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Pokemon UNITE - Garchomp Guide Builds Best Items and Moveset

The best guide on how to play Garchomp in Pokemon UNITE for Nintendo Switch and Mobile. Check here for the best builds, Held and Battle items, movesets, as well as the latest nerfs, buffs, counters, matchups, and more!

Garchomp Latest Buffs and Nerfs (08/15)

Version 1.11.1.8 Patch Notes

Garchomp Move Changes (August 15)
Standard Attack Image
Standard Attack
(Boosted Attack)
• Damage increased by about 10%.
• Healing increased from 15% of damage dealt to 20% of damage dealt. (+5%)
Livid Outrage Image
Livid Outrage
• Amount of energy required reduced by about 17%.

Stat Updates

1.3.1.2 Gible: Level at Pokemon evolves changed to 5. Gabite: Level at which move is learned changed to 9
1.2.1.3 Defense and Sp. Defense increased.
1.1.1.6 Movement speed increased.
1.7.1.9 Increased: Attack Stat

Standard Attack

1.4.1.3 Bug fixes
1.2.1.8 Attack Speed increased.
1.11.1.8 Boosted Attack: Damage increased by about 10%. Healing increased from 15% of damage dealt to 20% of damage dealt. (+5%)

Dig

1.4.1.3 Status increases have been reduced
1.3.1.2 Level learned changed from lv. 6 to lv. 5. Dig +: Level learned changed from lv. 12 to lv. 11
1.4.1.2 Move description text changed.

Earthquake

1.3.1.2 Level learned changed from lv. 8 to lv. 7. Earthquake +: Level learned changed from lv. 13 to lv.14
1.4.1.2 Move description text changed.

Dragon Claw

1.3.1.2 Level learned changed from lv. 8 to lv. 7. Dragon Claw+: Level learned changed from lv. 13 to lv. 14
1.4.1.2 Move description text changed.
1.7.1.9 Damage increased from 785 to 875. (+11%) Slow effect on opponents increased. Dragon Claw+: Damage increased from 1581 to 1758. (+11%) Slow effect on opponents increased.

Dragon Rush

1.3.1.2 Level learned changed from lv. 6 to lv. 5. Dragon Rush +: Level learned changed from lv. 12 to lv.11
1.1.1.6 Cooldown period reduced from 8 seconds to 6 seconds (-25%).
1.2.1.8 Damage is increased from 549 to 912 (+66%).
1.4.1.2 Move description text changed.

Rough Skin

1.2.1.3 Cooldown interval between procs, decreased.
1.2.1.11 Fixed a bug that caused more damage than expected when receiving Zeraora's Wild Charge.

Livid Outrage

1.3.1.2 Level learned changed from lv. 10 to lv. 9
1.11.1.8 Amount of energy required reduced by about 17%.

Garchomp Basic Info

Garchomp
Garchomp.jpg
Tier Rating: C Rank Icon

Role: All-Rounder
Attack Type: Melee
Damage Type: Physical
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cost:
"Garchomp’s Ability, Rough Skin, means it can sometimes cause damage to Pokémon that hit it, so opponents that attack Garchomp carelessly may just get struck back. What’s more, using Dig lets Garchomp sneak-attack its opponents from underground."

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Garchomp Best Lanes

Top Icon.pngTop Jungle Icon.pngJungle Bot Icon.pngBottom
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Tips & Strategies for Every Lane

Garchomp Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths Weaknesses
✔︎ High damage output, especially when Boosted Attack meter is full.
✔︎ Strong engage moves that can displace and drag opponents.
✖︎ Very slow early game.
✖︎ Unite Move demands proper aiming and ctronl to become effective.

Best Builds for Garchomp

Garchomp Builds

The Best Build for Garchomp is the one with the gold crown!

