Stats & Training
Attack leads and Speed gets almost nothing. That's Gigalith's stat line in a nutshell. 3 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 3 Attack EVs.
The solar rays it absorbs are processed in its energy core and fired as a ball of light.
The solar rays it absorbs are processed in its energy core and fired as a ball of light.
Gigalith Weakness
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black 2 & White 2, Excadrill's Earthquake hits Gigalith for 75-88%. Politoed deals 59-70% with Scald.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gigalith View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x75-88% Rapid Spin6-8% Rock Slide19-22% | ||
 Jirachi SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Gigalith View Jirachi builds →U Turn11-13% | ||
 Politoed Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Gigalith View Politoed builds →Scald 2x59-70% | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gigalith View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x64-75% Mach Punch 2x34-41% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gigalith View Breloom builds →Mach Punch 2x42-50% Bullet Seed 2x27-31% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
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 505 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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.
Black 2 & White 2 Gigalith Best Moveset
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
Gigalith best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Explosion
- Rock Blast
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Gigalith in Black 2 & White 2
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 Black 2 & White 2
Roggenrola is your first catch on the way to Gigalith. You'll find walking and trade encounters from Lv. 16-58 across 74 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RoggenrolaRelic Passage - Room 3White 2Grass Lv.16-18 CaveCommonMidAnyRelic Passage - Room 3Black 2Grass Lv.16-18 CaveCommonMidAny
Step 2Catch or Evolve BoldoreMistralton Cave - 1FWhite 2Grass Lv.27-28 CaveCommonMidAnyMistralton Cave - 1FBlack 2Grass Lv.27-28 CaveCommonMidAnyMistralton Cave - 2FWhite 2Grass Lv.27-28 CaveCommonMidAnyMistralton Cave - 2FBlack 2Grass Lv.27-28 CaveCommonMidAnyMistralton Cave - 3FWhite 2Grass Lv.27-28 CaveCommonMidAnyMistralton Cave - 3FBlack 2Grass Lv.27-28 CaveCommonMidAnyRelic Passage - Room 1Black 2Grass Lv.27-30 CaveCommonMidAnyRelic Passage - Room 1White 2Grass Lv.27-30 CaveCommonMidAnyRelic Passage - Room 2Black 2Grass Lv.27-30 CaveCommonMidAnyRelic Passage - Room 2White 2Grass Lv.27-30 CaveCommonMidAnyChargestone Cave - 1FBlack 2Grass Lv.25 CaveRareMidAnyChargestone Cave - 1FWhite 2Grass Lv.25 CaveRareMidAnyChargestone Cave - B1FBlack 2Grass Lv.28 CaveRareMidAnyChargestone Cave - B1FWhite 2Grass Lv.28 CaveRareMidAnyChargestone Cave - B2FWhite 2Grass Lv.28 CaveRareMidAnyChargestone Cave - B2FBlack 2Grass Lv.28 CaveRareMidAnyReversal Mountain - B1F/R5Black 2Grass Lv.32-35 VolcanoCommonLateAnyReversal Mountain - B1F/R5White 2Grass Lv.32-35 VolcanoCommonLateAnyReversal Mountain - Room 1White 2Grass Lv.32-35 VolcanoCommonLateAnyReversal Mountain - Room 1Black 2Grass Lv.32-35 VolcanoCommonLateAnyReversal Mountain - Room 2White 2Grass Lv.32-35 VolcanoCommonLateAnyReversal Mountain - Room 2Black 2Grass Lv.32-35 VolcanoCommonLateAnyReversal Mountain - Room 3White 2Grass Lv.32-35 VolcanoCommonLateAnyReversal Mountain - Room 3Black 2Grass Lv.32-35 VolcanoCommonLateAnyReversal