If you want to Mega Evolve Garchomp in Pokémon GO, you first need Garchomp Mega Energy. This resource is separate from regular Garchomp Candy and can only be used for Garchomp. The good news is that there are several ways to collect it, although some methods depend on current events and available research. Before spending resources, remember that raid availability changes, so timing matters. Saving passes for a Mega Garchomp rotation can make farming easier when it returns again.
Get Garchomp Mega Energy From Mega Raids
The main way to earn Garchomp Mega Energy is by defeating Mega Garchomp in Mega Raid Battles. When Mega Garchomp appears in raids, winning the battle awards Garchomp Mega Energy along with the chance to encounter Garchomp afterward.
The amount of Mega Energy you receive from a Mega Raid can vary. One useful trick is to defeat the raid boss quickly. Pokémon GO provides a speed-based bonus in Mega Raids, so faster victories can give you additional Mega Energy. Building a strong team and joining with other Trainers can therefore make a difference.
Remember that Mega Garchomp does not stay available in raids permanently. Raid bosses rotate, so you may need to wait for an event or future rotation if Mega Garchomp is not currently appearing.
Complete Research Tasks
Another way to get Garchomp Mega Energy is through certain Research tasks. Niantic sometimes adds Mega Energy to event-specific Field Research, Timed Research, or other research opportunities.
These tasks are not permanently available. If a current event features Garchomp or Mega Evolution, check its Research rewards carefully. Some tasks may provide Garchomp Mega Energy directly, letting you build your total without spending Raid Passes.
Because Research rewards can change between events, there is no permanent task that guarantees Garchomp Mega Energy at all times. Always check the current event details inside Pokémon GO before planning around Research.
Walk With Your Buddy
Walking can also help, but there is an important requirement. Pokémon GO allows you to earn Mega Energy while walking with a Buddy Pokémon if you have previously Mega Evolved a Pokémon from that Buddy’s evolutionary line.
For Garchomp, this means you need to have Mega Evolved a Garchomp before relying on Buddy walking for more Garchomp Mega Energy. Once that requirement has been met, walking with an eligible Buddy can provide additional energy over time.
This method is especially useful after you have already obtained your first Mega Evolution. It is slower than raiding, but it can help you gradually build more energy without depending on Mega Garchomp’s raid schedule.
How Much Energy Do You Need?
The first Mega Evolution of a Pokémon requires a larger amount of Mega Energy. After you Mega Evolve that specific Pokémon, future Mega Evolutions become cheaper over time.
For Garchomp, check the Mega Evolve button on your chosen Garchomp to see the exact amount currently required. The cost can decrease as you continue using Mega Evolution, so you should not assume every future activation will require the original amount.
Mega Evolution is temporary. After activation, Mega Garchomp remains in its Mega-Evolved form for eight hours before returning to normal Garchomp.
Best Way to Farm Garchomp Mega Energy
If Mega Garchomp is currently available in raids, Mega Raids are usually the fastest way to build a large amount of energy. If it is not available, Research and Buddy walking are the alternatives to watch.
A simple strategy is:
- Save Garchomp Mega Energy earned from events and Research.
- Raid Mega Garchomp whenever it returns.
- Mega Evolve a strong Garchomp once you have enough energy.
- Use Buddy walking afterward to continue collecting energy when eligible.
- Avoid spending all your energy unless you actually need Mega Garchomp.