Boosted Attack Build

Boosted Attack Build
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Moveset Held Items
Battle Item
Item Effects
(at Level 30)
Recommended Lane
Attack: +27
Sp. Atk: +30
Defense: +30
Attack Speed: +16.50%
Pokemon UNITE - Jungle Recommendation Yes Jungle
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Positive Stats:
HP
Attack
Critical-Hit Rate
Free Negative Stats:
Sp. Atk
Movement Speed
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

This build is centered on building up Garchomp's Boosted Attacks as fast as possible and maintaining it to beat down targets. It can be used in any lane, although using it in the jungle would be ideal.

Muscle Band is Garchomp's primary farming and fighting tool, giving its attacks an HP-based bonus damage. Rapid-Fire Scarf helps build up Boosted Attacks faster through its massive attack speed boost effect. However, Scope Lens can be a replacement for Rapid-Fire Scarf, focusing on damage instead of attack speed. Focus Band improves Garchomp's durability through increased defenses. It also acts as a survivability tool during fights, prolonging Garchomp's life as it beats down targets.

X Speed gives Garchomp more mobility and allows it to stay on top of its targets. Alternatively, Eject Button can also work with the build, giving Garchomp a repositioning tool, especially during Livid Outrage.

The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 Brown Emblems for more damage and 4 White Emblems for additional HP. Equip Emblems that improve Attack, Critical-Hit Rate, or HP to improve Garchomp's damage and durability. Sp. Atk and Movement Speed can be freely traded for the other stats.

Defensive Build

Defensive Build
Moveset Held Items
Battle Item
Item Effects
(at Level 30)
Recommended Lane
Attack: +15
Defense: +30
Sp. Def: +30
Attack Speed: +7.50%
HP: +450
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Jungle Recommendation Yes Jungle
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Positive Stats:
HP
Attack
Defense
Sp. Def
Free Negative Stats:
Sp. Atk
Movement Speed
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

This is a defense-focus build for Garchomp that's centered on using the Dragon Rush and Dragon Claw combo to drag opponents towards Garchomp's allies for an easy knockdown. It's best to run the build only on the top or bottom lane.

Muscle Band increases Garchomp's Standard Attack damage output, which will be essential for farming Wild Pokemon during the early game. Focus Band and Buddy Barrier give Garchomp extra survivability in fights long enough to trigger the effects of its Boosted Attacks.

Eject Button serves as an additional gap closer and escape tool. Alternatively, Full Heal can also work well so Garchomp can avoid being disabled by enemy Defenders or Supporters.

The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 4 Blue and Purple Emblems for more defenses and 2 White Emblems for a bit of HP. Equip Emblems that improve Attack, HP, Defense, or Sp. Def since Garchomp needs to be as durable as possible. Sp. Atk and Movement Speed can be freely traded for the other stats.

Initiator Build

Initiator Build
Moveset Held Items
Battle Item
Item Effects
(at Level 30)
Recommended Lane
Attack: +15
Defense: +30
Sp. Def: +30
Attack Speed: +7.50%
HP: +210
Pokemon UNITE - Top Lane Recommendation Yes Top Lane
Pokemon UNITE - Jungle Recommendation Yes Jungle
Pokemon UNITE - Bot Lane Recommendation Yes Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination Target Emblem Stats
Positive Stats:
HP
Attack
Defense
Sp. Def
Free Negative Stats:
Sp. Atk
Movement Speed
Note:
The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

This is an aggressive build centered around initiating fights using Dig and following up with Earthquake, making Garchomp into a frontline initiator. It's best to run the build only on the top or bottom lane.

Weakness Policy fits well into Garchomp's initiator role, giving a decent HP increase and Attack stat boost for 1-on-1 fights. For defense, Focus Band and Buddy Barrier provide durability and survivability for teamfights in the late game. All of these Held Items will help Garchomp survive prolonged brawls, which is favorable for the Pokemon because of its hard-hitting boosted attacks

Eject Button acts as an additional initiation tool, making it a must-have battle item. Alternatively, Full Heal protects Garchomp from disables as it charges towards opponents.

The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 4 Blue and Purple Emblems for more defenses and 2 White Emblems for a bit of HP. Equip Emblems that improve Attack, HP, Defense, or Sp. Def since Garchomp will be initiating fights. Sp. Atk and Movement Speed can be freely traded for the other stats.

