Garchomp (Pokémon)
Garchomp (Japanese: ガブリアス Gaburias) is a dual-type Dragon/Ground pseudo-legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
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It evolves from Gabite starting at level 48. It is the final form of Gible.
Garchomp can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp using the Garchompite.
Biology

Garchomp is a bipedal, draconian Pokémon that is primarily dark blue in color. It has red on its underbelly from the lower jaw to the middle of the abdomen, including the undersides of its arms. A patch of gold comes to a point below the red on its belly, and a golden star shape adorns the tip of its snout. Garchomp has horn-like appendages that resemble a jet or plane's engines, giving it an appearance similar to a hammerhead shark. These allow it to sense its prey from a long distance. Its large mouth features razor-sharp teeth. The feet have three white talons, and each arm has a single large, white claw for a hand. Curved fins sprout from the arms, creating wings that allow Garchomp to fly. Garchomp also has a large dorsal fin and another on its tail that resembles a shark tailfin. The male's dorsal fin has a notch on it. Pairs of small, white spikes protrude from its upper arms and legs, and there are gill-like slits on the sides of the neck. The eyes are intense, with black sclerae and gold-colored irises.
When Garchomp Mega Evolves, several of its features become more angular, including its head and shoulders. A row of five tooth-like spikes sprouts from each side of its abdomen and red spikes grow from its knees. The claws and fins on its arms melt from the excessive Mega Evolution energy and morph together to form sharp, red blades. Because Garchomp takes great pride in its winglike fins, the sight of them melting into scythes sends it mad with rage. Its scythes can slice the ground to pieces, and Mega Garchomp viciously tears up its opponents with them.
Garchomp can fly at an incredible speed to catch its prey, being capable of flying as fast as a jet airplane. It is able to move on both the air and underground. It preys on bird Pokémon and is known to eat entire flocks of them whole. It sometimes battles Salamence in the air as they compete for food. After catching the prey, it returns back to den before its body can cool down. The fine scales on its body reduce drag for easier flight, and their sharp edges also serve to injure opponents who attack it directly. It can use its protuberances as sensors for finding distinct prey. Garchomp is a cave-dweller and is seldom seen in the wild. It also lives in volcanic mountains.
In the anime
Cynthia's Garchomp
A female Garchomp debuted in Top-Down Training!, under the ownership of Cynthia. The episode also marked the species' debut. She was her main Pokémon throughout Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl and reappeared alongside her Trainer in Pokémon the Series: Black & White and Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
Other
A Garchomp debuted in Lumiose City Pursuit!, under the ownership of Professor Sycamore. In Garchomp's Mega Bond!, it was revealed that Sycamore has owned Garchomp since she was a Gible. She can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp. She has since made further appearances in Pokémon the Series: XY.
In Mega Evolution Special I, Remo owns a male Garchomp nicknamed Garchoo, which can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp. He was seen battling Alain's Charizard and ultimately losing. In Analysis Versus Passion!, Garchoo again battled and lost against Alain's Charizard.
Starting in A Mission of Ultra Urgency!, Ash used a Ride Garchomp during Ultra Guardians missions.
Minor appearances
In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, the Pokémon Summer Academy lent a female Garchomp to one of the students for the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.
A Garchomp appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
A Mega Garchomp appeared in the ending credits of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
A Garchomp appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
In Legend? Go! Friends? Go!, a Trainer's Garchomp participated in a Raid Battle against a Lugia.
A Garchomp appeared in a fantasy in Goodbye, Friend!.
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Pokémon Generations

Cynthia's Garchomp
In The New World, Cynthia's female Garchomp helped her Trainer stop Team Galactic's plans at Spear Pillar.
Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Cynthia's Garchomp
Cynthia's Garchomp appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer. Alongside Lance's Dragonite and Steven's Metagross, she battled Cheren's Stoutland, Misty's Starmie, and Korrina's Lucario. Garchomp used Dragon Claw on Stoutland, knocking it back into Lucario as it tried to catch its teammate.
Cynthia's Garchomp
Cynthia's Garchomp appeared in the A Ripple in Time alongside Cynthia.
Cynthia's Garchomp
A Garchomp briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Cynthia.
In the manga


Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic
A Garchomp appeared in Mission Complete as one of the Pokémon Kincaid controlled.
Phantom Thief Pokémon 7
Garchomp is one of the Pokémon Team Galactic used while attacking Sun Sun in A World Covered In Darkness. It was bested by Hiori's Lucario.
Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl
A Garchomp appeared in PDP11, where it battled Ash, Dawn, and their Pokémon.
Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!
Yū Shirogane owns a Garchomp.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Cynthia's Garchomp
Like in the games, Cynthia has a Garchomp who is her signature Pokémon. She first appeared in Ring Around the Roserade II.
A Garchomp that can Mega Evolve appeared in a fantasy in PS561.
Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!
Ryū Tendō owns a Garchomp.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
- Main article: Cynthia's Garchomp
Cynthia and her Garchomp appeared in Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, helping Hareta and his Piplup defeat B-2. It was later seen battling Mitsumi and her Infernape. She first appeared in Dialga's Secret Keys.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
A Trainer's Garchomp appeared in Legend? Check! Friends? Check!.
Pokémon Try Adventure
Toki owns a Garchomp nicknamed Kamaru.
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Garchomp appears in the background of the Kalos Pokémon League stage when the stage is in the Dragonmark Chamber.
Trophy information
NA: Garchomp looks like a plane's engines mixed with a hammerhead shark. There's something about it that we just find so appealing - we have to get one! Garchomp is capable of folding up its body and spreading its wings, letting it move at Mach speed! Garchompite will Mega Evolve Garchomp into Mega Garchomp, increasing its power even more!
PAL: There's something about Garchomp that appeals to the kid in all of us. It's basically a mach-speed flying dinosaur with spikes. What's not to love? When it folds up its body and extends its wings for flight, you might mistake it for a jet plane. And with a little Garchompite, it can Mega Evolve for extra firepower!
Pokkén Tournament
- Main article: Garchomp (Pokkén Tournament)

