# Garchomp - VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Garchomp in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2025regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regi |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Garchomp)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Garchomp
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)

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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**: 87.614%
- **Protect**: 71.070%
- **Dragon Claw**: 70.746%
- **Rock Slide**: 41.417%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 35.861%
- **Swords Dance**: 26.734%
- **Iron Head**: 23.390%
- **Poison Jab**: 5.646%
- **Outrage**: 5.463%
- **Scale Shot**: 5.306%

## Common Abilities
- **Rough Skin**: 80.416%
- **Sand Veil**: 19.584%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 28.215%
- **Clear Amulet**: 23.493%
- **Bright Powder**: 12.038%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 9.463%
- **Choice Scarf**: 7.212%
- **Choice Band**: 5.069%
- **Loaded Dice**: 3.821%
- **Covert Cloak**: 3.665%
- **Assault Vest**: 2.630%
- **Other**: 4.393%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 29.991%
- **Kyogre**: 24.124%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 22.890%
- **Tyranitar**: 18.424%
- **Miraidon**: 16.478%
- **Amoonguss**: 13.712%

## FAQ for Garchomp in gen9vgc2025regi-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Garchomp?
Garchomp is frequently paired with Incineroar, Kyogre, Calyrex-Shadow, Tyranitar. 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 46.629% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Garchomp?
Garchomp is most effectively run with the ability **Rough Skin** (80.416%) and the item **Life Orb** (28.215%).

### What is the most common role for Garchomp?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Garchomp often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen9vgc2025regi-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/gen9vgc2025regi/Garchomp) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regi) - Build teams with Garchomp
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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