
| Max CP | 4,532 |
| Generation | Sinnoh (Gen 4) |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Garchomp is a Dragon/Ground-type Pokémon from Sinnoh (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 4,532 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Garchomp has base stats of 261 Attack, 193 Defense, and 239 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 693.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 261, Garchomp is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Windy weather, Garchomp receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Garchomp is 5km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Tail STAB | Dragon | 15 | +9 | 13.6 | - | - | - |
| Mud Shot STAB | Ground | 5 | +7 | 8.3 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outrage STAB | Dragon | 110 | -50 | - | 110 | -60 |
| Earthquake STAB | Ground | 140 | -65 | - | 120 | -65 |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | -80 | - | 140 | -80 |
| Sand Tomb | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Breaking Swipe | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Earth Power ELITE | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Garchomp takes increased damage from these types:
Garchomp takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Garchomp in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Dragon Flying | 284 | 170 | 213 | 4,387 |
| 2 |
| Dragon | 284 | 172 | 183 | 4,110 |
| 3 |
| Water Dragon | 280 | 215 | 189 | 4,565 |
| 4 |
| Poison Dragon | 278 | 192 | 268 | 5,067 |
| 5 |
| Dragon Flying | 277 | 168 | 216 | 4,289 |
| 6 |
| Steel Dragon | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 7 |
| Dragon Fire | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 8 |
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 9 |
| Dragon Psychic | 268 | 212 | 190 | 4,362 |
| 10 |
| Dragon Ghost | 266 | 170 | 204 | 4,041 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 1,494 |
| 3 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 1,497 |
| 4 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 1,499 |
| 5 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 1,496 |
| 6 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 1,499 |
| 7 | 2 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 1,498 |
| 8 | 3 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 1,500 |
| 9 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 1,494 |
| 10 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 1,497 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 23 | 2,495 |
| 2 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 2,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 24 | 2,500 |
| 4 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 23 | 2,498 |
| 5 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 23 | 2,499 |
| 6 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 24 | 2,500 |
| 7 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 23 | 2,485 |
| 8 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 2,490 |
| 9 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 24 | 2,497 |
| 10 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 24 | 2,499 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 3,396 | 1,698 | 2,264 | 2,830 | 3,962 | 4,492 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 3,389 | 1,694 | 2,259 | 2,824 | 3,954 | 4,483 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 3,388 | 1,694 | 2,258 | 2,823 | 3,952 | 4,481 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 3,369 | 1,684 | 2,245 | 2,807 | 3,930 | 4,456 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 3,366 | 1,683 | 2,244 | 2,805 | 3,927 | 4,453 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 3,342 | 1,671 | 2,227 | 2,785 | 3,899 | 4,420 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 3,315 | 1,657 | 2,210 | 2,762 | 3,867 | 4,385 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 3,334 | 1,667 | 2,223 | 2,778 | 3,890 | 4,411 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 3,261 | 1,630 | 2,174 | 2,718 | 3,805 | 4,314 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 3,001 | 1,500 | 2,000 | 2,500 | 3,501 | 3,969 |
Important CP values for Garchomp with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 4,492 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,962 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 2,174 - 2,264 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,718 - 2,830 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 2,174 - 2,264 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,630 - 1,698 CP |
Maximum CP for Garchomp with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 | 26 | 3,962 |
| 2 | 3,962 | 27 | 3,962 |
| 3 | 3,962 | 28 | 3,962 |
| 4 | 3,962 | 29 | 3,962 |
| 5 | 534 | 30 | 3,396 |
| 6 | 3,962 | 31 | 3,962 |
| 7 | 3,962 | 32 | 3,962 |
| 8 | 3,962 | 33 | 3,962 |
| 9 | 3,962 | 34 | 3,962 |
| 10 | 1,132 | 35 | 3,679 |
| 11 | 3,962 | 36 | 3,962 |
| 12 | 3,962 | 37 | 3,962 |
| 13 | 3,962 | 38 | 3,962 |
| 14 | 3,962 | 39 | 3,962 |
| 15 | 1,698 | 40 | 3,962 |
| 16 | 3,962 | 41 | 3,962 |
| 17 | 3,962 | 42 | 3,962 |
| 18 | 3,962 | 43 | 3,962 |
| 19 | 3,962 | 44 | 3,962 |
| 20 | 2,264 | 45 | 4,237 |
| 21 | 3,962 | 46 | 3,962 |
| 22 | 3,962 | 47 | 3,962 |
| 23 | 3,962 | 48 | 3,962 |
| 24 | 3,962 | 49 | 3,962 |
| 25 | 2,830 | 50 | 4,492 |
Garchomp (#445) is a Dragon/Ground-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 4,532 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Garchomp is one of the most powerful Pokémon in the game. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Garchomp in 2026.
Garchomp's Attack stat is 261 (Elite). This is among the highest in the game, making Garchomp an elite attacker for raids and gym battles.
With 193 Defense (Excellent) and 239 Stamina (Elite), the total stat product is 693. This gives Garchomp reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Dragon-type Pokémon, Garchomp's stat distribution leans toward offense.
The best moveset for Garchomp depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Dragon Tail (Fast) with Outrage (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Garchomp has 2 Fast Attacks and 6 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Garchomp has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
With 4,492 CP at Level 50, Garchomp is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.
Garchomp appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Ice, Dragon, Fairy-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Garchomp at Level 20 (2,174 - 2,264 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,718 - 2,830 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 2,264 CP.
Garchomp can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Windy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Garchomp is part of a 3-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
Shiny Garchomp is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
Garchomp gets a weather boost in Windy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,718 - 2,830 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.
Q: What is Garchomp's max CP?
A: 4,492 CP at Level 50, or 3,962 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Garchomp good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.
Q: Can Garchomp be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Garchomp is available.
Q: What is Garchomp weak to?
A: Ice, Dragon, Fairy-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Dragon Tail + Outrage for optimal DPS.
Updated June 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.