# Garchomp - Gen 9 National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Garchomp in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## 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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## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 99.074%
- **Stealth Rock**: 60.118%
- **Swords Dance**: 54.259%
- **Outrage**: 32.696%
- **Scale Shot**: 29.941%
- **Dragon Tail**: 26.457%
- **Toxic**: 22.199%
- **Spikes**: 19.895%
- **Stone Edge**: 16.487%
- **Substitute**: 14.359%

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

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 26.355%
- **Dragonium Z**: 26.169%
- **Loaded Dice**: 20.658%
- **Leftovers**: 11.150%
- **Choice Scarf**: 7.971%
- **Rockium Z**: 5.325%
- **Other**: 2.373%

## Common Teammates
- **Gholdengo**: 35.116%
- **Zapdos**: 28.683%
- **Terapagos**: 24.345%
- **Zamazenta**: 23.061%
- **Alomomola**: 23.033%
- **Tornadus-Therian**: 20.765%

## 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 teammates for Garchomp?
Garchomp is frequently paired with Gholdengo, Zapdos, Terapagos, Zamazenta. 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 49.243% 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 **Rocky Helmet** (26.355%).

### What is the most common role for Garchomp?
Based on common item usage (Rocky Helmet), 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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*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).*