Garchomp Pokemon GO — Max CP 4,479, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Garchomp good in Pokemon GO?

Garchomp ranks #27 as a Ground-type attacker at Tier C, so there are stronger options for the same Stardust. Keep a high-IV one and skip the power-up.

Q: What is the best moveset for Garchomp in Pokemon GO?

Garchomp's best moveset in Pokemon GO is Mud Shot and Earthquake. This combination provides the highest damage output for raids and gym battles. Use a Charged TM or Fast TM to get the optimal moves.

Q: What are Garchomp's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Garchomp is a Dragon/Ground-type Pokemon weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy-type moves in Pokemon GO. It is double weak to Ice-type attacks, taking over 200% damage from these types. When battling against Garchomp, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Garchomp resists Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock-type moves.

Q: What is Garchomp's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Garchomp's maximum CP is 4,479 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 3,962 at level 40. Its base stats are 261 Attack, 193 Defense, and 239 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 693. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Garchomp?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Garchomp has 2264 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2830 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 4,479 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Garchomp showing 2264 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: Is Shadow Garchomp better than regular Garchomp?

Shadow Garchomp deals 20% more damage than its regular counterpart but also takes 20% more damage. For raids, Shadow Garchomp is generally the better investment due to higher DPS output. For PvP, it depends on the specific matchups — the extra damage taken can be a significant drawback in extended battles. Shadow Garchomp comes with Frustration, which should be replaced using a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event.

Q: How do you get Garchomp in Pokemon GO?

Garchomp can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Garchomp from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Garchomp as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.

Q: Can Garchomp be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Garchomp availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Mud Shot Earthquake 14.8 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Earthquake costs 100 energy for 140 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Garchomp takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Ice2.56× Dragon1.6× Fairy1.6×

Resists

Electric0.39× Fire0.625× Poison0.625× Rock0.625×

Base stats

Attack 261

Defense 193

Stamina 239

Stat total: 693
Buddy distance: 5.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
Mega Energy (buddy): 25 per km
100% IV at Lv 20: 2,264 CP

Editor's notes

Garchomp is not a GO Battle League staple, but it still has a place for collectors and raiders.

As a Dragon/Ground-type Pokémon with 261/193/239 base stats, it it can chip in as a Ground-type attacker, though it won't top any DPS charts.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Garchomp is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Garchomp moves

2 fast · 7 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Dragon Tail STAB	Dragon	14	8	1.0s	14	8
Mud Shot Best STAB	Ground	4	6	0.5s	8	12

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Breaking Swipe STAB	Dragon	45	33	1.0s	45	1.36
Earthquake Best STAB	Ground	140	100	3.5s	40	1.40
Fire Blast	Fire	140	100	4.0s	35	1.40
Outrage STAB	Dragon	110	50	4.0s	27.5	2.20
Sand Tomb STAB	Ground	60	33	4.0s	15	1.82
Twister STAB	Dragon	50	33	3.0s	16.7	1.52
Earth Power STAB Elite	Ground	100	50	3.5s	28.6	2.00

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Dragon Tail	Dragon	9	12	2	4.50	6.00
Mud Shot	Ground	3	9	1	3.00	9.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Breaking Swipe	Dragon	50	50	1.00	Buff / debuff
Earthquake	Ground	120	65	1.85	—
Fire Blast	Fire	140	80	1.75	—
Outrage	Dragon	110	60	1.83	—
Sand Tomb	Ground	40	40	1.00	Buff / debuff
Twister	Dragon	70	40	1.75	—
Earth Power	Ground	90	50	1.80	Buff / debuff

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Garchomp runs Mud Shot with Earthquake — 14.8 DPS and 370 TDO as a Ground-type attacker.

