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 28.8 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 — 28.8 DPS and 721 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.
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 | 28.8 | 721 | Mud Shot Earthquake |
| Dragon | #6 | A | 31.3 | 785 | Dragon Tail Breaking Swipe |
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
- Status
- Mega Garchomp is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Mega Garchomp
Use Mega Garchomp against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
Mega Garchomp in events
Most recent first
| Event | Date | Role | Shiny |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Garchomp in Mega Raids | 12 Aug 2026 | Raid boss | Yes |
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 raid attacker, ranked #4 at 28.8 DPS. That is a team slot, not a bench filler. It also holds #7 in Master League. As a Mega it also boosts the damage of every other attacker in the raid while it is on the field.
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 with Earthquake, worth 28.8 DPS as a Ground-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 6 charged non-legacy moves.
In Master League the set changes to Mud Shot with Earth Power.
What are Mega Garchomp's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega Garchomp takes super effective damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy. Ice is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Fire, Poison, Rock. Electric damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Mega Garchomp's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Garchomp reaches 6,132 CP at level 50 and 5,424 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is only while the Mega Evolution lasts; afterwards it drops back to Garchomp's 4,479 CP.
Is Mega Garchomp good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Garchomp ranks #7 in Master League (Tier A, 73.15% simulated win rate).
Master League has no CP cap that Mega Garchomp reaches, so the best IVs are the full 15/15/15.
How do you get Mega Garchomp in Pokemon GO?
Mega Garchomp is not caught: you Mega Evolve a regular Garchomp for 300 Mega Energy the first time, and it reverts after 8 hours. Mega Energy comes from Mega Garchomp raids, and once you have evolved it once, from walking Garchomp as a buddy (25 per km).