Appearance-wise, Garchomp seems like a cross between a European dragon, various species of sharks (including the hammerhead), and possibly a dromaeosaurid or other theropod dinosaur. In particular, considering Garchomp’s saurian build with sharklike features, it may be a visual play on the Carcharodontosaurus, a theropod dinosaur whose name means “shark-toothed lizard”. Its design also strongly resembles a jet aircraft.
Garchomp may be a combination and corruption of gore (a projecting point), guard or Carcharodon (the scientific name for sharks) and chomp. Gar may also derive from garpike (a species of fish somewhat similar in appearance), gargantuan (relating to its size) or gargoyle which occasionally bears a likeness to European dragons.
Gaburias may be a combination of がぶがぶ gabugabu (onomatopoeia for gulping) or がぶりと gaburito (bite or chew) and アース āsu (earth) or Carcharias.
No: 445
English Name: Garchomp
Japanese Name: Gaburiasu
Generation: 4
Type: Dragon, Ground
Species: Mach Pokémon
Abilities: Sand Veil, Rough Skin (hidden ability)
Evolution: Gible > Gabite > Garchomp
Garchomp flying.
Garchomp is a bipedal, draconian Pokémon that is primarily dark blue in color. It has red on its underbelly from the lower jaw to the middle of the abdomen, including the undersides of its arms. A patch of gold comes to a point below the red on its belly, and a golden star shape adorns the tip of its snout. Garchomp has horn-like appendages that resemble a jet or plane’s engines, giving it an appearance similar to a hammerhead shark. Its large mouth features razor-sharp teeth. The feet have three white talons, and each arm has a single large, white claw for a hand. Curved fins sprout from the arms, creating wings that allow Garchomp to fly. It also has a large dorsal fin and another on its tail that resembles a shark tailfin. The male’s dorsal fin has a notch on it. Pairs of small, white spikes protrude from its upper arms and legs, and there are gill-like slits on the sides of the neck. The eyes are intense, with black scleras and gold-colored irises.
When Garchomp Mega Evolves, it grows in size and several of its features become more angular, including its head and shoulders. A row of five tooth-like spikes sprouts from each side of its abdomen, and red spikes grow from its knees. The claws and fins on its arms morph together to form sharp, red blades.
Garchomp can fly at an incredible speed—helped by the fine scales on its body that reduce drag—to catch its prey. Garchomp are cave-dwellers, and are seldom seen in the wild.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Diamond: When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed.
Pokemon Pearl: It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape.
Pokemon Platinum: It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
Pokemon HeartGold: Its body is covered in fine scales that reduce drag, enabling it to fly at high speeds.
Pokemon SoulSilver: Its body is covered in fine scales that reduce drag, enabling it to fly at high speeds.
Pokemon Black: It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
Pokemon White: It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
Pokemon Black 2: It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
pokemon White 2: It is said that when one runs at high speed, its wings create blades of wind that can fell nearby trees.
Pokemon X: When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed.
Pokemon Y: It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: When it folds up its body and extends its wings, it looks like a jet plane. It flies at sonic speed.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: It flies at speeds equal to a jet fighter plane. It never allows its prey to escape.
Pokemon SUN: It can fly at speeds rivaling jet planes. It dives into flocks of bird Pokémon and gulps the entire flock down whole.
Pokemon MOON: The protuberances on its head serve as sensors. It can even detect distant prey.
