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Garbodor Gmax is a Poison-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V, with its Gigantamax form introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Type: Poison

Abilities:

• Stench: May cause the opponent to flinch with attacks.
• Weak Armor: Lowers Defense but raises Speed when hit by a physical move.
• Aftermath (Hidden Ability): Inflicts damage on the attacker if Garbodor is knocked out with a contact move.

Physical Characteristics:

• Gigantamax Garbodor is a colossal, trash-themed Pokémon.
• Its body is a massive heap of refuse, featuring various discarded items like toy boats, airplanes, and traffic cones sticking out.
• The Gigantamax form amplifies its size significantly, making it tower over most opponents.
• Its coloration is predominantly a mix of green and brown, representing decomposed waste.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in urban areas or near human settlements where waste is abundant.
• Known to consume garbage, helping to reduce waste in its environment.
• Despite its appearance, Garbodor is known for its surprisingly gentle nature towards its trainer and allies.

In Battle:

• Gigantamax Garbodor gains access to G-Max Malodor, a Poison-type attack that poisons all opposing Pokémon.
• It serves as a bulky physical attacker with a strong presence on the battlefield due to its size and ability to inflict poison.
• Effective against Fairy and Grass types, but vulnerable to Psychic and Ground types.
• Common moves include Gunk Shot, Body Slam, and Earthquake, which provide diverse coverage options.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Trubbish starting at level 36.
• The Gigantamax form is accessed when Garbodor undergoes Gigantamaxing during battle, a temporary transformation specific to the Galar region.

Interesting Facts:

• Gigantamax Garbodor's unique form was inspired by the concept of pollution and environmental themes, highlighting the impact of waste on ecosystems.
• Its Gigantamax design includes a variety of human-made objects, symbolizing the accumulation of discarded items.
• Known for its role in promoting environmental awareness within the Pokémon universe.
• Despite its appearance, Gigantamax Garbodor is a beloved Pokémon among trainers for its unique design and battle capabilities.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: It clenches opponents with its left arm and finishes them off with foul-smelling poison gas belched from its mouth.
• White: They absorb garbage and make it part of their bodies. They shoot a poisonous liquid from their right-hand fingertips.
• Black-2: Consuming garbage makes new kinds of poison gases and liquids inside their bodies.
• White-2: Consuming garbage makes new kinds of poison gases and liquids inside their bodies.
• X: It clenches opponents with its left arm and finishes them off with foul-smelling poison gas belched from its mouth.
• Y: Consuming garbage makes new kinds of poison gases and liquids inside their bodies.
• Omega-Ruby: It clenches opponents with its left arm and finishes them off with foul-smelling poison gas belched from its mouth.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Consuming garbage makes new kinds of poison gases and liquids inside their bodies.
• Sun: Beware the poisonous liquid it shoots from its right arm. If even a little of it gets on you, you’ll experience the effects of the unidentified toxin.
• Moon: For a time, their numbers increased explosively in Alola. Since the arrival of Grimer, their population has decreased dramatically.
• Ultra-Sun: It locks opponents in place with its left hand, immobilizing them by entirely dousing their bodies with poisonous liquid.
• Ultra-Moon: Some say the reason Garbodor in Alola are a little stronger than their counterparts elsewhere is the presence of Muk, their natural enemy.
• Sword: This Pokémon eats trash, which turns into poison inside its body. The main component of the poison depends on what sort of trash was eaten.
• Shield: The toxic liquid it launches from its right arm is so virulent that it can kill a weakened creature instantly.

569 National

75 Original-Unova

106 Updated-Unova

75 Kalos-Mountain

207 Original-Alola

79 Original-Ulaula

265 Updated-Alola

86 Updated-Ulaula

158 Galar