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Garchomp Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Dragon / Ground · BST: 600 · Role: Physical Sweeper

Garchomp is a Dragon / Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Garchomp, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Glalie, Mega Glalie, Beartic plus 5 more ranked below.

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Garchomp can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp, changing its stats and role mid-battle. See the Mega form page for its updated counters and weaknesses.

With a 600 base stat total, Garchomp plays as a Physical Sweeper. Its highest stat is Attack (130), and at base 102 Speed it sits faster than 78% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.

What counters Garchomp in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Garchomp

  1. Glalie (Ice)
  2. Mega Glalie (Ice)
  3. Beartic (Ice)
  4. Avalugg (Ice)
  5. Mega Clefable (Fairy / Flying)
  6. Alolan Ninetales (Ice / Fairy)
  7. Abomasnow (Grass / Ice)
  8. Mega Abomasnow (Grass / Ice)

How each counter beats Garchomp

  • Glalie (Ice) underspeeds but can still trade Garchomp and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
  • Mega Glalie (Ice) underspeeds but can still trade Garchomp and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
  • Beartic (Ice) underspeeds but can still trade Garchomp and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
  • Avalugg (Ice) underspeeds but can still trade Garchomp and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
  • Mega Clefable (Fairy / Flying) underspeeds but can still trade Garchomp and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fairy moves.

Garchomp weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Ice (×4)
  • Dragon (×2)
  • Fairy (×2)

Resistances

  • Fire (×0.5)
  • Poison (×0.5)
  • Rock (×0.5)

Immunities

  • Electric

Base stats

HP
108
Attack
130
Defense
95
Sp. Attack
80
Sp. Defense
85
Speed
102
Total
600

Best Tera Types for Garchomp

The best Tera Types for Garchomp cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

  • Dragon (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Ground (own STAB — offensive boost)
  • Fire (defensive shift)
  • Water (defensive shift)

Abilities

  • Sand Veil — [object Object]
  • Rough Skin (hidden) — [object Object]

Other Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Dragon-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Garchomp:

Frequently asked questions about Garchomp

What counters Garchomp in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Garchomp are Glalie, Mega Glalie, Beartic, Avalugg, Mega Clefable. These Pokémon hit Garchomp super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Garchomp weak to?

Garchomp is a Dragon / Ground-type Pokémon weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Garchomp?

The single best pick against Garchomp in the Pokémon Champions roster is Glalie, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Garchomp in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Garchomp, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Dragon / Ground) and carries super-effective coverage (Ice, Dragon, Fairy). Avoid Pokémon that share Garchomp's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Garchomp good in Pokémon Champions?

Garchomp's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (600 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.