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Garchomp (Shadow)
DragonFloor
Does this music ring a bell? It has given many a coach PTSD for years now.
And the rationale?
Within the Shadows of the Meta…
Looms the mighty Land Shark Dragon
There isn't a escaping the ferocity of this monster
You'll succumb to its Draconic Jaws
Trainers, it's lastly right here!
One of the vital awaited Shadow Pokémon within the sport… a Pokémon that has carved a distinct segment for itself in each the PvP and PvE meta in being a ruthless, versatile, and highly effective mon: Garchomp.
Shadow Garchomp has undoubtedly been probably the most anticipated debuts within the sport, and with Garchomp itself functioning like a Swiss military knife, hypothesis is rife on how the Shadow remedy would profit this pseudo legendary.
With that in thoughts, we'll delve into understanding why Garchomp is so promising as a Shadow Pokémon, how Shadow Garchomp performs in PvP and PvE, its relevance as a Dragon sort and as a Floor sort, present comparisons with Shadow Salamence and Shadow Mamoswine, learn the way shut it's to Mega Garchomp, and at last, perceive simply how Shadow Garchomp can impression the meta.
We'll speak about all of this and extra on this detailed evaluation of Garchomp going into Shadow mode! So let's start!
Garchomp, Shadow Mode
Shadow Pokémon, by essence, have their ATK boosted by 20% while compromising the identical share of their DEF. It's value noting that Garchomp is of course cumbersome and as such, has appreciable total enchancment with the Shadow remedy.
With an ATK stat of 261, Shadow Garchomp offers a whole lot of harm usually. So the Shadow increase takes its damaging prowess goes to a different degree altogether. Increased, cutting-edge ATK and first rate bulk even after the Shadow hit? Sure, please!
Let's discover out extra!
Shadow Garchomp vs. Garchomp (PvE)
Assault
As talked about, Garchomp has an ATK stat of 261 in Pokémon GO.
AND… it will get a 20% increase to its ATK in its shadow kind. In different phrases, its ATK will increase by 1.2x
A 0 ATK Shadow Chomp can have [261 (base ATK) + 0 (ATK IV)][1.2 (Shadow boost)] = 313.2 ATK
A 100 IV common Chomp can have [261 (base ATK) + 15 (ATK IV)] = 276 ATK
A 15 ATK Shadow Chomp can have [261 (base ATK) + 15 (ATK IV)][1.2 (Shadow boost)] = 331.2 ATK
So, on common:
- A 0 ATK Shadow Garchomp offers 13.47% extra harm than a daily Garchomp
- A 15 ATK Shadow Garchomp offers 20% extra harm than a daily Garchomp (clearly)
- A 15 ATK Shadow Garchomp offers 6.53% extra harm than a 0 ATK Shadow Garchomp
Protection
Garchomp has a DEF stat of 193 in Pokémon GO.
Shadow Garchomp will get a 20% nerf to its DEF stat on this kind. In different phrases, its DEF is multiplied by 0.80x
A 0 DEF Shadow Chomp can have [193 (base DEF) + 0 (DEF IV)][0.8 (Shadow nerf)] = 134.4 DEF
A 100 IV common Chomp can have [193 (base DEF) + 15 (DEFIV)] = 208 DEF
A 15 DEF Shadow Chomp can have [193 (base DEF) + 15 (DEFIV)][0.8 (Shadow nerf)] = 166.4 DEF
So, on common:
- A 0 DEF Shadow Garchomp takes 25.76% extra harm than a daily Garchomp
- A 15 DEF Shadow Garchomp takes 20% extra harm than a daily Garchomp (clearly)
- A 0 DEF Shadow Garchomp takes 5.76% extra harm than a 15 DEF Shadow Garchomp
What does this say?
For sure, a Shadow Grachomp of any IV beneficial properties a substantial increase to its ATK. Add the truth that Garchomp nonetheless has reasonably advantageous DEF after the Shadow remedy, it finally ends up benefitting fairly properly from it. As such, Shadow Garchomp is an effective improve over common Garchomp in PvE whereas having decrease but satisfactory bulk to perform as a risk to the meta.
The X-Issue: Garchomp's HP + Shadow Stats
HP is a vital parameter for Garchomp usually as a result of the magnitude is sort of excessive, at 239. This implies Garchomp is theoretically meant to last more in a battle. That is akin to a automobile having good suspension.
Couple this with Garchomp's excessive ATK and DEF, and also you see why Shadow Garchomp features like an all-rounder, having a transparent edge over Shadow Salamence (Dragon) and Shadow Mamoswine (Floor.
| ATK | DEF | HP | |
| Salamence | 277 | 168 | 216 |
| Garchomp | 261 | 193 | 239 |
| Mamoswine | 247 | 146 | 242 |
Should you contemplate these three alone:
In ATK
Salamence is the very best whereas Mamoswine takes third place, being 30 factors behind Mence. Garchomp has a good quantity.
In DEF
Garchomp has the very best, with Salamence and Mamsoswine within the decrease bracket.
In HP
Whereas Mamoswine has the very best, it's hardly greater than Garchomp's HP. Actually, Mamoswine's DEF is much like a Shadow Garchomp's. Salamence's DEF is in a decrease bracket.
What does this say?
