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No. 0569

Garbodor

Trash Heap Pokémon

Garbodor
Official art
Poison
Height
1.9 m 6′03″
Weight
107.3 kg 236.6 lbs
Base stat total
474 top 43%
Introduced
Gen V
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
The toxic liquid it launches from its right arm is so virulent that it can kill a weakened creature instantly.
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Base stats

HP80140–187270–364
Atk9590–161175–317
Def8278–147152–289
SpA6058–123112–240
SpD8278–147152–289
Spe7572–139139–273
Total474Higher than 57% of all Pokémon
HP80Atk95Def82Spe75SpD82SpA60

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 75). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+139Max127No SP95Min85Scarf208Tailwind278

At max Speed, Garbodor outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 139Garbodor · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  20. 127Garbodor · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95Garbodor · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Fairy½×Fighting½×Grass½×Poison½×
Takes normal damage from 11 types
NormalFlyingRockGhostSteelFireWaterElectricIceDragonDark

Abilities

  • Stench

    Has a 10% chance of making target Pokémon flinch with each hit.

  • Weak Armor

    Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

  • AftermathHidden ability

    Damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.

Competitive

National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#254 of 262 used

▼ 3 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Leftovers (19.8%) · Aftermath (66.6%) · Adamant (60.2%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / Def 2 (25.9%)

Moves Gunk Shot, Toxic, Drain Punch, Stomping Tantrum

Singles

#233 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Silk Scarf (22%) · Weak Armor (65.7%) · Adamant (60.7%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (39.7%)

Moves Gunk Shot, Explosion, Stomping Tantrum, Seed Bomb

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

  1. #0568TrubbishPoison
    1. Level 36#0569GarbodorPoison

Moves

Level up 19

1Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20
1Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35
1Poison GasPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—90%40
1PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1RecycleUser recovers the item it last used up.NormalStatus——10
1Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
9AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20
12Clear SmogRemoves all of the target’s stat modifiers.PoisonSpec50—15
15Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20
18SludgeHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec65100%20
21StockpileStores energy up to three times for use with Spit Up and Swallow.NormalStatus——20
21SwallowRecovers 1/4 HP after one Stockpile, 1/2 HP after two Stockpiles, or full HP after three Stockpiles.NormalStatus——10
24Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
27Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
30ToxicBadly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.PoisonStatus—90%10
33BelchCan only be used after the user has eaten a berry.PoisonSpec12090%10
39Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20
43Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5
48ExplosionUser faints.NormalPhys250100%5

TM / HM / TR 39

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM11Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
TM16ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40
TM20Self-DestructUser faints.NormalPhys200100%5
TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM23ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15
TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM28Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10
TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15
TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM34Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM54Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10
TM57PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10
TM59FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10
TM63Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10
TM73Cross PoisonHas an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys70100%20
TM74VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10
TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15
TM98Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TR01Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TR08ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TR11PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
TR17AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20
TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TR22Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TR23SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20
TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TR54Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20
TR58Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TR59Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15
TR64Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5
TR73Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5
TR78Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10
TR91Venom DrenchLowers the target’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by one stage if it is poisoned.PoisonStatus—100%20
TR99Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

Tutor 1

TutorCorrosive GasTarget drops its held item.PoisonStatus—100%40

Pokédex entries

Category
Trash Heap Pokémon
Debut
Unova · Black & White
Color
Green
Shape
Habitat
—
Original Unova#075Updated Unova#106Mountain Kalos#075Original Alola#207Original Ula’ula#079Updated Alola#265Updated Ula’ula#086Galar#158Lumiose#050

  1. The toxic liquid it launches from its right arm is so virulent that it can kill a weakened creature instantly.

    Shield

  2. This Pokémon eats trash, which turns into poison inside its body. The main component of the poison depends on what sort of trash was eaten.

    Sword

  3. Some say the reason Garbodor in Alola are a little stronger than their counterparts elsewhere is the presence of Muk, their natural enemy.

    Ultra Moon

  4. It locks opponents in place with its left hand, immobilizing them by entirely dousing their bodies with poisonous liquid.

    Ultra Sun

  5. For a time, their numbers increased explosively in Alola. Since the arrival of Grimer, their population has decreased dramatically.

    Moon

  6. Beware the poisonous liquid it shoots from its right arm. If even a little of it gets on you, you’ll experience the effects of the unidentified toxin.

    Sun

  7. Consuming garbage makes new kinds of poison gases and liquids inside their bodies.

    Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  8. They absorb garbage and make it part of their bodies. They shoot a poisonous liquid from their right-hand fingertips.

    White

  9. It clenches opponents with its left arm and finishes them off with foul-smelling poison gas belched from its mouth.

    Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
ダストダス
Japanese (romaji)
Dustdas
Korean
더스트나
Chinese (Traditional)
灰塵山
Chinese (Simplified)
灰尘山
French
Miasmax
German
Deponitox
Spanish
Garbodor
Italian
Garbodor

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
166
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Mineral
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den K)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield 8 areas
  • Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 40–60
  • East Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
  • Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Sword 8 areas
  • Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 40–60
  • East Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
  • East Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Giant's Cap (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
  • Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • North Lake Miloch (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Moon 1 area
  • Malie CitySOS Battle · Lv 24–27
Sun 1 area
  • Malie CitySOS Battle · Lv 24–27
Y 3 areas
  • Friend Safari (Poison)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Lost HotelAmbushed by a Wild Pokemon from a Trash Can · Lv 36–38
  • Pokemon VillageAmbushed by a Wild Pokemon from a Trash Can · Lv 46–50
X 3 areas
  • Friend Safari (Poison)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Lost HotelAmbushed by a Wild Pokemon from a Trash Can · Lv 36–38
  • Pokemon VillageAmbushed by a Wild Pokemon from a Trash Can · Lv 46–50
White 2 2 areas
  • Road 9Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–44
  • Route 9 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39
Black 2 2 areas
  • Road 9Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–44
  • Route 9 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39
White 1 area
  • Road 9Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–38
Black 1 area
  • Road 9Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–38