Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Mega Garchomp
Say it: MEGA GAR-chomp
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Mega Garchomp is Garchomp’s Mega form — still Dragon and Ground. You need Candy and Mega Garchomp Energy. It is a strong Dragon/Ground Mega for raids. Only one Mega can be active at a time.
Say it: MEGA GAR-chomp
Mega Garchomp is Garchomp’s Dragon / Ground Mega form in Pokémon GO. It costs Candy plus Mega Garchomp Energy and is a premier Dragon/Ground Mega. Still 4× weak to Ice. Only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Mega Garchomp is a Mega Dragon / Ground form in GO. Mega forms boost same-type allies in raids; lead with Mega when the lobby needs that type.
Where in GO: Mega Raids, Mega Energy, and high-tier events
Invest tip: Farm Mega Garchomp Energy from featured Mega raids and events. Default Mega for many Dragon raid days when Ice is not on the boss.
Type matchups
- Dragon moves hit Dragon hard.
- Ground moves hit Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel hard.
When Mega Garchomp is your opponent, Ice, Dragon, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
Inherited from base species Game Master row — exact costume/form stats may differ in live GO.
Inherits stats from Garchomp— this costume or form may not have its own Game Master row.
- Attack
- 261
- Defense
- 193
- Stamina
- 239
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Baxcalibur · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 2. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Mega Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 4. Shadow Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 5. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 6. Cetitan · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 7. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 8. Shadow Articuno · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Ice Beam
- 9. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 10. Aurorus · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 11. Jynx · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 12. Vanilluxe · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Blizzard
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 2. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 4. Cloyster · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 5. Beartic · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Ice Punch
- 6. Abomasnow · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 7. Avalugg · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 8. Froslass · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 9. Walrein · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Icicle Spear
- 10. Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 11. Dewgong · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Icy Wind
- 12. Piloswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- dragon tail
- mud shot
Charged
- outrage
- earthquake
- fire blast
- sand tomb
- breaking swipe
- twister
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #224 of 954 · CP 1471
Mud Shot + Outrage
- Ultra League · rank #138 of 747 · CP 2490
Mud Shot + Outrage
- Master League · rank #11 of 1023 · CP 4479
Mud Shot + Outrage
In your Collect
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
Dragon-type shortlist
- Garchomp — Dragon Tail + Outrage
- Garchomp — Dragon Tail + Outrage
Recommended vs these bosses
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 4: Best Raid Attackers by Type
# Best Raid Attackers by Type > Free forever in 3CL TCG. The full guide is never paywalled. Meta snapshots are dated — always verify live data on PvPoke / Pokebattler. ## Section 4…
- Ch. 12: Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries
# Raid Counters — 5-Star Legendaries > Free forever in 3CL TCG. The full guide is never paywalled. Meta snapshots are dated — always verify live data on PvPoke / Pokebattler. ## Se…
- Ch. 13: Raid Counters — Mega, Primal & Ultra Beasts
# Raid Counters — Mega, Primal & Ultra Beasts > Free forever in 3CL TCG. The full guide is never paywalled. Meta snapshots are dated — always verify live data on PvPoke / Pokebattl…
- Ch. 19: Elite TM & Second Charged Moves
Elite TM targets for legacy and Community Day moves.
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).