Mega Garchomp is best understood through the lens of GO Battle League. In PvP it's a genuine Master League pick (ranked #13), worth building with the right IVs.
As a Dragon/Ground-type Pokémon with 339/222/239 base stats, it it's a top-3 Ground-type attacker, so it earns a real slot in your raid roster.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Mud Shot
Earthquake
Dragon Tail
Breaking Swipe
Mud Shot
Fire Blast
Mud Shot
Outrage
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Mega Garchomp's best offensive moveset is Mud Shot combined with Earthquake, achieving 18.8 DPS and 472 TDO as a Ground-type attacker (ranked #3, Tier S). Alternatively, Mega Garchomp can serve as a Dragon-type attacker with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe (#5, Tier A).
In Master League PvP, Mega Garchomp runs Mud Shot and Outrage, ranked #13 (Tier B) with a 69.57% win rate. Mega Garchomp has access to 2 fast moves and 7 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.
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
Mega Garchomp as Raid Boss
Mega Raids Active Now Shiny AvailableMega Garchomp is currently available as a Mega Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO. A 100% IV Mega Garchomp from raids will have 3099 CP at level 20, or 3874 CP at level 25 with weather boost. View full raid guide →
Best Counters to Beat Mega Garchomp
Mega Garchomp is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Mega Garchomp as Raid Counter
Mega Garchomp is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Mega Garchomp
Mega Garchomp evolves from Garchomp using Candy.
Mega Garchomp is currently available as a Mega Raids raid boss. After defeating it in a raid, you can catch it at level 20 (3099 CP for a perfect 15/15/15 IV) or level 25 with weather boost (3874 CP).
Walking Mega 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.
To Mega Evolve Mega Garchomp, you need Mega Energy. The initial Mega Evolution requires 200 Mega Energy, with subsequent Mega Evolutions costing less based on your Mega Level. You can earn Mega Garchomp's Mega Energy by completing Mega Raids, walking Mega Garchomp as your buddy (25 Mega Energy per km after the first Mega Evolution), or through special research tasks and events.
Mega Garchomp Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Mega Garchomp in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Mega Garchomp from raids or eggs will show 3,099 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Mega Garchomp is a Dragon/Ground-type Pokemon with a stat total of 800. With its high Attack stat (339), Mega Garchomp is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Be careful of Mega Garchomp's double weakness to Ice-type moves, which deal 156% increased damage. Opponents with these move types can take down Mega Garchomp very quickly.
Mega 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 7 charged moves available, a second move gives Mega Garchomp much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Mega Garchomp?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Mega Garchomp is a top-tier Ground-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #3 overall with a Tier S rating. With a max CP of 6,132 at level 50 and base stats of 339/222/239 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Mud Shot and Earthquake for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Ground-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.
In PvP (Master League), Mega Garchomp is ranked #13 (Tier B) with a 69.57% win rate.