Physical
Wallbreaker
BTier
25Speed · Very Slow

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.

Base Stats
High
HP85
C
Attack135
A
Defense130
A
Sp. Atk60
C
Sp. Def80
C
Speed25
F
Total515
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height1.7 m
5'07"Average
Weight260.0 kg
573.2 lbsColossal
Base XP232
High Yield
Abilities
SturdyRare
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Sand StreamTop Pick
Summons a sandstorm that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
Sand ForceHA
Strengthens rock, ground, and steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
EV Yield
HPAtk+3DefSpASpDSpe
Strong Attack training target
Pokedex Entries

This hardy Pokémon can often be found on construction sites and in mines, working alongside people and Copperajah.

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.

Gigalith Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel
0.5x (Resist)Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying
Type ChartFragile
5Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score-6
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
WaterGrassFightingGroundSteel
½xResist
NormalFirePoisonFlying
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None
STAB (4)
FireIceFlyingBug
How to Beat Gigalith in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)
Runerigus
Runerigus
GroundGhost
S
Recommended Build
AbilityWanderingspirit
ItemLeftovers
NatureCareful
Moves
  • Stealth Rock
  • PoltergeistSTAB
  • HazeUtility
  • Will O Wisp
Damage vs Gigalith
Poltergeist
24-29%
View Runerigus builds →

Sword & Shield 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

3 Forms
Roggenrola
#524Roggenrola
25
Level 25
Boldore
#525Boldore
Trade
Gigalith
#526Gigalith
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Roggenrola
Rock
Boldore
Rock
Gigalith
Rock
HP
55
70+15
85+15
ATK
75
105+30
135+30
DEF
85
105+20
130+25
SP.ATK
25
50+25
60+10
SP.DEF
25
40+15
80+40
SPE
15
20+5
25+5
BST
280D-Tier
390C-Tier+110
515B-Tier+125
ROLE
Balanced
Attacker
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Physical
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed with Gigalith to get Roggenrola eggs easily using 61 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Autotomize, Curse, Gravity and 2 more.

Egg Groups
Mineral
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
15 cycles·3,855 steps
Quick~4 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
5moves
Breed With (best first)
avaluggglaliefroslasscrustleferrothorndwebblesnoruntferroseedcarbinkbergmitecofagrigusyamask
12 of 61·

Sword & Shield Gigalith Best Moveset

the remaining moves keeps opponents guessing about Gigalith's real targets. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn while max HP and Sp. Def EVs and Careful nature handle the stat profile. Sand Stream ties it together.

Best Build

Experimental
Ability
Sand Stream
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Gigalith
Careful+SPD

Gigalith best EVs are HP and Sp. Def

EVs

Doubles Bulky Support Moveset

  • Rock SlideSTAB
  • Wide GuardSTAB
  • ProtectFAST +4
  • Stone EdgeSTAB

Recommended Teammates

Tyranitar
TyranitarDecent
Mew
MewDecent
Whimsicott
WhimsicottDecent

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 Meteor Beam and Stone Edge. The egg moves push it further.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Harden
———30Normal
Lv 1
Power Gem
C8010020Rock
Lv 1
Sand Attack
D—10015Ground
Lv 1
Stealth Rock
S——20Rock
Lv 1
Tackle
D4010035Normal
Lv 12
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Lv 16
Smack Down
C5010015Rock
Lv 20
Iron Defense
C——15Steel
Lv 24
Headbutt
C7010015Normal
Lv 30
Rock Slide
S759010Rock
Lv 36
Rock Blast
A259010Rock
Lv 42
Sandstorm
D——10Rock
Lv 48
Stone Edge
S100805Rock
Lv 54
Explosion
S2501005Normal

TM Moves

TM
TM31
Attract
C—10015Normal
TR99
Body Press
A8010010Fighting
TM81
Bulldoze
C6010020Ground
TR67
Earth Power
D9010010Ground
TR10
Earthquake
A10010010Ground
TR26
Endure+4
C——10Normal
TM39
Facade
C7010020Normal
TR70
Flash Cannon
D8010010Steel
TM09
Giga Impact
B150905Normal
TR79
Heavy Slam
D—10010Steel
TM08
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal
TR46
Iron Defense
C——15Steel
TR74
Iron Head
B8010015Steel
TR63
Power Gem
C8010020Rock
TM25
Protect+4
A——10Normal
TM21
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM54
Rock Blast
A259010Rock
TM22
Rock Slide
S759010Rock
TM48
Rock Tomb
C609515Rock
TM76
Round
D6010015Normal
TM49
Sand Tomb
D358515Ground
TM32
Sandstorm
D——10Rock
TM20
Self-Destruct
B2001005Normal
TR27
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
TM24
Snore
—5010015Normal
TM11
Solar Beam
C12010010Grass
TR76
Stealth Rock
S——20Rock
TM98
Stomping Tantrum
C7510010Ground
TR75
Stone Edge
S100805Rock
TR20
Substitute
C——10Normal
TR39
Superpower
B1201005Fighting
TR95
Throat Chop
C8010015Dark
TM46
Weather Ball
D5010010Normal

