# Garchomp - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Garchomp in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Garchomp)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Garchomp
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 99.673%
- **Dragon Claw**: 91.682%
- **Rock Slide**: 85.590%
- **Protect**: 48.288%
- **Poison Jab**: 33.699%
- **Stone Edge**: 11.333%
- **Substitute**: 7.727%
- **Iron Head**: 5.755%
- **Other**: 16.252%

## Common Abilities
- **Rough Skin**: 91.672%
- **Sand Veil**: 8.328%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 39.436%
- **Life Orb**: 17.263%
- **Yache Berry**: 16.195%
- **Assault Vest**: 7.599%
- **Lum Berry**: 5.687%
- **Leftovers**: 5.323%
- **Focus Sash**: 2.801%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 2.691%
- **Other**: 3.006%

## Common Teammates
- **Thundurus**: 50.614%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 48.182%
- **Cresselia**: 46.097%
- **Volcarona**: 22.727%
- **Azumarill**: 20.209%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 15.607%

## FAQ for Garchomp in vgc2015-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Garchomp?
Garchomp is frequently paired with Thundurus, Mawile-Mega, Cresselia, Volcarona. 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 `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 34.290% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Garchomp?
Garchomp is most effectively run with the ability **Rough Skin** (91.672%) and the item **Choice Band** (39.436%).

### What is the most common role for Garchomp?
Based on common item usage (Choice Band), Garchomp often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Garchomp) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Garchomp
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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