Competitive Information for Garchomp [Scarlet/Violet]


Dragon / Ground
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Garchomp? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Garchomp is a decent Dragon and Ground-typed Pokemon. It's a pretty common sight to see Garchomp out in the 9th generation battlefield. Garchomp can usually be found in the OU tier (Overused). Garchomp is weak to Dragon, Fairy, and Ice-typed attacks.
Item: Yache Berry / Shell Bell
Ability: Rough Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 28 Hp / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Garchomp (Rough Skin)
Garchomp is a decent Physical Sweeper. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Garchomp recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Rough Skin, pokemon making contact with Garchomp lose 1/8 of their max hp.
♦ 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).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Garchomp's last move failed).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ 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
Garchomp Physical Sweeper (Physical Sandshark)
Garchomp is a sensational Physical Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Garchomp last longer regaining it's health points 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).
♦ 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
Garchomp Physical Sweeper (Swords Dance)
Garchomp is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute 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).
♦ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Garchomp's attack by 2 stages).
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Item: Rocky Helmet
Ability: Rough Skin
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Stone Edge
- Iron Head
- Dragon Claw / Swords Dance
- Earthquake
Garchomp Physical Sweeper (Rockychomp)
Garchomp is a stupendous Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Rough Skin, pokemon making contact with Garchomp lose 1/8 of their max hp.
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Garchomp's attack by 2 stages).
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Garchomp? These builds have been optimized for Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Item: Yache Berry / Shell Bell
Ability: Rough Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 28 Hp / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Rock Slide
- Double-Edge / Slash
Doubles Physical Sweeper Garchomp (Rough Skin)
Garchomp is an interesting Physical Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Garchomp recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Rough Skin, pokemon making contact with Garchomp lose 1/8 of their max hp.
♦ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
♦ 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 good amount of damage.
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Ice moves are bad against Water/Steel/Fire/Ice.
Dragon moves are bad against Fairy.
Fairy moves are bad against Steel/Poison/Fire.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Garchomp is: Water, Steel, Fire or Ice
Considering the amount of shared resistances against typings this Pokemon is usually weak to, we also recommend: Fairy, Steel, Poison or Fire
We strongly suggest: Fairy, Steel, Poison or Fire
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Dragon or Ground ) could also prove useful.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Garchomp
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Rough Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 28 Hp / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Slash
Physical Sweeper Garchomp (Rough Skin)
Garchomp is popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. The Shell Bell item option is to help Garchomp recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Rough Skin, pokemon making contact with Garchomp lose 1/8 of their max hp.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Garchomp's last move failed).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Garchomp
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Rough Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 28 Hp / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Tera Blast / Crunch
Physical Sweeper Garchomp (Rough Skin)
Garchomp is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. The Shell Bell item option is to help Garchomp recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Rough Skin, pokemon making contact with Garchomp lose 1/8 of their max hp.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Garchomp's last move failed).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
♦ Crunch is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Garchomp
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Rough Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 28 Hp / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Garchomp (Rough Skin)
Garchomp is a remarkable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. The Shell Bell item option is to help Garchomp recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Rough Skin, pokemon making contact with Garchomp lose 1/8 of their max hp.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Garchomp's last move failed).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Garchomp
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Rough Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 28 Hp / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Tera Blast / Thunder Fang
- Double-Edge / Slash
Physical Sweeper Garchomp (Rough Skin)
Garchomp is a remarkable Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. The Shell Bell item option is to help Garchomp recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Rough Skin, pokemon making contact with Garchomp lose 1/8 of their max hp.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Garchomp's last move failed).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
♦ Thunder Fang is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Garchomp
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Rough Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 28 Hp / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Slash
Physical Sweeper Garchomp (Rough Skin)
Garchomp is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. The Shell Bell item option is to help Garchomp recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Rough Skin, pokemon making contact with Garchomp lose 1/8 of their max hp.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Garchomp's last move failed).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Garchomp
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Rough Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 28 Hp / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Shadow Claw / Crunch
- Tera Blast / Brick Break
Physical Sweeper Garchomp (Rough Skin)
Garchomp is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Garchomp's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Garchomp's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Rough Skin, pokemon making contact with Garchomp lose 1/8 of their max hp. Shadow Claw or Crunch are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Garchomp's last move failed).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fighting-type move).
