Garchomp vs Roaring Moon
Garchomp has the higher base stat total (600 vs 590), Roaring Moon is faster (base Speed 119 vs 102), and each can hit the other super effectively with its own types (Garchomp’s Dragon moves hit Roaring Moon for 2×; Roaring Moon’s Dragon moves hit Garchomp for 2×).
A classic Dragon-type and a Paradox Pokémon that fans compare for raw power.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Garchomp | Roaring Moon |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 108 (higher) | 105 |
| Attack | 130 | 139 (higher) |
| Defense | 95 (higher) | 71 |
| Sp. Atk | 80 (higher) | 55 |
| Sp. Def | 85 | 101 (higher) |
| Speed | 102 | 119 (higher) |
| Total | 600 (higher) | 590 |
| Bulk | 288 (higher) | 277 |
Who has the edge?
Garchomp has the higher Sp. Atk (80 vs 55), has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (288 vs 277), and hits Roaring Moon for 2× with its Dragon moves, but Roaring Moon is faster (119 vs 102 base Speed), has the higher Attack (139 vs 130), and hits Garchomp for 2× with its Dragon moves.
Garchomp is ahead on
- has the higher Sp. Atk (80 vs 55)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (288 vs 277)
- hits Roaring Moon for 2× with its Dragon moves
Roaring Moon is ahead on
- is faster (119 vs 102 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (139 vs 130)
- 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; Roaring Moon: Protosynthesis), 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 Roaring Moon has 171, so Roaring Moon moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Garchomp | Roaring Moon |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 102 | 119 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 154 | 171 |
Type matchup, both ways
Garchomp (Dragon/Ground) attacking Roaring Moon
Dragon 2×, Ground 1×. Using only its own types, Garchomp hits Roaring Moon for 2× with Dragon moves (super effective) and 1× with Ground moves (normal damage).
Roaring Moon (Dragon/Dark) attacking Garchomp
Dragon 2×, Dark 1×. Using only its own types, Roaring Moon hits Garchomp for 2× with Dragon moves (super effective) and 1× with Dark moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Garchomp: Ice 4× (super effective), Dragon 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
- Roaring Moon: Ice 2× (super effective), Fighting 2× (super effective), Bug 2× (super effective), Dragon 2× (super effective), Fairy 4× (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.
Roaring Moon
- Protosynthesis. Raises highest stat in harsh sunlight, or if holding Booster Energy.
Size, generation and evolution
Roaring Moon is taller (2 m vs 1.9 m for Garchomp), and Roaring Moon is heavier (380 kg vs 95 kg for Garchomp).
| Detail | Garchomp | Roaring Moon |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.9 m | 2 m |
| Weight | 95 kg | 380 kg |
| Generation | 4 (Sinnoh) | 9 (Paldea) |
| Evolution line | Gible → Gabite → Garchomp | Roaring Moon (does not evolve) |
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.
Roaring Moon (#1005) is a Dragon/Dark-type Paradox Pokémon from Paldea, first seen in Generation 9, a Paradox Pokémon. Roaring Moon does not evolve.
Keep exploring
- Open Garchomp and Roaring Moon in the Compare tool
- Garchomp and Roaring Moon Pokédex pages
- Dragon/Ground weaknesses · Dragon/Dark weaknesses
- Speed tiers