Garbodor
Poison-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 535.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Infestation Gunk Shot
Same-type attack bonus on Gunk Shot. Gunk Shot costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Garbodor takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 535
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,339 CP
Garbodor moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infestation Best | Bug | 9 | 13 | 1.0s | 9 | 13 |
| Take Down | Normal | 7 | 8 | 1.0s | 7 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray STAB | Poison | 20 | 50 | 3.0s | 6.7 | 0.40 |
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Gunk Shot Best STAB | Poison | 130 | 100 | 3.0s | 43.3 | 1.30 |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | 55 | 33 | 2.0s | 27.5 | 1.67 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infestation | Bug | 6 | 12 | 2 | 3.00 | 6.00 |
| Take Down | Normal | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2.50 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray | Poison | 20 | 45 | 0.44 | Buff / debuff |
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Gunk Shot | Poison | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Seed Bomb | Grass | 55 | 40 | 1.38 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Infestation (9 DPS); Infestation builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Garbodor is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Garbodor
How to get Garbodor
- Evolve from
- Trubbish · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Garbodor knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 58 | 2,026 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 58 | 2,194 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,303 | 1,373 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,621 | 1,708 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,303 | 1,373 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 985 | 1,038 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,303 | 1,373 |
Is Garbodor good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Garbodor has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (164 Defense / 190 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Garbodor deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 33 |
| Lv 2 | 103 |
| Lv 3 | 174 |
| Lv 4 | 245 |
| Lv 5 | 316 |
| Lv 6 | 387 |
| Lv 7 | 457 |
| Lv 8 | 528 |
| Lv 9 | 599 |
| Lv 10 | 670 |
| Lv 11 | 737 |
| Lv 12 | 804 |
| Lv 13 | 871 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 938 |
| Lv 15 | 1,005 |
| Lv 16 | 1,072 |
| Lv 17 | 1,139 |
| Lv 18 | 1,206 |
| Lv 19 | 1,272 |
| Lv 20 | 1,339 |
| Lv 21 | 1,406 |
| Lv 22 | 1,473 |
| Lv 23 | 1,541 |
| Lv 24 | 1,608 |
| Lv 25 | 1,675 |
| Lv 26 | 1,742 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,809 |
| Lv 28 | 1,876 |
| Lv 29 | 1,943 |
| Lv 30 | 2,010 |
| Lv 31 | 2,043 |
| Lv 32 | 2,077 |
| Lv 33 | 2,110 |
| Lv 34 | 2,144 |
| Lv 35 | 2,177 |
| Lv 36 | 2,211 |
| Lv 37 | 2,244 |
| Lv 38 | 2,278 |
| Lv 39 | 2,311 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,345 |
| Lv 41 | 2,374 |
| Lv 42 | 2,404 |
| Lv 43 | 2,434 |
| Lv 44 | 2,465 |
| Lv 45 | 2,495 |
| Lv 46 | 2,526 |
| Lv 47 | 2,557 |
| Lv 48 | 2,588 |
| Lv 49 | 2,619 |
| Lv 50 | 2,651 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0569
- Height
- 1.90 m
- Weight
- 107.30 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0569_POKEMON_GARBODOR
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Garbodor in Pokemon GO?
Garbodor's best moveset is Infestation (fast) with Gunk Shot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Garbodor's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Garbodor takes super effective damage from Ground, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fighting, Grass, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Garbodor's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Garbodor reaches 2,651 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,345 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Garbodor?
A perfect 15/15/15 Garbodor shows 1,339 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,675 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Garbodor better than regular Garbodor?
Shadow Garbodor deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Garbodor in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Trubbish (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Garbodor be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Garbodor depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.