Garganacl Best Moveset
130 Defense at 100 HP on Rock with AbilityPurifying Salt halving Ghost damage and making it immune to all status conditions. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureCareful patches the 90 Sp. Def. MoveSalt Cure deals 12.5% damage per turn (25% to Water/Steel types). The moveset is unkillable: no burn, no poison, no paralysis, and Salt Cure chips everything to death. S-Tier.
Garganacl reached S-Tier in Gen IX, competing at the highest level. This was Garganacl's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Purifyingsalt with Leftovers, favoring a Careful nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Garganacl best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Salt Cure
- Recover
- Protect
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Garganacl Weakness
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 |
What is Garganacl Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Garganacl
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Garganacl View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn 2x13-16% Scald 2x12-14% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Garganacl View Articuno builds →U Turn8-9% Hurricane10-12% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Garganacl View Moltres builds →Flamethrower8-9% U Turn9-10% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Garganacl View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin3-3% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Garganacl
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 SV
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 - RockyLv.10-28OverworldRate 36%Casseroya Lake - RockyLv.10-28OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.10-28OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.10-28OverworldRate 36%East Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.10-28OverworldRate 36%Glaseado MountainLv.10-28OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.10-28OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.10-28OverworldRate 36%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.10-28OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.10-28OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Four) - RockyLv.10-28OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Six) - RockyLv.10-28OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.10-28OverworldRate 36%South Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.10-28OverworldRate 36%The Pokémon League - RockyLv.10-28OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area One) - RockyLv.10-28OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.10-28OverworldRate 36%West Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.10-28OverworldRate 36%Casseroya Lake - BeachLv.10-28OverworldRate 9%East Paldean Sea - BeachLv.10-28OverworldRate 9%East Province (Area One) - BeachLv.10-28OverworldRate 9%East Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.10-28OverworldRate 9%North Province (Area One) - BeachLv.10-28OverworldRate 9%North Province (Area Three) - BeachLv.10-28OverworldRate 9%South Province (Area Five) - BeachLv.10-28OverworldRate 9%South Province (Area One) - BeachLv.10-28OverworldRate 9%West Province (Area One) - BeachLv.10-28OverworldRate 9%West Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.10-28OverworldRate 9%
Step 2Catch or Evolve NaclstackAsado Desert - RockyLv.31-60OverworldRate 11%Casseroya Lake - RockyLv.31-60OverworldRate 11%East Province (Area One) - RockyLv.31-60OverworldRate 11%East Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.31-60OverworldRate 11%East Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.31-60OverworldRate 11%Glaseado MountainLv.31-60OverworldRate 11%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.31-60OverworldRate 11%North Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.31-60OverworldRate 11%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.31-60OverworldRate 11%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.31-60OverworldRate 11%South Province (Area Four) - RockyLv.31-60OverworldRate 11%South Province (Area Six) - RockyLv.31-60OverworldRate 11%South Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.31-60OverworldRate 11%South Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.31-60OverworldRate 11%The Pokémon League - RockyLv.31-60OverworldRate 11%West Province (Area One) - RockyLv.31-60OverworldRate 11%West Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.31-60OverworldRate 11%West Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.31-60OverworldRate 11%Casseroya Lake - BeachLv.31-60OverworldRate 4%East Paldean Sea - BeachLv.31-60OverworldRate 4%East Province (Area One) - BeachLv.31-60OverworldRate 4%East Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.31-60OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area One) - BeachLv.31-60OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area Three) - BeachLv.31-60OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Five) - BeachLv.31-60OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area One) - BeachLv.31-60OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area One) - BeachLv.31-60OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area Two) - BeachLv.31-60OverworldRate 4%or evolve from Nacli (Step 1)- Step 3Garganacl ✓The Great Crater of PaldeaLv.31-60OverworldRate 8%The Great Crater of PaldeaLv.31-60OverworldRate 4%or evolve from Naclstack (Step 2)
Garganacl isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Nacli from Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Nacli to Garganacl is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Garganacl in LZA
- Step 1Obtain NacliCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Scarlet & VioletAvailableCatch in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · East Province (Area Two), then trade to the current game via link cable.
- Step 2Evolve into Naclstack
- Step 3Garganacl ✓
Base Stats
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.
Garganacl Guide
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 0% usage. This set covers the tank role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves