garchomp

Garchomp is a Dragon/Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Dragon / Ground

Abilities:

• Sand Veil: Boosts evasion in a sandstorm.
• Rough Skin (Hidden Ability): Inflicts damage to the attacker on contact.

Physical Characteristics:

• Garchomp resembles a bipedal, dragon-like creature with features akin to a shark.
• It has a dark blue body with red underbellies and fin-like protrusions on its arms.
• Its head sports a jet-like snout and a yellow star shape on its forehead.
• Sharp fins and scythes on its arms give it a menacing appearance, emphasizing its speed and power.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Garchomp prefers warm, arid regions where it can freely fly and hunt.
• It is known to be territorial, often seen gliding swiftly through the air, preying on unsuspecting Pokémon.
• Garchomp is highly protective of its territory and fiercely defends its domain from intruders.

In Battle:

• Garchomp is renowned for its speed and attack power, making it a formidable physical attacker.
• Signature moves include Dragon Claw, Earthquake, and Outrage.
• It is strong against Electric, Poison, and Rock types due to its dual typing.
• Vulnerable to Ice-type moves, which are four times effective against it.

Evolution:

• Garchomp evolves from Gabite at level 48.
• Gabite evolves from Gible starting at level 24.

Interesting Facts:

• Garchomp is often compared to a jet plane due to its speed and streamlined body, which allows it to fly at sonic speeds.
• It has been a popular choice in competitive battling for its versatility and powerful offensive capabilities.
• Mega Evolution is available for Garchomp, enhancing its Attack and Special Attack while changing its appearance to have more prominent spikes and a more aggressive stance.
• Garchomp's design may be inspired by European dragons and prehistoric creatures like theropod dinosaurs.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed.
• Pearl: It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape.
• Platinum: It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
• Heartgold: Its body is covered in fine scales that reduce drag, enabling it to fly at high speeds.
• Soulsilver: Its body is covered in fine scales that reduce drag, enabling it to fly at high speeds.
• Black: It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
• White: It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
• Black-2: It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
• White-2: It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
• X: When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed.
• Y: It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape.
• Omega-Ruby: When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed.
• Alpha-Sapphire: It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape.
• 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.
• Ultra-Sun: It flies at the speed of sound while searching for prey, and it has midair battles with Salamence as the two compete for food.
• Ultra-Moon: Its fine scales don’t just reduce wind resistance—their sharp edges also cause injury to any opponent who attacks it.
• 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.
• Legends-Arceus: Soars across the heavens at blinding speed—a magnificent sight! It has a feral disposition. Utmost caution is required if one meets a Garchomp out in the wilds.