Garchomp Best Items & Moveset

Best Held Items

Item Explanation
Buddy Barrier.pngBuddy Barrier Buddy Barrier gives a decent HP boost and ensures Garchomp's safety through a shield while its attacking during its Unite Move.
Focus Band.pngFocus Band Focus Band is the best defensive item for Garchomp since Garchomp needs to stay alive for as long as possible to stack its boosted attacks.
Scope Lens.pngScope Lens Scope Lens works well with the attack speed increase from Garchomp's boosted attacks, adding a chance to deal massive critical-hit damage.
Muscle Band.pngMuscle Band Muscle Band is a must-have item for Garchomp to be effective in battles, improving its boosted attack gameplay.
Weakness Policy.pngWeakness Policy Weakness Policy works well with Garchomp's frontline gameplay, improving its damage while it takes damage.
Rapid-Fire Scarf.pngRapid-Fire Scarf Rapid-Fire Scarf allows Garchomp to build up its Boosted Attacks much faster thanks to its massive attack speed boost effect.

List of Held Items

Best Battle Items

Item Explanation
Full Heal.pngFull Heal Full Heal provides a way for Garchomp to purge disables, and become immune to them for a duration, allowing Garchomp to hack enemies uninterrupted.
Eject Button.pngEject Button Eject Button is the best battle item for Garchomp, giving a way to escape or chase enemies. In particular, it has a special interaction with Garchomp's moves.
X Speed.pngX Speed X Speed gives Garchomp more mobility and makes it easier to stay on top of its targets while it's attacking.

List of Battle Items

Best Moveset

Move Explanation
Earthquake ImageEarthquake Earthquake gives Grachomp an AoE attack when it is surrounded by enemies. The move also decreases the movement speed of targets it hit, making it easy for Garchomp to bombard them with Standard Attacks.
Dragon Rush ImageDragon Rush Dragon Rush is a strong initiation tool to get Garchomp started on hacking its targets. It's also a decent escape tool when things go awry.

Dragon Rush allows Garchomp to initiate fights while having a strong entrance. Following it up with a Dragon Claw allows Garchomp to start stacking its Boosted Attack meter. Enemies caught in the barrage of attacks will be dealt heavy damage.

Garchomp can either be built as a standard attack damage dealer or an initiator. If you choose the first one, it's best to go for Dragon Rush and Dragon Claw. If you're more into initiating fights, opt for Dig and Earthquake.

Which Moveset Do You Think is Best for Garchomp?

Dragon Rush & Dragon Claw 93
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Dragon Rush & Earthquake 30
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Dig & Dragon Claw 10
Votes
Dig & Earthquake 23
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Why is it the best? Let us know in the comments!

Previous Poll Result

Dragon Rush & Dragon Claw 76
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Dragon Rush & Earthquake 27
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Dig & Dragon Claw 8
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Dig & Earthquake 37
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How to Play Garchomp

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Increase Garchomp's Lethality with Boosted Attacks

Garchomp's attacks become Boosted Attacks with every fifth attack, dealing increased damage and gives Garchomp HP recovery based on the target's max HP. Maintaining theis aggression will allows you to go toe-to-toe with event the sturdiest Pokemon, so make sure to keep you boosted meter full at all times!

Boosted Attacks Guide: How to Use

Build Up Boosted Meter with Wild Pokemon

To ensure Garchomp's boosted attack effect is online before a fight, seek out and attack Wild Pokemon first. Doing this will allow you to get the benefits of the boosted attack earlier when faced against opposing Pokemon.

Solo Boss Pokemon

Another way to take advantage of Garchomp's Boosted Attacks is by taking objectives like Regieleki for your team. Because of the effects of your Boosted Attacks favoring enemies with high HP, you can potentially take out objectives by yourself.

