# Garchomp - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 19 Sun Series

> Find the best Garchomp builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 19 Sun Series. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Garchomp Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Sun Series (`vgc2019sun`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019sun |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun/Garchomp)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun/Garchomp
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Sun Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun)

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## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 94.922%
- **Rock Slide**: 78.304%
- **Outrage**: 68.138%
- **Fire Blast**: 67.962%
- **Protect**: 27.779%
- **Poison Jab**: 25.304%
- **Crunch**: 10.863%
- **Dragon Claw**: 10.494%
- **Other**: 16.233%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Veil**: 75.376%
- **Rough Skin**: 24.624%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 75.135%
- **Focus Sash**: 13.360%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 6.414%
- **Life Orb**: 3.516%
- **Other**: 1.574%

## Common Teammates
- **Venusaur**: 68.306%
- **Lugia**: 68.055%
- **Tapu Fini**: 67.965%
- **Heatran**: 67.962%
- **Thundurus-Therian**: 67.961%
- **Aegislash**: 13.160%

## FAQ for Garchomp in vgc2019sun-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Garchomp?
Garchomp is frequently paired with Venusaur, Lugia, Tapu Fini, Heatran. 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 89.783% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Garchomp?
Garchomp is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Veil** (75.376%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (75.135%).

### What is the most common role for Garchomp?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Garchomp often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the vgc2019sun-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/vgc2019sun/Garchomp) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Sun Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019sun) - Build teams with Garchomp
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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