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.
The solar rays it absorbs are processed in its energy core and fired as a ball of light.
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 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
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 RoggenrolaEFFORTLESSRelic Passage - Room 3White 2GrassLv.16-18CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSRelic Passage - Room 3Black 2GrassLv.16-18CommonMidCaveAny
Step 2Catch or Evolve BoldoreEFFORTLESSMistralton Cave - 1FWhite 2GrassLv.27-28CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSMistralton Cave - 1FBlack 2GrassLv.27-28CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSMistralton Cave - 2FWhite 2GrassLv.27-28CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSMistralton Cave - 2FBlack 2GrassLv.27-28CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSMistralton Cave - 3FWhite 2GrassLv.27-28CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSMistralton Cave - 3FBlack 2GrassLv.27-28CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSRelic Passage - Room 1Black 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSRelic Passage - Room 1White 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSRelic Passage - Room 2Black 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSRelic Passage - Room 2White 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidCaveAnyCHALLENGINGChargestone Cave - 1FBlack 2GrassLv.25RareMidCaveAnyCHALLENGINGChargestone Cave - 1FWhite 2GrassLv.25RareMidCaveAnyCHALLENGINGChargestone Cave - B1FBlack 2GrassLv.28RareMidCaveAnyCHALLENGINGChargestone Cave - B1FWhite 2GrassLv.28RareMidCaveAnyCHALLENGINGChargestone Cave - B2FWhite 2GrassLv.28RareMidCaveAnyCHALLENGINGChargestone Cave - B2FBlack 2GrassLv.28RareMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - B1F/R5Black 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - B1F/R5White 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - Room 1White 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - Room 1Black 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - Room 2White 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - Room 2Black 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - Room 3White 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - Room 3Black 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - Room 4White 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - Room 4Black 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyEFFORTLESSSeaside Cave - B1FWhite 2GrassLv.39-42CommonLateCaveAnyEFFORTLESSSeaside Cave - B1FBlack 2GrassLv.39-42CommonLateCaveAnyEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 2FBlack 2GrassLv.41-44CommonLateCaveAnyEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 2FWhite 2GrassLv.41-44CommonLateCaveAnyEASYSeaside Cave - 1FWhite 2GrassLv.35-37UncommonLateCaveAnyEASYSeaside Cave - 1FBlack 2GrassLv.35-37UncommonLateCaveAnyEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 4FBlack 2GrassLv.47-50CommonPostCaveAnyEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 4FWhite 2GrassLv.47-50CommonPostCaveAnyEFFORTLESSClay Tunnel - Room 1White 2GrassLv.54-56CommonPostCaveAnyEFFORTLESSClay Tunnel - Room 1Black 2GrassLv.54-56CommonPostCaveAnyEFFORTLESSClay Tunnel - Room 2White 2GrassLv.54-56CommonPostCaveAnyEFFORTLESSClay Tunnel - Room 2Black 2GrassLv.54-56CommonPostCaveAnyEFFORTLESSClay Tunnel - Room 3White 2GrassLv.54-56CommonPostCaveAnyEFFORTLESSClay Tunnel - Room 3Black 2GrassLv.54-56CommonPostCaveAnyEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 1FWhite 2GrassLv.54-55CommonPostCaveSpring/autumnEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 1FBlack 2GrassLv.54-55CommonPostCaveSpring/autumnEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 2FBlack 2GrassLv.54-55CommonPostCaveSpring/autumnEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 2FWhite 2GrassLv.54-55CommonPostCaveSpring/autumnEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 3FWhite 2GrassLv.54-55CommonPostCaveSpring/autumnEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 3FBlack 2GrassLv.54-55CommonPostCaveSpring/autumnEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - B1FWhite 2GrassLv.54-55CommonPostCaveSpring/autumnEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - B1FBlack 2GrassLv.54-55CommonPostCaveSpring/autumnEFFORTLESSUnderground Ruins - All areasWhite 2GrassLv.54-56CommonPostRuinsAnyEFFORTLESSUnderground Ruins - All areasBlack 2GrassLv.54-56CommonPostRuinsAnyEFFORTLESSWellspring Cave - 1FBlack 2GrassLv.55-58CommonPostCaveAnyEFFORTLESSWellspring Cave - 1FWhite 2GrassLv.55-58CommonPostCaveAnyEFFORTLESSWellspring Cave - B1FWhite 2GrassLv.55-58CommonPostCaveAnyEFFORTLESSWellspring Cave - B1FBlack 2GrassLv.55-58CommonPostCaveAnyEASYTwist Mountain - 1FWhite 2GrassLv.54UncommonPostCaveSummerEASYTwist Mountain - 1FBlack 2GrassLv.54UncommonPostCaveSummerEASYTwist Mountain - 2FBlack 2GrassLv.54UncommonPostCaveSummerEASYTwist Mountain - 2FWhite 2GrassLv.54UncommonPostCaveSummerEASYTwist Mountain - 3FWhite 2GrassLv.54UncommonPostCaveSummerEASYTwist Mountain - 3FBlack 2GrassLv.54UncommonPostCaveSummerEASYTwist Mountain - B1FWhite 2GrassLv.54UncommonPostCaveSummerEASYTwist Mountain - B1FBlack 2GrassLv.54UncommonPostCaveSummerEASYTwist Mountain - 1FBlack 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostCaveWinterEASYTwist Mountain - 1FWhite 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostCaveWinterEASYTwist Mountain - 2FWhite 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostCaveWinterEASYTwist Mountain - 2FBlack 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostCaveWinterEASYTwist Mountain - 3FWhite 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostCaveWinterEASYTwist Mountain - 3FBlack 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostCaveWinterEASYTwist Mountain - B1FWhite 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostCaveWinterEASYTwist Mountain - B1FBlack 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostCaveWinteror evolve from Roggenrola (Step 1)
Step 3Gigalith ✓LEGENDARYRoute 7White 2In-game tradeLv.35LimitedLateRouteAnyTrade for (give Emolga)LEGENDARYRoute 7Black 2In-game tradeLv.35LimitedLateRouteAnyTrade for (give Emolga)or evolve from Boldore (Step 2)
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.
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