Make Early Game Farming Faster with Sand Attack

Sand Attack is a debuff move that restricts enemy vision, but that doesn't mean that it's useless against farming Wild Pokemon. Though it may not have direct damage compared to Bulldoze, Sand Attack grants an attack speed buff to Garchomp, making it easier to stack up towards a full Boosted Attack to speed up the damage.

Sand Attack: Garchomp Move Effect and Cooldown

Pick Moveset Based on Playstyle

Choosing the moves you need is critical to how fights will play out. Although you can essentially go with any move combination, choosing the right set will allow you to execute Garchomp's combos.

Learn Dragon Moves for Isolating Combos

The Dragon Claw + Dragon Rush combo is a good dueling tool that has more range and damage but focuses more on damaging single targets. It is also great for displacing a target onto a disadvantageous position, making it easier for you and your team to follow up with a clean knock down.

Learn Ground Moves for Initiating Combos

The Dig + Earthquake combo, on the other hand, is a quick knock-up skill that is easily followed up by area damage that gains a Slow later in the game. This combination turns Garchomp into a straight up brawler that can contend with its fellow All-Rounders.

Hunt Down Easy Matchups

Garchomp can easily take on other Pokemon that are easy matchups. Thanks to its passive ability, Rough Skin, Garchomp can take and give a beating to opponents - especially if you can sustain its basic attacks. Just make sure to save a Dragon Rush for pursuit or a quick getaway.

Matchups and Counter

Go For Prolonged Duels

Garchomp gains an attack speed boost when he lands a skill or an attack on an enemy. This makes his damage ramp up during a duel, so try to force long trades against enemies to maximize your buff.

Get Escavalier Buff for Easier Knockouts

Since Garchomp needs to be able to continually attack its target to build and maintain its Boosted Attacks, getting Escavalier's buff makes it easier for Garchomp to stay on top of its target.

Escavalier: Spawn Time, Buff, and Information

Farm Wild Pokemon to Heal Up

Remember that Empowered auto attacks are AOE (area-of-effect), so you can lifesteal across multiple Wild Pokemon like in this clip.

Aside from increasing his attack speed, Garchomp's boosted attack also heals him for a small amount. This slowly stacks up on prolonged fights so instead of going back to base, try farming wild Pokemon to heal up!

Aim Properly During Livid Outrage

Livid Outrage gives Garchomp a sudden burst of strength to swipe and slam enemies. The move, however, may feel shaky and hard to control, but its ability to turn and aim is rather easy if you get the hang of its aiming. Just remember to point your analog stick to your desired target at all times and Garchomp will easily turn around in that direction, even if it's a complete 180-degree turn. The dashes also cover a bit of distance so you can also use them to chase enemies!

Livid Outrage: Garchomp Move Effect and Cooldown

Progression and Leveling Guide

Top or Bottom Lane Guide

Level Objectives
1 - 4 • Secure as many wild Pokemon as you can to level up quickly
• Avoid engagements and dying
5 - 9 • Keep farming wild Pokemon to level up
• Help your allies secure Regieleki and/or Regice, Registeel, or Regirock
• Reach level 9 and get Livid Outrage
10+ • Continue farming wild Pokemon, securing objectives, and pushing lanes
• Reach at least level 13 before or when Rayquaza spawns for a fully-upgraded moveset
• Make sure you have Livid Outrage available when Rayquaza spawns
• Win a teamfight to secure Rayquaza, or take it down by yourself quickly while your allies deal with the enemy team

Jungle Guide

Level Objectives
1 - 5 • Learn Bulldoze first for early damage
• Clear the first wave of jungle camps and reach level 5 quickly to get Dragon Rush
• Help the top lane first by securing Altaria and Swablus, and, if possible, getting kills and scoring points
6 - 9 • Clear the second wave of jungle camps and reach level 7 to get Dragon Claw
• Help the bottom lane by securing Altaria and Swablus, getting kills, and scoring points
• If possible, reach level 9 first to get Livid Outrage before or when Regice, Registeel, or Regirock spawns
• Help your allies secure Regice, Registeel, or Regirock
10+ • Continue farming wild Pokemon, securing objectives, and pushing lanes
• Reach at least level 13 before or when Rayquaza spawns for a fully-upgraded moveset
• Make sure you have Livid Outrage available when Rayquaza spawns
• Win a teamfight to secure Rayquaza, or take it down by yourself quickly while your allies deal with the enemy team

