# Garchomp - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Garchomp)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Garchomp
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 96.925%
- **Stealth Rock**: 69.299%
- **Dragon Tail**: 60.582%
- **Spikes**: 58.575%
- **Swords Dance**: 36.770%
- **Scale Shot**: 35.871%
- **Fire Fang**: 11.342%
- **Draco Meteor**: 6.166%
- **Fire Blast**: 6.081%
- **Other**: 18.389%

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

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 56.806%
- **Loaded Dice**: 33.259%
- **Life Orb**: 7.784%
- **Other**: 2.152%

## Common Teammates
- **Gholdengo**: 52.100%
- **Zamazenta**: 36.067%
- **Dragonite**: 32.670%
- **Iron Valiant**: 25.961%
- **Kingambit**: 25.770%
- **Great Tusk**: 22.633%

## FAQ for Garchomp in gen9ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Garchomp?
Garchomp is frequently paired with Gholdengo, Zamazenta, Dragonite, Iron Valiant. 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 21.431% 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** (56.806%).

### What is the most common role for Garchomp?
Based on common item usage (Rocky Helmet), Garchomp often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9ou-1825 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/gen9ou/Garchomp) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Garchomp
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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