Competitive Information for Garchomp [Diamond/Pearl]
Dragon / Ground
Abilities:
If Sandstorm is active, this Pokemon's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to Sandstorm.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Garchomp? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover Garchomp, an outstanding Pokémon with Dragon and Ground attributes! Garchomp is a common Pokémon to see in the DP metagame. Its only type-related weaknesses are Dragon and Ice. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Garchomp's strategies.
Item: Yache Berry / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 28 Hp / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake
- Slash / Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw
Garchomp shows an exceptional Physical Sweeper prowess in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with intense physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Garchomp's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Garchomp's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed.
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Dragon Claw
- Substitute / Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
Ready for single battles? Garchomp is an interesting Physical Sweeper. This setup is intended to take down the opponent's team with formidable physical attacks. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Garchomp last longer regaining it's HP every turn. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Garchomp's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm.
◆ Substitute is a status move (Garchomp takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
◆ Stone Edge is a physical 100-base power Rock-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Garchomp's attack by 2 stages).
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Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Outrage
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
For those intense single battles, Garchomp is an awesome Physical Sweeper. This build is crafted to take down the opponent's team with intense physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Garchomp from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Garchomp's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm.
◆ Outrage is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Garchomp afterwards).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Garchomp's attack by 2 stages).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Garchomp? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Yache Berry / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 28 Hp / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Rock Slide
- Slash / Double-Edge
Garchomp shows a remarkable Physical Sweeper prowess in double battles. This approach seeks to crush rivals using devastating physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Garchomp's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Garchomp's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm. With a Yache Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective ice-type attack then the Yache Berry gets consumed.
◆ Outrage is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Garchomp afterwards).
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Garchomp can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Garchomp.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Garchomp can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Garchomp
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Garchomp's stats
- Metal Claw
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Garchomp
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Garchomp in Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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