# Garchomp - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I

> Find the best Garchomp builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Garchomp Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I (`gen9battlestadiumdoubles`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9battlestadiumdoubles |
| **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/gen9battlestadiumdoubles/Garchomp)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles/Garchomp
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles)

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## 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**: 96.337%
- **Stealth Rock**: 46.629%
- **Outrage**: 46.059%
- **Dragon Tail**: 31.656%
- **Iron Head**: 28.948%
- **Swords Dance**: 27.485%
- **Rock Tomb**: 26.370%
- **Tera Blast**: 24.368%
- **Dragon Claw**: 13.132%
- **Spikes**: 9.029%

## Common Abilities
- **Rough Skin**: 93.889%
- **Sand Veil**: 6.111%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 17.445%
- **Focus Sash**: 15.902%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 13.461%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 13.231%
- **Lum Berry**: 10.672%
- **Choice Band**: 7.573%
- **Assault Vest**: 5.156%
- **Leftovers**: 3.576%
- **Life Orb**: 3.024%
- **Covert Cloak**: 1.996%

## Common Teammates
- **Gholdengo**: 31.706%
- **Flutter Mane**: 28.997%
- **Dragonite**: 27.541%
- **Chien-Pao**: 25.397%
- **Iron Moth**: 23.946%
- **Chi-Yu**: 23.891%

## FAQ for Garchomp in gen9battlestadiumdoubles-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Garchomp?
Garchomp is frequently paired with Gholdengo, Flutter Mane, Dragonite, Chien-Pao. 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 17.421% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Garchomp?
Garchomp is most effectively run with the ability **Rough Skin** (93.889%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (17.445%).

### 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 gen9battlestadiumdoubles-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/gen9battlestadiumdoubles/Garchomp) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9battlestadiumdoubles) - Build teams with Garchomp
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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