Mega Garchomp
Dragon/Ground-type, Generation 4. Ranked #4 among Ground-type raid attackers (Tier A). #7 in Master League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Mud Shot Earthquake 18.8 DPS
- Master League
- Mud Shot Earth Power 73.15% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Earthquake costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Mega Garchomp takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 800
- 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
- 3,099 CP
Mega 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, Mega Garchomp runs Mud Shot with Earthquake — 18.8 DPS and 472 TDO as a Ground-type attacker. It also covers the Dragon slot with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe.
In Master League it runs Mud Shot and Earth Power. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
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 Mega Garchomp places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground | #4 | A | 18.8 | 472 | Mud Shot Earthquake |
| Dragon | #5 | A | 20.2 | 506 | Dragon Tail Breaking Swipe |
| Fire | #27 | B | 16.2 | 407 | Mud Shot Fire Blast |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master League | #7 | A | 73.15% | Mud Shot Earth Power | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- Mega
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Mega Garchomp raid guide
Best counters against Mega Garchomp
Use Mega Garchomp against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Mega Garchomp
- Evolve from
- Garchomp · Candy
- Raids
- Mega raid boss
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 142 | 4,688 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 142 | 5,076 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 3,068 | 3,177 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 3,817 | 3,952 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 3,068 | 3,177 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 2,320 | 2,402 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 3,068 | 3,177 |
Is Mega Garchomp good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Mega Garchomp is a Tier A Ground-type attacker at rank #4, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (339), 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.
- 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 | 76 |
| Lv 2 | 240 |
| Lv 3 | 404 |
| Lv 4 | 567 |
| Lv 5 | 731 |
| Lv 6 | 895 |
| Lv 7 | 1,059 |
| Lv 8 | 1,222 |
| Lv 9 | 1,386 |
| Lv 10 | 1,550 |
| Lv 11 | 1,705 |
| Lv 12 | 1,860 |
| Lv 13 | 2,015 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 2,170 |
| Lv 15 | 2,325 |
| Lv 16 | 2,480 |
| Lv 17 | 2,634 |
| Lv 18 | 2,789 |
| Lv 19 | 2,944 |
| Lv 20 | 3,099 |
| Lv 21 | 3,254 |
| Lv 22 | 3,409 |
| Lv 23 | 3,564 |
| Lv 24 | 3,719 |
| Lv 25 | 3,874 |
| Lv 26 | 4,029 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 4,184 |
| Lv 28 | 4,340 |
| Lv 29 | 4,495 |
| Lv 30 | 4,650 |
| Lv 31 | 4,727 |
| Lv 32 | 4,805 |
| Lv 33 | 4,882 |
| Lv 34 | 4,959 |
| Lv 35 | 5,037 |
| Lv 36 | 5,114 |
| Lv 37 | 5,192 |
| Lv 38 | 5,269 |
| Lv 39 | 5,347 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 5,424 |
| Lv 41 | 5,493 |
| Lv 42 | 5,562 |
| Lv 43 | 5,632 |
| Lv 44 | 5,702 |
| Lv 45 | 5,773 |
| Lv 46 | 5,844 |
| Lv 47 | 5,915 |
| Lv 48 | 5,987 |
| Lv 49 | 6,060 |
| Lv 50 | 6,132 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0445
- Form
- Mega
- Height
- 1.90 m
- Weight
- 95.00 kg
- Family forms
- 7 released forms
- Game ID
- V0445_POKEMON_GARCHOMP_MEGA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Mega Garchomp in Pokemon GO?
Mega Garchomp's best moveset is Mud Shot (fast) with Earthquake (charged), worth 18.8 DPS as a Ground-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Mega Garchomp's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega 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 Mega Garchomp's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Garchomp reaches 6,132 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 5,424 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Mega Garchomp good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Garchomp is ranked #7 (Tier A) in Master League with a 73.15% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Master League is 15/15/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Mega Garchomp bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Garchomp?
A perfect 15/15/15 Mega Garchomp shows 3,099 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 3,874 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.
How do you get Mega Garchomp in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Garchomp ( Candy). It is currently a Mega Raids raid boss.
Can Mega Garchomp be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Mega 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.