garchomp

Garchomp is a dual-type Dragon/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation IV. It is known for its fearsome appearance, incredible speed, and high offensive capabilities. Garchomp has the appearance of a bipedal, dragon-like creature with jet-like wings, a streamlined body, and large dorsal fins.

Type: Dragon/Ground

Abilities:

• Sand Veil: This ability increases Garchomp's evasion by 20% during a sandstorm, making it a formidable opponent in sandstorm teams.
• Hidden Ability (Rough Skin): When an opponent makes physical contact with Garchomp, they receive damage equivalent to 1/8 of their max HP, adding an extra layer of deterrence against physical moves.

Interesting Facts:

• Evolution Line: Garchomp evolves from Gabite at level 48, which in turn evolves from Gible at level 24.
• Mega Evolution: In Pokémon X and Y,

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.