GroundChomp (1.4.1.2) Garchomp - ElDev
December patch gifted Garchomp some massive traits.
Build Path
Sand AttackFirst Pick
Inflict nearsight. Then: Movement Speed up, attack speed up.
Dig
Untargetable. AOE damage. (+)Defense up.
Earthquake
AOE damage. (+)Slow.
Livid OutrageUNITE
Damage. Displacement. Self-stun.
Focus Band
When HP is low, gradually recovers HP.
Buddy Barrier
When using a Unite Move, shield yourself and your nearby ally with the lowest HP.
Weakness Policy
Increases Attack based on damage received.
Slow Smoke
Slows the Movement Speed and basic attack speed of nearby opponents.
Stat Boosts
Shield (Upon Unite)
Guide
Since Tsareena patch, Garchomp recieved massive buffs. This made possible to Garchomp to become a more viable option as an All-Rounder and finally be far from decent Pokémon.
In exchange, Garchomp's Dragon Rush and Dragon Claw were killed and become less interesting, since their crit rates for some reason dropped to zero. However, this is were the Dig and Earthquake comes in as a substitute.
Both moves were significantly buffed and now they are a far better option, specially Dig. Now it raises both Defenses after rising up again, and after upgrading it, the lifting effect is comically larger. This helps Garchomp to disrupt and cut the path of foes, as well to cancel some attacks.
With this set, Garchomp is more of a Tank rather than a All-out-Attacker, maximizing and exploiting its bulkiness rather than its strength, so keep in mind you won't be able to be so aggresive and go for kills due the limited range of Earthquake. Garchomp may stay in the frontline of the teamfights, supporting its team in forms of disrupt and slowing enemies down through Earthquake and Slow Smoke, preventing them from escaping, or defending the bases or securing objectives.
Focus Band and Buddy Barrier are the must-wear of Garchomp, granting it more tankiness, but you can either exchange Weakness Policy for Score Shield, depending if you prefer deal more damage the longer the fight extends or if you prefer extra shielding and score. Both items works well.
Now, since the Slow Smoke has been reworked to also slow the enemies' speed attack when activated, the item has a great sinergy with this set, letting Garchomp to be more of a threat and a total danger when paired with Livid Outrage. However, Potion and Attack X are also good options as well the Eject Button.
Works Well With
With Sing and Dazzling Gleam, Wigglytuff helps Garchomp to stop and kill anyone and everyone with excellent control.
Eldegoss provides the shielding and healing that helps Garchomp to stay alive as long as it wants.
This build was created in the game version of 1.4.1.2. It may contain inaccuracies in the data that is used compared to the current version of 1.12.1.5.
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