One of the strongest pocket monsters to have in one’s roster in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet is the Ground- and Dragon-type Garchomp, a lizard and hammerhead shark-like creature that has been a top-tier combatant throughout the franchise’s series. When battling certain Fire-, Poison-, Rock-, Dragon-, Steel- and Electric-type opponents, Garchomp’s presence can be a significant advantage, as it possesses a high Atk stat. As a result, Garchomp is one of the best Pokémon to have for late-game content, such as Tera Raid Battles. However, finding this Ground- and Dragon-type pocket monster can be a challenge since it does not appear commonly across Paldea like normal Pokémon.
[Updated August 13, 2024 – Updated links]
Finding Garchomp in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
There are two ways to get Garchomp in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. The first is by catching and evolving Gible or Gabite into Garchomp. The second method is encountering the Ground- and Dragon-type beast in two guaranteed locations on the Paldea world map.
If Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Trainers would like to find Garchomp directly, the first location they can head to is the Poké Center northwest of Mesagoza near the cliff walls of The Great Crater of Paldea. According to Game8, players must climb to the top of the mountain using their Koraidon or Miraidon by using the Climbing upgrade, unlocked by defeating the False Dragon Titan: Tatsugiri. While the Garchomp will sometimes fly near the Poké Center’s location, Game8 states that its flight path includes the entire circular border of The Great Crater. The second spot where players can find Garchomp has been discovered by YouTuber Gamers Heroes and can be found in a grotto north of Asado Desert and south of Casseroya Lake. Here, Trainers can encounter a flying Tera Garchomp, a formidable foe that might take several attempts to subdue.
Next, the second way to get Garchomp is by evolving Gible or Gabite, which can be found in multiple locations across Paldea, such as the caves near Cortondo or the massive cavern system beneath Alfornada. Gible evolves into Gabite after reaching Level 24, and Gabite will become Garchomp after attaining Level 48. This leveling process can be quickened by feeding the pocket monster EXP and Rare Candies.
