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Garchomp-Mega: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

DRAGONGROUND
HP
108
Atk
170
Def
115
SpA
120
SpD
95
Spe
92
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Weaknesses

  • ICE4x
  • DRAGON2x
  • FAIRY2x

Best Nature

Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. ProtectNORMALStatus25.0%
  2. EarthquakeGROUNDPhysical21.1%
  3. Dragon ClawDRAGONPhysical19.2%
  4. Rock SlideROCKPhysical17.3%

Best Ability / Item

Sand ForceGarchompiteGarchompite

Best Garchomp-Mega Moves

  • #1

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    25.00%
  • #2

    Earthquake

    GROPhysical100 BP

    The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

    21.15%
  • #3

    Dragon Claw

    DRAPhysical80 BP

    The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws to inflict damage.

    19.23%
  • #4

    Rock Slide

    ROCPhysical75 BP

    Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

    17.31%
  • #5

    Stomping Tantrum

    GROPhysical75 BP

    Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.

    7.69%
  • #6

    Swords Dance

    NORStatus

    A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply boosts the user's Attack stat.

    5.77%
  • #7

    Stone Edge

    ROCPhysical100 BP

    The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

    1.92%
  • #8

    Iron Head

    STEPhysical80 BP

    The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

    1.92%

Best Garchomp-Mega Natures

  • #1

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    100.00%

Best Garchomp-Mega Abilities

  • #1

    Sand Force

    Boosts the power of Rock-, Ground-, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm.

    100.00%

Best Garchomp-Mega Items

  • #1
    Garchompite

    Garchompite

    Allows Garchomp to Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp.

    100.00%

Best Garchomp-Mega Teammates

  • #1
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    18.42%
  • #2
    sneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    15.79%
  • #3
    talonflameTalonflame
    FIRFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    13.16%
  • #4
    kingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    10.53%
  • #5
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    7.89%
  • #6
    miloticMilotic
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    7.89%
  • #7
    aerodactylAerodactyl
    ROCFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    7.89%
  • #8
    floette-megaFloette-mega
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    7.89%
  • #9
    tyranitarTyranitar
    ROCDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.26%
  • #10
    meowscaradaMeowscarada
    GRADAR
    TeamsBuilder
    5.26%

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How to use Garchomp-Mega in the current VGC format

Garchomp-Mega is listed as a Dragon/Ground type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Garchomp-Mega fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Sand Force, Garchompite and Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32. Its frequent moves include Protect, Earthquake, Dragon Claw, Rock Slide, Stomping Tantrum, and Swords Dance. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Garchomp-Mega has important weaknesses to ice 4x, dragon 2x, fairy 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as incineroar, sneasler, talonflame, kingambit, and sinistcha appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Garchomp-Mega. Open the Garchomp-Mega teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Garchomp-Mega with other Pokémon in the active format.