Garchomp vs Goodra
Garchomp and Goodra have the same base stat total (600), Garchomp is faster (base Speed 102 vs 80), and each can hit the other super effectively with its own types (Garchomp’s Dragon moves hit Goodra for 2×; Goodra’s Dragon moves hit Garchomp for 2×).
Garchomp and Goodra are both among the ten “pseudo-legendary” Pokémon, a fan term (not an official category) for three-stage finals with a 600 base stat total.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Garchomp | Goodra |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 108 (higher) | 90 |
| Attack | 130 (higher) | 100 |
| Defense | 95 (higher) | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 80 | 110 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 85 | 150 (higher) |
| Speed | 102 (higher) | 80 |
| Total | 600 | 600 |
| Bulk | 288 | 310 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Garchomp is faster (102 vs 80 base Speed), has the higher Attack (130 vs 100), and hits Goodra for 2× with its Dragon moves, but Goodra has the higher Sp. Atk (110 vs 80), has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (310 vs 288), and hits Garchomp for 2× with its Dragon moves.
Garchomp is ahead on
- is faster (102 vs 80 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (130 vs 100)
- hits Goodra for 2× with its Dragon moves
Goodra is ahead on
- has the higher Sp. Atk (110 vs 80)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (310 vs 288)
- hits Garchomp for 2× with its Dragon moves
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Garchomp: Sand Veil, Rough Skin; Goodra: Sap Sipper, Hydration, Gooey), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Garchomp has 154 Speed and Goodra has 132, so Garchomp moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Garchomp | Goodra |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 102 | 80 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 154 | 132 |
Type matchup, both ways
Garchomp (Dragon/Ground) attacking Goodra
Dragon 2×, Ground 1×. Using only its own types, Garchomp hits Goodra for 2× with Dragon moves (super effective) and 1× with Ground moves (normal damage).
Goodra (Dragon) attacking Garchomp
Dragon 2×. Using only its own type, Goodra hits Garchomp for 2× with Dragon moves (super effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Garchomp: Ice 4× (super effective), Dragon 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
- Goodra: Ice 2× (super effective), Dragon 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Garchomp
- Sand Veil. Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
- Rough Skin (hidden ability). Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.
Goodra
- Sap Sipper. Absorbs Grass moves, raising Attack one stage.
- Hydration. Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
- Gooey (hidden ability). Lowers attacking Pokémon's Speed by one stage on contact.
Size, generation and evolution
Goodra is taller (2 m vs 1.9 m for Garchomp), and Goodra is heavier (150.5 kg vs 95 kg for Garchomp).
| Detail | Garchomp | Goodra |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.9 m | 2 m |
| Weight | 95 kg | 150.5 kg |
| Generation | 4 (Sinnoh) | 6 (Kalos) |
| Evolution line | Gible → Gabite → Garchomp | Goomy → Sliggoo → Goodra |
Garchomp (#0445) is a Dragon/Ground-type Mach Pokémon from Sinnoh, first seen in Generation 4, a pseudo-legendary (a fan term, not an official category) Pokémon. Its evolution line is Gible → Gabite → Garchomp.
Goodra (#0706) is a Dragon-type Dragon Pokémon from Kalos, first seen in Generation 6, a pseudo-legendary (a fan term, not an official category) Pokémon. Its evolution line is Goomy → Sliggoo → Goodra.
Keep exploring
- Open Garchomp and Goodra in the Compare tool
- Garchomp and Goodra Pokédex pages
- Dragon/Ground weaknesses · Dragon type
- Speed tiers