Garchomp Combos

Sand Trap Combo

Sand Trap Combo
Sand Attack IconBulldoze IconStandard Attack Icon

Pokemon UNITE - Garchomp Sand Trap Combo
Sand AttackBulldozeStandard Attack
This is Garchomp's quick and easy, early game combo that is great for over extending opponents. Start by hitting the target with a Sand Attack to disrupt their vision. Quickly activate Bulldoze and proceed to circle the target while dealing Standard Attacks.

Dragon Rush Combos

This set of combos takes advantage of Dragon Rush and Dragon Claw. They are essentially similar combos that have you displace a target but have slight differences in activation and effects.

Dragon Rush Combo (Variation 1)

Dragon Combo (Variation 1)
Dragon Rush IconDragon Claw IconDragon Claw Icon

Pokemon UNITE - Garchomp Dragon Rush Combo Variation 1
This variation seperates the two moves so you can take advantage of both of their effects. Dragon Claw is a strong 2 hit combo that also boosts your attack speed afterwards.

Dragon Rush Combo (Variation 2)

Dragon Combo (Variation 2)
Dragon Rush Icon + Dragon Claw IconDragon Claw Icon

Pokemon UNITE - Garchomp Dragon Rush Combo Variation 2
This is the second variation combines both moves for a more, bursty attack. After casting Dragon Rush, use Dragon Claw mid-flight to trigger the combo, causing Dragon Claw to knock enemies up.

Dig and Quake Combo

Dragon Combo
Dig IconEarthquake IconStandard Attack Icon ~

Pokemon UNITE - Garchomp Dig and Slam Combo
DigEarthquakeStandard Attack ~
This combo allows Garchomp to engage enemies at a range. Start by activating Dig to close the distance between you and a target. At the end of its path, the move knocks enemies up, which makes it a great setup for Earthquake. After that, proceed to bombard the target with Standard Attacks.

Ultimate Initiator Combo

Ultimate Initiator Combo
Dig IconEarthquake Icon

Pokemon UNITE - Garchomp Ultimate Initiator Combo
This combo is similar to the Dig and Quake combo, but uses Garchomp's Unite Move as a finisher. Start by activating Dig to close the distance between you and a target and activate Earthquake. Thanks to Earthquake's slow, it's also great to follow it up with Livid Outrage.

Matchups & Counters for Garchomp

Garchomp Matchups

Hard Counter
BlazikenBuzzwoleChandelureCinderaceDelphoxDodrioDragoniteDuraludonEspeonGardevoirGengarGlaceonLaprasMega Mewtwo XMega Mewtwo YMewTsareenaUrshifuZacianZeraora
Fair Matchup
AbsolAegislashAzumarillBlastoiseCharizardCramorantDecidueyeDragapultGoodraGreninjaInteleonLeafeonLucarioMachampMr. MimePikachuSableyeScizorSylveonTalonflameTrevenantTyranitarUmbreonVenusaurWigglytuffZoroark
Good Matchup
Alolan NinetalesBlisseyClefableComfeyCrustleEldegossGreedentHoopaMamoswineSlowbroSnorlax
Matchup Notes
Hard CounterHard Counter Even MatchupEven Matchup Easy MatchupEasy Matchup
1. The chart is based on our own experience playing Garchomp.
2. Pokemon within each tier are unordered
3. Any Pokemon not shown here are still under investigation.

Hard Counter With Kiting and High Mobility

Since Garchomp is a melee Pokemon and has low mobility, it can easily be kited by hard-hitting ranged Pokemon or outplayed by high mobility Pokemon.

