Attack leads and Speed gets almost nothing. That's Gigalith's stat line in a nutshell. 4 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 3 Attack EVs.
This hardy Pokémon can often be found on construction sites and in mines, working alongside people and Copperajah.
Although its energy blasts can blow away a dump truck, they have a limitation— they can only be fired when the sun is out.
Type-wise, Gigalith takes extra damage from Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Gigalith'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 |
Greninja can KO Gigalith with Surf (105-124%). Rillaboom's Wood Hammer hits Gigalith for 76-89%. Gholdengo deals 53-63% with Shadow Ball.
 Greninja WaterDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gigalith View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse47-55% Ice Beam35-41% Surf 2x105-124%KO U Turn12-14% | ||
 Rillaboom Grass | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gigalith View Rillaboom builds →Wood Hammer 2x76-89% | ||
 Gholdengo SteelGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityGoodasgold ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gigalith View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball53-63% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gigalith View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x72-85% Rapid Spin6-7% | ||
 Mienfoo Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gigalith View Mienfoo builds →Knock Off9-10% U Turn9-11% High Jump Kick 2x52-62% | ||
Getting Gigalith requires a trade, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Roggenrola. Breed this form to get Roggenrola eggs (quick to hatch). Attack grew the most through evolution (+60 over Roggenrola), and Gigalith peaks at 515 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Gigalith to get Roggenrola eggs easily using 84 partners from the Mineral egg group.
the remaining moves keeps opponents guessing about Gigalith's real targets. Smoothrock provides extra utility while max HP and Attack EVs and Adamant nature handle the stat profile. Sand Stream ties it together.
Best Build
Gigalith best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Wide Guard
- Protect
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Gravity
- Explosion
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Heavy Slam
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Heavy Slam
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Heavy Slam
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Heavy Slam
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Superpower
- Stone Edge
- Rock Slide
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Explosion
- Protect
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Gigalith 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
Breeding's the move. Autotomize and Curse give Gigalith options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Ground coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Stone Edge and Power Gem. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Autotomize and Curse give Gigalith options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Ground coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Stone Edge and Power Gem. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Autotomize and Curse give Gigalith options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Ground coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Stone Edge and Power Gem. The egg moves push it further.
The chain to Gigalith requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Roggenrola at solid rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
How to Obtain Gigalith in Sword & Shield
To get Gigalith, start by catching Roggenrola through walking encounters at Lv. 8-58. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RoggenrolaRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1080%EarlyOvercastRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1080%EarlyIntense SunRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1080%EarlyIntense SunRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1080%EarlySandstormRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1080%EarlySandstormRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1080%EarlyOvercastChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route56%EarlyNormal WeatherChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route56%EarlySnowstormChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route56%EarlySnowingChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route56%EarlyHeavy FogChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route36%EarlyOvercastChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route36%EarlyThunderstormChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route36%EarlyIntense SunChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route36%EarlySandstormChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route36%EarlyRainingGalar MineShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Cave30%EarlyAll WeatherGalar MineShieldOverworld Lv.11-14 Cave25%EarlyAll WeatherRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlySnowstormRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlySnowstormRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlyThunderstormRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlyThunderstormRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlySnowingRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlySnowingRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlyRainingRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlyHeavy FogRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlyRainingRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlyHeavy FogGalar MineSwordOverworld Lv.11-14 Cave5%EarlyAll WeatherGalar MineSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Cave5%EarlyAll WeatherChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route56%MidHeavy FogChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route56%MidNormal WeatherChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route56%MidSnowstormChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route56%MidSnowingChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route36%MidOvercastChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route36%MidThunderstormChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route36%MidIntense SunChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route36%MidSandstormChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route36%MidRainingChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidNormal WeatherChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidOvercastChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidSnowstormChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidNormal WeatherChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidSnowstormChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidThunderstormChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidThunderstormChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidIntense SunChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidIntense SunChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidSnowingChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidSnowingChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidSandstormChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidSandstormChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidRainingChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidHeavy FogChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidRainingChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidOvercastChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidHeavy FogMotostoke OutskirtsShieldGrass Lv.21-2430%MidAll WeatherMotostoke OutskirtsSwordGrass Lv.21-2430%MidAll WeatherStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidIntense SunStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidSandstormStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidSandstorm
