# Garchomp - VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Garchomp in VGC 2026 Regulation Set F. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set F (`gen9vgc2026regf`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regf |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf/Garchomp)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf/Garchomp
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)

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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**: 98.357%
- **Earthquake**: 94.772%
- **Dragon Claw**: 75.242%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 67.289%
- **Iron Head**: 26.732%
- **Scale Shot**: 15.555%
- **Rock Slide**: 5.587%
- **Other**: 16.465%

## Common Abilities
- **Rough Skin**: 85.160%
- **Sand Veil**: 14.840%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 50.104%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 17.961%
- **Loaded Dice**: 15.106%
- **Clear Amulet**: 11.618%
- **Safety Goggles**: 3.055%
- **Other**: 2.156%

## Common Teammates
- **Corviknight**: 61.863%
- **Typhlosion-Hisui**: 47.935%
- **Weezing-Galar**: 47.935%
- **Toedscruel**: 47.935%
- **Pawmot**: 47.912%
- **Incineroar**: 24.615%

## FAQ for Garchomp in gen9vgc2026regf-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Garchomp?
Garchomp is frequently paired with Corviknight, Typhlosion-Hisui, Weezing-Galar, Toedscruel. 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 53.356% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Garchomp?
Garchomp is most effectively run with the ability **Rough Skin** (85.160%) and the item **Life Orb** (50.104%).

### What is the most common role for Garchomp?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Garchomp often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen9vgc2026regf-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/gen9vgc2026regf/Garchomp) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2026regf) - Build teams with Garchomp
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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