# Garchomp - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments

> Find the best Garchomp builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Garchomp Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Usage** | 40% |
| **Win Rate** | 52.163% |
| **Record** | 7132-6540-14 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Garchomp.

## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 89.880%
- **Dragon Claw**: 74.044%
- **Protect**: 72.770%
- **Rock Slide**: 68.438%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 47.870%
- **Scale Shot**: 16.418%
- **Rock Tomb**: 14.197%
- **Poison Jab**: 5.278%
- **Swords Dance**: 2.694%
- **Iron Head**: 1.711%

## Common Abilities
- **Rough Skin**: 95.959%
- **Sand Veil**: 3.895%
- **Sand Force**: 0.146%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 28.031%
- **Choice Scarf**: 23.844%
- **Dragon Fang**: 12.923%
- **Soft Sand**: 10.302%
- **Lum Berry**: 6.007%
- **White Herb**: 5.970%
- **Haban Berry**: 4.296%
- **Garchompite**: 1.966%
- **Roseli Berry**: 1.602%
- **Focus Sash**: 1.383%

## Common Teammates
- **Charizard**: 50.601%
- **Kingambit**: 49.108%
- **Basculegion**: 48.344%
- **Aerodactyl**: 36.913%
- **Sneasler**: 33.855%
- **Whimsicott**: 22.461%

## Featured Teams with Garchomp

### Team 1 by ARegularGuy
*Record: 13-0*
*Event: limitless-69d54e0c800d329be2e74f86*

**Pokemon**: Sylveon, Garchomp, Charizard-Mega-Y, Whimsicott, Dragonite-Mega, Kingambit

**Garchomp Set**:
- **Ability**: Rough Skin
- **Item**: Roseli Berry
- **Moves**: Earthquake, Dragon Claw, Rock Slide, Poison Jab

### Team 2 by Gabuu
*Record: 11-1*
*Event: limitless-69cd696dd478313a15a3921b*

**Pokemon**: Blastoise-Mega, Sinistcha, Incineroar, Vivillon, Garchomp, Floette-Eternal

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

### Team 3 by BatCoach
*Record: 10-0*
*Event: limitless-6a0059b2dfbdf089cbbd6e9e*

**Pokemon**: Froslass-Mega, Garchomp, Talonflame, Sneasler, Rotom-Wash, Kingambit

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

### Team 4 by 57 62
*Record: 10-1*
*Event: limitless-6a0de44013f957d6d4b4be7b*

**Pokemon**: Floette-Eternal, Garchomp, Vivillon, Talonflame, Sneasler, Kingambit

**Garchomp Set**:
- **Ability**: Rough Skin
- **Item**: Roseli Berry
- **Moves**: Poison Jab, Earthquake, Rock Tomb, Dragon Tail

### Team 5 by sword
*Record: 11-2*
*Event: limitless-69cd6904d478313a15a39215*

**Pokemon**: Kingambit, Basculegion, Whimsicott, Garchomp, Skarmory-Mega, Charizard-Mega-Y

**Garchomp Set**:
- **Ability**: Sand Veil
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: Earthquake, Dragon Claw, Rock Tomb, Poison Jab

### Team 6 by Gustav H
*Record: 8-0*
*Event: limitless-6a05e7f713f957d6d4b47be8*

**Pokemon**: Froslass-Mega, Kingambit, Sneasler, Garchomp, Rotom-Wash, Talonflame

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

### Team 7 by ShrimpTheShrimp
*Record: 11-2*
*Event: limitless-69cd689636f5b5c303dc45b3*

**Pokemon**: Whimsicott, Incineroar, Floette-Eternal, Tyranitar, Garchomp, Charizard-Mega-Y

**Garchomp Set**:
- **Ability**: Sand Veil
- **Item**: White Herb
- **Moves**: Protect, Earthquake, Outrage, Rock Slide

### Team 8 by Gioc1902
*Record: 9-1*
*Event: limitless-69f21d93e23aab068aad52b6*

**Pokemon**: Garchomp, Glimmora, Charizard-Mega-Y, Basculegion, Whimsicott, Kingambit

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

### Team 9 by Zachvgc2
*Record: 5-0*
*Event: limitless-69f8a712e23aab068aada7f0*

**Pokemon**: Charizard-Mega-Y, Glimmora, Whimsicott, Garchomp, Kingambit, Basculegion

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

### Team 10 by Faiyex
*Record: 7-0*
*Event: limitless-6a01525f13f957d6d4b458ae*

**Pokemon**: Venusaur-Mega, Incineroar, Garchomp, Aegislash, Rotom-Wash, Hydreigon

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


## FAQ for Garchomp in championstournaments-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Garchomp?
Garchomp is frequently paired with Charizard, Kingambit, Basculegion, Aerodactyl. 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** (95.959%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (28.031%).

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

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