Best Counters

Pokemon Explanation
Cinderace ImageCinderace Rating: ★★★★★
• Can kite Garchomp with its rapid attacks and critical-hits.
• Can easily reposition when Garchomp gets close and interrupt its attacks using Blaze Kick.
• Can deal massive damage before Garchomp gets close or finish it off using Blazing Bicycle Kick.
Urshifu ImageUrshifu Rating: ★★★★★
• Can stand its ground with charging Wicked Blow and deal a huge amount of damage due to the guaranteed critical hit effect.
• Can shove and disable Garchomp using Ebon Fist and/or Flowing Fists.
• Innately has high crit rate.
Delphox ImageDelphox Rating: ★★★★
• Can deal burst damage and disable Garchomp from a long range using Fire Spin and Fire Blast or Mystical Fire.
• Can slow Garchomp and reduce its healing with Fanciful Fireworks, especially in teamfights.
Tsareena ImageTsareena Rating: ★★★
• Can recover HP and interrupt Garchomp's attacks using Stomp.
• Can mitigate some damage and slow Garchomp using Trop Kick.
• Can damage and buff itself using Triple Axel.
• Can chip away Garchomp's HP or finish it off using Queen Ascendant.

Even Matchups for Garchomp

Garchomp can take any Pokemon in a duel as long as it can continuously hit its target and maintain its boosted attack stacks.

Dodge Their Disables

Pokemon with Crowd Control Moves
Blastoise Image Mr. Mime Image Trevenant Image Sableye Image Umbreon Image Wigglytuff Image
How to Beat
• Avoid their disables as much as possible.
• Take advantage of their high HP and lifesteal away with your boosted attacks.

Stand Your Ground

Brawlers
Aegislash Image Azumarill Image Charizard Image Goodra Image Lucario Image Machamp Image Scizor Image
How to Beat
• Fight them head-on with your boosted attacks, but be careful of their moves and mechanics.
• Use Livid Outrage as a last resort to defeat them.
• Assess the situation prior to diving in and taking down these Pokemon.
• Interrupt their combos with your own using Dragon Rush and Dragon Claw.
• Disengage from fights before you get overwhelmed.

Get to Melee Range and Stay on Top of Them

Fragile Ranged Pokemon
Cramorant Image Decidueye Image Dragapult Image Greninja Image Inteleon Image Pikachu Image Sylveon Image Venusaur Image
How to Beat
• Quickly get to melee range using Dragon Rush or Dig and start stacking your boosted attacks.
• Utilize the red buff's slow from Bouffalant to stay on top of them while you're attacking.
• Use Livid Outrage as a last resort to defeat them.
•Utilize your usage of Livid Outrage after getting to melee range when facing these Pokemon.

Wait for Them to Miss Their Dash Moves

Mobile and High-burst Pokemon
Absol Image Leafeon Image Talonflame Image Zoroark Image
How to Beat
• Anticipate their dash moves and dodge them, then go in for the kill using Dragon Rush and Dragon Claw.
• Use Livid Outrage as a last resort to defeat them.

Easy Matchups for Garchomp

Easy matchups are Pokemon that allow Garchomp to freely stack up its boosted attacks, or Pokemon that can be burst down fast.

Beefy Targets to Stack Up Your Boosted Attacks

Durable Pokemon
Blissey Image Mamoswine Image Slowbro Image Snorlax Image
How to Beat
• In a duel, utilize their durability and high HP to stack your boosted attacks and pummel them down.
• Avoid getting hit by their disabling moves during teamfights.

Group Up with Your Allies

Durable and Mobile Pokemon
Crustle Image Greedent Image
How to Beat
• Group up with your allies, preferably a Pokemon with disables, and take them down.
• Chain your moves together to prevent them from using their mobility moves.

Get to Melee Range and Stay on Top of Them

Fragile Ranged Pokemon
Alolan Ninetales Image Clefable Image Comfey Image Eldegoss Image Hoopa Image
How to Beat
• Quickly get to melee range using Dragon Rush or Dig and start stacking your boosted attacks.
• Utilize the orange buff's slow from Accelgor to stay on top of them while you're attacking.
• Disable these Pokemon's hindrance moves by using Dragon Rush.

