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Garchomp(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Dragon/Ground Pseudo-legendary Pokémon introduced in the fourth generation that evolves from Gabite starting at level 48 and is the final evolution of Gible. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp using the Garchompite.
Physiology and Behavior[]
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.
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 lives in mountainous regions, both volcanic and boreal, and typically dwells underground. However, it is seldom sighted in the wild. Garchomp is described as having a feral nature, requiring extreme caution should anyone encounter it.
Mega Garchomp[]
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.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Pokkén Tournament[]
Garchomp is a Power-type fighter for Pokkén Tournament. Upon entering Burst form, it Mega-Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Outrage Smasher.
Other Pokémon games[]
In the anime[]
Origin and inspiration[]
Garchomp's appearance may be based on a combination of 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 may be based on stereotypical depictions of the Grim Reaper.
Garchomp may be a combination of its Japanese name, Carcharias, chomp, and possibly gargantuan and gargoyle.
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
Title | Entry |
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Fourth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Diamond | When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed. |
Pokémon Pearl | It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape. |
Pokémon Platinum | It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees. |
Pokémon HeartGold | Its body is covered in fine scales that reduce drag, enabling it to fly at high speeds. |
Pokémon SoulSilver | Its body is covered in fine scales that reduce drag, enabling it to fly at high speeds. |
Fifth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Black | It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees. |
Pokémon White | It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees. |
Pokémon Black 2 | It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees. |
Pokémon White 2 | It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees. |
Sixth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon X | When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed. |
Pokémon Y | It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape. |
Pokémon Omega Ruby | When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed. |
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape. |
Seventh Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Sun | Normal - It can fly at speeds rivaling jet planes. It dives into flocks of bird Pokémon and gulps the entire flock down whole. Mega - Excess energy melted its arms and wings, transforming them into giant scythes. |
Pokémon Moon | Normal - The protuberances on its head serve as sensors. It can even detect distant prey. Mega - Its vaunted wings become scythes, sending it mad with rage. It swings its scythes wildly and slices the ground to pieces. |
Pokémon Ultra Sun | Normal - It flies at the speed of sound while searching for prey, and it has midair battles with Salamence as the two compete for food. Mega - Its arms and wings melted into something like scythes. Mad with rage, it rampages on and on. |
Pokémon Ultra Moon | Normal - Its fine scales don't just reduce wind resistance—their sharp edges also cause injury to any opponent who attacks it. Mega - Its disposition is more vicious than before its Mega Evolution. Garchomp carves its opponents up with the scythes on both arms. |
Eighth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon 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. |
Pokémon 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. |
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed. |
Pokémon Shining Pearl | It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape. |
Pokémon 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. |
Ninth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Scarlet | It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees. |
Pokémon Violet | The protuberances on its head serve as sensors. It can even detect distant prey. |
Game locations[]
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
Normal[]
HP | 108 |
Attack | 130 |
Defense | 95 |
Sp. Attack | 80 |
Sp. Defense | 85 |
Speed | 102 |
Total | 600 |
Mega[]
HP | 108 |
Attack | 170 |
Defense | 115 |
Sp. Attack | 120 |
Sp. Defense | 95 |
Speed | 92 |
Total | 700 |
Moveset[]
Form change[]
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Gallery[]
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- Garchomp is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have gender differences.
- Although the Garchomp in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure and its PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond has no notch on his fin, he is referred to as male.
External links[]
- Garchomp (Pokémon) at Bulbapedia, the Pokémon wiki.
- Garchomp at Pokémon Wiki, the Fandom wiki on Pokémon.