Garchomp
#240 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Mach Pokémon

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Shiny
Pokédex entries
Sun
It can fly at speeds rivaling jet planes. It dives into flocks of bird Pokémon and gulps the entire flock down whole.
Moon
The protuberances on its head serve as sensors. It can even detect distant prey.
Details
Types


Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
Stats
Min
Max
HP
108
326
420
Attack
130
238
394
Defense
95
175
317
Sp. Atk
80
148
284
Sp. Def
85
157
295
Speed
102
188
333
Total
600
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Alola #240Ula'ula #112 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 3 Atk |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 270 |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Gible #238 | Level 24 | ![]() Gabite #239 |
![]() Gabite #239 | Level 48 | ![]() Garchomp #240 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evo. | Crunch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Start | Sand Attack | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy. |
| Start | Tackle | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| Start | Dragon Rage | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 10 | This attack hits the target with a shock wave of pure rage. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage. |
| Start | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types. |
| Start | Crunch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Start | Fire Fang | ![]() | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn. |
| Start | Dual Chop | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 90 | 15 | The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row. |
| 3 | Sand Attack | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy. |
| 7 | Dragon Rage | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 10 | This attack hits the target with a shock wave of pure rage. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage. |
| 13 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types. |
| 15 | Take Down | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| 19 | Sand Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns. |
| 28 | Slash | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily. |
| 33 | Dragon Claw | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the target with huge sharp claws. |
| 40 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. |
| 55 | Dragon Rush | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 10 | The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | Dragon Claw | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes the target with huge sharp claws. |
| TM05 | Roar | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | ![]() | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 | The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM54 | False Swipe | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. |
| TM56 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM59 | Brutal Swing | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn. |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
| TM82 | Dragon Tail | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 | The target is knocked away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon. |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. |
| TM100 | Confide | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draco Meteor | ![]() | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 | Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Class | Acquisition source | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | Gible — breeding; retain through evolution | The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Gible — breeding; retain through evolution | A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Dragon Breath | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | Gible — breeding; retain through evolution | The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Iron Head | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Gible — breeding; retain through evolution | The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Gible — breeding; retain through evolution | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Metal Claw | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | Gible — breeding; retain through evolution | The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat. |
| Mud Shot | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Gible — breeding; retain through evolution | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat. |
| Outrage | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Gible — breeding; retain through evolution | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| Rock Climb | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | Gible — breeding; retain through evolution | The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target. |
| Scary Face | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | Gible — breeding; retain through evolution | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| Thrash | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Gible — breeding; retain through evolution | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| Twister | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | Gible — breeding; retain through evolution | The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch. |
| Class | Acquisition source | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. |
| Aqua Tail | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. |
| Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Cut | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is cut with a scythe or claw. |
| Double-Edge | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. |
| Dragon Breath | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Dragon Pulse | ![]() | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. |
| Dragon Pulse | ![]() | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. |
| Earth Power | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Earth Power | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Fury Cutter | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession. |
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Hone Claws | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. |
| Incinerate | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable. |
| Iron Head | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Iron Head | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Laser Focus | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit. |
| Metal Claw | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat. |
| Mud Shot | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power. |
| Outrage | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| Outrage | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| Rock Climb | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target. |
| Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Scary Face | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. |
| Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Stealth Rock | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| Stealth Rock | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| Stomping Tantrum | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves | Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles. |
| Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. |
| Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| Thrash | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused. |
| Twister | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch. |
| Whirlpool | ![]() | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable | The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. |
Traits
Sand Veil
Ability Slot 1
Boosts the Pokémon’s evasion in a sandstorm.
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Rough Skin(Hidden Ability)
This Pokémon inflicts damage with its rough skin to the attacker on contact.
Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.








































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