Mega Garchomp Raid Guide
Weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Mega Garchomp.
Best counters
Ranked by DPS against Mega Garchomp. Tap a row for full stats.
Budget counters
No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.
Stats & weaknesses
- Raid tier
- Mega
- Weather boost
- Windy, Sunny
- Shiny available
- Yes
- Base Attack
- 339
- Base Defense
- 222
- Base Stamina
- 239
Weak to — use these types
Resists — avoid these types
Catch CP after the raid
The CP you will see on the encounter screen.
| IVs | Lv 20 CP | Lv 25 CP (weather) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 / 10 / 10 floor | 3,068 | 3,817 |
| 15 / 15 / 15 100% | 3,177 | 3,952 |
Raid guide
How the fight goes and what to bring.
Mega Garchomp resists Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.
FAQ
What are the best counters for Mega Garchomp?
The top counter is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard at 39 DPS against Mega Garchomp. Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (38.1) and Shadow Weavile (36.9) follow.
What is Mega Garchomp weak to?
Mega Garchomp takes super effective damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy-type moves. Ice is a double weakness (2.56×), so those attackers clear it fastest.
How many trainers do I need to beat Mega Garchomp?
Mega Garchomp can be soloed. The six best counters average 35.8 DPS against it at level 40, which clears the boss inside the timer with room to spare; bring a second trainer if your team is not powered up.
Can I beat Mega Garchomp without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Kyurem (White) at 39 DPS. Eternatus and Kyurem (Black) are the next ones down.
Can Mega Garchomp be shiny?
Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny.
What weather boosts Mega Garchomp?
Windy, Sunny. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 3,817–3,952 CP instead of 3,068–3,177. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.
Is Mega Garchomp worth raiding?
As one of your own Pokemon, Mega Garchomp ranks #4 among Ground-type raid attackers (Tier A) and sits at #7 in Master League. That is strong enough to justify raiding for a good one.
What is the best moveset for Mega Garchomp?
The counter list on this page is for beating Mega Garchomp. For the moves Mega Garchomp should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.