# Garchomp - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C

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

## Best Garchomp Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C (`gen9championsvgc2026regmc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regmc |
| **Usage** | 17% |
| **Win Rate** | 48.403% |
| **Record** | 9277-9889 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Garchomp)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Garchomp
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc)

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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) |

**Ability Notes**: Levitate: Ground moves become 0x unless Gravity, Iron Ball, or similar effects apply.

## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 29.587%
- **Earthquake**: 24.400%
- **Rock Slide**: 18.338%
- **Dragon Claw**: 18.254%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 13.480%
- **Earth Power**: 10.457%
- **Draco Meteor**: 10.306%
- **Power Gem**: 8.714%
- **Flamethrower**: 8.150%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 7.822%

## Common Abilities
- **Rough Skin**: 92.512%
- **Levitate**: 2.930%
- **Trace**: 2.630%
- **Hospitality**: 1.778%
- **Pickpocket**: 0.025%
- **Intimidate**: 0.025%
- **Insomnia**: 0.025%
- **Simple**: 0.025%
- **Moxie**: 0.025%
- **Psychic Surge**: 0.025%

## Common Items
- **Garchompite Z**: 44.355%
- **Life Orb**: 42.099%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 6.183%
- **Garchompite**: 3.025%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 1.327%
- **Roseli Berry**: 1.168%
- **Choice Scarf**: 0.464%
- **Leftovers**: 0.358%
- **Focus Sash**: 0.332%
- **White Herb**: 0.305%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 32.787%
- **Charizard**: 32.380%
- **Whimsicott**: 31.076%
- **Kingambit**: 30.262%
- **Basculegion**: 29.265%
- **Rillaboom**: 28.744%

## Featured Teams with Garchomp

### Team 1 by Sela133VII
*Record: 10-2*
*Event: limitless-6a7f3ff25a30714095570192*

**Pokemon**: Charizard-Mega-Y, Aerodactyl-Mega, Garchomp, Farigiraf, Sylveon, Kingambit

**Garchomp Set**:
- **Ability**: Rough Skin
- **Item**: Life Orb
- **Moves**: Earthquake, Stomping Tantrum, Dragon Claw, Protect

### Team 2 by jay49
*Record: 8-0*
*Event: limitless-6aa088baab080c8c957fe7a9*

**Pokemon**: Charizard-Mega-Y, Rillaboom, Basculegion, Garchomp, Floette-Eternal, Whimsicott

**Garchomp Set**:
- **Ability**: Rough Skin
- **Item**: Life Orb
- **Moves**: Stomping Tantrum, Dragon Claw, Rock Slide, Protect

### Team 3 by UsagiFoo
*Record: 9-2*
*Event: limitless-6aa82b7438886b36383bfd29*

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

**Garchomp Set**:
- **Ability**: Rough Skin
- **Item**: Sitrus Berry
- **Moves**: Stomping Tantrum, Dragon Claw, Rock Tomb, Protect

### Team 4 by xuanivgc
*Record: 4-0*
*Event: limitless-6ab1e3c1f127b1b52c27f4a0*

**Pokemon**: Sneasler, Indeedee, Charizard-Mega-Y, Incineroar, Garchomp, Raichu-Mega-Y

**Garchomp Set**:
- **Ability**: Sand Veil
- **Item**: Life Orb
- **Moves**: Dragon Claw, Earthquake, Stomping Tantrum, Protect

### Team 5 by Luis Eduardo
*Record: 7-1*
*Event: limitless-6aa5a92d38886b36383bdfdc*

**Pokemon**: Charizard-Mega-Y, Kingambit, Sylveon, Aerodactyl-Mega, Farigiraf, Garchomp

**Garchomp Set**:
- **Ability**: Rough Skin
- **Item**: Life Orb
- **Moves**: Protect, Earthquake, Dragon Claw, Rock Tomb

### Team 6 by KMMULLER2020
*Record: 8-1*
*Event: limitless-6a9e626aab080c8c957fca96*

**Pokemon**: Salamence-Mega, Incineroar, Rillaboom, Gholdengo, Lucario-Mega-Z, Garchomp

**Garchomp Set**:
- **Ability**: Rough Skin
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Protect, Swords Dance, Dragon Claw, Stomping Tantrum

### Team 7 by Cecil9
*Record: 9-2*
*Event: limitless-6a8096b05a30714095571417*

**Pokemon**: Arcanine-Hisui, Rillaboom, Floette-Eternal, Gholdengo, Raichu-Mega-Y, Garchomp

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

### Team 8 by failandimprove
*Record: 9-3*
*Event: limitless-6a7f3ff25a30714095570192*

**Pokemon**: Garchomp, Venusaur, Incineroar, Charizard-Mega-Y, Aegislash, Sylveon

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

### Team 9 by GielBakker
*Record: 8-2*
*Event: limitless-6a9df447ab080c8c957fc4f5*

**Pokemon**: Gholdengo, Rillaboom, Raichu-Mega-Y, Arcanine-Hisui, Staraptor-Mega, Garchomp

**Garchomp Set**:
- **Ability**: Rough Skin
- **Item**: Leftovers
- **Moves**: Stomping Tantrum, Swords Dance, Dragon Claw, Protect


## FAQ for Garchomp in gen9championsvgc2026regmc-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Garchomp?
Garchomp is frequently paired with Incineroar, Charizard, Whimsicott, Kingambit. 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). Ability notes: Levitate: Ground moves become 0x unless Gravity, Iron Ball, or similar effects apply.

### 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** (92.512%) and the item **Garchompite Z** (44.355%).

### What is the most common role for Garchomp?
Based on common item usage (Garchompite Z), Garchomp often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9championsvgc2026regmc-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/gen9championsvgc2026regmc/Garchomp) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regmc) - Build teams with Garchomp
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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