Gigalith
TL;DR. Gigalith is a pure rock-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 515. Compressing the energy from its internal core lets it fire off an attack capable of blowing away a mountain.
Compressing the energy from its internal core lets it fire off an attack capable of blowing away a mountain.
Stat spread.
Total of 515. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Gigalith in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Gigalith reaches 3,228 CP at level 40 and 3,693 CP as a best buddy.
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Gigalith in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Gigalith across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #944 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Gigalith.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Gigalith, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Gigalith?
Gigalith is a pure Rock-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Gigalith weak to?
Gigalith takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Gigalith resistant to?
Gigalith resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying. It has no full immunities.
How does Gigalith evolve?
Gigalith evolves from Boldore (Trade). Gigalith is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Gigalith from?
Gigalith was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0526.
What are Gigalith's base stats?
Gigalith has HP 85, Attack 135, Defense 130, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 80, and Speed 25. Total base stat total: 515.
What are Gigalith's abilities?
Gigalith can have the abilities Sturdy, Sand Stream, plus the Hidden Ability Sand Force.
Is Gigalith legendary or mythical?
No. Gigalith is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Gigalith's best stat?
Gigalith's highest base stat is Attack at 135, which ranks 4th of 74 Rock-type Pokémon.
Is Gigalith good?
Gigalith has a base stat total of 515, the 226th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 16th among Rock-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Gigalith as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Gigalith is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Gigalith vs. the average Rock-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 74 Rock-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Gigalith | Rock avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 85 | 69 | +16 |
| Attack | 135 | 87 | +48 |
| Defense | 130 | 104 | +26 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 59 | +1 |
| Special Defense | 80 | 72 | +8 |
| Speed | 25 | 52 | -27 |
| Total | 515 | 443 | +72 |
Gigalith appears in 16 games.
Every mainline release where Gigalith is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Gigalith in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 2 games have a known habitat.
Gigalith appears in 2 episodes.
From BW052 (2011-10-13) through BW106 (2012-12-13).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Gigalith partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Gigalith partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
3 Gigalith cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Gigalith
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