VantageVGC
Preparing the latest tournament intelligence.
Pokemon profile
Competitive Garchomp data for Pokemon Champions Regulation M-C: usage, builds, movesets, EV spreads, items, abilities, teammates, matchups, teams, and tournament results when verified data is available.
Abilities
Base stats
BST 600HP
108
Atk
130
Def
95
SpA
80
SpD
85
Spe
102
Height
-
Weight
95 kg
Live syncing is paused. Stats remain available from the checked public tournament snapshot. This snapshot is older than usual; its source dates are shown above.
Garchomp is legal in m-c for the Pokemon Champions Regulation M-C. In verified VantageVGC tournament data it has 30.5% usage at rank #4 and is currently classified as rising.
Available build data describes a fast attacker / physical attacker role and includes Life Orb as an item option, Rough Skin as an ability, and Stomping Tantrum among its listed moves with a Jolly nature in the available sample set.
Team and tournament links most strongly connect Garchomp with Incineroar in the current VantageVGC graph. Use the evidence sections below to verify the exact team or event context.
Current meta snapshot
Usage
30.5%
Rank #4
Win Rate
50.0%
623 sample
Pick Rate Trend
rising
+21.4 pts
Data Source
canonical combined verified snapshot
Updated Oct 14, 2026
Garchomp is gaining usage in the current VantageVGC data window.
Stat profile
Speed tier
102
Mid-speed tier. Use this with Tailwind, Trick Room, and Choice Scarf assumptions before locking a spread.
Speed lab
Base Speed 102. The interactive benchmark controls load as this section approaches the viewport, while the current profile and usage data remain available immediately.
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Team graph
Scouting hypotheses
SneaslerPressures Garchomp with Fighting/Poison coverage
RillaboomPressures Garchomp with Grass coverage
RaichuPressures Garchomp with Electric coverage
Raichu-AlolaPressures Garchomp with Electric/Psychic coverage
IncineroarPressures Garchomp with Fire/Dark coverage
KingambitPressures Garchomp with Dark/Steel coverage
GholdengoPressures Garchomp with Steel/Ghost coverage
CharizardPressures Garchomp with Fire/Flying coverage
Core finder
Team styles
No repeated public-team archetype has been verified for Garchomp yet.
Player graph
patri_monio_vgc
TARTAN'S ROAD TO NICE #42! - [CHAMPIONS REG M-C!] | Oct 13, 2026
nenellp
TARTAN'S ROAD TO NICE #42! - [CHAMPIONS REG M-C!] | Oct 13, 2026
maxmad
TARTAN'S ROAD TO NICE #42! - [CHAMPIONS REG M-C!] | Oct 13, 2026
Joseph Ugarte
Regional Louisville, KY | Oct 10, 2026
Andrew Figueras
Regional Louisville, KY | Oct 10, 2026
Toler Webb
Regional Louisville, KY | Oct 10, 2026
Build data
fast attacker / physical attacker
Moves
Garchomp @ Life Orb Ability: Sand Veil EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe Jolly Nature - Stomping Tantrum - Dragon Claw - Swords Dance - Protect
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Tournament evidence
Best recorded finish: #1 at Regional Louisville, KY by Joseph Ugarte.
Oct 13, 2026 | patri_monio_vgc | 1-5-0
Oct 13, 2026 | nenellp | 1-2-0
Oct 13, 2026 | maxmad | 1-3-0
Oct 10, 2026 | Joseph Ugarte
Oct 10, 2026 | Andrew Figueras
Oct 10, 2026 | Toler Webb
Oct 3, 2026 | Juan Francisco Salerno
Oct 3, 2026 | Luciano Begot
Team library
No public teams currently include Garchomp. New imports will appear here after verification.
Study queue
Counter Guides
Build counterplay around board states, not isolated type matchups.
Counter Guides
Build counterplay for common threats by combining speed control, positioning, type pressure, item scouting, and partner context.
Pokemon Builds
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Beginner Guides
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Items
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Rental Teams
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Knowledge graph
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FAQ
Legal in M-C
Garchomp is currently at 30.5% usage with a 50.0% win rate.
Garchomp is most often linked with Incineroar, Charizard, Rillaboom in the available data.
Counter data for Garchomp is still building; start by checking type pressure, speed control, and item reveals.
