Mega Garchomp Background:
Mega Garchomp, a Dragon- and Ground-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region, is making its Pokémon GO debut.
Vulnerabilities:
Mega Garchomp is doubly weak to Ice-type attacks, and it is also vulnerable to Dragon- and Fairy-type attacks.
-Recommended Pokémon for Raid Battles:
- *Ice-type Pokémon:
Mamoswine, Weavile, Galarian Darmanitan, Mr. Rime, Glaceon, Abomasnow, Articuno, Jynx, Regice, Cloyster.
Fairy-type Pokémon:
Gardevoir, Granbull, Togekiss, Primarina.
Dragon-type Pokémon:
Rayquaza, Salamence, Garchomp, Dragonite.
Tips for Raid Battles
Choose Pokémon with Ice, Fairy, or Dragon-type moves for maximum damage. Choose Pokémon with the highest CP and best overall stats. Victory speed influences the number of Premier Balls received.
Catching Garchomp
- After a raid, use Premier Balls to catch Garchomp.
- Earn extra Premier Balls by battling with friends and defeating Mega Garchomp quickly.
- Aim for Excellent Throws for the highest catch chance.
- Pay attention to Garchomp's movement cycle to time throws.
- Use berries strategically for better catch rates.
- Buddy Pokémon with a Great Buddy or higher level have the Catch Assist Perk.
Garchomp's CP Range:
Initial CP range is 2,174-2,264, with weather boost 2,718-2,830.
- **Available Attacks for Garchomp:
Dragon Tail, Mud Shot (Fast Attacks), Earth Power, Earthquake, Fire Blast, Outrage, Sand Tomb (Charged Attacks).
- **Garchomp's Resistances:** Resistant to Electric, Fire, Poison, and Rock-type attacks.
Garchomp's Usage:
Strong choice for raids due to dual typing and high max CP.
Mega Evolving Garchomp increases effectiveness in battles against Pokémon like Palkia, Reshiram, and Dialga.
- Popular in the Master League for countering Dragon and Steel-type Pokémon.
Powering Up Garchomp:
Participate in Mega Garchomp raids, use Pinap or Silver Pinap Berries when catching to gain more Candy.
Closing Remarks:
Good luck with Raid Battles, and visit Pokemon.com/Strategy for more tips on Pokémon GO, video games, and Pokémon TCG.