Welcome back to Generation Preparation, Trainers! This time we'll be analyzing the fan-favorite powerhouse Garchomp. Let's begin!
Gible
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attack: 124 |
defense: 84 |
stamina: 116 |
max cp: 988 |
Gible is the pseudo-Legendary of Generation 4. This means it's the Sinnoh Region's equivalent of Dratini, Larvitar, Beldum, and Bagon. If it follows the trend of those Pokémon, you will be able to hatch it out of 10KM Eggs. It is expected to cost 25 Gible Candy to evolve.
Gabite
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attack: 172 |
defense: 130 |
stamina: 136 |
max cp: 1728 |
We expect it to require 100 Gible Candy to evolve Gabite into Garchomp. We also expect it to take 5KM to earn a Candy when walking it as a Buddy.
Garchomp
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attack: 261 |
defense: 198 |
stamina: 216 |
max cp: 3823 |
PLACE IN THE META: Garchomp will be one of the best additions from Generation 4. Its Legendary-like stats and Dragon-typing will certainly make it relevant (assuming Niantic gives it the best moves).
Garchomp is a Ground- and Dragon-type, making it a super-charged version of Flygon. This means it resists Rock-, Poison-, and Fire-type attacks. It is weak to Dragon-type and Fairy-type attacks. It is four-times weak to Ice-type attacks, just as Dragonite is.
LIKELY MOVEPOOL: Out of the Fast Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Garchomp:
Out of the Charged Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Garchomp:
Should Niantic add any new moves, the following are good candidates for Garchomp's movepool:
LOOKING AHEAD: Looking beyond Generation 4, Garchomp gains no evolution or exclusive Z-Move. It does, however, gain a Mega Evolution in Generation 6.
Garchomp is a Ground- and Dragon-type, making it a super-charged version of Flygon. This means it resists Rock-, Poison-, and Fire-type attacks. It is weak to Dragon-type and Fairy-type attacks. It is four-times weak to Ice-type attacks, just as Dragonite is.
LIKELY MOVEPOOL: Out of the Fast Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Garchomp:
- Dragon Tail
- Iron Tail
Out of the Charged Moves we currently have in Pokémon GO, the following are the ones that seem most likely to be given to Garchomp:
- Crunch
- Draco Meteor
- Dragon Claw
- Fire Blast
- Outrage
- Stone Edge
Should Niantic add any new moves, the following are good candidates for Garchomp's movepool:
- Dragon Rush
- Dual Chop
- Giga Impact
LOOKING AHEAD: Looking beyond Generation 4, Garchomp gains no evolution or exclusive Z-Move. It does, however, gain a Mega Evolution in Generation 6.
Thanks for reading, Trainers! Stay tuned for more Generation 4 Previews coming soon!
SOURCE: Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook, The Official National Pokédex: Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition, Stats Calculated by GO Hub | IMAGE CREDIT: The Pokémon Company