# Garchomp - San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Garchomp in San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 (`gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Garchomp)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Garchomp
- **Format Overview**: [San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals)

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## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 99.310%
- **Dragon Claw**: 92.414%
- **Protect**: 89.655%
- **Rock Slide**: 62.759%
- **Swords Dance**: 29.655%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 7.586%
- **Iron Head**: 6.207%
- **Tera Blast**: 4.828%
- **Substitute**: 3.448%
- **Poison Jab**: 1.379%

## Common Abilities
- **Rough Skin**: 89.655%
- **Sand Veil**: 10.345%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 51.034%
- **Clear Amulet**: 22.759%
- **Lum Berry**: 7.586%
- **Haban Berry**: 3.448%
- **Choice Scarf**: 2.759%
- **Bright Powder**: 2.069%
- **Focus Sash**: 2.069%
- **Choice Band**: 2.069%
- **Leftovers**: 1.379%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 1.379%

## Common Teammates
- **Hydreigon**: 55.172%
- **Gholdengo**: 55.172%
- **Murkrow**: 53.103%
- **Amoonguss**: 38.621%
- **Maushold**: 21.379%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 16.552%

## FAQ for Garchomp in gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Garchomp?
Garchomp is frequently paired with Hydreigon, Gholdengo, Murkrow, Amoonguss. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Garchomp?
The most common Tera Types for Garchomp are ground, fire, steel. Specifically, Tera ground is used in 66.897% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Garchomp?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Garchomp?
Garchomp is most effectively run with the ability **Rough Skin** (89.655%) and the item **Life Orb** (51.034%).

### What is the most common role for Garchomp?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Garchomp often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals-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/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Garchomp) - Full interactive stats page
- [San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals) - Build teams with Garchomp
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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