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No. 0933 · Generation IX · Paldea

Naclstack

The Rock Salt Pokémon
Rock
Weak to with Purifying Salt Water Grass Fighting Ground Steel
All matchups
Naclstack
Sprite

TL;DR. Naclstack is a pure rock-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 355. This Pokémon dry cures its prey by spraying salt over them. The curing process steals away the water in the prey’s body.

Rock

This Pokémon dry cures its prey by spraying salt over them. The curing process steals away the water in the prey’s body.

Height0.6 m
Weight105.0 kg
AbilitiesPurifying Salt, Sturdy
HiddenClear Body
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 355. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 60
Attack 60
Defense 100
Sp. Attack 35
Sp. Defense 65
Speed 35
Total355
355 base stat total, the 691st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 55th among Rock-types.
100 base Defense, Naclstack's strongest stat, ranking 35th of 74 Rock-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Naclstack 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, Naclstack reaches 1,292 CP at level 40 and 1,478 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack105
GO Defense160
GO Stamina155
Max CP (L40)1,292
Max CP (L50)1,461
Best buddy (L51)1,478
Raid catch CP 687–738 (L20). Weather boosted 859–923 (L25).

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Competitive

Naclstack in competitive play.

Naclstack is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #390 in the Great League.

PU
Specially Defensive
Salt Cure / Protect / Recover / Curse
  • ItemEviolite
  • NatureCareful
  • EVs248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
  • TeraWater, Ghost
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #390 78.8 score

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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

Common questions about Naclstack.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Naclstack, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Naclstack?

Naclstack is a pure Rock-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Naclstack weak to?

Naclstack takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Naclstack resistant to?

Naclstack resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying. It has no full immunities.

How does Naclstack evolve?

Naclstack evolves from Nacli (Level 24). Naclstack evolves into Garganacl (Level 38).

What generation is Naclstack from?

Naclstack was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0933.

What are Naclstack's base stats?

Naclstack has HP 60, Attack 60, Defense 100, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 65, and Speed 35. Total base stat total: 355.

What are Naclstack's abilities?

Naclstack can have the abilities Purifying Salt, Sturdy, plus the Hidden Ability Clear Body.

Is Naclstack legendary or mythical?

No. Naclstack is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Naclstack's best stat?

Naclstack's highest base stat is Defense at 100, which ranks 35th of 74 Rock-type Pokémon.

Is Naclstack good?

Naclstack has a base stat total of 355, the 691st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 55th among Rock-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

Does Naclstack's ability change its weaknesses?

Yes. With Purifying Salt, Ghost moves do half damage. Sturdy does not change its matchups. Clear Body does not change its matchups.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Naclstack as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Naclstack 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Naclstack is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.

Ability

Purifying Salt: Ghost moves do half damage.

Sturdy: does not change its type matchups.

Clear Body: does not change its type matchups.

2× Weak to
Water Grass Fighting Ground Steel
½× Resists
Normal Fire Poison Flying Ghost
2× Weak to
Water Grass Fighting Ground Steel
½× Resists
Normal Fire Poison Flying
Comparison

Naclstack vs. the average Rock-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 74 Rock-type Pokémon.

Stat Naclstack Rock avg Difference
HP 60 69 -9
Attack 60 87 -27
Defense 100 104 -4
Special Attack 35 59 -24
Special Defense 65 72 -7
Speed 35 52 -17
Total 355 443 -88
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Game appearances

Naclstack appears in 3 games.

Every mainline release where Naclstack is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Naclstack.

Every main-series game Naclstack is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainable
  • Scarlet · VioletObtainable
    • WildSouth Province: Area Six
    • WildWest Province: Area Three
    • WildWest Province: Area Two (Ghost Type)
    • WildNorth Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Casseroya Lake, Glaseado Mountain
    • WildArea Zero
    • RaidTera Raid Battles (3★)
  • Legends: Z-AObtainable
    • Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
    • WildHyperspace Lumiose (3★ & 4★ Rock-type wild zones, 5★ unknown hyperspace wild zones via special scan) (Mega Dimension)

    Needs Mega Dimension

Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Naclstack appears in 1 episode.

In HZ149 (2026-09-11).

Browse them on the anime guide

TCG Pocket appearances

Naclstack in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Naclstack TCG Pocket card from Paradox Drive
Naclstack
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