Mega Garchomp Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Garchomp in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Garchomp
Mega 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 38.952 DPS.
Mega 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: Mega Garchomp is weak to Ice (double weak!), Dragon, Fairy -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fire, Poison-type moves as Mega 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 Mega Garchomp is Kyurem (White) (38.952 DPS), Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (38.143 DPS), and Shadow Weavile (36.933 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mega Garchomp: After defeating Mega Garchomp, the catch encounter will have a CP between 3068 and 3177 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 3817-3952 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Garchomp from raids will have exactly 3177 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 Mega Garchomp?
The best counter for Mega Garchomp is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 38.952 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (38.143 DPS) and Shadow Weavile (36.933 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Garchomp?
Mega 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 Mega Garchomp weak to?
Mega Garchomp is weak to Ice (double weak), Dragon, Fairy-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Garchomp be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega 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 Mega Garchomp from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Garchomp from raids will have 3177 CP at level 20, or 3952 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 3068. If you see 3177 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Garchomp worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega 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 Mega Garchomp?
For the best moveset for Mega Garchomp itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega 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 Mega Garchomp without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Garchomp can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kyurem (White) (38.952 DPS) and Eternatus (33.103 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 Mega Garchomp in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega 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.