Garchomp (Pokémon)

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Garchomp (Japanese: ガブリアス Gaburias) is a dual-type pseudo-legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves from starting at level 48. It is the final form of .
Garchomp can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp using the Garchompite.
==Biology==
Garchomp is a bipedal, draconian that is primarily dark blue in color. It has red on its underbelly from the lower jaw to the middle of the abdomen, including the undersides of its arms. A patch of gold comes to a point below the red on its belly, and a golden star shape adorns the tip of its snout. Garchomp has horn-like appendages that resemble a or 's engines, giving it an appearance similar to a . These horns allow it to sense its prey from a long distance. Its large mouth features razor-sharp teeth. The feet have three white talons, and each arm has a single large, white claw for a hand. Curved fins sprout from the arms, creating wings that allow Garchomp to fly. Garchomp also has a large dorsal fin and another on its tail that resembles a . The male's dorsal fin has a notch on it. Pairs of small, white spikes protrude from its upper arms and legs, and there are gill-like slits on the sides of the neck. The eyes are intense, with black e and gold-colored irises.
Garchomp can at an incredible speed to catch its prey, being capable of flying as fast as a jet, cutting down trees with its blades of wind, a magnificent sight to witness. It is able to move in both the air and underground. It preys on bird Pokémon and is known to eat entire flocks of them whole. It sometimes battles in the air as they compete for food. After catching prey, it returns to its den before its body can cool down. The fine scales on its body reduce drag for easier flight, and their sharp edges also serve to opponents who attack it directly. It can use its protuberances as sensors for finding distinct prey. Garchomp lives in mountainous regions, both volcanic and boreal, and typically dwells underground. However, it is seldom sighted in the wild. Garchomp is described as having a feral nature, requiring extreme caution should anyone encounter it.
In Generation IX, Garchomp and its pre-evolved forms are the only known Pokémon that can have as an Ability.
===Forms===
Garchomp can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp.
When Garchomp Mega Evolves, several of its features become more angular, including its head and shoulders. A row of five tooth-like spikes sprouts from each side of its abdomen and red spikes grow from its knees. The claws and fins on its arms melt from the excessive Mega Evolution energy and morph together to form sharp, red blades. Because Garchomp takes great pride in its winglike fins, it is enraged at the sight of them melting into scythes. Its scythes can slice the ground to pieces, and Mega Garchomp viciously tears up its opponents with them.
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===Evolution===
Garchomp evolves from and is the final form of .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
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===Stats===
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===Form data===
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==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====Cynthia's Garchomp=====
A female Garchomp debuted in Top-Down Training!, under the ownership of . The episode also marked the species' debut. She was her main Pokémon throughout and reappeared alongside her Trainer in and .
=====Professor Sycamore's Garchomp=====
A Garchomp debuted in Lumiose City Pursuit!, under the ownership of . In Garchomp's Mega Bond!, it was revealed that Sycamore has owned Garchomp since she was a Gible. She can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp. She has since made further appearances in .
=====Other=====
In Mega Evolution Special I, Remo owns a male Garchomp nicknamed Garchoo, which can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp. He was seen battling Alain's Charizard and ultimately losing. In Analysis Versus Passion!, Garchoo again battled and lost against Alain's Charizard.
Starting in A Mission of Ultra Urgency!, used a Ride Garchomp during Ultra Guardians missions.
In Friends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!, Paul used a male Garchomp in his battle against Ash. It went up against his and won.
====Minor appearances====
In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, the Pokémon Summer Academy lent a female Garchomp to one of the students for the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.
A Garchomp appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
A Mega Garchomp appeared in the ending credits of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
A Garchomp appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
In Legend? Go! Friends? Go!, a 's Garchomp participated in a Raid Battle against a .
A Garchomp appeared in a fantasy in Goodbye, Friend!.
====Pokédex entries====
===Pokémon Generations===
====Cynthia's Garchomp====
In The New World, Cynthia's Garchomp was seen with her Trainer at Spear Pillar.
