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Battle Guide

Garchomp

ADragonGroundAttackerEasy

A straightforward spread-damage threat with useful natural bulk and speed.

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Recommended Set

Best build

Moves

Earthquake
Dragon Claw
Rock Slide
Protect
Quick Specs
AbilityRough Skin
Held itemClear Amulet
DifficultyEasy
Beginner friendlyYes
Advantages

Strengths

  • Spread damage
  • Strong stats
  • Electric immunity
Counterplay

Weaknesses

  • Ice weakness
  • Intimidate

Sample counters

SylveonDragonite
Good Partners

Build around Garchomp

Appears in First Steps Balance.

A

Rotom-Wash

ElectricWater
S

Metagross

SteelPsychic
Build FAQ

Garchomp questions

Is Garchomp good in Pokémon Champions?＋

Our provisional ranking places Garchomp in A Tier because it offers attacker value. This will be updated with confirmed game data.

What is the best item for Garchomp?＋

The current sample build recommends Clear Amulet. Item availability and effects must be checked against the final game.

Who works well with Garchomp?＋

Good partners in this early database include Rotom-Wash and Metagross.