# Garchomp - VGC 2023 Regulation Set C Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Garchomp in VGC 2023 Regulation Set C. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2023 Regulation Set C (`gen9vgc2023regc`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023regc |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc/Garchomp)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc/Garchomp
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2023 Regulation Set C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc)

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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
- **Protect**: 93.278%
- **Earthquake**: 90.892%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 84.722%
- **Rock Slide**: 82.874%
- **Swords Dance**: 13.576%
- **Dragon Claw**: 10.343%
- **Spikes**: 6.100%
- **Other**: 18.215%

## Common Abilities
- **Rough Skin**: 98.327%
- **Sand Veil**: 1.673%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 78.406%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 17.674%
- **Other**: 3.921%

## Common Teammates
- **Flutter Mane**: 84.414%
- **Chi-Yu**: 68.817%
- **Iron Hands**: 68.269%
- **Iron Bundle**: 68.134%
- **Corviknight**: 67.584%
- **Skeledirge**: 10.180%

## FAQ for Garchomp in gen9vgc2023regc-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Garchomp?
Garchomp is frequently paired with Flutter Mane, Chi-Yu, Iron Hands, Iron Bundle. 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 `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 78.756% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Garchomp?
Garchomp is most effectively run with the ability **Rough Skin** (98.327%) and the item **Life Orb** (78.406%).

### What is the most common role for Garchomp?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Garchomp often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen9vgc2023regc-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/gen9vgc2023regc/Garchomp) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2023 Regulation Set C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023regc) - 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).*