Is Garchomp viable in Gen 9 Legends Z-A OU?

Garchomp is ranked #1 in Gen 9 Legends Z-A OU with 56.84% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

What beats Garchomp in Gen 9 Legends Z-A OU?

The best counter for Garchomp in Gen 9 Legends Z-A OU is Rotom-Wash with a 48.7% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Garchomp include Rotom-Wash.

What is the best counter for Garchomp in Gen 9 Legends Z-A OU?

Rotom-Wash is the best counter for Garchomp in Gen 9 Legends Z-A OU, KOing or forcing it out in 48.7% of their encounters.

Garchomp counters

Gen 9 Legends Z-A OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

#0445 Garchomp

DragonGround

USAGE 56.8% #1

ABILITYRough Skin

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 98.5% Stealth Rock 86.1% Flamethrower 50.1% Draco Meteor 49.5% Dragon Tail 31.9% Spikes 26.4% Outrage 8.9% Swords Dance 6.9%

Items

Life Orb 50.1% Rocky Helmet 32.7% Choice Scarf 6.4% Loaded Dice 5.3% Leftovers 4.2% Heavy-Duty Boots 0.4% Focus Sash 0.3% Yache Berry 0.2%

Abilities

Rough Skin99.5%Sand Veil0.5%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

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

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Rotom-Wash

ElectricWater SOFT CHECK

21.478

48.7% dies 10.79%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Rotom-Wash Hydro Pump vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Garchomp: 136-162 (32.3 - 38.5%) -- 98.1% chance to 3HKO

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Ranked #1 with 56.84% usage. Sorted by reliability score.