# Garchomp - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Garchomp in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview (`championspreview`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championspreview |
| **Usage** | 19% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview/Garchomp)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview/Garchomp
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championspreview](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview)

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## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 24.346%
- **Protect**: 17.356%
- **Dragon Claw**: 16.104%
- **Rock Slide**: 14.262%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 10.014%
- **Swords Dance**: 3.319%
- **Scale Shot**: 2.321%
- **Breaking Swipe**: 0.703%
- **Poison Jab**: 0.591%
- **Stone Edge**: 0.534%

## Common Abilities
- **Rough Skin**: 21.449%
- **Hospitality**: 0.914%
- **Trace**: 0.323%
- **Sushi Plate**: 0.028%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 16.062%
- **Clear Amulet**: 4.248%
- **Garchompite**: 2.307%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 0.605%
- **Choice Scarf**: 0.253%
- **Leftovers**: 0.141%
- **Loaded Dice**: 0.084%
- **Focus Sash**: 0.084%
- **Assault Vest**: 0.042%
- **Choice Band**: 0.042%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 42.053%
- **Sneasler**: 34.585%
- **Charizard**: 26.695%
- **Whimsicott**: 25.837%
- **Tyranitar**: 18.523%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 18.467%

## Featured Teams with Garchomp

### Team 1 by BIlllmads
*Record: 12 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Charizard, Whimsicott, Farigiraf, Sneasler, Garchomp, Kingambit

**Garchomp Set**:
- **Ability**: Rough Skin
- **Item**: Choice Scarf
- **Moves**: Dragon Claw, Rock Slide, Earthquake, Stomping Tantrum

### Team 2 by Wb_vg
*Record: 11 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Floette-Eternal, Talonflame, Primarina, Maushold, Garchomp, Incineroar

**Garchomp Set**:
- **Ability**: Rough Skin
- **Item**: White Herb
- **Moves**: Protect, Dragon Claw, Earthquake, Stomping Tantrum

### Team 3 by nckster
*Record: 11 - 2 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Charizard, Venusaur, Whimsicott, Incineroar, Kingambit, Garchomp

**Garchomp Set**:
- **Ability**: Rough Skin
- **Item**: Haban Berry
- **Moves**: Rock Slide, Earthquake, Dragon Claw, Protect

### Team 4 by AnimatedEagle
*Record: 10 - 2 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Floette-Eternal, Garchomp, Milotic, Incineroar, Charizard, Venusaur

**Garchomp Set**:
- **Ability**: Rough Skin
- **Item**: Choice Scarf
- **Moves**: Earthquake, Dragon Claw, Stomping Tantrum, Rock Slide

### Team 5 by JoeUX9
*Record: 10 - 2 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Klefki, Garchomp, Tyranitar-Mega, Rotom-Heat, Gyarados, Sinistcha

**Garchomp Set**:
- **Ability**: Rough Skin
- **Item**: Choice Scarf
- **Moves**: Dragon Claw, Stomping Tantrum, Earthquake, Rock Slide

### Team 6 by Ahaze13
*Record: 9 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Garchomp, Charizard, Milotic, Incineroar, Venusaur, Gardevoir

**Garchomp Set**:
- **Ability**: Rough Skin
- **Item**: Soft Sand
- **Moves**: Dragon Claw, Stomping Tantrum, Earthquake, Protect

### Team 7 by ChessBoard
*Record: 9 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Floette-Eternal, Whimsicott, Tyranitar, Garchomp, Typhlosion-Hisui, Tsareena

**Garchomp Set**:
- **Ability**: Sand Veil
- **Item**: Roseli Berry
- **Moves**: Dragon Claw, Stomping Tantrum, Swords Dance, Protect

### Team 8 by Shishio_Ax
*Record: 9 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Charizard, Whimsicott, Garchomp, Sneasler, Aegislash, Incineroar

**Garchomp Set**:
- **Ability**: Rough Skin
- **Item**: Dragon Fang
- **Moves**: Dragon Claw, Earthquake, Stomping Tantrum, Protect

### Team 9 by Swamp
*Record: 9 - 2 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Talonflame, Maushold, Basculegion, Garchomp, Floette-Eternal, Pelipper

**Garchomp Set**:
- **Ability**: Rough Skin
- **Item**: White Herb
- **Moves**: Dragon Claw, Earthquake, Rock Slide, Protect

### Team 10 by broser
*Record: 9 - 2 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Floette-Eternal, Maushold, Incineroar, Garchomp, Sinistcha, Archaludon

**Garchomp Set**:
- **Ability**: Rough Skin
- **Item**: Soft Sand
- **Moves**: Stomping Tantrum, Earthquake, Rock Slide, Protect


## FAQ for Garchomp in championspreview-1760

### What are the top moves for Garchomp?
The most common moves for Garchomp are Earthquake, Protect, Dragon Claw, Rock Slide. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Garchomp?
Garchomp is frequently paired with Incineroar, Sneasler, Charizard, Whimsicott. 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Garchomp?
Garchomp is most effectively run with the ability **Rough Skin** (21.449%) and the item **Life Orb** (16.062%).

### What is the most common role for Garchomp?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Garchomp often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the championspreview-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/championspreview/Garchomp) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championspreview) - Build teams with Garchomp
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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