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Autotomize
C——15Steel
Egg
Curse
C——10Ghost
Egg
Gravity
S——5Psychic
Egg
Take Down
C908520Normal
Egg
Wide Guard+3
A——10Rock

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Meteor Beam
C1209010Rock

How to Get Gigalith in Sword & Shield

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.

Trade Evolution Required — Requires trading with another player

How to Obtain Gigalith in Sword & Shield

To get Gigalith, start by catching Roggenrola through walking encounters at Lv. 8-58. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.

  1. Roggenrola
    Step 1Catch Roggenrola
    Rolling Fields - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-10
    80%Early
    Overcast
    Rolling Fields - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-10
    80%Early
    Intense Sun
    Rolling Fields - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-10
    80%Early
    Intense Sun
    Rolling Fields - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-10
    80%Early
    Sandstorm
    Rolling Fields - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-10
    80%Early
    Sandstorm
    Rolling Fields - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-10
    80%Early
    Overcast
    Challenge Road
    ShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route
    56%Early
    Normal Weather
    Challenge Road
    ShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route
    56%Early
    Snowstorm
    Challenge Road
    ShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route
    56%Early
    Snowing
    Challenge Road
    ShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route
    56%Early
    Heavy Fog
    Challenge Road
    ShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route
    36%Early
    Overcast
    Challenge Road
    ShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route
    36%Early
    Thunderstorm
    Challenge Road
    ShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route
    36%Early
    Intense Sun
    Challenge Road
    ShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route
    36%Early
    Sandstorm
    Challenge Road
    ShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route
    36%Early
    Raining
    Galar Mine
    ShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Cave
    30%Early
    All Weather
    Galar Mine
    ShieldOverworld Lv.11-14 Cave
    25%Early
    All Weather
    Rolling Fields - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-10
    20%Early
    Normal Weather
    Rolling Fields - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-10
    20%Early
    Normal Weather
    Rolling Fields - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-10
    20%Early
    Snowstorm
    Rolling Fields - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-10
    20%Early
    Snowstorm
    Rolling Fields - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-10
    20%Early
    Thunderstorm
    Rolling Fields - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-10
    20%Early
    Thunderstorm
    Rolling Fields - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-10
    20%Early
    Snowing
    Rolling Fields - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-10
    20%Early
    Snowing
    Rolling Fields - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-10
    20%Early
    Raining
    Rolling Fields - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-10
    20%Early
    Raining
    Rolling Fields - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.8-10
    20%Early
    Heavy Fog
    Rolling Fields - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.8-10
    20%Early
    Heavy Fog
    Galar Mine
    SwordOverworld Lv.11-14 Cave
    5%Early
    All Weather
    Galar Mine
    SwordGrass Lv.11-15 Cave
    5%Early
    All Weather
    Challenge Road
    SwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route
    56%Mid
    Heavy Fog
    Challenge Road
    SwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route
    56%Mid
    Normal Weather
    Challenge Road
    SwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route
    56%Mid
    Snowstorm
    Challenge Road
    SwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route
    56%Mid
    Snowing
    Challenge Road
    SwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route
    36%Mid
    Overcast
    Challenge Road
    SwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route
    36%Mid
    Thunderstorm
    Challenge Road
    SwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route
    36%Mid
    Intense Sun
    Challenge Road
    SwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route
    36%Mid
    Sandstorm
    Challenge Road
    SwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route
    36%Mid
    Raining
    Challenge Road
    SwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route
    30%Mid
    Overcast
    Challenge Road
    ShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route
    30%Mid
    Normal Weather
    Challenge Road
    SwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route
    30%Mid
    Normal Weather
    Challenge Road
    ShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route
    30%Mid
    Snowstorm
    Challenge Road
    SwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route
    30%Mid
    Snowstorm
    Challenge Road
    ShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route
    30%Mid
    Thunderstorm
    Challenge Road
    ShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route
    30%Mid
    Intense Sun
    Challenge Road
    SwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route
    30%Mid
    Thunderstorm
    Challenge Road
    ShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route
    30%Mid
    Snowing
    Challenge Road
    SwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route
    30%Mid
    Intense Sun
    Challenge Road
    ShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route
    30%Mid
    Sandstorm
    Challenge Road
    SwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route
