Stats & Training
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 blasts of energy it makes from sunbeams have terrifying power. However, it’s not able to fire its blasts at night or on rainy days.
Known for its hefty horsepower, this Pokémon is a popular partner for construction workers.
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 |
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gigalith View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x73-86% Surf 2x43-51% Dig 2x59-69% Brick Break 2x37-44% | ||
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gigalith View Kommo-o builds →Focus Blast 2x103-122%KO Earthquake 2x43-50% Sky Uppercut 2x54-64% Flash Cannon 2x46-55% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gigalith View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x86-101%KO Mirror Shot 2x70-83% Magnet Bomb 2x27-32% | ||
 Klinklang Steel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gigalith View Klinklang builds →Flash Cannon 2x53-62% Mirror Shot 2x43-51% Gear Grind 2x30-36% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Gigalith View Poliwrath builds →Focus Blast 2x78-92% Dynamic Punch 2x56-66% Earthquake 2x37-44% Surf 2x59-69% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Cobalion's Close Combat hits Gigalith for 64-76%.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gigalith View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x64-76% Stone Edge18-21% | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gigalith View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb16-19% Fire Blast30-35% | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gigalith View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x65-77% Fire Blast22-26% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gigalith View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 2x98-115%KO Ice Shard20-23% Knock Off21-25% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 515 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Gigalith to get Roggenrola eggs easily using 58 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Autotomize, Curse, Gravity and 6 more.
Sun & Moon Gigalith Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Assault Vest provides a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, Sand Stream supports the gameplan, and max HP and Attack EVs mean Gigalith doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus Ground coverage backing it up.
Best Build
Gigalith best EVs are HP and Attack
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
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
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Gigalith in Sun & Moon
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 ✓
Gigalith Guide
In Sun & Moon, Sand Stream changes the entire equation for Gigalith. The 515 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Rock Slide with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, the core moveset is Rock Slide, Earthquake, Heavyslam, and Stone Edge. Rock Slide leads at 17% 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