Partner ideasfor Garchomp

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Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Garchomp: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.

What holds up

Every reason is derived from the pinned dataset, never written by hand
Coverage, resistances, and role gaps are calculated per pair
“On X% of teams” is counted from ranked play, not estimated

Still growing

Not exhaustive — partners that work exist beyond what these rules reach
Some pairings are theory or niche rather than something you meet on ladder
The order is a ranking heuristic; the reasons are the evidence, not the rank

Often paired (4)

Kingambit
DarkSteel
On 43% of Garchomp's ranked teams
Resists Ice Resists DragonHits Ice super-effectively with Iron HeadHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron HeadAdds team-wide guard support Adds anti-Trick Room pressure
Charizard
FireFlying
On 58% of Garchomp's ranked teams
Resists FairyImmune to Garchomp's EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Heat WaveHits Dragon super-effectively with Dragon Pulse
Whimsicott
GrassFairy
On 32% of Garchomp's ranked teams
Immune to DragonResists Garchomp's EarthquakeHits Dragon super-effectively with MoonblastAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Both weak to Ice
Incineroar
FireDark
On 31% of Garchomp's ranked teams
Resists IceHits Ice super-effectively with Flare BlitzAdds anti-Trick Room pressure

Plan partners (2)

Tyranitar
RockDark
Mega Garchomp's Sand Force powers Earthquake in Tyranitar's sand
Hits Ice super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Dragon super-effectively with Ice PunchAdds anti-Trick Room pressure Adds weather control
Both weak to Fairy
Hippowdon
Ground
Mega Garchomp's Sand Force powers Earthquake in Hippowdon's sand
Hits Ice super-effectively with Body PressAdds weather control Adds long-game durability
Both weak to Ice

Spicy Tech (2)

Alcremie
Fairy
Decorate raises both attacking stats
Immune to DragonHits Ice super-effectively with Mystical FireHits Dragon super-effectively with Alluring VoiceAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Heliolisk
ElectricNormal
Situational tech: Electrify + Ground immunity
Garchomp is immune to its DischargeHits Dragon super-effectively with Dragon Pulse

Defensive glue (16)

Corviknight
FlyingSteel
Covers its Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Immune to Garchomp's EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Iron HeadHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron HeadAdds anti-Trick Room pressure Adds long-game durability
Heat Rotom
ElectricFire
Covers its Ice and Fairy weaknesses
Immune to Garchomp's EarthquakeGarchomp is immune to its DischargeHits Ice super-effectively with Overheat
Skarmory
SteelFlying
Covers its Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Immune to Garchomp's EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Iron HeadHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron HeadAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Tinkaton
FairySteel
Covers its Ice, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Ice super-effectively with Gigaton HammerHits Dragon super-effectively with Play RoughHits Fairy super-effectively with Gigaton HammerAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Mawile
SteelFairy
Covers its Ice, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Ice super-effectively with Steel BeamHits Dragon super-effectively with Play RoughHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel BeamAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Aggron
SteelRock
Covers its Ice, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Ice super-effectively with Head SmashHits Dragon super-effectively with OutrageHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel BeamAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Orthworm
Steel
Covers its Ice, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Immune to Garchomp's EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Body Press
Flareon
Fire
Covers its Ice and Fairy weaknesses
Garchomp resists its Lava PlumeHits Ice super-effectively with OverheatHits Dragon super-effectively with Alluring Voice
Ampharos
Electric
Spread-safe together for Discharge and Parabolic Charge
Hits Ice super-effectively with Focus BlastHits Dragon super-effectively with OutrageHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron Tail
galarian Stunfisk
GroundSteel
Covers its Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Garchomp resists its Sludge WaveHits Ice super-effectively with Steel BeamHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel Beam
Frost Rotom
ElectricIce
Spread-safe together for Earthquake and Discharge
Resists IceHits Dragon super-effectively with Blizzard
Aegislash
SteelGhost
Covers its Ice, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Ice super-effectively with Flash CannonHits Fairy super-effectively with Flash CannonAdds team-wide guard support
also: Aegislash (Blade Forme)
Metagross
SteelPsychic
Covers its Ice, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Ice super-effectively with Meteor MashHits Dragon super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Fairy super-effectively with Meteor Mash
Empoleon
WaterSteel
Covers its Ice, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Ice super-effectively with Flash CannonHits Dragon super-effectively with Ice BeamHits Fairy super-effectively with Flash Cannon
Lucario
FightingSteel
Covers its Ice and Dragon weaknesses
Hits Ice super-effectively with Close CombatHits Dragon super-effectively with Ice PunchHits Fairy super-effectively with Meteor MashAdds team-wide guard support