shuffle445M.png

Dragon Talon
Sometimes increases damage
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Mega Boost+
Mega Effects Mega Speedup.png 14
Erases Pokémon with three lines from upper-left to lower-right.
Pokémon GO
GO445.png Base HP: 239 Base Attack: 261 Base Defense: 193
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Dragon Tail, Mud Shot
Charged Attacks: Outrage, Earthquake, Fire Blast, Sand Tomb*, Earth Power

Evolution

443Gible.png
Unevolved
Gible
 Dragon  Ground 
Rare Candy
Level 24
444Gabite.png
First evolution
Gabite
 Dragon  Ground 
Rare Candy
Level 48
445Garchomp.png
Second evolution
Garchomp
 Dragon  Ground 


Forms

Mega Evolution

Default
Garchomp
Garchomp
Garchomp
 Dragon  Ground 

Garchompite
Garchompite


Held Garchompite
Garchomp
Mega Garchomp
Garchomp
 Dragon  Ground 

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Male Male Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Form
Form
Form
Form
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Form
Shiny Form
Shiny Form
Shiny Form
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Form
Form
Form
Form
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Form
Shiny Form
Shiny Form
Shiny Form
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
445MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Garchomp images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Garchomp's prototype sprite from Platinum
  • Although the Garchomp in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure and its sequel has no notch on his fin, he is referred to as male.
  • In an early Japanese trailer for Pokémon Platinum, a prototype front sprite is seen that is different from the final sprite.
  • Garchomp is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have gender differences.
  • Garchomp shares some similarities with fellow dual-type Dragon-type pseudo-legendary Pokémon Dragapult. Both are based both on modern, jet-powered aircraft, with Dragapult specifically taking its head shape from that of the B-2 Spirit; on marine animals: a hammerhead shark and a Diplocaulus, Gerrothorax, or similar respectively; and on exctinct aminals, with Garchomp being based on a therapod dinosaur, possibly a dromaeosaurid. Both have vaguely cylindrical structures on the sides of their head: Garchomp has jet-engine-esque horns, and Dragapult posesses Dreepy launch tubes. Both Pokémon share their lowest stat, Special Defense, though in Garchomp's case, it's tied for its Defense. Coincidentally, both Pokémon were introduced in a Generation whose number is a multiple of 4.
    • However, despite both Pokémon taking inspiration from jet aircraft, only Dragapult is able to learn Fly.

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
Japan Flag.png Japanese ガブリアス Gaburias From がぶり gaburi and Carcharias or earth
France Flag.png French Carchacrok From Carcharodon or Carcharias and croquer
Spain Flag.png Spanish Garchomp Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Knakrack From knacken, draco, and crack
Italy Flag.png Italian Garchomp Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 한카리아스 Hankarias From 한입 han'ip, Carcharias, and possibly earth
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 烈咬陸鯊 / 烈咬陆鲨 Lièyǎolùshā From liè, yǎo, 陸 / 陆 , and 鯊 / 鲨 shā
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 烈咬陸鯊 Lihtngáauhluhksā From liht, ngáauh, luhk, and


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