Naclstack Best Moveset
100 Defense at 60/60 offenses on Rock with AbilityPurifying Salt halving Ghost damage and blocking status. Held ItemEviolite adds real bulk since Garganacl exists. The moveset walls physical hits behind Eviolite + Purifying Salt. One evolution from S-Tier.
Naclstack saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). This was Naclstack's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Purifyingsalt with Eviolite, favoring a Impish nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Naclstack best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Salt Cure
- Recover
- Body Press
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Naclstack Weakness
Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel moves hit Naclstack for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Naclstack's physical bulk (base 100 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 Naclstack Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Naclstack
Snorlax's Earthquake hits Naclstack for 39-47%. Greninja threatens a KO with Surf (87-103%).
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Naclstack View Snorlax builds →Body Slam8-10% Earthquake 2x39-47% | ||
 Greninja WaterDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Naclstack View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse39-45% Ice Beam29-34% Surf 2x87-103%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLoaded Dice NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Naclstack View Breloom builds →Mach Punch 2x25-30% Bullet Seed 2x16-19% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Naclstack View Lucario builds →Extreme Speed9-11% Close Combat 2x85-100%KO Aura Sphere 2x61-71% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Naclstack View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 2x47-55% Sludge Bomb14-16% | ||
Evolution
Naclstack is the middle stage between Nacli and Garganacl. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via one egg group. So far, Sp.Def got the biggest boost (+30 from Nacli). The final form adds another 145 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Naclstack to get Nacli eggs easily using 84 partners from the Mineral egg group.
How to Get Naclstack
Plenty of locations for Naclstack with moderate rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Naclstack in SV
To get Naclstack, start by catching Nacli through walking encounters at Lv. 10-60. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
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 2Naclstack ✓Asado 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 3Catch or Evolve into GarganaclThe Great Crater of PaldeaLv.31-60OverworldRate 8%The Great Crater of PaldeaLv.31-60OverworldRate 4%or evolve from Naclstack (Step 2)
No wild encounters for Naclstack in Legends: Z-A. Bring Nacli over from Scarlet & Violet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Naclstack 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 2Naclstack ✓
- Step 3Evolve into Garganacl
Base Stats
Naclstack's spread favors physical bulk over offense. Defense leads the defensive side, Sp. Atk eats the cost. Yields 2 Defense EVs per defeat. 1.06M XP medium-slow curve to level.
This Pokémon dry cures its prey by spraying salt over them. The curing process steals away the water in the prey’s body.
Naclstack Guide
Naclstack isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Garganacl to unlock its full potential. At 355 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Watch for Milotic (Water), Kartana (Grass), and Urshifu (Fighting) when using Naclstack. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. 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, Naclstack won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Purifying Salt protects from status conditions and halves damage from Ghost-type moves. That's the one you want on Naclstack. Clear Body is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Sturdy works too if your team needs something different.
Naclstack fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 60 Attack. Base 35 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Naclstack does the job early-game if you need a Rock type on your team. Evolve it into Garganacl before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Scarlet & Violet, Naclstack has appeared in 2 games across 2 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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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