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. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp using the Garchompite.

Biology
Garchomp is a bipedal, draconian Pokémon 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 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. It 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 and gold-colored irises.

When Garchomp Mega Evolves, it grows in size and 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, the sight of them melting into scythes sends it mad with rage. Its scythes can slice the ground to pieces, and Mega Garchomp viciously tears up its opponents with them.

Garchomp can at an incredible speed to catch its prey. 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. The fine scales on its body reduce drag for easier flight, and their sharp edges also serve to opponents who attack it directly. Garchomp is a cave-dweller and is seldom seen in the wild.

Cynthia's Garchomp
Garchomp debuted in Top-Down Training!, under the ownership of Cynthia, and has served as her main Pokémon throughout her the.

Other
Professor Sycamore owns a Garchomp that debuted in Lumiose City Pursuit!. It was revealed in Garchomp's Mega Bond! that Sycamore has owned Garchomp since she was a Gible. She can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp.

A Garchomp nicknamed Garchoo, which can Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp, appeared in Mega Evolution Special I, under the ownership of Remo. He was seen battling Alain's Charizard and ultimately losing. Remo's Garchomp later reappeared in Analysis Versus Passion!, where he again battled and lost against Alain's Charizard.

The Ultra Guardians have a Ride Garchomp, which uses during their missions, as first seen in A Mission of Ultra Urgency!.

Minor appearances
A female Garchomp was used by one of the students of Pokémon Summer Academy in the first leg of the Pokémon Triathlon in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

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.

Cynthia's Garchomp
Cynthia's Garchomp appeared in The New World, where it helped Cynthia stop Team Galactic's plans at Spear Pillar.

In the Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic manga
A Garchomp appeared in Mission Complete.

In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga
A Garchomp appeared in A World Covered In Darkness.

In the Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King manga
was seen with a Garchomp.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
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 the.

In the Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga
Ryū Tendō owns a Garchomp.

In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga
A Garchomp appeared in PDP11.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
Cynthia and her Garchomp also 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.

In the Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!! manga
Yū Shirogane owns a Garchomp.

In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga
Toki owns a Garchomp nicknamed Kamaru.

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 Power-type playable character in Pokkén. Moves it can use include, , , , , and. Upon entering Burst form, it Mega Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Smasher.

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Trivia

 * Although the Garchomp in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure and its sequel has no notch on his fin, he is referred to as male.

Origin
Appearance-wise, Garchomp seems like a cross between a, various species of sharks (including the ), and possibly a or other  dinosaur. In particular, considering Garchomp's saurian build with sharklike features, it may be a visual play on the , a theropod dinosaur whose name means "shark-toothed lizard". Its design also strongly resembles a.

Name origin
Garchomp may be a combination and corruption of gore (a projecting point), guard or  (the scientific name for sharks) and chomp. Gar may also derive from ' (a species of fish somewhat similar in appearance), gargantuan (relating to its size) or ' which occasionally bears a likeness to s.

Gaburias may be a combination of がぶがぶ gabugabu (onomatopoeia for gulping) or がぶりと gaburito (bite or chew) and アース āsu (earth) or .

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