# Garchomp-Mega - VGC 16 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Garchomp-Mega in VGC 16. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 16 (`vgc2016`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2016 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Garchomp-Mega)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016/Garchomp-Mega
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2016](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2016)

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## Common Moves
- **Earth Power**: 51.542%
- **Earthquake**: 47.923%
- **Draco Meteor**: 47.625%
- **Protect**: 47.618%
- **Brick Break**: 45.870%
- **Body Slam**: 45.569%
- **Rock Slide**: 39.382%
- **Dragon Claw**: 35.498%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 6.089%
- **Flamethrower**: 5.994%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Force**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Garchompite**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Thundurus**: 78.423%
- **Altaria-Mega**: 45.591%
- **Charizard-Mega-Y**: 45.587%
- **Aegislash**: 37.379%
- **Togekiss**: 33.262%
- **Sceptile-Mega**: 32.791%

## FAQ for Garchomp-Mega in vgc2016-1760

### What are the top moves for Garchomp-Mega?
The most common moves for Garchomp-Mega are Earth Power, Earthquake, Draco Meteor, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Garchomp-Mega?
Garchomp-Mega is frequently paired with Thundurus, Altaria-Mega, Charizard-Mega-Y, Aegislash. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Garchomp-Mega?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Garchomp-Mega?
The top build for Garchomp-Mega features a **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/0/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 45.586% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Garchomp-Mega?
Garchomp-Mega is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Force** (100.000%) and the item **Garchompite** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Garchomp-Mega?
Based on common item usage (Garchompite), Garchomp-Mega often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2016-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Garchomp-Mega?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 108 |
| Attack | 170 |
| Defense | 115 |
| Sp. Atk | 120 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 92 |
| **BST** | **700** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Garchomp-Mega on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016/Garchomp-Mega) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 16 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2016) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2016) - Build teams with Garchomp-Mega
- [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).*