===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
====Cynthia's Garchomp====
's Garchomp appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer. Alongside Lance's Dragonite and Steven's Metagross, she battled 's , Misty's Starmie, and Korrina's Lucario.
===A Ripple in Time===
====Cynthia's Garchomp====
Cynthia's Garchomp appeared in the A Ripple in Time.
===GOTCHA!===
====Cynthia's Garchomp====
A Garchomp briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Cynthia.
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia===
A Garchomp appeared in PRV4 as one of the Pokémon Kincaid controlled.
===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7===
Garchomp is one of the Pokémon Team Galactic used while attacking Sun Sun in A World Covered In Darkness. It was bested by Hiori's Lucario.
===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
A Garchomp appeared in PDP11, where it battled , , and their Pokémon.
===Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!===
Yū Shirogane owns a Garchomp.
===Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King===
 owns a Garchomp.
A Garchomp appeared in LDK2.
===Pokémon Adventures===
Like in the games, Cynthia has a who is her signature Pokémon. She first appeared in Ring Around the Roserade II.
A Garchomp that can Mega Evolve appeared in a fantasy in Heracross Transforms.
===Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!===
Ryū Tendō owns a Garchomp.
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Cynthia and her Garchomp appeared in , helping Hareta and his defeat B-2. It was later seen battling Mitsumi and her . She first appeared in Dialga's Secret Keys.
===Pokémon Journeys===
A Trainer's Garchomp appeared in Legend? Check! Friends? Check!.
===Pokémon Try Adventure===
Toki owns a Garchomp nicknamed Kamaru.
==In the TCG==
==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. for Wii U===
Garchomp appears in the background of the stage when the stage is in the .
====Trophy information====
NA: Garchomp looks like a plane's engines mixed with a hammerhead shark. There's something about it that we just find so appealing - we have to get one! Garchomp is capable of folding up its body and spreading its wings, letting it move at Mach speed! Garchompite will Mega Evolve Garchomp into Mega Garchomp, increasing its power even more!
PAL: There's something about Garchomp that appeals to the kid in all of us. It's basically a mach-speed flying dinosaur with spikes. What's not to love? When it folds up its body and extends its wings for flight, you might mistake it for a jet plane. And with a little Garchompite, it can Mega Evolve for extra firepower!
===Pokkén Tournament===
Garchomp is a Battle Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include , , , , , and . Upon entering Synergy Burst, it Mega Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Smasher.
===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
Garchomp appears as a .
===Pokémon UNITE===
Garchomp is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee all-rounder that starts as Gible and evolves into Gabite at level 5, which evolves into Garchomp at level 9.
==Trivia==
* Garchomp was designed by Takao Unno.Creator profile on Takao Unno in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Collection, p. 182: "He has created the designs for Garchomp, Croagunk, Arceus and others." (archive)
* Although the Garchomp in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure and its sequel has no notch on his fin, he is referred to as male.
* In an early Japanese trailer for , a prototype front sprite is seen that is different from the final sprite.
* Garchomp is the only pseudo-legendary Pokémon to have gender differences.
* The company logo for Mach Motors depicts a stylized Garchomp head.
===Origin===
Garchomp appears to combine traits of dinosaurian s, s, s, and different species of s. It may also reference Land Sharks, a recurring creature in fantasy settings.
Garchomp also shares traits with various species of sharks, noticeably the . Its typing might also be a reference to or s. It may also be based on dinosaurs, particularly the , whose teeth are often compared to the great white shark's due to similar serrations and sharpness. 
Garchomp's aircraft traits may allude to fighters. These models popularized shark-themed s on aircrafts and were often referred to as "desert sharks".
Mega Garchomp's skull-like head and scythe arms may be based on traits of typical depictions.
====Name origin====
Garchomp may be a combination of its Japanese name, carcharias (Latinization of the Greek word for shark karkharías), chomp, and possibly gargantuan.
Gaburias may be a combination of がぶり gaburi (with a big bite) and carcharias or アース āsu (earth).
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Cynthia's Garchomp
* Professor Sycamore's Garchomp
* Garchomp (Pokkén)
* Garchomp (UNITE)
* Mega Evolution
==References==
==External links==
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