Is Garchomp viable in Gen 8 National Dex?

Garchomp is ranked #22 in Gen 8 National Dex with 8.87% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Garchomp in Gen 8 National Dex?

The best counter for Garchomp in Gen 8 National Dex is Landorus-Therian with a 35.8% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Garchomp include Landorus-Therian.

What is the best counter for Garchomp in Gen 8 National Dex?

Landorus-Therian is the best counter for Garchomp in Gen 8 National Dex, KOing or forcing it out in 35.8% of their encounters.

Garchomp counters

Gen 8 National Dex · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0445 Garchomp

DragonGround

USAGE 8.9% #22

BASE STATS

HP 108

ATK 130

DEF 95

SPA 80

SPD 85

SPE 102

BST600

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Ice

2×

DragonFairy

½×

FirePoisonRock

0×

Electric

Moves

Earthquake 99.6% Stealth Rock 70.5% Swords Dance 51.4% Stone Edge 35.9% Dragon Tail 20.3% Toxic 19.7% Scale Shot 19.2% Poison Jab 14.2%

Items

Rockium Z 32.4% Leftovers 18.9% Rocky Helmet 15.4% Choice Scarf 11.0% Dragonium Z 5.6% Life Orb 4.8% Yache Berry 2.8% Firium Z 2.3%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK

22.521

35.8% dies 10.10%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Garchomp: 204-240 (48.5 - 57.1%) -- 92.6% chance to 2HKO

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Ranked #22 with 8.87% usage. Sorted by reliability score.