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

Type: Dragon / Ground

Abilities:

• Sand Force: Increases the power of Rock, Ground, and Steel-type moves by 30% during a sandstorm.

Physical Characteristics:

• Garchomp Mega has a more imposing and streamlined appearance compared to its regular form.
• It features larger, scythe-like fins on its forearms, which resemble blades.
• Its body is primarily deep blue with red and yellow accents.
• The head sports additional spikes and a more pronounced snout, giving it a fearsome look.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Garchomp Mega is typically found in rough terrains such as mountain ranges, where it can utilize its speed and power.
• Known for its predatory nature, it will defend its territory fiercely.
• It is less commonly seen in the wild due to its need for a specific Mega Stone to transform.

In Battle:

• Garchomp Mega excels as a physical attacker with increased offensive capabilities.
• Signature moves include Dragon Claw, Earthquake, and Stone Edge.
• It gains a significant boost in Attack and Special Attack stats upon Mega Evolution, making it a formidable opponent.
• It is strong against Fire, Poison, Rock, and Electric types, but vulnerable to Ice, Dragon, and Fairy types.

Evolution:

• Garchomp evolves from Gabite starting at level 48.
• It can Mega Evolve into Garchomp Mega when holding the Garchompite stone during battle.

Interesting Facts:

• Mega Garchomp's design emphasizes its role as a predator, with blade-like appendages that enhance its combat prowess.
• The process of Mega Evolution causes it to become more aggressive and ferocious.
• Despite its increased power, some trainers prefer regular Garchomp for its higher speed, which is slightly reduced in Mega form.
• Garchomp Mega is often used in competitive battling for its high offensive capabilities and synergy with sandstorm strategies.

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.

445 National

111 Original-Sinnoh

111 Extended-Sinnoh

87 Conquest-Gallery

8 Kalos-Mountain

240 Original-Alola

112 Original-Ulaula

309 Updated-Alola

130 Updated-Ulaula

118 Crown-Tundra

189 Hisui

128 Paldea

166 Kitakami