Garchomp is a Power-type playable character in Pokkén. Moves he can use include Dragon Claw, Dig, Dragon Rush, Stone Edge, Earthquake, and Sand Tomb. Upon entering Burst form, he Mega Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Outrage Smasher.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Garchomp appears as a Spirit.
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B2W2 | Strongest Class Single Battle Garchomp | Japanese | Japan | 100 | September 15 to October 28, 2012 |
B2W2 | Strongest Class Pokémon Gift Garchomp | Korean | South Korea | 100 | February 24 to May 5, 2013 |
XY | CoroCoro Garchomp | Japanese region | Japan | 48 | November 15, 2013 to August 29, 2014 |
XY | Winter 2013 Garchomp | American region | United States | 50 | November 27, 2013 to June 30, 2014 |
XY | XY Garchomp | Taiwanese region | Taiwan | 48 | January 15 to March 31, 2014 |
XY | XY Garchomp | American region | Singapore | 48 | January 24 to March 31, 2014 |
XY | Spring Carnival Garchomp | All | South Korea | 48 | April 12 to 19, 2014 |
ORAS | Cynthia's Garchomp | Japanese region | Online | 66 | August 2 to September 29, 2016 |
ORAS | Cynthia's Garchomp | American region | Online | 66 | August 2 to September 29, 2016 |
ORAS | Cynthia's Garchomp | PAL region | Online | 66 | August 2 to September 29, 2016 |
ORAS | Cynthia's Garchomp | Korean region | Online | 66 | August 2 to September 29, 2016 |
ORAS | Cynthia's Garchomp | Taiwanese region | Online | 66 | August 2 to September 29, 2016 |
Pokémon Global Link promotions
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BWB2W2 | Global Link Garchomp | English | PGL | 48 | January 30 to February 28, 2013 |
BWB2W2 | Global Link Garchomp | French | PGL | 48 | January 30 to February 28, 2013 |
BWB2W2 | Global Link Garchomp | German | PGL | 48 | January 30 to February 28, 2013 |
BWB2W2 | Global Link Garchomp | Italian | PGL | 48 | January 30 to February 28, 2013 |
BWB2W2 | Global Link Garchomp | Spanish | PGL | 48 | January 30 to February 28, 2013 |
Garchomp
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HP: 108 |
168 - 215 | 326 - 420 | |
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121 - 200 | 238 - 394 | |
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90 - 161 | 175 - 317 | |
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76 - 145 | 148 - 284 | |
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81 - 150 | 157 - 295 | |
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96 - 169 | 188 - 333 | |
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Mega Garchomp
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HP: 108 |
168 - 215 | 326 - 420 | |
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157 - 244 | 310 - 482 | |
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108 - 183 | 211 - 361 | |
120 |
112 - 189 | 220 - 372 | |
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90 - 161 | 175 - 317 | |
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87 - 158 | 170 - 311 | |
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Garchomp is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
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Trivia

- Although the Garchomp in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure and its sequel has no notch on his fin, he is referred to as male.
- In an early Japanese trailer for Pokémon Platinum, a prototype front sprite is seen that is different from the final sprite.
- Garchomp has the highest base HP stat of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon, as well as all Pokémon that can Mega Evolve.
- Also, Garchomp has the lowest base Special Attack stat of all pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
- Garchomp is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have gender differences.
Origin
Appearance-wise, Garchomp seems like a cross between a wyvern, various species of sharks (including the hammerhead), and possibly a dromaeosaurid or other theropod dinosaur. In particular, considering Garchomp's saurian build with shark-like features, it may be a visual play on the Carcharodontosaurus, a theropod dinosaur whose name means "shark-toothed lizard". Its design also strongly resembles a jet aircraft. Mega Garchomp's skull-like head and scythe arms are a stereotypical image of the Grim Reaper.
Name origin
Garchomp may be a combination and corruption of gore (a projecting point), guard or Carcharodon (the scientific name for sharks) and chomp. Gar may also derive from garpike (a species of fish somewhat similar in appearance), gargantuan (relating to its size) or gargoyle which occasionally bears a likeness to European dragons.
Gaburias may be a combination of がぶがぶ gabugabu (onomatopoeia for gulping) or がぶりと gaburito (bite or chew) and アース āsu (earth) or Carcharias.
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