# Garchomp - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Garchomp in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Garchomp)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Garchomp
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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## Common Moves
- **Rock Slide**: 91.855%
- **Protect**: 75.552%
- **Earthquake**: 72.347%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 35.605%
- **Dragon Claw**: 23.476%
- **Breaking Swipe**: 21.849%
- **Swords Dance**: 20.437%
- **Flamethrower**: 15.539%
- **Fire Blast**: 10.810%
- **Outrage**: 7.502%

## Common Abilities
- **Rough Skin**: 91.724%
- **Sand Veil**: 8.276%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 57.780%
- **Assault Vest**: 12.210%
- **Lum Berry**: 10.334%
- **White Herb**: 7.705%
- **Choice Band**: 4.360%
- **Safety Goggles**: 3.121%
- **Other**: 4.490%

## Common Teammates
- **Regieleki**: 52.103%
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 35.166%
- **Rillaboom**: 25.596%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 22.083%
- **Ferrothorn**: 21.524%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 20.726%

## FAQ for Garchomp in series8-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Garchomp?
Garchomp is frequently paired with Regieleki, Calyrex-Ice, Rillaboom, Grimmsnarl. 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 48.318% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Garchomp?
Garchomp is most effectively run with the ability **Rough Skin** (91.724%) and the item **Life Orb** (57.780%).

### What is the most common role for Garchomp?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Garchomp often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the series8-1760 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/series8/Garchomp) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - 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).*