♦ Brick Break is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Garchomp
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Rough Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 28 Hp / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Tera Blast / Fire Fang
- Double-Edge / Slash
Physical Sweeper Garchomp (Rough Skin)
Garchomp is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. The Shell Bell item option is to help Garchomp recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Rough Skin, pokemon making contact with Garchomp lose 1/8 of their max hp.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Garchomp's last move failed).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
♦ Fire Fang is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Garchomp
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Rough Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 28 Hp / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Tera Blast
- Liquidation / Double-Edge
Physical Sweeper Garchomp (Rough Skin)
Garchomp is an interesting Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Garchomp's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. 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 Rough Skin, pokemon making contact with Garchomp lose 1/8 of their max hp. Liquidation was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Garchomp's last move failed).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
♦ Liquidation is a physical 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Garchomp
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Rough Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 28 Hp / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Shadow Claw / Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Slash
Physical Sweeper Garchomp (Rough Skin)
Garchomp is an outstanding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. The Shell Bell item option is to help Garchomp recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Rough Skin, pokemon making contact with Garchomp lose 1/8 of their max hp.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Garchomp's last move failed).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Garchomp
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Rough Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 28 Hp / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Tera Blast
- Liquidation / Double-Edge
Physical Sweeper Garchomp (Rough Skin)
Garchomp is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Garchomp's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. 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 Rough Skin, pokemon making contact with Garchomp lose 1/8 of their max hp. Liquidation was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Garchomp's last move failed).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
♦ Liquidation is a physical 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Garchomp
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Rough Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 28 Hp / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Tera Blast
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Iron Head / Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Garchomp (Rough Skin)
Garchomp is an interesting Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Garchomp's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. 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 Rough Skin, pokemon making contact with Garchomp lose 1/8 of their max hp. Iron Head was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ground-type move).
♦ 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 great amount of damage.
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Garchomp
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Rough Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 28 Hp / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Slash
Physical Sweeper Garchomp (Rough Skin)
Garchomp is an outstanding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. The Shell Bell item option is to help Garchomp recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Rough Skin, pokemon making contact with Garchomp lose 1/8 of their max hp.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Garchomp's last move failed).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Garchomp
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Rough Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 28 Hp / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Garchomp (Rough Skin)
Garchomp is an astounding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. The Shell Bell item option is to help Garchomp recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Rough Skin, pokemon making contact with Garchomp lose 1/8 of their max hp.
♦ Slash is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ 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.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Garchomp's last move failed).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Garchomp
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Rough Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 28 Hp / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Tera Blast / Poison Jab
- Shadow Claw / Crunch
Physical Sweeper Garchomp (Rough Skin)
Garchomp is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Garchomp's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Garchomp's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Rough Skin, pokemon making contact with Garchomp lose 1/8 of their max hp. Shadow Claw or Crunch are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Garchomp's last move failed).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Garchomp
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Rough Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 28 Hp / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw / Crunch
Physical Sweeper Garchomp (Rough Skin)
Garchomp is a sensational Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Garchomp's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Garchomp's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Rough Skin, pokemon making contact with Garchomp lose 1/8 of their max hp. Shadow Claw or Crunch are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Garchomp's last move failed).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Garchomp
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Rough Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 28 Hp / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Liquidation / Double-Edge
- Tera Blast / Rock Slide
Physical Sweeper Garchomp (Rough Skin)
Garchomp is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Garchomp's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. 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 Rough Skin, pokemon making contact with Garchomp lose 1/8 of their max hp. Liquidation was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Garchomp's last move failed).
♦ Liquidation is a physical 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Garchomp
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Rough Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 28 Hp / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Double-Edge / Slash
- Iron Head / Tera Blast
Physical Sweeper Garchomp (Rough Skin)
Garchomp is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. The Shell Bell item option is to help Garchomp recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Rough Skin, pokemon making contact with Garchomp lose 1/8 of their max hp.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Garchomp's last move failed).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Iron Head is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
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Teratype Water moveset for Garchomp
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Rough Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 28 Hp / 252 Atk / 228 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Liquidation / Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Slash
Physical Sweeper Garchomp (Rough Skin)
Garchomp is a wonderful Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute 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. The Shell Bell item option is to help Garchomp recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Rough Skin, pokemon making contact with Garchomp lose 1/8 of their max hp.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Garchomp's last move failed).
♦ Liquidation is a physical TERA-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Garchomp learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Garchomp can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Garchomp
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Helping Hand
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Moves that boost Garchomp's stats
- Metal Claw
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Garchomp
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
Common Effort Values for Garchomp in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Optimize Garchomp's EV spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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