445: Garchomp

Essentials

Garchomp

Abilities

Sand Veil: Heightens evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 445
Original Sinnoh: 111
Extended Sinnoh: 111

Names

Japanese: ガブリアス (gaburiasu)
Official Roomaji: Gablias
Korean: 한카리아스
Chinese: 烈咬陸鲨
French: Carchacrok
German: Knakrack

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Monster
Dragon

Steps to hatch

10240

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

218

3114 EXP at level

Effort points

3 Attack

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

slow

Wild held items

Haban Berry

Evolution

Compare these Pokémon

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Gible	Gabite Level up, starting at level 24	Garchomp Level up, starting at level 48

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	108	94.5	389	420
Attack	130	96.5	328	359
Defense	95	79.9	258	289
Special Attack	80	66.4	228	259
Special Defense	85	73.8	238	269
Speed	102	91.8	272	303
Total	600	95.4

Flavor

All versions' flavor text and sprites

Flavor Text

: When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed.
: It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape.
: It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
: Its body is covered in fine scales that reduce drag, enabling it to fly at high speeds.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Mach
Color: blue
Cry: download mp3
Pawprint
Shape: Sciurine

Height

6'2.8"
1.9 m

Weight

950

209.4 lb
95.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Moves

Dragon and ground moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Garchomp's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	Fire Fang			15	65	95%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target and a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
—	—	Tackle			35	35	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	Sand-Attack			15	0	100%		Lowers the target's Accuracy by one level.
—	—	Dragon Rage			10	1	100%		Inflicts 40 points of damage.
—	—	Sandstorm			10	0	100%		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
3	3	Sand-Attack			15	0	100%		Lowers the target's Accuracy by one level.
7	7	Dragon Rage			10	1	100%		Inflicts 40 points of damage.
13	13	Sandstorm			10	0	100%		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
15	15	Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
19	19	Sand Tomb			15	15	70%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
28	28	Slash			20	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
33	33	Dragon Claw			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
40	40	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
48	48	Crunch			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one level.
55	55	Dragon Rush			10	100	75%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
		Aqua Tail			10	90	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		Draco Meteor			5	140	90%		Lowers the user's Special Attack by two levels after inflicting damage.
		Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one level.
		Fury Cutter			20	10	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
		Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Accuracy by one level.
		Outrage			15	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
		Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		Swift			20	60	100%		Never misses.
		Twister			20	40	100%		Has chance to make the target flinch.
		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
02	02	Dragon Claw			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
05	05	Roar			20	0	100%	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
06	06	Toxic			10	0	85%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
10	10	Hidden Power			15	1	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	Sunny Day			5	0	0%		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
17	17	Protect			10	0	0%	3	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	Rain Dance			5	0	0%		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
21	21	Frustration			20	1	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
23	23	Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one level.
26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	Return			20	1	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	Double Team			15	0	100%		Raises the user's Evasion by one level.
35	35	Flamethrower			15	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
37	37	Sandstorm			10	0	100%		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
38	38	Fire Blast			5	120	85%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
39	39	Rock Tomb			10	50	80%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one level.
40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	100%		Never misses.
42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43	Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	Rest			10	0	100%		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	Attract			15	0	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
54	54	False Swipe			40	40	100%		Cannot lower the target's HP below 1.
56	56	Fling			10	1	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
58	58	Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
59	59	Dragon Pulse			10	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
65	65	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
71	71	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
75	75	Swords Dance			30	0	100%		Raises the user's Attack by two levels.
76	76	Stealth Rock			20	0	0%		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
78	78	Captivate			20	0	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two levels if it's the opposite gender.
80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
82	82	Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
83	83	Natural Gift			15	1	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
84	84	Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
87	87	Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
90	90	Substitute			10	0	100%		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
H1	H1	Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H3	H3	Surf			15	95	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
H4	H4	Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	H5	Whirlpool			15	15	70%		Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
H6	H6	Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one level.
H8	H8	Rock Climb			20	90	85%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.