# Garchomp - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Garchomp in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Garchomp)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Garchomp
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)

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## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 98.274%
- **Rock Slide**: 87.992%
- **Protect**: 78.981%
- **Swords Dance**: 68.007%
- **Poison Jab**: 23.062%
- **Dragon Claw**: 21.784%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 5.317%
- **Other**: 16.584%

## Common Abilities
- **Rough Skin**: 94.584%
- **Sand Veil**: 5.416%

## Common Items
- **Groundium Z**: 70.697%
- **Choice Scarf**: 13.488%
- **Assault Vest**: 4.617%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 2.879%
- **Yache Berry**: 2.640%
- **Life Orb**: 2.626%
- **Other**: 3.053%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 65.124%
- **Tapu Fini**: 56.377%
- **Cresselia**: 51.495%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 44.101%
- **Braviary**: 10.822%
- **Slowbro-Mega**: 10.717%

## FAQ for Garchomp in vgc2018pgl-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Garchomp?
Garchomp is frequently paired with Incineroar, Tapu Fini, Cresselia, Gengar-Mega. 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 `108/60/4/0/92/244`. This configuration accounts for 45.611% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Garchomp?
Garchomp is most effectively run with the ability **Rough Skin** (94.584%) and the item **Groundium Z** (70.697%).

### What is the most common role for Garchomp?
Based on common item usage (Groundium Z), Garchomp often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018pgl-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/vgc2018pgl/Garchomp) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018pgl) - 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).*