# Garchomp - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Garchomp builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Garchomp Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | 7% |
| **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/gen8nationaldex/Garchomp)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Garchomp
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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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**: 99.885%
- **Stealth Rock**: 56.631%
- **Dragon Claw**: 35.757%
- **Swords Dance**: 31.411%
- **Toxic**: 30.941%
- **Rock Slide**: 30.356%
- **Poison Jab**: 29.550%
- **Stone Edge**: 17.924%
- **Outrage**: 13.396%
- **Protect**: 12.484%

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

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 31.237%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 25.127%
- **Leftovers**: 18.304%
- **Rockium Z**: 11.985%
- **Dragonium Z**: 6.826%
- **Choice Band**: 1.683%
- **Other**: 4.838%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Fini**: 31.728%
- **Hippowdon**: 26.958%
- **Manectric-Mega**: 24.127%
- **Tangrowth**: 23.816%
- **Hoopa-Unbound**: 23.499%
- **Rillaboom**: 21.086%

## FAQ for Garchomp in gen8nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Garchomp?
Garchomp is frequently paired with Tapu Fini, Hippowdon, Manectric-Mega, Tangrowth. 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 `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 29.879% 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** (31.237%).

### 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 gen8nationaldex-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/gen8nationaldex/Garchomp) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Garchomp
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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