# 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** | 10% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## 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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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.

## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 99.530%
- **Stealth Rock**: 62.384%
- **Swords Dance**: 60.256%
- **Outrage**: 33.299%
- **Scale Shot**: 33.280%
- **Toxic**: 21.269%
- **Dragon Tail**: 21.024%
- **Spikes**: 14.185%
- **Substitute**: 13.328%
- **Fire Fang**: 11.877%

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

## Common Items
- **Dragonium Z**: 33.572%
- **Loaded Dice**: 24.903%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 19.543%
- **Leftovers**: 12.430%
- **Choice Scarf**: 5.813%
- **Other**: 3.739%

## Common Teammates
- **Gholdengo**: 30.680%
- **Terapagos**: 29.843%
- **Zamazenta**: 22.366%
- **Zapdos**: 20.932%
- **Alomomola**: 20.743%
- **Kingambit**: 17.955%

## 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, Terapagos, Zamazenta, Zapdos. 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 54.766% 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** (33.572%).

### 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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