Best Teammates for Garchomp

Pokemon Explanation
Mew ImageMew Mr. Mime ImageMr. Mime Aggressive Support
Pokemon that provide offensive and defensive support can help Garchomp beat down its targets. Using moves like Coaching and Power Swap on Garchomp keeps it alive and gives it crucial buffs for fighting, improving the Pokemon's efficiency as a brawler. They also have high burst damage moves like Solar Beam and Psychic that can bring down a target's HP low enough for Garchomp to finish them off. Moreover, their disabling moves like Surf and Confusion can keep enemies in place while Garchomp builds up its Boosted Attacks or to keep them away from Garchomp entirely.
Alolan Ninetales ImageAlolan Ninetales Snorlax ImageSnorlax Wigglytuff ImageWigglytuff Strong AoE Disablers
Since Garchomp relies on its melee attacks to take out targets, Pokemon with strong AoE disabling moves can prevent enemies from escaping Garchomp's attacks. Freezing enemies with Avalanche and Blizzard, blocking their path using Block, and putting them to sleep using Sing are some ways that can help Garchomp stay at melee range. The more targets that are disabled the more Garchomp can capitalize on the situation.
Eldegoss ImageEldegoss Dedicated Supporter
Having a dedicated supporter like Eldegoss can help Garchomp get through its tedious early game. Keeping Garchomp alive using Cotton Guard while adding a bit of aggression with Leaf Tornado gives Garchomp a fighting chance against most lane duos.

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Garchomp Moves

Move Slot 1 (R)

Sand Attack ImageSand Attack
(Lv. 1 or 3)
Move Type: Debuff
Damage Type: Status
Cooldown: 6s
Starting Damage: N/A
Final Damage: N/A
Hurls sand, narrowing the field of vision of opposing Pokemon and decreasing their movement speed for a short time when it hits. This also increases the user's movement speed and basic attack speed.
Dragon Rush ImageDragon Rush
(Lv. 5)
Upgrade Lv. 11
Move Type: Dash
Damage Type: Physical
Cooldown: 6s
Starting Damage: 484
Final Damage: 936
Has the user back up to create distance before diving to attack in the designated direction, shoving opposing Pokemon. The user can use Dragon Claw while creating distance at the beginning of the move to create a combo attack, which strengthens Dragon Claw’s effect that decreases the opposing Pokemon's movement speed. This move reduces the damage the user receives while using it.
Upgrade: The user becomes immune to hindrances while using this move.
Dig ImageDig
(Lv. 5)
Upgrade Lv. 11
Move Type: Dash
Damage Type: Physical
Cooldown: 8s
Starting Damage: 482
Final Damage: 888
Has the user burrow underground and move quickly in the designated direction, jumping out when it comes in contact with an opposing Pokemon or it has traveled a maximum distance. This jump deals damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and throws them. Using this move increases the user’s Defense and Sp. Def. for a short time.
Upgrade: Increases the length of the time opposing Pokemon are thrown when the user jumps out from the ground.

Move Slot 2 (ZR)

Bulldoze ImageBulldoze
(Lv. 1 or 3)
Move Type: Area
Damage Type: Physical
Cooldown: 5s
Starting Damage: 479
Final Damage: 622
Has the user stomp down on the ground, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect.
Dragon Claw ImageDragon Claw
(Lv. 7)
Upgrade Lv. 13
Move Type: Melee
Damage Type: Physical
Cooldown: 5s
Starting Damage: 875
First Hit: 395, Second Hit: 480
Final Damage: 1758
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Has the user attack twice in front of itself using its claws. The first attack deals damage to the opposing Pokemon and then throws them. The second deals increased damage and decreases the movement speed of the opposing Pokemon for a short time.
Upgrade: Increases damage dealt by this move
Earthquake ImageEarthquake
(Lv. 7)
Upgrade Lv. 13
Move Type: Area
Damage Type: Physical
Cooldown: 7s
Starting Damage: 1009
Stomp: 487, Aftershock: 261 x 2
Final Damage: 1821
Stomp: 869, Aftershock: 476
Has the user jump high into the air and crash forcefully to the ground, dealing damage over time to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and decreasing their movement speed for a short time.
Upgrade: For a short time, further decreases the movement speed of opposing Pokemon that are in the move's area of effect and especially close to the user.

