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Garbodor is a Poison-type Pokemon known for its Trash Heap design, hazard pressure, Poison-type attacks and Gigantamax form in Pokemon Sword and Shield. This guide covers Garbodor’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Gigantamax information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Gigantamax Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Garbodor guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
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Garbodor is the evolved form of Trubbish and a Poison-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. It is known as the Trash Heap Pokemon and can appear in a special Gigantamax form in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
Competitive Overview
Garbodor can be a useful competitive Pokemon in certain formats because it combines Poison-type offense with entry hazards and disruptive utility.
Garbodor’s biggest strengths are moves like Gunk Shot, Toxic Spikes and Spikes, along with abilities such as Aftermath and Weak Armor. Its biggest issues are its Ground and Psychic weaknesses and competition from other Poison-type utility Pokemon.
Here are the key facts to know about Garbodor, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Garbodor
National Dex
#0569
Type
Poison
Species
Trash Heap Pokemon
Height
6’03” / 1.9 m
190 cm
Weight
236.6 lbs / 107.3 kg
107.3 kg
Abilities
Stench, Weak Armor, Aftermath
Garbodor has solid Attack and usable mixed bulk, giving it enough presence to set hazards, threaten Fairy and Grass-type Pokemon and punish contact attackers.
Garbodor can use Poison, Ground, Grass, Fighting, Dark and Normal coverage across different Pokemon games. These are some of Garbodor’s most useful and recognizable moves.
Garbodor’s strongest Poison-type attack and one of its most threatening damage options.
A reliable special Poison-type option with strong power and a chance to poison.
A key hazard move that can poison grounded opposing Pokemon as they switch in.
A valuable entry hazard that helps Garbodor support offensive and balanced teams.
A consistent physical Poison-type attack with a chance to poison the target.
Coverage against Ground, Rock and Water-type Pokemon.
Coverage that also restores HP, helping Garbodor stay active longer.
A high-risk attack that can let Garbodor deal heavy damage before leaving the field.
Garbodor can learn Poison, Normal, Grass, Ground, Dark and Fighting moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Garbodor’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Garbodor is a Poison-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy-type moves, but it is weak to Ground and Psychic-type attacks.
Type
Poison
Weaknesses
Ground, Psychic
Resistances
Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass, Fairy
Immunity
None
Garbodor’s abilities help it disrupt opponents, gain Speed after taking physical hits or punish contact attacks.
May cause the target to flinch when Garbodor deals damage with an attacking move in games where this effect applies.
Raises Garbodor’s Speed and lowers its Defense after it is hit by a physical attack.
Damages an attacker that knocks out Garbodor with a contact move when this hidden ability is available.
Garbodor evolves from Trubbish at Level 36. The full Garbodor evolution line is Trubbish and Garbodor.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Trubbish at Level 36
Garbodor’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Garbodor is obtained by evolving Trubbish at Level 36, though it can also be found directly in select games.
| Game | Where to Find Garbodor |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Garbodor had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Garbodor had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Garbodor had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Garbodor |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Garbodor had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Garbodor had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Garbodor had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Garbodor |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Garbodor had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Garbodor had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Garbodor had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Garbodor had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Garbodor had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Garbodor |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Garbodor had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Garbodor had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Garbodor had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Garbodor had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Garbodor had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Garbodor |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Route 9. Garbodor can also be obtained by evolving Trubbish at Level 36. |
 Pokemon White |
Route 9. Garbodor can also be obtained by evolving Trubbish at Level 36. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Route 9. Garbodor can also be obtained by evolving Trubbish at Level 36. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Route 9. Garbodor can also be obtained by evolving Trubbish at Level 36. |
| Game | Where to Find Garbodor |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Lost Hotel, Pokemon Village and Friend Safari. Garbodor can also be obtained by evolving Trubbish at Level 36. |
 Pokemon Y |
Lost Hotel, Pokemon Village and Friend Safari. Garbodor can also be obtained by evolving Trubbish at Level 36. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Evolve from Trubbish. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve from Trubbish. |
| Game | Where to Find Garbodor |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Evolve from Trubbish. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Evolve from Trubbish. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Evolve from Trubbish. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Evolve from Trubbish. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Garbodor |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Wild Area and Expansion Pass areas, including Giant’s Cap, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank and DLC locations. Garbodor can also be obtained by evolving Trubbish at Level 36. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Wild Area and Expansion Pass areas, including Giant’s Cap, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank and DLC locations. Garbodor can also be obtained by evolving Trubbish at Level 36. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Garbodor |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Found in Wild Zone 20. Garbodor can also be obtained by evolving Trubbish at Level 36. |
| Game | Where to Find Garbodor |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Gigantamax Garbodor is Garbodor’s Gigantamax form from Pokemon Sword and Shield. It keeps Garbodor’s Poison typing and gains access to the exclusive G-Max move G-Max Malodor.
Category
Trash Heap Pokemon
Type
Poison
Height
68’11”
Weight
Unknown
Gigantamax Garbodor becomes much larger and has giant discarded objects embedded across its body. Its G-Max Malodor attack can poison opposing Pokemon, making it a notable form for Sword and Shield coverage.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Garbodor. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Garbodor is a Poison-type Pokemon.
Garbodor is weak to Ground and Psychic-type moves.
Garbodor evolves from Trubbish at Level 36.
Garbodor’s abilities are Stench, Weak Armor and Aftermath.
Garbodor’s best moves often include Gunk Shot, Sludge Bomb, Toxic Spikes, Spikes, Poison Jab, Seed Bomb, Drain Punch and Explosion.
Garbodor can be useful as a Poison-type utility Pokemon with hazard support and disruptive abilities.
The most common way to get Garbodor is to evolve Trubbish at Level 36, though Garbodor can also be found directly in select games.
Yes, Garbodor has a Gigantamax form in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
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