# Garchomp - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Garchomp in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Garchomp)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Garchomp
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 99.795%
- **Rock Slide**: 71.329%
- **Poison Jab**: 58.326%
- **Protect**: 50.157%
- **Swords Dance**: 40.624%
- **Dragon Claw**: 36.631%
- **Fire Fang**: 29.432%
- **Other**: 13.705%

## Common Abilities
- **Rough Skin**: 94.116%
- **Sand Veil**: 5.884%

## Common Items
- **Groundium Z**: 49.416%
- **Choice Scarf**: 42.823%
- **Assault Vest**: 6.474%
- **Other**: 1.287%

## Common Teammates
- **Arcanine**: 84.743%
- **Celesteela**: 61.404%
- **Tapu Koko**: 61.218%
- **Snorlax**: 34.969%
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 34.470%
- **Tapu Lele**: 32.031%

## FAQ for Garchomp in vgc2017-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Garchomp?
Garchomp is frequently paired with Arcanine, Celesteela, Tapu Koko, Snorlax. 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 6.626% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Garchomp?
Garchomp is most effectively run with the ability **Rough Skin** (94.116%) and the item **Groundium Z** (49.416%).

### What is the most common role for Garchomp?
Based on common item usage (Groundium Z), Garchomp often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2017-1760 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/vgc2017/Garchomp) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - Build teams with Garchomp
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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