Type matchups
Damage Gigalith takes from each attacking type.
As a Rock type, Gigalith has 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 19 other Pokémon share the Rock typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 85
- Attack
- 135
- Defense
- 130
- Sp. Atk
- 60
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 25
- Total
- 515
Gigalith has a base stat total of 515, higher than 71% of Pokémon. With Attack (135) well above Sp. Atk (60), it works best as a physical attacker. At 25 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 85 HP, 130 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.
Gigalith can have the abilities Sturdy, Sand Stream and Sand Force.
How to beat Gigalith
Gigalith takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Grass moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal, Flying, Poison and Fire moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Rock moves. Cobalion hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock moves. Great Tusk hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Rock moves.
Evolution
Gigalith is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Roggenrola → Boldore → Gigalith), evolving from Boldore.
Best counters to Gigalith
Other Rock Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Gigalith weak to?
As a Rock type, Gigalith takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Grass moves.
What is Gigalith resistant to?
Gigalith resists Normal, Flying, Poison and Fire moves.
What are the best counters to Gigalith?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zamazenta, Cobalion and Great Tusk, which hit Gigalith with super-effective attacks.