Unite Moves (ZL)

Livid Outrage ImageLivid Outrage
(Lv. 9)
Move Type: Melee
Damage Type: Physical
Cooldown: 111s
Starting Damage: 8265
First Attack: 1091, Second Attack: 1339, Third Attack: 1587, Fourth Attack: 1945, Fifth Attack: 2303
Final Damage: 11680
First Attack: 1641, Second Attack: 1981, Third Attack: 2322, Fourth Attack: 2686, Fifth Attack: 3050
Has the user unleash a powerful chain attack while dashing forward. The final attack throws opposing Pokemon but also leaves the user unable to act for a short time.

Standard Attack

Standard Attack Image Standard Attack Become a boosted attack with every fifth attack, dealing increased damage and restoring the user's HP. For a short time after a boosted attack hits, every time one of the user's basic attacks or moves hits an opposing Pokemon, the user's basic attack speed is increased.

Ability (Passive)

Rough Skin ImageRough Skin All Evolution Stages
When the Pokemon is struck by a melee attack, a portion of the damage recieved is reflected back at the attacker.

Garchomp Stats & Evolutions

Garchomp Evolutions

1st Evolution 2nd Evolution Final Evolution
Gible.pngGible
(Lv. 1)
Gible.pngGabite
(Lv. 5)
Gible.pngGarchomp
(Lv. 9)

Garchomp Stats

Level HP Defense Special Defense Attack Damage
1 3050 90 67 165
2 3117 95 71 170
3 3198 102 76 176
4 3295 110 82 183
5 3647 138 104 209
6 3787 149 113 219
7 3955 163 124 232
8 4157 179 137 247
9 4869 237 183 300
10 5159 261 202 322
11 5507 289 224 348
12 5925 323 251 379
13 6442 364 283 417
14 7028 413 321 462
15 7705 472 367 516

Attack Damage is the damage of the Basic Attack as tested against the Training Dummy.

Garchomp In-Game Stats Listing

Offense Endurance Mobility Scoring Support
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Garchomp Skins (Holowear)

Holowear
GarchompBeach StyleBeach Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 350 / Holowear Ticket 18
GarchompStakeout StyleStakeout Style
Zirco Trading:
Holowear Ticket 60
Energy Rewards
Odds: 1%
GarchompHoliday StyleHoliday Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 400
GarchompMasquerade StyleMasquerade Style
GarchompMartial Arts StyleMartial Arts Style
GarchompTuxedo StyleTuxedo Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 1200
GarchompWanderer StyleWanderer Style
Zirco Trading:
Aeos Gems 2199

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Garchomp Achievements

Boosted Attack Achievement

Boosted Attack
Pokemon Move
Garchomp ImageGarchomp Standard Attack ImageStandard Attack
Mission:
In a single battle, knock out 3 or more Pokemon from the opposing team with a boosted attack (5/10/20 battles total)
Medals & Points Rewards
Pokemon UNITE - Beginner Achievement Medal Beginner
Pokemon UNITE - Achievement Points.png 5
Aeos Ticket IconAeos Ticket x100
Pokemon UNITE - Expert Achievement Medal Expert
Pokemon UNITE - Achievement Points.png5
Aeos Coin IconAeos Coin x300
Pokemon UNITE - Master Achievement Medal.png Master
Pokemon UNITE - Achievement Points.png10
Holowear Ticket IconHolowear Ticket x3

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All data is based on Season 14 Master Rank Top 100.
Last Updated: October 3, 2023
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Pokemon UNITE - Inteleon IconInteleon S Tier 12.7% 74.75%
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