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Pokemon profile
Garchomp VGC build, current regulation usage, moves, items, teammates, counters, sample sets, and tournament links.
Abilities
Base stats
BST 600HP
108
Atk
130
Def
95
SpA
80
SpD
85
Spe
102
Height
-
Weight
95 kg
Garchomp links into the current SEO graph through the current regulation meta page and counter Kingambit. Use the builder and tournament links below to continue scouting.
Current meta snapshot
Usage
48.2%
Rank #3
Win Rate
Data pending
436 sample
Pick Rate Trend
falling
-15.7 pts
Data Source
tournament results
Updated Aug 8, 2026
Garchomp is falling in usage and should be evaluated against newer tournament results.
Stat profile
Speed tier
102
Mid-speed tier. Use this with Tailwind, Trick Room, and Choice Scarf assumptions before locking a spread.
Speed lab
169
Final Speed
11
Outspeeds
5
Outsped By
At 32 Speed Stat Points with a Positive Nature, Garchomp reaches 169 Speed and needs more than 32 Speed Stat Points to outrun Gengar.
134
0 points
147
12 points
156
20 points
169
32 points
169 is the current common-build estimate.
Team graph
No stable teammate data has been recorded for Garchomp yet. Tournament and team imports will fill this section as data refreshes.
Counterplay
KingambitPressures Garchomp with Dark/Steel coverage
BasculegionPressures Garchomp with Water/Ghost coverage
SneaslerPressures Garchomp with Fighting/Poison coverage
CharizardPressures Garchomp with Fire/Flying coverage
IncineroarPressures Garchomp with Fire/Dark coverage
WhimsicottPressures Garchomp with Grass/Fairy coverage
SinistchaPressures Garchomp with Grass/Ghost coverage
FroslassPressures Garchomp with Ice/Ghost coverage
Core finder
No repeated core has been recorded for Garchomp yet.
Build lab
fast attacker / physical attacker
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
Jun 11, 2026 | Francesco Pio Pero
Charizard
SylveonKingambitBasculegion
AerodactylJun 11, 2026 | Eric Rios
CharizardSylveon
FarigirafKingambitAerodactylJun 11, 2026 | Shoma Honami
Eternal Flower FloetteWhimsicottBasculegionCharizardKingambitJun 6, 2026 | Davide Carrer
BasculegionEternal Flower FloetteWhimsicottIncineroarCharizardJun 6, 2026 | Giuseppe Musicco
IncineroarCharizardKingambitWhimsicottBasculegionJun 6, 2026 | Francesco Pio Pero
CharizardSylveonKingambitBasculegionAerodactylMay 30, 2026 | Arsal Puri
VenusaurCharizardIncineroarEternal Flower FloetteSinistchaMay 30, 2026 | Michael Zhang
Corviknight
Tyranitar
HydreigonFroslass
Arcanine-HisuiTeam 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
Evaluate a Pokemon build by connecting item, ability, moves, and speed benchmarks to one role.
Beginner Guides
Learn the format, team preview, doubles turns, common roles, and the fastest path from first games to useful practice.
Items
Compare common held items by role, benchmark, timing, survivability, and matchup impact in the current regulation.
Rental Teams
Use rental teams as learning tools by reading the plan, identifying matchups, and adapting without breaking the structure.
Compare
Compare Garchomp with teammates, counters, and nearby role options.
FAQ
Legal in M-B
Garchomp is currently at 48.2% usage.
No stable teammate sample has been recorded for Garchomp yet.
Counter data for Garchomp is still building; start by checking type pressure, speed control, and item reveals.