Garbodor

Garbodor reeks of a terrible stench, and is more likely to scare off Stardust investments rather than raid bosses or gym attackers. Pitiful stats and a lackluster moveset prevent Garbodor from being viable in the PvE scene, other than maybe insulting gym attackers with its hilarious trash can animation from Gunk Shot. 

Best PvE Offensive Moveset

• Infestation is the superior fast move, though it lacks STAB. 
• Take Down is just a terrible move overall.
• Gunk Shot is the best charge move available, and hits hard with STAB.
• Seed Bomb isn't amazing, but is more accessible as a 3-bar move.
• Body Slam can't be Super Effective against anything. 
• Acid Spray is for PvP.

Best PvE Defensive Moveset

• Infestation is the superior fast move on defense.
• Take Down is still bad. 
• Seed Bomb can be used often on defense, and covers against weaknesses to Ground-type attackers. 
• Body Slam is also okay on defense as a 3-bar move, but can't be Super Effective. 
• Gunk Shot gets STAB and hits hard, though being a 1-bar move is cumbersome. 
• Acid Spray is for PvP. 

Infestation offers fast energy generation, though its damage output is rather lackluster. 

Body Slam costs the least amount of energy, sports good damage value, and can be used frequently. Seed Bomb costs 5 energy more and can provide useful Grass-type coverage, but its damage output is somewhat unimpressive. Acid Spray is not recommended due to its more expensive 50 energy cost, though its utility could still be viable during switches. Gunk Shot hits very hard with STAB, though it demands huge amounts of energy to use.