The next could be interpreted:
- Garchomp has the perfect stats total. Even with the Shadow remedy, it's nonetheless cumbersome because of its acceptable DEF and excessive HP. The ATK of a Shadow Chomp, is, clearly astronomical
- Shadow Salamence and Shadow Mamoswine endure lots from the DEF nerf as a result of they have already got first rate values at greatest
- Shadow Garchomp and Shadow Mamoswine can pull double responsibility as they excel in each their typing. Shadow Salamence, then again, excels in a monotonous function, that of a Dragon attacker. With Outrage and Draco Meteor, it may be harmful so long as it might probably pull off a Draco Meteor as properly.
Shadow Garchomp vs. Shadow Salamence and Shadow Mamoswine
My colleague from GOHub, Teban54, has provide you with a incredible evaluation of Shadow Garchomp in PvE, and the way it compares to its friends. To summarize:
- Shadow Salamence undoubtedly hits tougher and dishes out greater DPS. However not like Shadow Garchomp, it doesn't just like the Shadow remedy a lot. As a rule, the DEF nerf makes it unable to tank blows and never final lengthy in a battle. Shadow Garchomp is kind of an all-rounder that situationally does higher than Shadow Salamence.
- Shadow Mamoswine gives glorious utility and takes a giant hit because of its low bulk. So Shadow Garchomp does edge out Shadow Mamosmine, each as a Floor sort in addition to an anti-Dragon specialist.
What does this imply?
- Shadow Garchomp is the #1 non-mega Floor attacker, beating Shadow Mamoswine in addition to Precipice Blades Groudon.
- Shadow Garchomp joins the highest echelon of greatest non-mega Dragon attackers, being extra dependable than Shadow Salamence total and being clearly higher than Shadow Dragonite.
Shadow Garchomp vs. Mega Garchomp
If common Garchomp is a shark within the water… then Shadow Grachomp is a rogue shark.
But when Shadow Garchomp is a rogue shark… then Mega Garchomp is, properly, ‘Mega'lodon!
For the uninitiated, should you thought Shadow Salamence was highly effective, wait until you meet Mega Garchomp.
Right here's Mega Garchomp's stats:
 Garchomp (Mega) DragonFloor |
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| Max CP at lvl 40 5424 | Max CP at lvl 50 6132 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATK 339 | DEF 222 | HP 239 | |||
| Weak to | Robust In opposition to | ||||
| Dragon Fairy Ice | Dragon Hearth Electrical Rock Poison Metal | ||||
Mega Garchomp has stats and efficiency overwhelmed solely by the likes of Mega Rayquaza and Primal Groudon. It's a literal monster, and even an ideal Shadow Garchomp's ATK of 331.2 is decrease than Mega Garchomp's 339.
To not point out, Mega Chomp's DEF is 33.41% greater than that of an ideal Shadow Garchomp's!
Mega Garchomp is cooking!
So do you have to purify Shadow Garchomp?
No actually. It goes with out saying that Shadow Garchomp is without doubt one of the greatest Shadow Pokémon within the sport. Actually, it's exemplary of how a Shadow Pokémon ought to perform!
It's clever to have Mega Garchomp and Shadow Garchomp as part of your Dragon or Floor line-up. To not point out, it takes a single Quick TM and entry to 2 charged strikes to change a Garchomp from a Dragon to a Floor attacker, and vice versa.
That brings me to a different noteworthy level:
Must you give an Elite Charged TM to Shadow Garchomp for Earth Energy?
To place it into perspective, it's neither a necessity nor a compulsion, however it's certainly a very good factor to do.
Shadow Garchomp with out Earth Energy and with Earthquake remains to be an excellent Floor sort attacker. And if you have already got a high-level Primal Groudon and/or Shadow Mamowine to salvage, Earthquake Shadow Chomp will serve you properly. In spite of everything, Mud Shot's power beneficial properties are very resourceful for a Shadow mon.
However in case you have an Elite Charged TM to spare, you possibly can be at liberty to go forward with it and provides Earth Energy to your model new Shadow Garchomp. You certainly received't remorse it.
Shadow Garchomp within the Grasp League?
Sadly, Shadow Garchomp's decrease bulk and the dearth of a damage-dealing and cheap charged transfer hurts it. As such, Shadow Chomp is technically a downgrade over common Garchomp within the ML meta.
Sand Tomb is resourceful however lacks energy and isn't threatening sufficient in itself. If Garchomp has entry to one thing like Dragon Claw or Breaking Swipe, it might be nice. Actually, Breaking Swipe Garchomp in any kind would break the meta. Dragon Claw would even be a welcome improve.
However Garchomp presently can't be taught Breaking Swipe within the MSG, however Dragon Claw is a chance, and even with this transfer, Shadow Garchomp is an improve! Until then, we must be content material with common Garchomp simply how it's presently, and it's good!
Utilizing Shadow Garchomp within the Grasp League
If you're nonetheless prepared to offer Shadow Garchomp a shot in Grasp League, go forward with Dragon Tail + Sand Tomb and [Outrage/Earthquake/Earth Power]. This takes benefit of the excessive harm output of Dragon Tail from Shadow Garchomp and makes Sand Tomb a harmful prospect.
Conclusion
Shadow Garchomp has undoubtedly been probably the most awaited Shadows within the sport. With its flexibility, energy, utility, and resourcefulness, this beast is certain to make its mark within the meta.
It propels itself straight to the highest of the mountain, each as a Dragon and a Floor sort. Whereas there are ‘higher' choices, Shadow Garchomp will stay a very good Pokémon to make use of!
So let's attempt to get ourselves a Shadow Gible with desired IVs and create a sonic increase within the meta!
All the perfect, trainers!
Dracarys
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