Step 2Catch or Evolve BoldoreStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2840%MidSandstormStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.27-2940%MidNormal WeatherStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidThunderstormStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidIntense SunStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidSandstormStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidSnowingGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateNormal WeatherGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateSnowstormGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateThunderstormGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateIntense SunGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateSnowingGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateSandstormGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateRainingGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateHeavy FogGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateOvercastGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateSnowingGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateSandstormGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateRainingGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateHeavy FogGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateOvercastGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateNormal WeatherGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateSnowstormGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateThunderstormGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateIntense SunRoute 8ShieldOverworld Lv.39-41 Route25%LateAll WeatherGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateThunderstormGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateIntense SunGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateSnowingGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateSandstormGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateRainingGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateHeavy FogGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateOvercastGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateNormal WeatherGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateSnowstormGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateSnowingGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateSandstormGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateRainingGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateHeavy FogGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateOvercastGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateNormal WeatherGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateSnowstormGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateThunderstormGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateIntense SunRoute 8SwordOverworld Lv.39-41 Route10%LateAll WeatherLake of OutrageShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water30%PostSandstormLake of OutrageSwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water30%PostSandstormor evolve from Roggenrola (Step 1)
Step 3Gigalith ✓
The chain to Gigalith requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Roggenrola at decent rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
How to Obtain Gigalith in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
To get Gigalith, start by catching Roggenrola through walking encounters at Lv. 11-46. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RoggenrolaTen Carat Hill - InsideUltra MoonGrass Lv.11-1420%EarlyTen Carat Hill - InsideUltra SunGrass Lv.11-1420%EarlyTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowUltra MoonGrass Lv.11-1410%EarlyTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowUltra SunGrass Lv.11-1410%Early
Step 2Catch or Evolve BoldoreVast Poni Canyon - InsideUltra MoonGrass Lv.42-4530%LateVast Poni Canyon - InsideUltra SunGrass Lv.42-4530%LateVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)Ultra MoonGrass Lv.42-4530%LateVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)Ultra SunGrass Lv.42-4530%LateVast Poni Canyon - OutsideUltra SunGrass Lv.43-4610%LateVast Poni Canyon - OutsideUltra MoonGrass Lv.43-4610%Lateor evolve from Roggenrola (Step 1)
Step 3Gigalith ✓
Gigalith's 3-stage chain starts with Roggenrola, which appears at solid rates in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
How to Obtain Gigalith in Sun & Moon
Roggenrola is your first catch on the way to Gigalith. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-44 across 10 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Catch RoggenrolaTen Carat Hill - InsideMoonGrass Lv.10-1330%EarlyTen Carat Hill - InsideSunGrass Lv.10-1330%EarlyTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowMoonGrass Lv.10-1320%EarlyTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowSunGrass Lv.10-1320%Early
- Step 2Catch or Evolve BoldoreVast Poni Canyon - InsideMoonGrass Lv.41-4430%LateVast Poni Canyon - InsideSunGrass Lv.41-4430%LateVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)MoonGrass Lv.41-4430%LateVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)SunGrass Lv.41-4430%LateVast Poni Canyon - OutsideSunGrass Lv.41-4410%LateVast Poni Canyon - OutsideMoonGrass Lv.41-4410%Lateor evolve from Roggenrola (Step 1)
- Step 3Gigalith ✓
A trade step sits in Gigalith's 3-stage chain from Roggenrola. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Roggenrola shows up at solid rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
How to Obtain Gigalith in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
The path to Gigalith starts with Roggenrola at Lv. 15-37 via rock smash and walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch RoggenrolaFiery PathOmega RubyGrass Lv.15 Volcano60%EarlyDexNav chainFiery PathAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.15 Volcano60%EarlyDexNav chain
Step 2Catch or Evolve BoldoreMirage Spots - Area 25Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.375%LateMirage Spots - Area 25Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.375%LateMirage Spots - Area 26Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.375%LateMirage Spots - Area 26Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.375%LateMirage Spots - Area 29Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.375%LateMirage Spots - Area 29Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.375%LateMirage Spots - Area 31Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.375%LateMirage Spots - Area 31Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.375%Lateor evolve from Roggenrola (Step 1)
Step 3Gigalith ✓
Sand Stream changes the entire equation for Gigalith. The 515 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Gigalith's biggest threats include Swampert (Water), Roserade (Grass), and Lucario (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 25 Speed, Gigalith won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Sand Stream is what you want on Gigalith. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Sturdy, Sand Force) work on paper but Sand Stream is what makes Gigalith worth using. On wall sets, Sand Stream pairs with Gigalith's base 130 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
Base 25 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Gigalith is a physical attacker with base 135 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Best way to handle Gigalith: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Gigalith joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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