Garchomp Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Garchomp in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Garchomp
Garchomp is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dragon/Ground typing. The best counter is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 44.857 DPS.
Garchomp can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Garchomp is weak to Ice (double weak!), Dragon, Fairy -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fire, Poison-type moves as Garchomp resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Garchomp is Kyurem (White) (44.857 DPS), Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (43.857 DPS), and Shadow Weavile (42.400 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Garchomp: After defeating Garchomp, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2228 and 2320 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2772-2886 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Garchomp from raids will have exactly 2320 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Garchomp?
The best counter for Garchomp is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 44.857 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (43.857 DPS) and Shadow Weavile (42.400 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Garchomp?
Garchomp can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Garchomp weak to?
Garchomp is weak to Ice (double weak), Dragon, Fairy-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Garchomp be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Garchomp's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Garchomp from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Garchomp from raids will have 2320 CP at level 20, or 2886 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2228. If you see 2320 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Garchomp worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Garchomp is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Garchomp?
For the best moveset for Garchomp itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Garchomp stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Garchomp without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Garchomp can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kyurem (White) (44.857 DPS) and Eternatus (38.483 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Garchomp in raids?
Weather boost information for Garchomp is not currently available. Dragon-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.