Mountain - Room 4White 2Grass Lv.32-35 VolcanoCommonLateAnyReversal Mountain - Room 4Black 2Grass Lv.32-35 VolcanoCommonLateAnySeaside Cave - B1FWhite 2Grass Lv.39-42 CaveCommonLateAnySeaside Cave - B1FBlack 2Grass Lv.39-42 CaveCommonLateAnyVictory Road - 2FBlack 2Grass Lv.41-44 CaveCommonLateAnyVictory Road - 2FWhite 2Grass Lv.41-44 CaveCommonLateAnySeaside Cave - 1FWhite 2Grass Lv.35-37 CaveUncommonLateAnySeaside Cave - 1FBlack 2Grass Lv.35-37 CaveUncommonLateAnyVictory Road - 4FBlack 2Grass Lv.47-50 CaveCommonPostAnyVictory Road - 4FWhite 2Grass Lv.47-50 CaveCommonPostAnyClay Tunnel - Room 1White 2Grass Lv.54-56 CaveCommonPostAnyClay Tunnel - Room 1Black 2Grass Lv.54-56 CaveCommonPostAnyClay Tunnel - Room 2White 2Grass Lv.54-56 CaveCommonPostAnyClay Tunnel - Room 2Black 2Grass Lv.54-56 CaveCommonPostAnyClay Tunnel - Room 3White 2Grass Lv.54-56 CaveCommonPostAnyClay Tunnel - Room 3Black 2Grass Lv.54-56 CaveCommonPostAnyTwist Mountain - 1FWhite 2Grass Lv.54-55 CaveCommonPostSpring/autumnTwist Mountain - 1FBlack 2Grass Lv.54-55 CaveCommonPostSpring/autumnTwist Mountain - 2FBlack 2Grass Lv.54-55 CaveCommonPostSpring/autumnTwist Mountain - 2FWhite 2Grass Lv.54-55 CaveCommonPostSpring/autumnTwist Mountain - 3FWhite 2Grass Lv.54-55 CaveCommonPostSpring/autumnTwist Mountain - 3FBlack 2Grass Lv.54-55 CaveCommonPostSpring/autumnTwist Mountain - B1FWhite 2Grass Lv.54-55 CaveCommonPostSpring/autumnTwist Mountain - B1FBlack 2Grass Lv.54-55 CaveCommonPostSpring/autumnUnderground Ruins - All areasWhite 2Grass Lv.54-56 RuinsCommonPostAnyUnderground Ruins - All areasBlack 2Grass Lv.54-56 RuinsCommonPostAnyWellspring Cave - 1FBlack 2Grass Lv.55-58 CaveCommonPostAnyWellspring Cave - 1FWhite 2Grass Lv.55-58 CaveCommonPostAnyWellspring Cave - B1FWhite 2Grass Lv.55-58 CaveCommonPostAnyWellspring Cave - B1FBlack 2Grass Lv.55-58 CaveCommonPostAnyTwist Mountain - 1FWhite 2Grass Lv.54 CaveUncommonPostSummerTwist Mountain - 1FBlack 2Grass Lv.54 CaveUncommonPostSummerTwist Mountain - 2FBlack 2Grass Lv.54 CaveUncommonPostSummerTwist Mountain - 2FWhite 2Grass Lv.54 CaveUncommonPostSummerTwist Mountain - 3FWhite 2Grass Lv.54 CaveUncommonPostSummerTwist Mountain - 3FBlack 2Grass Lv.54 CaveUncommonPostSummerTwist Mountain - B1FWhite 2Grass Lv.54 CaveUncommonPostSummerTwist Mountain - B1FBlack 2Grass Lv.54 CaveUncommonPostSummerTwist Mountain - 1FBlack 2Grass Lv.55 CaveUncommonPostWinterTwist Mountain - 1FWhite 2Grass Lv.55 CaveUncommonPostWinterTwist Mountain - 2FWhite 2Grass Lv.55 CaveUncommonPostWinterTwist Mountain - 2FBlack 2Grass Lv.55 CaveUncommonPostWinterTwist Mountain - 3FWhite 2Grass Lv.55 CaveUncommonPostWinterTwist Mountain - 3FBlack 2Grass Lv.55 CaveUncommonPostWinterTwist Mountain - B1FWhite 2Grass Lv.55 CaveUncommonPostWinterTwist Mountain - B1FBlack 2Grass Lv.55 CaveUncommonPostWinteror evolve from Roggenrola (Step 1)
Step 3Gigalith ✓Route 7White 2In-game trade Lv.35 RouteLimitedLateAnyTrade for (give Emolga)Route 7Black 2In-game trade Lv.35 RouteLimitedLateAnyTrade for (give Emolga)or evolve from Boldore (Step 2)
Gigalith Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Sand Stream changes the entire equation for Gigalith. The 505 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Earthquake with Custapberry is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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.
For Black 2 & White 2, the core moveset is Earthquake, Stealth Rock, Explosion, and Rock Blast. Earthquake leads at 24% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves