#21 in usage · 8.5% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Garchomp Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Garchomp is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Garchomp @ Life Orb Ability: Rough Skin Level: 50 EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe Jolly Nature - Dragon Claw - Rock Slide - Stomping Tantrum - Earthquake
Garchomp moves
Share of Garchomp sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Dragon ClawDragon88.9%
- Rock SlideRock73.7%
- Stomping TantrumGround72.8%
- EarthquakeGround69.3%
- ProtectNormal63.2%
- Rock TombRock9.1%
- Poison JabPoison5.5%
- Swords DanceNormal3.4%
- Dragon TailDragon1.6%
- Scale ShotDragon1.5%
Items
- Life Orb46.1%
- Choice Scarf32.9%
- Sitrus Berry8.5%
- Rocky Helmet4.1%
- Lum Berry1.3%
Abilities
- Rough Skin96.8%
- Sand Veil3.2%
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe | 185 | 182 | 115 | 90 | 105 | 169 | 30.4% |
| Adamant+Atk −SpA | 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe | 185 | 200 | 115 | 90 | 105 | 154 | 14.9% |
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 32 Atk / 1 Def / 1 SpD / 32 Spe | 183 | 182 | 116 | 90 | 106 | 169 | 3.6% |
Natures in these spreads: Jolly 34% · Adamant 14.9%.
Garchomp teammates
Share of Garchomp teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Garchomp set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Garchomp set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Dragon Claw, Rock Slide, Stomping Tantrum and Earthquake with Life Orb (46.1% of sets) and Rough Skin, a Jolly nature and 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe.
What are Garchomp's best teammates in VGC?
Garchomp's most common partners are Mega Charizard Y (39%), Kingambit (36.1%), Incineroar (29%), Rillaboom (23.2%) and Sneasler (22%) — the share of Garchomp teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Garchomp use?
Jolly (+Spe −SpA) is the most common nature among Garchomp's top spreads (34%), followed by Adamant (14.9%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Garchomp in Pokémon Champions?
Garchomp has base 102 Speed: 169 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 154 neutral, and 109 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Garchomp in Pokémon Champions?
Garchomp is #21 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 8.5% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.