Type matchups
Damage Mega Garchomp takes from each attacking type.
As a Dragon/Ground type, Mega Garchomp has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 7 other Pokémon share the Dragon/Ground typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 108
- Attack
- 170
- Defense
- 115
- Sp. Atk
- 120
- Sp. Def
- 95
- Speed
- 92
- Total
- 700
Mega Garchomp has a base stat total of 700, higher than 98% of Pokémon. With Attack (170) well above Sp. Atk (120), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 92 beats 75% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 108 HP, 115 Defense and 95 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.
Mega Garchomp's only ability is Sand Force.
How to beat Mega Garchomp
The best way to beat Mega Garchomp is with Ice moves, which deal 4× damage. Dragon and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison, Rock and Fire moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ice Calyrex hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB. Articuno hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and is immune to Mega Garchomp's Ground moves. Regice hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB.
Evolution
Mega Garchomp is a Mega Evolution of Garchomp, so it shares Garchomp's evolution line.
Best counters to Mega Garchomp
Frequently asked questions
What is Mega Garchomp weak to?
As a Dragon/Ground type, Mega Garchomp takes super-effective damage from Ice (4×), Dragon and Fairy moves.
What is Mega Garchomp resistant to?
Mega Garchomp resists Poison, Rock and Fire moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Mega Garchomp?
Strong type-based picks include Ice Calyrex, Articuno and Regice, which hit Mega Garchomp with super-effective attacks.