How to Catch or Buy Garchomp in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Garchomp has always been one of those Pokemon that feels both powerful and stylish. Whether you're using it to sweep battles or just want to flex your team, having a well-trained Garchomp in Pokemon Legends: Z-A is definitely worth the effort. Luckily, there are two practical ways to get one: catching it in the wild or evolving it from earlier forms.

This guide breaks both methods down in a simple and player-friendly way, plus shares a few tips to make the process smoother.

Garchomp Overview

Lumiose Pokedex: #130 Garchomp 
Type: Dragon / Ground 
Evolution Line: 
Gible → (Level 24) → Gabite → (Level 48) → Garchomp

Garchomp is known for its high Attack and Speed, making it a great main fighter. It hits hard and fast, and its typing lets it deal with common threats while still having strong offensive presence.

Method 1: Evolve Your Own Garchomp

If you prefer steady progression or simply like raising a Pokemon from the start, evolving is the most reliable method.

Step 1: Catch Gible or Gabite

• Gible appears in Wild Zone 8 after Mission 9.
• Gabite appears in Wild Zone 16 after later progression.

If you already have a Gabite, you're half done.

Step 2: Level Up to Evolve

• Gabite evolves into Garchomp at Level 48.

For faster leveling:

• Use candies from challenges or side quests.
• Battle Pokemon with high experience yield, like fully evolved creatures in mid-to-late Wild Zones.

Tip: Because Garchomp ends up being strong and valuable, it's worth feeding it good effort points early (especially Attack and Speed).

So if you enjoy the feeling of watching your partner grow stronger alongside you, this evolution route is definitely the more satisfying one. And if you ever decide you want a special variant later, you can always buy alpha shiny pokemon at U4GM to complete your collection.

Method 2: Catch Garchomp in the Wild

For players who want a shortcut or like tackling high-difficulty captures, you can catch an Alpha Garchomp directly.

Location: Wild Zone 20 
Requirements: Complete Main Mission 38

In the central region of Wild Zone 20, Garchomp has a low spawn chance, and it often appears as a red-eyed Alpha at Level 64+.

Because this area can spawn multiple fully evolved Pokemon, don't be surprised if Garchomp doesn't show up right away.

Effective Strategy to Find It:

1. Enter Wild Zone 20, move toward the central plateau.
2. If Garchomp is not present, fast travel away and return to reset spawns.
3. Repeat until you see Garchomp.

Important Tip: 
Before engaging, make a manual save. If the capture goes wrong or you accidentally faint it, close the game and continue from the save to try again. This saves a ton of time and stress.

Battle Advice:

• Bring Ice-type or Fairy-type moves if you want to weaken it safely.
• Sleep status moves greatly increase catch chances.

Garchomp Base Stats (Summary)

Garchomp is built to hit first and hit hard, especially with physical attacks.

Buying Garchomp Instead (Optional)

If you'd rather skip farming or evolution, you can buy Garchomp directly, including Shiny and Alpha variants. 
U4GM is a reliable place to buy Shiny Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. 
This can be helpful if you want a specific nature, move set, or just want one quickly without grinding.

Use this option if you prefer convenience over time investment.

If you enjoy team-building and personal growth, evolving Gible → Gabite → Garchomp feels rewarding and lets you customize your Garchomp from the beginning. 
If you like challenges or want an immediate powerhouse, hunting the Alpha in Wild Zone 20 is the way to go.