    30%Mid
    Snowing
    Challenge Road
    SwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route
    30%Mid
    Sandstorm
    Challenge Road
    ShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route
    30%Mid
    Raining
    Challenge Road
    SwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route
    30%Mid
    Raining
    Challenge Road
    ShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route
    30%Mid
    Heavy Fog
    Challenge Road
    SwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route
    30%Mid
    Heavy Fog
    Challenge Road
    ShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route
    30%Mid
    Overcast
    Motostoke Outskirts
    ShieldGrass Lv.21-24
    30%Mid
    All Weather
    Motostoke Outskirts
    SwordGrass Lv.21-24
    30%Mid
    All Weather
    Stony Wilderness - 2
    ShieldOverworld Lv.28-30
    15%Mid
    Sandstorm
    Stony Wilderness - 2
    SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
    15%Mid
    Intense Sun
    Stony Wilderness - 2
    SwordOverworld Lv.28-30
    15%Mid
    Sandstorm
  2. Boldore
    Step 2Catch or Evolve Boldore
    Stony Wilderness
    ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
    40%Mid
    Sandstorm
    Stony Wilderness
    ShieldGrass Lv.27-29
    40%Mid
    Normal Weather
    Stony Wilderness
    ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
    30%Mid
    Thunderstorm
    Stony Wilderness
    ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
    30%Mid
    Intense Sun
    Stony Wilderness
    SwordGrass Lv.26-28
    20%Mid
    Sandstorm
    Stony Wilderness
    ShieldGrass Lv.26-28
    10%Mid
    Snowing
    Giant's Cap - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
    30%Late
    Normal Weather
    Giant's Cap - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
    30%Late
    Snowstorm
    Giant's Cap - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
    30%Late
    Thunderstorm
    Giant's Cap - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
    30%Late
    Intense Sun
    Giant's Cap - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
    30%Late
    Snowing
    Giant's Cap - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
    30%Late
    Sandstorm
    Giant's Cap - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
    30%Late
    Raining
    Giant's Cap - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
    30%Late
    Heavy Fog
    Giant's Cap - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
    30%Late
    Overcast
    Giant's Mirror - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
    30%Late
    Snowing
    Giant's Mirror - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
    30%Late
    Sandstorm
    Giant's Mirror - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
    30%Late
    Raining
    Giant's Mirror - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
    30%Late
    Heavy Fog
    Giant's Mirror - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
    30%Late
    Overcast
    Giant's Mirror - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
    30%Late
    Normal Weather
    Giant's Mirror - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
    30%Late
    Snowstorm
    Giant's Mirror - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
    30%Late
    Thunderstorm
    Giant's Mirror - Ground
    ShieldOverworld Lv.31-34
    30%Late
    Intense Sun
    Route 8
    ShieldOverworld Lv.39-41 Route
    25%Late
    All Weather
    Giant's Cap - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
    10%Late
    Thunderstorm
    Giant's Cap - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
    10%Late
    Intense Sun
    Giant's Cap - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
    10%Late
    Snowing
    Giant's Cap - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
    10%Late
    Sandstorm
    Giant's Cap - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
    10%Late
    Raining
    Giant's Cap - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
    10%Late
    Heavy Fog
    Giant's Cap - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
    10%Late
    Overcast
    Giant's Cap - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
    10%Late
    Normal Weather
    Giant's Cap - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
    10%Late
    Snowstorm
    Giant's Mirror - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
    10%Late
    Snowing
    Giant's Mirror - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
    10%Late
    Sandstorm
    Giant's Mirror - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
    10%Late
    Raining
    Giant's Mirror - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
    10%Late
    Heavy Fog
    Giant's Mirror - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
    10%Late
    Overcast
    Giant's Mirror - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
    10%Late
    Normal Weather
    Giant's Mirror - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
    10%Late
    Snowstorm
    Giant's Mirror - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
    10%Late
    Thunderstorm
    Giant's Mirror - Ground
    SwordOverworld Lv.31-34
    10%Late
    Intense Sun
    Route 8
    SwordOverworld Lv.39-41 Route
    10%Late
    All Weather
    Lake of Outrage
    ShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water
    30%Post
    Sandstorm
    Lake of Outrage
    SwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water
    30%Post
    Sandstorm
    or evolve from Roggenrola (Step 1)
  3. Gigalith
    Step 3Gigalith ✓

Gigalith Guide

  • In Sword & Shield, Sand Stream changes the entire equation for Gigalith. The 515 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a wallbreaker. Rock Slide with Leftovers is the standard set.

  • In Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, the core moveset is Rock Slide, Wideguard, Protect, and Stone Edge. Rock Slide leads at 16% 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

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