Garchomp is a Dragon, Ground-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region. It evolves from Gabite after being fed 100 candies. Garchomp is the final evolution of Gible. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp initially after being given 300 Mega Energy.
Pokédex description[]
Mach Pokémon
Standard Pokédex description
Its fine scales don't just reduce wind resistance—their sharp edges also cause injury to any opponent who attacks it.
Its fine scales don't just reduce wind resistance—their sharp edges also cause injury to any opponent who attacks it.
- Garchomp's cry
Mega Garchomp Pokédex description
Its arms and wings melted into something like scythes. Mad with rage, it rampages on and on.
Its arms and wings melted into something like scythes. Mad with rage, it rampages on and on.
- Mega Garchomp's cry
Possible attacks[]
Fast attacks[]
14 (14) / 13
4 (8) / 4
Charged attacks[]
140 (40) / 110
140 (35) / 140
110 (28) / 110
60 (15) / 25
Attack availability[]
- Sand Tomb: added on December 11th, 2019
- Earth Power: available during events: Jun, Dec 2021, Dec 2022 Community Day, Lunar New Year: Dragons Unleashed, Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh - Global and Pokémon GO Fest 2024: Global
Evolution family[]
Garchomp is part of a three-member family.
Availability[]
Garchomp[]
- Garchomp was released along with the release of Lure Modules as an evolution method on May 17th, 2019.
- Shiny form of Garchomp was released along with the Pokémon Egg shuffle on December 16th, 2019.
- Shadow form of Garchomp was released at the start of Team GO Rocket takeover on June 21st, 2023.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
Raid Battles |
2,264 2,830 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 23,883
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Research tasks |
1,698 | Special Research/Timed Research: Just a Nibble - Completing 4th part |
Mega Garchomp[]
- Mega Garchomp was released at the start of Mega Garchomp Raid Day on November 11th, 2023.
- Shiny form of Mega Garchomp was released on the same day.
Mega Energy required: | ||||
Initial | Base | High | Max | |
300 | 60 | 30 | 15 |
Energy Sources | Details |
---|---|
Mega Raid Battles |
Obtain Mega Energy from Mega Raid Battle Boss CP 51,700 Catch CP 2,264/2,830 (weather boosted) |
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- Normally, evolved stages of Pokémon cannot be shiny in encounter screen, but after its Mega Evolution release, Garchomp could.
- Mega Garchomp raid in February 2024 was originally announced to start on February 22nd, it was later changed to February 20th.[1]
References[]
- ↑ Mega Absol left raids 2 days early. /r/TheSilphRoad. Retrieved on 2024-02-21.