Garchomp VGC Build Guide — Regulation M-A 2026

Type: dragon / ground · Tier S · 33.3% usage

Garchomp is a Physical spread attacker / A-tier in the Pokémon VGC Regulation M-A 2026 metagame, with 33.3% usage on the competitive ladder.

Top moves

• Earthquake — 56.9% win rate
• Rock Slide — 51% win rate
• Scale Shot — 53% win rate

Best partners

• sneasler — 52% win rate
• kingambit — 53.7% win rate
• basculegion — 54.4% win rate
• charizard — 52.4% win rate
• incineroar — 50.3% win rate

Main counters

• scizor
• basculegion
• floette
• kingambit

Coach tip: Spread Earthquake is the strongest move (56.9%) — pair with Flying-types or Levitate users to avoid friendly fire

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