What is Garchomp's evolution line?

Garchomp evolves from Gabite, which in turn evolves from Gible. It is a Stage 2 Pokémon.

What is the Sonic Slip Ability?

Sonic Slip allows you to prevent all damage and effects of attacks done to Garchomp until the end of your opponent's next turn, provided you played Garchomp from your hand to evolve one of your Pokémon during your turn.

What is the drawback of the Dragonblade attack?

The Dragonblade attack requires you to discard the top 2 cards of your deck in addition to dealing 160 damage.

What is the retreat cost for this Garchomp card?

This Garchomp card has a retreat cost of one Colorless energy.

Who illustrated this Garchomp card?

This Garchomp card was illustrated by Nurikabe.

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GarchompBrilliant Stars #109 Pokémon Card

Brilliant Stars·#109·2022

Garchomp, the Mach Pokémon, is a beloved Dragon/Ground type from Generation IV, celebrated for its fierce power and speed, holding significant cultural weight in the Pokémon world. This specific card, from the 2022 Brilliant Stars set, is a regular rare variant that stands out for its strategic ability and powerful attack. Here, visitors will find detailed information about Garchomp's Pokédex lore, its card's HP, attacks, energy costs, weakness, resistance, retreat cost, and edition history.

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Card Number: #109
Release Date: February 24, 2022
Language: EN
Set Code: SWSH9

Garchomp is a fearsome, dual-type Dragon/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation IV. Known as the Mach Pokémon, it evolves from Gabite, which in turn evolves from Gible. Garchomp is celebrated for its incredible speed, often compared to a jet airplane, and its powerful offensive capabilities. Its design, inspired by sharks and jet fighters, gives it a sleek yet intimidating appearance. In the Pokémon games, Garchomp is a fan favorite, notably for its role as Cynthia's signature Pokémon in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, where it proved to be a formidable opponent. Its natural habitat is typically volcanic mountains, where it can be seen soaring through the sky, hunting prey. Garchomp's diet consists of smaller Pokémon it can swiftly overpower. Its aggressive nature and territorial behavior are well-documented. In the anime, Garchomp has made numerous appearances, often showcasing its speed and strength in battles. The Dragon/Ground typing gives it a unique set of resistances and weaknesses; it is particularly vulnerable to Ice-type attacks but resists Fire, Poison, and Rock. Garchomp represents the pinnacle of dragonic power and speed within the Pokémon world, making it a consistently popular choice for trainers and collectors alike.