Where can I find Garchomp in SoulGold?

Garchomp cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Garchomp?

Garchomp is a dragon/ground-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Garchomp learn in SoulGold?

Garchomp can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Garchompin Pokémon SoulGold

dragonground

3 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Mach Pokémon

When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It is covered in fine scales that reduce drag, enabling it to fly at high speeds.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

3 Forms Available

Type

DragonGround

Dex

#445

Abilities

Sand Veil(Primary)

Ups evasion in a sandstorm.

Rough Skin(Secondary)

Hurts to touch.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

monster, dragon

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

300

EV Yield

3 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

ice ×4dragon ×2fairy ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5poison ×0.5rock ×0.5

Immune To

electric

Forms

Normal,Mega,Megaz

Evolution Chain

Gible

Base form

→

Gabite

Level up Gible to Lv. 24

→

Garchomp

Level up Gabite to Lv. 48

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How to Obtain

Garchomp isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	CrunchLevel: 0Crunch	dark	80	100	15
0	CrunchLevel: 0Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
1	Sand AttackLevel: 1Sand Attack	ground	0	100	15
1	Sand AttackLevel: 1Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	Dragon BreathLevel: 1Dragon Breath	dragon	60	100	20
1	Dragon BreathLevel: 1Dragon Breath	Strikes the foe with a blast of breath. May paralyze.
1	Sand TombLevel: 1Sand Tomb	ground	0	0	15
1	Sand TombLevel: 1Sand Tomb	Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for turns.
18	BulldozeLevel: 18Bulldoze	ground	60	100	20
18	BulldozeLevel: 18Bulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
27	BiteLevel: 27Bite	dark	60	100	25
27	BiteLevel: 27Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
34	SlashLevel: 34Slash	normal	70	100	20
34	SlashLevel: 34Slash	Slashes with claws, etc. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
42	Dragon ClawLevel: 42Dragon Claw	dragon	80	100	15
42	Dragon ClawLevel: 42Dragon Claw	Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
52	DigLevel: 52Dig	ground	100	100	10
52	DigLevel: 52Dig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
62	SandstormLevel: 62Sandstorm	rock	0	0	10
62	SandstormLevel: 62Sandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
72	Take DownLevel: 72Take Down	normal	90	85	20
72	Take DownLevel: 72Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
82	Dragon RushLevel: 82Dragon Rush	dragon	100	75	10
82	Dragon RushLevel: 82Dragon Rush	Tackles the foe with menace. May cause flinching.

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Egg Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Dragon BreathDragon Breath	dragon	60	100	20
Dragon BreathDragon Breath	Strikes the foe with a blast of breath. May paralyze.
OutrageOutrage	dragon	0	100	0
OutrageOutrage	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
TwisterTwister	dragon	40	100	20
TwisterTwister	Whips up a vicious twister to tear at foes. May flinch.
Scary FaceScary Face	normal	0	0	10
Scary FaceScary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
Double EdgeDouble Edge	normal	0	100	15
Double EdgeDouble Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
ThrashThrash	normal	0	100	0
ThrashThrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
Metal ClawMetal Claw	steel	50	95	35
Metal ClawMetal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
Sand TombSand Tomb	ground	0	0	15
Sand TombSand Tomb	Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for turns.
Body SlamBody Slam	normal	85	100	15
Body SlamBody Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Iron HeadIron Head	steel	80	100	15
Iron HeadIron Head	Slams the foe with a hard head. May cause flinching.
Mud ShotMud Shot	ground	55	95	15
Mud ShotMud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.

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TM/HM Moves (41)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	dark	60	100	20	TM59TM59
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	dragon	80	100	15	TM02TM02
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
Dragon TailDragon Tail	dragon	60	90	10	TM82TM82
Dragon TailDragon Tail	Knocks foe away to switch it out or end wild battle.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	40	100	40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	0	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	0	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	0	15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM10HM10
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.