# Garchomp - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 5 OverUsed

> Find the best Garchomp builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Garchomp Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Usage** | 12% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Garchomp)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Garchomp
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 96.426%
- **Outrage**: 74.351%
- **Stealth Rock**: 53.313%
- **Swords Dance**: 49.079%
- **Fire Blast**: 25.555%
- **Dual Chop**: 21.225%
- **Draco Meteor**: 17.780%
- **Fire Fang**: 11.350%
- **Stone Edge**: 9.781%
- **Dragon Claw**: 9.294%

## Common Abilities
- **Rough Skin**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 26.402%
- **Focus Sash**: 21.694%
- **Life Orb**: 19.138%
- **Yache Berry**: 18.225%
- **Lum Berry**: 5.007%
- **Salac Berry**: 4.914%
- **Other**: 4.621%

## Common Teammates
- **Starmie**: 45.186%
- **Jirachi**: 42.081%
- **Latios**: 37.853%
- **Dragonite**: 36.459%
- **Tyranitar**: 27.314%
- **Kyurem-Black**: 24.928%

## FAQ for Garchomp in bw-1760

### What are the top moves for Garchomp?
The most common moves for Garchomp are Earthquake, Outrage, Stealth Rock, Swords Dance. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Garchomp?
Garchomp is frequently paired with Starmie, Jirachi, Latios, Dragonite. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Garchomp?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Garchomp?
The top build for Garchomp features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 35.546% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Garchomp?
Garchomp is most effectively run with the ability **Rough Skin** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (26.402%).

### What is the most common role for Garchomp?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Garchomp often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the bw-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Garchomp?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 108 |
| Attack | 130 |
| Defense | 95 |
| Sp. Atk | 80 |
| Sp. Def | 85 |
| Speed | 102 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Garchomp on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Garchomp) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Garchomp
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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