The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Tail (14 DPS); Mud Shot builds energy fastest (12 EPS). Earth Power is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Rankings

Where Garchomp places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Ground	#27	C	14.8	370	Mud Shot Earthquake

Evolution

Gible 25 Candy

Gabite 100 Candy

Garchomp

Mega Evolution

Garchomp

300 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Garchomp

Family

Gible

Gabite

Garchomp This page

Mega Garchomp Mega

Shadow forms Shadow Gible Shadow Gabite Shadow Garchomp

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Garchomp is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Garchomp

1

Kyurem (White) Ice FangBlizzard 44.9DPS 810TDO 2

Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard)Shadow Ice FangAvalanche 43.9DPS 392TDO 3

Shadow WeavileShadow Ice ShardAvalanche 42.4DPS 417TDO 4

Shadow MamoswineShadow Powder SnowAvalanche 40.2DPS 477TDO 5

Eternatus Dragon Tail482 38.5DPS 797TDO 6

Kyurem (Black) Dragon TailBlizzard 37.9DPS 685TDO

Counters carrying Ice, Dragon, Fairy moves deal the most damage.

Use Garchomp against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Skuntank Tier 5 #7rank

Luxio Tier 5 #7rank

Nihilego Tier 5 #7rank

Tadbulb Tier 5 #7rank

Luxray Tier 5 #7rank

Electrike Tier 5 #7rank

Bellibolt Tier 5 #7rank

Magnezone Tier 5 #7rank

Manectric Tier 5 #7rank

Tynamo Tier 5 #7rank

How to get Garchomp

Evolve from: Gabite · 100 Candy
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Garchomp knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
Purification: 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Mega Evolution: 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
Trading: Can be traded between trainers

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	102	3,424
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	102	3,707
Raid Catch	Lv 20	2,228	2,320
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,772	2,886
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	2,228	2,320
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,685	1,754
GO Battle League	Lv 20	2,228	2,320

Is Garchomp good in Pokemon GO?

Low priority

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

At Tier C (rank #27 as a Ground-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Garchomp is a favourite.

Attack is its highest stat (261), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 7 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Shadow Garchomp deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	56
Lv 2	175
Lv 3	295
Lv 4	414
Lv 5	534
Lv 6	654
Lv 7	773
Lv 8	893
Lv 9	1,012
Lv 10	1,132
Lv 11	1,245
Lv 12	1,358
Lv 13	1,471

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,585
Lv 15	1,698
Lv 16	1,811
Lv 17	1,924
Lv 18	2,037
Lv 19	2,150
Lv 20	2,264
Lv 21	2,377
Lv 22	2,490
Lv 23	2,603
Lv 24	2,717
Lv 25	2,830
Lv 26	2,943

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	3,056
Lv 28	3,169
Lv 29	3,283
Lv 30	3,396
Lv 31	3,453
Lv 32	3,509
Lv 33	3,566
Lv 34	3,622
Lv 35	3,679
Lv 36	3,735
Lv 37	3,792
Lv 38	3,849
Lv 39	3,905

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,962
Lv 41	4,012
Lv 42	4,063
Lv 43	4,114
Lv 44	4,165
Lv 45	4,216
Lv 46	4,268
Lv 47	4,320
Lv 48	4,373
Lv 49	4,426
Lv 50	4,479

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0445
Height: 1.90 m
Weight: 95.00 kg
Candy to evolve: 25
Family forms: 7 released forms
Game ID: V0445_POKEMON_GARCHOMP

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Garchomp in Pokemon GO?

Garchomp's best moveset is Mud Shot (fast) with Earthquake (charged), worth 14.8 DPS as a Ground-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Garchomp's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Garchomp takes super effective damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy-type moves. It is double weak to Ice (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, so avoid those types against it.

What is Garchomp's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Garchomp reaches 4,479 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,962 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 Garchomp?

A perfect 15/15/15 Garchomp shows 2,264 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,830 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 Garchomp better than regular Garchomp?

Shadow Garchomp 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 Garchomp in Pokemon GO?

Evolve it from Gabite (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.

Can Garchomp be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Garchomp 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.

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