# Garchomp - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 National Dex

> Find the best Garchomp builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Garchomp Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Usage** | 13% |
| **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/gen9nationaldex/Garchomp)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Garchomp
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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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**: 99.618%
- **Stealth Rock**: 60.550%
- **Swords Dance**: 49.104%
- **Outrage**: 35.039%
- **Toxic**: 33.255%
- **Scale Shot**: 29.906%
- **Stone Edge**: 18.415%
- **Protect**: 14.800%
- **Substitute**: 14.383%
- **Dragon Tail**: 13.792%

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

## Common Items
- **Dragonium Z**: 25.566%
- **Loaded Dice**: 24.912%
- **Leftovers**: 16.746%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 15.145%
- **Choice Scarf**: 11.969%
- **Choice Band**: 2.536%
- **Other**: 3.126%

## Common Teammates
- **Gholdengo**: 34.451%
- **Kingambit**: 29.386%
- **Terapagos**: 26.517%
- **Zamazenta**: 23.340%
- **Ogerpon-Wellspring**: 20.811%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 19.618%

## FAQ for Garchomp in gen9nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Garchomp?
Garchomp is frequently paired with Gholdengo, Kingambit, Terapagos, Zamazenta. 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 41.341% 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 **Dragonium Z** (25.566%).

### What is the most common role for Garchomp?
Based on common item usage (Dragonium Z), Garchomp often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9nationaldex-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/gen9nationaldex/Garchomp) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Garchomp
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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