Gigalith was practically built for Trick Room teams. Sand Stream sets sandstorm on switch-in, and 135 base Attack gives it real offensive presence. Introduced in Gen 5. 5 type weaknesses to keep in mind.
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.
Compressing the energy from its internal core lets it fire off an attack capable of blowing away a mountain.
The solar energy absorbed by its body’s orange crystals is magnified internally and fired from its mouth.
Gigalith Weakness
FragileType-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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Gigalith to get Roggenrola eggs easily using 49 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Autotomize, Curse, Gravity and 5 more.
The moveset leans on Ground and Normal coverage to catch would-be counters. Custapberry means extra utility for Gigalith, and max Attack without Speed EVs make sure nothing walls it cleanly. Sturdy fills in the gaps.
Best Build
Best Gigalith Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Explosion
- Rock Blast
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 Black & White
To get Gigalith, start by catching Roggenrola through walking encounters at Lv. 10-59. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RoggenrolaEFFORTLESSWellspring Cave - 1FBlackGrassLv.10-13CommonEarlyCaveAnyEFFORTLESSWellspring Cave - 1FWhiteGrassLv.10-13CommonEarlyCaveAnyEFFORTLESSWellspring Cave - B1FBlackGrassLv.10-13CommonEarlyCaveAnyEFFORTLESSWellspring Cave - B1FWhiteGrassLv.10-13CommonEarlyCaveAny
Step 2Catch or Evolve BoldoreEFFORTLESSMistralton Cave - 1FWhiteGrassLv.28-31CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSMistralton Cave - 1FBlackGrassLv.28-31CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSMistralton Cave - 2FWhiteGrassLv.28-31CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSMistralton Cave - 2FBlackGrassLv.28-31CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSMistralton Cave - 3FBlackGrassLv.28-31CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSMistralton Cave - 3FWhiteGrassLv.28-31CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 1FBlackGrassLv.28-31CommonMidCaveSpring/summer/autumnEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 1FWhiteGrassLv.28-31CommonMidCaveSpring/summer/autumnEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 2FWhiteGrassLv.28-31CommonMidCaveSpring/summer/autumnEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 2FBlackGrassLv.28-31CommonMidCaveSpring/summer/autumnEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 3FWhiteGrassLv.28-31CommonMidCaveSpring/summer/autumnEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 3FBlackGrassLv.28-31CommonMidCaveSpring/summer/autumnEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 1FWhiteGrassLv.29-30CommonMidCaveWinterEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 1FBlackGrassLv.29-30CommonMidCaveWinterEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 2FWhiteGrassLv.29-30CommonMidCaveWinterEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 2FBlackGrassLv.29-30CommonMidCaveWinterEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 3FWhiteGrassLv.29-30CommonMidCaveWinterEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 3FBlackGrassLv.29-30CommonMidCaveWinterEASYChargestone Cave - 1FWhiteGrassLv.24UncommonMidCaveAnyEASYChargestone Cave - 1FBlackGrassLv.24UncommonMidCaveAnyEASYChargestone Cave - B1FWhiteGrassLv.24UncommonMidCaveAnyEASYChargestone Cave - B1FBlackGrassLv.24UncommonMidCaveAnyEASYChargestone Cave - B2FWhiteGrassLv.24UncommonMidCaveAnyEASYChargestone Cave - B2FBlackGrassLv.24UncommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 2FWhiteGrassLv.37-39CommonLateCaveAnyEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 2FBlackGrassLv.37-39CommonLateCaveAnyEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 4FBlackGrassLv.37-39CommonLateCaveAnyEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 4FWhiteGrassLv.37-39CommonLateCaveAnyEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 5FBlackGrassLv.39-41CommonLateCaveAnyEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 5FWhiteGrassLv.39-41CommonLateCaveAnyEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 6FBlackGrassLv.39-41CommonLateCaveAnyEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 6FWhiteGrassLv.39-41CommonLateCaveAnyEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 7FWhiteGrassLv.39-41CommonLateCaveAnyEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 7FBlackGrassLv.39-41CommonLateCaveAnyEASYVictory Road - 1FWhiteGrassLv.39UncommonLateCaveAnyEASYVictory Road - 1FBlackGrassLv.39UncommonLateCaveAnyEASYVictory Road - 3FWhiteGrassLv.39UncommonLateCaveAnyEASYVictory Road - 3FBlackGrassLv.39UncommonLateCaveAnyEASYChallenger's Cave - 1FBlackGrassLv.48UncommonPostCaveAnyEASYChallenger's Cave - 1FWhiteGrassLv.48UncommonPostCaveAnyEASYChallenger's Cave - B1FBlackGrassLv.48UncommonPostCaveAnyEASYChallenger's Cave - B1FWhiteGrassLv.48UncommonPostCaveAnyEASYChallenger's Cave - B2FWhiteGrassLv.48UncommonPostCaveAnyEASYChallenger's Cave - B2FBlackGrassLv.48UncommonPostCaveAnyCHALLENGINGGiant Chasm - CaveWhiteGrassLv.49RarePostIceAnyCHALLENGINGGiant Chasm - CaveBlackGrassLv.49RarePostIceAnyCHALLENGINGGiant Chasm - Inner CaveWhiteGrassLv.59RarePostIceAnyCHALLENGINGGiant Chasm - Inner CaveBlackGrassLv.59RarePostIceAnyor 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 C-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.
Boldore evolves into Gigalith by trading. Gigalith is the final evolution in a 3-stage line starting from Roggenrola. At 515 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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.
Gigalith appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Gigalith joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A