# Garchomp - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in OverUsed

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

## Best Garchomp Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OverUsed (`gen8ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8ou |
| **Usage** | 26% |
| **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/gen8ou/Garchomp)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou/Garchomp
- **Format Overview**: [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou)

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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.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ice (4x), Dragon (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Rock (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Electric (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 99.955%
- **Swords Dance**: 68.038%
- **Scale Shot**: 66.715%
- **Fire Fang**: 43.900%
- **Stealth Rock**: 41.560%
- **Toxic**: 30.102%
- **Protect**: 23.414%
- **Fire Blast**: 6.611%
- **Other**: 19.705%

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

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 59.004%
- **Roseli Berry**: 14.553%
- **Life Orb**: 8.042%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 6.662%
- **Focus Sash**: 4.012%
- **Lum Berry**: 2.786%
- **Other**: 4.941%

## Common Teammates
- **Kartana**: 32.811%
- **Weavile**: 32.398%
- **Tornadus-Therian**: 25.082%
- **Melmetal**: 24.083%
- **Mew**: 22.140%
- **Blacephalon**: 19.975%

## FAQ for Garchomp in gen8ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Garchomp?
The most common moves for Garchomp are Earthquake, Swords Dance, Scale Shot, Fire Fang. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Garchomp?
Garchomp is frequently paired with Kartana, Weavile, Tornadus-Therian, Melmetal. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Garchomp weak to and resistant against?
Garchomp is weak to Ice (4x), Dragon (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), and is immune to Electric (0x).

### 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 56.005% 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 **Leftovers** (59.004%).

### What is the most common role for Garchomp?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Garchomp often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen8ou-1825 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/gen8ou/Garchomp) - Full interactive stats page
- [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8ou) - Build teams with Garchomp
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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