Garchomp Build Guide: Sets & Spreads
9.5% usage in Pokémon Champions doubles (#19, September 2026). Built from 1,631,943 battles: the most common set, Stat Point spreads with final stats, and damage calcs against the most used Pokémon. In singles: 28.2% usage (#4). Most common item: Life Orb (43.1% of sets). Ability: Rough Skin (97.3%). Nature: Jolly.
Most common set
Item, ability, nature and spread are the most common choices; moves are the four most used.
- Item
- Life Orb
- Ability
- Rough Skin
- Nature
- Jolly
- Stat Points
- HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32
- Stats
- HP 185 / Atk 182 / Def 115 / SpA 90 / SpD 105 / Spe 169
Spreads (Stat Points and final stats)
Level 50, 66 Stat Points in total. Stats do not include item or ability modifiers.
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly | 2-32-0-0-0-32 | 185 | 182 | 115 | 90 | 105 | 169 | 28% |
| Adamant | 2-32-0-0-0-32 | 185 | 200 | 115 | 90 | 105 | 154 | 17.7% |
| Jolly | 0-32-1-0-1-32 | 183 | 182 | 116 | 90 | 106 | 169 | 3.4% |
| Adamant | 14-20-0-0-0-32 | 197 | 187 | 115 | 90 | 105 | 154 | 2.5% |
Speed tier
The main spread has 169 Speed. Compared with the main spreads of the top 29 Pokémon, it outspeeds 20 of them.
Just above (faster)
Sneasler172
Mega Metagross178
Mega Staraptor178
Just below (slower)
Items (e.g. Choice Scarf), abilities and Tailwind are not included.
Opponents use the most common set of the top 8 Pokémon (excluding this one); this Pokémon uses the set above. Doubles, no weather, terrain or critical hits; the strongest move is shown.
Damage taken from top threats
| Opponent | Move | Damage | KO |
|---|---|---|---|
 Rillaboom | Wood Hammer | 73.5–87.6% | Guaranteed 2HKO |
| Sneasler | Close Combat | 63.8–75.1% | Guaranteed 2HKO |
 Incineroar | Throat Chop | 29.2–34.6% | 3HKO (6%) |
 Mega Salamence | Draco Meteor | 129.7–153.5% | Guaranteed 1HKO |
 Kingambit | Kowtow Cleave | 45.9–55.1% | 2HKO (60.5%) |
 Basculegion | Wave Crash | 70.3–83.2% | Guaranteed 2HKO |
 Indeedee (Female) | Psychic | 30.8–36.2% | 3HKO (50%) |
 Gholdengo | Make It Rain | 63.2–74.6% | Guaranteed 2HKO |
Damage dealt to top threats
| Opponent | Move | Damage | KO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rillaboom | Dragon Claw | 47.8–56.5% | 2HKO (80.9%) |
| Sneasler | Stomping Tantrum | 160.5–190.4% | Guaranteed 1HKO |
| Incineroar | Stomping Tantrum | 81.2–96.5% | Guaranteed 2HKO |
| Mega Salamence | Dragon Claw | 83.1–100% | 1HKO (6.3%) |
| Kingambit | Stomping Tantrum | 69.1–83.1% | Guaranteed 2HKO |
| Basculegion | Dragon Claw | 64–75.6% | Guaranteed 2HKO |
| Indeedee (Female) | Dragon Claw | 48.6–57.1% | 2HKO (90.6%) |
| Gholdengo | Stomping Tantrum | 106.1–128.7% | Guaranteed 1HKO |
Usage breakdown
Share of moves, items, abilities, Stat Point spreads and teammates (September 2026).
Moves
- Earthquake99.3%
- Stealth Rock61.4%
- Dragon Tail44.6%
- Outrage41.4%
- Rock Tomb39.8%
- Poison Jab23.9%
- Spikes21.5%
- Scale Shot18.1%
- Swords Dance12.3%
- Rock Slide11.4%
Items
- Choice Scarf33.2%
- Focus Sash21.2%
- Sitrus Berry17.6%
- Rocky Helmet14%
- Haban Berry6.3%
- Life Orb4.1%
Abilities
- Rough Skin98.6%
- Sand Veil1.4%
Stat Point spreads
Teammates
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
Moves
- Dragon Claw89.3%
- Rock Slide73.9%
- Stomping Tantrum72.8%
- Earthquake72.5%
- Protect58.5%
- Rock Tomb11.7%
- Poison Jab4.9%
- Scale Shot2.2%
- Swords Dance1.9%
- Bulldoze1.6%
Items
- Life Orb43.1%
- Choice Scarf37.6%
- Sitrus Berry8.1%
- Rocky Helmet3.9%
- Soft Sand1.2%
- Lum Berry1.2%
Abilities
- Rough Skin97.3%
- Sand Veil2.7%
Stat Point spreads
Teammates
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Data and calculations
Usage figures come from Pokémon Showdown battle statistics published by Smogon (September 2026, 1,631,943 battles). Stats and damage follow Pokémon Champions rules (level 50, Stat Points) and use the same calculation engine as Pokémon Showdown. Data is updated monthly.
FAQ
What is the best item for Garchomp?
In Pokémon Champions doubles the most common item is Life Orb (43.1% of sets), followed by Choice Scarf (37.6%).
What nature and Stat Point spread does Garchomp use?
The most common is Jolly with HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (28% of sets). Its final stats are HP 185 / Atk 182 / Def 115 / SpA 90 / SpD 105 / Spe 169.
Which moves does Garchomp usually run?
In order of usage: Dragon Claw / Rock Slide / Stomping Tantrum / Earthquake / Protect / Rock Tomb.
Which Pokémon are used with Garchomp?
Its most common teammates are Mega Charizard Y / Kingambit / Incineroar / Sylveon / Basculegion.