Garchomp combines a 102 Speed stat with strong physical pressure, Dragon/Ground typing, and an Electric immunity. Rough Skin can punish contact, while its four-times weakness to Ice makes matchup planning and defensive support important.
Roster planning
Treat Garchomp as an early source of speed and physical offense, then check whether the rest of the roster can absorb Ice- and Fairy-type attacks and pressure faster opponents. Its exact value still depends on move access, tera rules, and the league's price or tier.
Form and format check
Base Garchomp is faster and can use Rough Skin or Sand Veil. Classic Mega Garchomp raises both attacking stats and its bulk, drops from base 102 to base 92 Speed, and uses Sand Force. Mega Garchomp Z has a separate profile with a different typing and stat line.
Practical comparisons
Mega GarchompSame typing, but a different Speed tier, ability, stat profile, and possible Mega-slot cost.
Mega Garchomp ZA separate Mega form in the current catalog with different typing and base stats.
FlygonAnother Dragon/Ground option with Levitate and a different balance of speed, power, and utility.
DragoniteA Dragon-type alternative with Flying typing, Multiscale, and a very different defensive matchup.
DraftCenter editorial context · Reviewed August 24, 2026. These notes interpret the displayed typing, base stats, and abilities; they do not override game-specific move access, league legality, or the sample sizes shown below.
Garchomp base stats
Hp108
Attack130
Defense95
Sp Attack80
Sp Defense85
Speed102
Base stat total600
Garchomp Pokédex measurements
1.9 m (6 ft 3 in)Height95.0 kg (209.4 lb)Weight#0445National PokédexIvIntroduced
Garchomp color, shape, and Egg Groups
BluePokédex colorBroad species color classification.UprightPokédex shapePokémon with a bipedal, tailed formMonster / DragonEgg GroupsGarchomp belongs to both breeding categories.
Color, shape, and Egg Groups are species-level Pokédex classifications, so this species' forms share them.
Garchomp DraftCenter community statistics
Anonymous aggregates include all DraftCenter leagues, public and private. Every percentage is shown with its current sample size.
72.4%Draft rate21 of 29 eligible drafts#24.6Eligibility-aware ADPUndrafted eligible pools count after the final pick—Average auction price0 auction samples—Team win rateNo confirmed matches yet
ADP by legal format
National Gen9ADP #27.5 · drafted in 2 of 2 eligible pools
Ladder usage is format-specific evidence, not a DraftCenter tier, price, legality rule, or tournament win rate.
VGC / DOUBLES
Pokémon Champions Regulation M-B
33.88% usage
Rank #1 · 653,034 raw uses
Pokémon Champions Regulation M-B · 1760+ rating · June 2026 · 1,163,315 battlesView source data ↗DOUBLES
Scarlet/Violet Doubles OU
0.59% usage
Rank #91 · 36,829 raw uses
Scarlet/Violet Doubles OU · 1825+ rating · June 2026 · 293,541 battlesView source data ↗SINGLES
National Dex OU
10.33% usage
Rank #17 · 86,501 raw uses
National Dex OU · 1760+ rating · June 2026 · 495,565 battlesView source data ↗SINGLES
Scarlet/Violet OU
4.47% usage
Rank #41 · 92,541 raw uses
Scarlet/Violet OU · 1825+ rating · June 2026 · 767,456 battlesView source data ↗
Garchomp tournament performance
TOURNAMENT RESULTS · VGC
Pokémon Champions Regulation M-B
Aug 1, 2026–Aug 6, 2026
Anonymous aggregates from 10 fully reported online community events. These are not official Championship Series results.
33.51%Field usage247 of 737 complete teams19.43%Top-cut conversion48 top cuts from 247 appearances48.65%Match win rate631-666-0 combined record8Finals3.24% of team appearances4Tournament wins1.62% of team appearances
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