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Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Garchomp Location, Evolution, and Stats

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Garchomp is a Dragon/Ground Type Pokemon that appears in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn more about Garchomp, its location, stats, and more.

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How to Get Garchomp in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Alpha Garchomp Location

Location Overworld and Map Image
Wild Zone 20

AlphaCenter of Wild Zone 20
Fixed Spawn
Alpha Garchomp can be found at the center of Wild Zone 20 during daytime or nighttime.
Alpha Move: Poison Jab

All Alpha Pokemon Locations

Evolution-Exclusive Pokemon

There are no known locations to find a wild Garchomp, and is a Pokemon that can only be acquired by evolving its previous form once you have met its evolution conditions.

Evolves From Gible Line

Gible Evolution Line
GibleGible
Lv. 24
GabiteGabite
Lv. 48
GarchompGarchomp

Evolution Chart:
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Garchomp Game Data

Garchomp Type

Regular
Shiny
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Garchomp ImageGarchomp
Pokemon Ground Type IconPokemon Dragon Type Icon
Gen 4
Height 1.9 m
Weight 95 kg
Species Mach Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +3
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Garchomp ImageShiny Garchomp
Pokemon Ground Type IconPokemon Dragon Type Icon
Gen 4
Height 1.9 m
Weight 95 kg
Species Mach Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +3
List of All Shiny Pokemon

Garchomp Weakness and Resistance

Weak to: (4x)
Pokemon Ice Type Icon
(2x)
Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Electric Type Icon

Garchomp Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
108
#14
Atk
130
#39
Def
95
#77
SpAtk
80
#123
SpDef
85
#102
Speed
102
#51
Total
600
#34
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 215 215 183 183 168
Atk 200 182 150 135 121
Def 161 147 115 103 90
SpAtk 145 132 100 90 76
SpDef 150 137 105 94 81
Spd 169 154 122 109 96
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature

Alternate Forms

GarchompGarchomp Mega GarchompMega Garchomp

Garchomp Best Nature and Moveset for Story

Adamant or Jolly

Nature Stat Changes
Adamant Attack, SpAtk
Jolly Speed, SpAtk

Since Garchomp is a Fast Physical Attacker, its best Nature is either Adamant or Jolly to boost its Attack or Speed further, while reducing its Special Attack stat.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Lonely Attack, Defense
Naughty Attack, SpDef

You can also give Garchomp either Lonely or Naughty nature, if you will mainly use it for Story Content.

Keep in mind that giving Garchomp any of the above two natures will increase the damage it receives, making it less ideal for Competitive Play and harder post-game content.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Garchomp has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
Mints Locations and How to Change Nature

Best Garchomp Moveset for the Story

Move Type Cooldown
Fire Fang Pokemon Fire Type Icon 6
Earthquake Pokemon Ground Type Icon 10
Dragon Claw Pokemon Dragon Type Icon 8
Dragon Rush Pokemon Dragon Type Icon 12

We recommend the moves Earthquake, Dragon Claw, Dragon Rush, and Fire Fang when using Garchomp during the main story.

Garchomp Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Tackle Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 4
The user attacks by charging forward and slamming into targets with its whole body.
Base Sand Tomb Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 35 / 7
The user summons a raging sandstorm to surround targets. Opponents within the sandstorm will take continual damage.
Evo Crunch Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
12 Dragon Breath Dragon Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks by exhaling a mighty gust of breath. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
18 Bulldoze Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks targets by stomping on the ground. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
25 Bite Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks by biting targets with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make targets flinch.
30 Slash Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with claws, scythes, or the like. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
36 Dragon Claw Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by slicing targets with huge, sharp claws.
42 Dig Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets.
54 Take Down Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by slamming into targets in an all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
60 Dragon Rush Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 12
The user attacks by tackling targets while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make targets flinch.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
002 Dragon Claw Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by slicing targets with huge, sharp claws.
010 Brick Break Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect.
012 Rock Slide Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.
014 Fire Fang Fire Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 6
The user attacks by biting targets with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them with a burn.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
021 Thunder Fang Electric Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 6
The user attacks by biting targets with electrified fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them paralyzed.
022 Aerial Ace Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 9
The user attacks by confounding targets with swift movements before slashing.
025 Crunch Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
027 Swift Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 5
The user attacks by firing star-shaped rays at targets.
028 Dig Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets.
030 Swords Dance Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance.
033 Body Slam Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
036 Rock Tomb Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 10
The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield.
037 Stealth Rock Rock Type Moves Status Type Moves 20 / 10
The user lays a trap of levitating stones in front of itself. The stones will damage opposing Pokémon that touch them.
038 Fire Blast Fire Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 10
The user attacks with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave targets with a burn.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
052 Earth Power Ground Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by making the ground under targets erupt with power. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
054 Draco Meteor Dragon Type Moves Special Type Moves 130 / 10
The user attacks by summoning comets to rain down from the sky. The recoil will lower the user's Sp. Atk stat for a while.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
058 Iron Head Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by slamming its steel-hard head into targets. This may also make targets flinch.
061 Shadow Claw Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
062 Flamethrower Fire Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks with a stream of fierce flames. This may also leave targets with a burn.
065 Stone Edge Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by stabbing targets with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
069 Earthquake Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area.
073 Surf Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by swamping a wide area with a giant wave.
075 Dragon Pulse Dragon Type Moves Special Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by blasting targets with a shock wave emitted from its gaping mouth.
076 Liquidation Water Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by slamming into targets using a full- force blast of water. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
077 Poison Jab Poison Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by stabbing targets with a poison- soaked tentacle, arm, or the like. This may also leave targets poisoned.
078 Bulldoze Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks targets by stomping on the ground. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
087 Iron Tail Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by slamming its hard tail into targets. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
088 Spikes Ground Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 7
The user lays a trap of sharp spikes in front of itself. The spikes will damage susceptible opposing Pokémon that make contact with them.
093 Outrage Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 15
The user attacks in a furious rampage, then becomes confused.

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