Is Garchomp viable in Gen 9 Monotype?

Garchomp is ranked #36 in Gen 9 Monotype with 6.09% usage according to Smogon May 2026 - Jul 2026 data.

What beats Garchomp in Gen 9 Monotype?

Archaludon has the strongest conservative score in this observed May 2026 - Jul 2026 sample. The target was knocked out or switched out in 57.3% of 34.39650423568073 relevant encounters. Standard error is 8.4 points. Sets and switch conditions can change the result.

How are Garchomp matchup checks ranked in Gen 9 Monotype?

They are ranked by p minus four standard errors. Here, p is the observed fraction of relevant encounters where Garchomp was knocked out or switched out. This is not a set-specific battle guarantee.

Garchomp counters

Gen 9 Monotype · Sorted by p − 4 standard errors · Smogon source period May 2026 - Jul 2026 · Generated 2026-08-05

#0445 Garchomp

DragonGround

USAGE 6.1% #36

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 92.3% Spikes 69.6% Dragon Tail 41.4% Stealth Rock 40.9% Fire Blast 38.6% Draco Meteor 32.3% Stone Edge 15.7% Scale Shot 15.4%

Items

Rocky Helmet 43.1% Life Orb 26.8% Loaded Dice 10.1% Choice Scarf 8.8% Heavy-Duty Boots 5.3% Soft Sand 2.1% Choice Band 1.0% Focus Sash 1.0%

Common Teammates

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Leading observed checks

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Checks & Counters

Observed target KO or switch rate is upstream p: the fraction of relevant encounters where the target was knocked out or switched out. Standard error is upstream d. The conservative score is p − 4d. These ladder observations do not prove a set-specific counter.

How to read this table

Use encounter count and standard error to judge the sample. Damage estimates below use inferred sets and remain separate from the observed ladder metric.

# Checker Encounters Conservative score Target KO or switch rate

Archaludon

SteelDragon DEFENSIVE CHECK View matchup

34.397

23.5

57.3% Standard error 8.43 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Garchomp Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 252+ Def Archaludon: 218-258 (56.7 - 67.1%) -- guaranteed 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Samurott-Hisui

WaterDark SOFT CHECK View matchup

21.845

-2.3

39.6% Standard error 10.46 points

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sharpness Samurott-Hisui Razor Shell vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Garchomp: 186-219 (44.2 - 52.1%) -- 15.2% chance to 2HKO

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Ranked #36 with 6.09% usage. Sorted by conservative score.