Garchomp in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Garchomp’s X/Y locations, Dragon/Ground typing, base stats, abilities, evolution, Mega Evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Garchomp is Kalos Mountain #008 and National #445. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Dragon / Ground.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 108 |
| Attack | 130 |
| Defense | 95 |
| Sp. Atk | 80 |
| Sp. Def | 85 |
| Speed | 102 |
| Total | 600 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.
No direct wild or gift encounter is recorded for this form. Use its evolution family, breed an obtained parent, or trade it in from another game.
Evolution family
Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.
Mega Evolution
Garchomp can Mega Evolve in Pokémon X and Y when it holds its Mega Stone and the player has the Mega Ring from the Tower of Mastery. Only one Pokémon can Mega Evolve per battle.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 108 |
| Attack | 170 |
| Defense | 115 |
| Sp. Atk | 120 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 92 |
| Total | 700 |
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Sand Veil | Regular ability |
| Rough Skin | Hidden Ability |
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 50% female / 50% male |
| Egg group(s) | Monster / Dragon |
| Base hatch cycles | 40 |
| Experience growth | slow |
| Base capture rate | 45 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | Attack +3 |
| Height / weight | 1.9 m / 95 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Dragon Rage |
| 1 / start | Fire Fang |
| 1 / start | Sand Attack |
| 1 / start | Sandstorm |
| 1 / start | Tackle |
| 3 | Sand Attack |
| 7 | Dragon Rage |
| 13 | Sandstorm |
| 15 | Take Down |
| 19 | Sand Tomb |
| 24 | Dual Chop |
| 28 | Slash |
| 33 | Dragon Claw |
| 40 | Dig |
| 48 | Crunch |
| 55 | Dragon Rush |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Hone Claws | Dark | Status |
| TM02 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | Physical |
| TM05 | Roar | Normal | Status |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical |
| TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | Fire | Special |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | Special |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM54 | False Swipe | Normal | Physical |
| TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical |
| TM59 | Incinerate | Fire | Special |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | Rock | Physical |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical |
| TM82 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | Physical |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
| HM01 | Cut | Normal | Physical |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
No Egg moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
Move tutors: Draco Meteor.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Check Garchomp’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.