Garchomp is a Dragon/Ground-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Sinnoh region (#445, Generation 4). With a max CP of 4,479 and base stats of 261/193/239 (Atk/Def/Sta), Garchomp has a total stat product of 693. Garchomp's best moveset is Mud Shot and Earthquake, making it a competitive Ground-type attacker for raids.
Garchomp is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy-type moves (double weak to Ice). It resists Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock-type attacks. Garchomp is a 5.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Mud Shot
Earthquake
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Garchomp's best offensive moveset is Mud Shot combined with Earthquake, achieving 14.8 DPS and 370 TDO as a Ground-type attacker (ranked #24, Tier C).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Dragon Tail (14 DPS), while Mud Shot generates energy the fastest (12 EPS). Note that Earth Power is an Elite TM move and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Raid Guide
Garchomp as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsGarchomp is not currently available as a raid boss. When Garchomp returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Garchomp from raids would have 2264 CP at level 20, or 2830 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Garchomp
Garchomp is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Garchomp as Raid Counter
Garchomp is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Garchomp
Garchomp evolves from Gabite using 100 Candy.
A Shadow version of Garchomp is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Garchomp knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 5,000 Stardust and 5 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Garchomp as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km. It also earns 25 Mega Energy per km when you have Mega Evolved it before.
Garchomp Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Garchomp in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Garchomp from raids or eggs will show 2,264 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Garchomp is a Dragon/Ground-type Pokemon with a stat total of 693. With its high Attack stat (261), Garchomp is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Be careful of Garchomp's double weakness to Ice-type moves, which deal 156% increased damage. Opponents with these move types can take down Garchomp very quickly.
Garchomp's moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy. With 6 charged moves available, a second move gives Garchomp much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Garchomp?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Low Priority
Garchomp ranks #24 as a Ground-type attacker with a Tier C rating, meaning stronger options are readily available. With a max CP of 4,479 and base stats of 261/193/239, its overall performance in raids falls behind top-tier competitors. Unless Garchomp is a personal favorite or you have surplus Stardust and Candy, your resources are better spent on higher-ranked Ground-type attackers. Keep one for your collection but skip the power-up investment for now.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Garchomp deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.