Pokémechanics
Sword & Shield

#445Garchomp

Garchomp as it appears in Sword & ShieldShiny Garchomp as it appears in Sword & Shield
Species
Mach Pokémon
Type
Catch rate
45
Growth
Slow
Height
1.9 m
Weight
95.0 kg
Gender
50% ♂ 50% ♀
Egg cycles
40
Base friendship
70

Garchomp

Sword
Garchomp makes its home in volcanic mountains. It flies through the sky as fast as a jet airplane, hunting down as much prey as it can.
Shield
Garchomp is fast both underground and above. It can bring down prey and return to its den before its body has chilled from being outside.

Base stats

EVs: +3 Attack

HP108
Attack130
Defense95
Sp. Atk80
Sp. Def85
Speed102
Total600

Abilities

Sand Veil
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Rough Skin (hidden)
Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.

Locations

Sword
Requires Crown Tundra (Shield)
Shield
Requires Crown Tundra (Shield)
Isle of Armor (Sword)
Trade from
Isle of Armor (Shield)
Trade from
Crown Tundra (Sword)
Trade from
Crown Tundra (Shield)
Max Raid
Ballimere LakeLv 45-6085%
Frigid SeaLv 45-6085%
Giant's BedLv 45-6085%
Path to the PeakLv 45-6085%
Three-Point PassLv 45-6085%
Roaming
Path to the PeakLv 68100%
Tunnel to the TopLv 68100%

Damage taken

  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0.5
  • x1
  • x1
  • x0
  • x1
  • x4
  • x2
  • x1
  • x2
Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
--Crunch
Physical
80
100
15
20
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
1Crunch
Physical
80
100
15
20
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
1Dragon Breath
Special
60
100
20
30
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
1Dual Chop
Physical
40
90
15
--
Hits twice in one turn.
1Sand Attack
Status
--
100
15
--
Lowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.
1Sand Tomb
Physical
35
85
15
100
Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
1Tackle
Physical
40
100
35
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
18Bulldoze
Physical
60
100
20
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
27Bite
Physical
60
100
25
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
34Slash
Physical
70
100
20
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
42Dragon Claw
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
52Dig
Physical
80
100
10
--
User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
62Sandstorm
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
72Take Down
Physical
90
85
20
--
User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
82Dragon Rush
Physical
100
75
10
20
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TM/HM
MachineAttack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
TM08Hyper Beam
Special
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM09Giga Impact
Physical
150
90
5
--
User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
TM15Dig
Physical
80
100
10
--
User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
TM21Rest
Status
--
--
5
--
User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
TM22Rock Slide
Physical
75
90
10
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TM24Snore
Special
50
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TM25Protect
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
TM26Scary Face
Status
--
100
10
--
Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.
TM31Attract
Status
--
100
15
--
Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
TM32Sandstorm
Status
--
--
10
--
Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
TM33Rain Dance
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
TM34Sunny Day
Status
--
--
5
--
Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
TM36Whirlpool
Special
35
85
15
100
Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
TM39Facade
Physical
70
100
20
--
Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM40Swift
Special
60
--
20
--
Never misses.
TM43Brick Break
Physical
75
100
15
--
Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
TM48Rock Tomb
Physical
60
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM49Sand Tomb
Physical
35
85
15
100
Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
TM53Mud Shot
Special
55
95
15
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM59Fling
Physical
--
100
10
--
Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
TM65Shadow Claw
Physical
70
100
15
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
TM68Fire Fang
Physical
65
95
15
10
Has a chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.
TM76Round
Special
60
100
15
--
Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.
TM81Bulldoze
Physical
60
100
20
100
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
TM94False Swipe
Physical
40
100
40
--
Cannot lower the target’s HP below 1.
TM97Brutal Swing
Physical
60
100
20
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TM98Stomping Tantrum
Physical
75
100
10
--
Has double power if the user’s last move failed.
TM99Breaking Swipe
Physical
60
100
15
100
Lowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
TR00Swords Dance
Status
--
--
20
--
Raises the user’s Attack by two stages.
TR01Body Slam
Physical
85
100
15
30
Has a chance to paralyze the target.
TR02Flamethrower
Special
90
100
15
10
Has a chance to burn the target.
TR04Surf
Special
90
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
TR10Earthquake
Physical
100
100
10
--
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
TR15Fire Blast
Special
110
85
5
10
Has a chance to burn the target.
TR20Substitute
Status
--
--
10
--
Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
TR24Outrage
Physical
120
100
10
--
Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
TR26Endure
Status
--
--
10
--
Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
TR27Sleep Talk
Status
--
--
10
--
Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
TR31Iron Tail
Physical
100
75
15
30
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
TR32Crunch
Physical
80
100
15
20
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
TR47Dragon Claw
Physical
80
100
15
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TR57Poison Jab
Physical
80
100
20
30
Has a chance to poison the target.
TR62Dragon Pulse
Special
85
100
10
--
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
TR67Earth Power
Special
90
100
10
10
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
TR74Iron Head
Physical
80
100
15
30
Has a chance to make the target flinch.
TR75Stone Edge
Physical
100
80
5
--
Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
TR76Stealth Rock
Status
--
--
20
--
Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
Tutor
Attack NameTypeClassPowerAccuracyPPEffect %
Draco Meteor
Special
130
90
5
100
Lowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
Scale Shot
Physical
25
90
20
100
Boosts the user’s Speed and lowers their Defense by one stage after inflicting damage two to five times in a row.
Scorching Sands
Special
70
100
10
30
Has a chance to burn the target.

Other generations

Diamond, Pearl & Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet