# Garchomp - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Garchomp in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## 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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## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 99.637%
- **Stealth Rock**: 75.446%
- **Swords Dance**: 53.817%
- **Stone Edge**: 39.320%
- **Scale Shot**: 23.555%
- **Toxic**: 23.125%
- **Dragon Tail**: 23.077%
- **Protect**: 19.747%
- **Fire Fang**: 13.337%
- **Poison Jab**: 10.137%

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

## Common Items
- **Rockium Z**: 37.782%
- **Leftovers**: 25.299%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 9.202%
- **Life Orb**: 5.924%
- **Yache Berry**: 5.084%
- **Poisonium Z**: 4.986%
- **Expert Belt**: 2.550%
- **Dragonium Z**: 1.777%
- **Firium Z**: 1.673%
- **Assault Vest**: 1.459%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Fini**: 36.967%
- **Kartana**: 30.824%
- **Zapdos**: 28.057%
- **Volcarona**: 25.324%
- **Corviknight**: 20.997%
- **Tapu Koko**: 20.636%

## FAQ for Garchomp in gen8nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Garchomp?
Garchomp is frequently paired with Tapu Fini, Kartana, Zapdos, Volcarona. 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 38.464% 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 **Rockium Z** (37.782%).

### What is the most common role for Garchomp?
Based on common item usage (Rockium Z), Garchomp often functions as a **tactical** 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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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*