Defense leads and Speed gets almost nothing. That's Garganacl's stat line in a nutshell. 4 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 3 Defense EVs.
Garganacl will rub its fingertips together and sprinkle injured Pokémon with salt. Even severe wounds will promptly heal afterward.
Many Pokémon gather around Garganacl, hoping to lick at its mineral-rich salt.
Type-wise, Garganacl takes extra damage from Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Garganacl's physical bulk (base 130 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying |
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Garganacl View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin4-5% U Turn8-10% Knock Off8-9% Draco Meteor25-29% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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| A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLightclay NatureImpish Moves View Grimmsnarl builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Garganacl View Articuno builds →U Turn8-9% | ||
End of the line. Garganacl caps a three-stage chain that started at Nacli. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are average hatch time. Defense grew the most through evolution (+55 over Nacli), and Garganacl peaks at 500 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Garganacl to get Nacli eggs easily using 84 partners from the Mineral egg group.
The build centers on Stealth Rock and survivability. Leftovers means passive recovery each turn, and max HP and Sp. Def EVs give Garganacl the bulk to set up repeatedly. Purifyingsalt adds another layer of staying power. Recover keeps it healthy between hits.
Best Build
Garganacl best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Salt Cure
- Recover
- Protect
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Salt Cure
- Recover
- Protect
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Salt Cure
- Recover
- Protect
- Stealth Rock
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Salt Cure
- Recover
- Protect
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Garganacl learns Meteor Beam and Stone Edge naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Ground and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs carry this one. Garganacl learns Meteor Beam and Stone Edge naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Ground and beyond give it real matchup play.
Garganacl starts showing up in late-game routes at moderate rates across 8 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Garganacl in Scarlet & Violet
Nacli is your first catch on the way to Garganacl. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-60 across 124 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch NacliAsado Desert - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Desert36%EarlyAsado Desert - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Desert36%EarlyCasseroya Lake - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Water36%EarlyCasseroya Lake - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Water36%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Cave36%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Cave36%EarlyGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Cave36%EarlyGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Cave36%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Six) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlyThe Pokémon League - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.10-2836%EarlyThe Pokémon League - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.10-2836%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route36%EarlyCasseroya Lake - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Water9%EarlyCasseroya Lake - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Water9%EarlyEast Paldean Sea - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Water9%EarlyEast Paldean Sea - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Water9%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route9%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route9%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route9%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route9%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route9%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route9%EarlyNorth Province (Area Three) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route9%EarlyNorth Province (Area Three) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route9%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route9%EarlySouth Province (Area Five) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route9%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route9%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route9%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route9%EarlyWest Province (Area One) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route9%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route9%EarlyWest Province (Area Two) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.10-28 Route9%Early
Step 2Catch or Evolve NaclstackAsado Desert - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Desert11%LateAsado Desert - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Desert11%LateCasseroya Lake - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Water11%LateCasseroya Lake - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Water11%LateEast Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateEast Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateEast Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateEast Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateEast Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateEast Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Cave11%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Cave11%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Cave11%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Cave11%LateNorth Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateNorth Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateSouth Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateSouth Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateThe Pokémon League - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.31-6011%LateThe Pokémon League - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.31-6011%LateWest Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateWest Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateWest Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateWest Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateWest Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateWest Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route11%LateCasseroya Lake - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Water4%LateCasseroya Lake - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Water4%LateEast Paldean Sea - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Water4%LateEast Paldean Sea - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Water4%LateEast Province (Area One) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route4%LateEast Province (Area One) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route4%LateEast Province (Area Two) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route4%LateEast Province (Area Two) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route4%LateNorth Province (Area One) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route4%LateNorth Province (Area One) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route4%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route4%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route4%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route4%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route4%LateSouth Province (Area One) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route4%LateSouth Province (Area One) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route4%LateWest Province (Area One) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route4%LateWest Province (Area One) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route4%LateWest Province (Area Two) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route4%LateWest Province (Area Two) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.31-60 Route4%Lateor evolve from Nacli (Step 1)
Step 3Garganacl ✓The Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.31-608%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.31-608%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.31-604%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.31-604%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.31-604%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.31-604%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.31-604%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.31-604%Lateor evolve from Naclstack (Step 2)
Garganacl isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Nacli from Scarlet. The evolution path from Nacli to Garganacl is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Garganacl in Legends: Z-A
We rate Garganacl B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. At 500 BST, it fits the tank role. Base 130 Defense stands out.
Garganacl's biggest threats include Greninja (Water), Rillaboom (Grass), and Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Ground and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 35 Speed, Garganacl won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Purifying Salt is the go-to ability for Garganacl. It protects from status conditions and halves damage from Ghost-type moves. Its hidden ability Clear Body can work in specific setups. Sturdy is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Base 35 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Garganacl is a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a tank.
The core moveset is Saltcure, Recover, Protect, and Stealth Rock. Saltcure leads at 25% usage. This set covers the tank role with a mix of damage and utility.
Garganacl joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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