Garchomp

Garchomp

Tier E VGC 2025 Regulation J

Last Updated: 01/07/2026 01:06 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.10%
Usage Rate
38.15%
Win Rate
33.61%
Lead Rate
66.22%
Selection Rate
1085
Avg Rating
595
Total Games
227
Wins
368
Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ Important Note:

  • This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
  • Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
  • Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
  • For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Performance by Rating Tier

Garchomp Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Garchomp currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2025 Regulation J metagame with a 1.1% usage rate and 38.2% win rate. This data represents 26,981 games analyzed over 14 days from 12/24/2025 to 01/06/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. Win rate has improved over the analysis period, suggesting either better optimization or favorable metagame conditions.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Earthquake used in 26.4% of battles. Poison Jab demonstrates the highest win rate at 58.3% While Earthquake is the most popular choice, Poison Jab shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Incineroar, Amoonguss, and Tyranitar in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Urshifu-*, achieving a 62.1% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Ogerpon-Wellspring, Gholdengo, and Torkoal, while caution is advised against Magearna, Calyrex-Shadow, and Urshifu-RapidStrike.

Strategic Recommendations

Garchomp currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Garchomp
192 games
39.1% Win
0.7% appear
119 games
31.9% Win
0.4% appear
108 games
36.1% Win
0.4% appear
102 games
38.2% Win
0.4% appear
77 games
48.0% Win
0.3% appear
73 games
38.4% Win
0.3% appear
70 games
47.1% Win
0.3% appear
70 games
41.4% Win
0.3% appear
61 games
42.6% Win
0.2% appear
60 games
43.3% Win
0.2% appear
60 games
41.7% Win
0.2% appear
58 games
48.3% Win
0.2% appear
55 games
45.5% Win
0.2% appear
55 games
45.5% Win
0.2% appear
51 games
43.1% Win
0.2% appear
48 games
45.8% Win
0.2% appear
48 games
45.8% Win
0.2% appear
43 games
37.2% Win
0.2% appear
41 games
41.5% Win
0.1% appear
40 games
47.5% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Garchomp
225 games
32.4% Win
0.83% appear
108 games
30.6% Win
0.40% appear
105 games
30.5% Win
0.39% appear
104 games
27.9% Win
0.39% appear
103 games
39.8% Win
0.38% appear
93 games
31.2% Win
0.34% appear
93 games
26.9% Win
0.34% appear
93 games
35.5% Win
0.34% appear
83 games
36.1% Win
0.31% appear
82 games
35.4% Win
0.30% appear
78 games
29.5% Win
0.29% appear
71 games
32.4% Win
0.26% appear
69 games
40.6% Win
0.26% appear
66 games
31.8% Win
0.24% appear
66 games
27.3% Win
0.24% appear
59 games
28.8% Win
0.22% appear
57 games
36.8% Win
0.21% appear
52 games
38.5% Win
0.19% appear
46 games
39.1% Win
0.17% appear
46 games
37.0% Win
0.17% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Garchomp
29 games
62.1% Win
0.11% appear
39 games
56.4% Win
0.14% appear
58 games
48.3% Win
0.21% appear
27 games
48.1% Win
0.10% appear
77 games
48.0% Win
0.29% appear
40 games
47.5% Win
0.15% appear
70 games
47.1% Win
0.26% appear
48 games
45.8% Win
0.18% appear
48 games
45.8% Win
0.18% appear
55 games
45.5% Win
0.20% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Garchomp
36 games
22.2% Win
0.13% appear
26 games
23.1% Win
0.10% appear
29 games
24.1% Win
0.11% appear
119 games
31.9% Win
0.44% appear
33 games
33.3% Win
0.12% appear
32 games
34.4% Win
0.12% appear
37 games
35.1% Win
0.14% appear
108 games
36.1% Win
0.40% appear
33 games
36.4% Win
0.12% appear
43 games
37.2% Win
0.16% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Garchomp performs well against
26 games
50.0% Win
0.10% appear
39 games
46.1% Win
0.14% appear
33 games
42.4% Win
0.12% appear
69 games
40.6% Win
0.26% appear
103 games
39.8% Win
0.38% appear
46 games
39.1% Win
0.17% appear
46 games
39.1% Win
0.17% appear
31 games
38.7% Win
0.11% appear
52 games
38.5% Win
0.19% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Garchomp
32 games
25.0% Win
0.12% appear
93 games
26.9% Win
0.34% appear
66 games
27.3% Win
0.24% appear
104 games
27.9% Win
0.39% appear
59 games
28.8% Win
0.22% appear
34 games
29.4% Win
0.13% appear
78 games
29.5% Win
0.29% appear
105 games
30.5% Win
0.39% appear
108 games
30.6% Win
0.40% appear
93 games
31.2% Win
0.34% appear