Competitive Information for Gigalith [Sun/Moon]
Rock
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Ground/Rock/Steel attacks do 1.3x in Sandstorm; immunity to it.
On switch-in, this Pokemon summons Sandstorm.
If this Pokemon is at full HP, it survives one hit with at least 1 HP. Immune to OHKO.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Gigalith? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Get ready to meet Gigalith, the wonderful Rock-typed Pokémon! It's to see Gigalith show up as a Sun/Moon opponent. It is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-typed attacks. Want to master Gigalith's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Smooth Rock / Custap Berry
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Careful (+SpD, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 56 Atk / 56 Def / 144 SpD
Moveset:
- Explosion
- Earthquake
- Iron Head
- Stealth Rock / Stone Edge
In single battles, Gigalith is known as a terrific Double Wall. This moveset attempts to provide strong resistance against both physical and special moves. Sand Stream changes the weather to a Sandstorm when Gigalith is sent out onto the field. This damages all Pokemon every turn while the Sandstorm remains active unless they are Rock-, Steel- or Ground-typed. Sandstorm also raises the Special Defense of all Rock-type Pokémon by 50%. Equipping Smooth Rock helps extend sandstorm weather effects this Pokemon creates from 5 turns to 8 instead. With a Custap Berry equipped to it, Gigalith moves first in its priority bracket when at 1/4 max hp or less then the Custap Berry gets consumed.
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Stealth Rock is a status move (hurts foes on switch-in. Factors rock weakness).
◆ Stone Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Rock-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Rockium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 208 Hp / 252 Atk / 48 SpD
Moveset:
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Superpower / Rock Smash
- Iron Head / Heavy Slam
Gigalith stands out as a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with powerful physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Gigalith's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Force, Gigalith's ground/rock/steel attacks do 1.3x in sandstorm; immunity to it. With a Rockium Z equipped to it, if Gigalith has a rock move, this item allows it to use a rock z-move.
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Gigalith's last move failed).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Gigalith's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 40-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Heavy Slam is a physical 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the heavier your Gigalith than the target).
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Item: Smooth Rock / Fightinium Z
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 208 Hp / 252 Atk / 48 SpD
Moveset:
- Superpower / Rock Smash
- Return / Strength
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
Gigalith thrives as an outstanding Physical Sweeper perfect for single battles. This moveset design focuses to crush rivals using heavy-hitting physical moves. Sand Stream changes the weather to a Sandstorm when Gigalith is sent out onto the field. This damages all Pokemon every turn while the Sandstorm remains active unless they are Rock-, Steel- or Ground-typed. Sandstorm also raises the Special Defense of all Rock-type Pokémon by 50%. Equipping Smooth Rock helps extend sandstorm weather effects this Pokemon creates from 5 turns to 8 instead. With a Fightinium Z equipped to it, if Gigalith has a fighting move, this item allows it to use a fighting z-move.
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 40-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Strength is a physical 80-base power Normal-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Gigalith's last move failed).
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Item: Lum Berry
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 104 Hp / 104 Atk / 104 Def / 196 SpD
Moveset:
- Heavy Slam
- Stone Edge
- Substitute
- Earthquake
Gigalith excels as a stupendous Double Wall during single battles. This moveset attempts to provide strong resistance against both physical and special moves. With Sturdy, if Gigalith is at full hp it survives one hit with at least 1 hp. Immune to ohko. With a Lum Berry equipped to it, Gigalith cures itself if it has a non-volatile status or is confused then the Lum Berry gets consumed.
◆ Stone Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Rock-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Substitute is a status move (Gigalith takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Gigalith? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Rockium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Force
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 208 Hp / 252 Atk / 48 SpD
Moveset:
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Superpower / Rock Smash
- Iron Head / Heavy Slam
Prepare for double battles with Gigalith as a wonderful Physical Sweeper. This approach seeks to crush rivals using overwhelming physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Gigalith's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Force, Gigalith's ground/rock/steel attacks do 1.3x in sandstorm; immunity to it. With a Rockium Z equipped to it, if Gigalith has a rock move, this item allows it to use a rock z-move.
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Gigalith's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 40-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Heavy Slam is a physical 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the heavier your Gigalith than the target).
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Item: Smooth Rock / Rockium Z
Ability: Sand Stream
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 208 Hp / 252 Atk / 48 SpD
Moveset:
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Superpower / Rock Smash
- Return / Strength
For those intense double battles, Gigalith is an exquisite Physical Sweeper. The objective of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Sand Stream changes the weather to a Sandstorm when Gigalith is sent out onto the field. This damages all Pokemon every turn while the Sandstorm remains active unless they are Rock-, Steel- or Ground-typed. Sandstorm also raises the Special Defense of all Rock-type Pokémon by 50%. Equipping Smooth Rock helps extend sandstorm weather effects this Pokemon creates from 5 turns to 8 instead. With a Rockium Z equipped to it, if Gigalith has a rock move, this item allows it to use a rock z-move.
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Gigalith's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Smash is a physical 40-base power Fighting-type move (50% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Strength is a physical 80-base power Normal-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Gigalith can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Gigalith.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Gigalith can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Gigalith
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Protect, Wide Guard
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Gigalith's stats
- Autotomize
- Curse
- Harden
- Iron Defense
- Rock Polish
Most notable and possible best moves for Gigalith
- Earthquake
- Explosion
- Gravity
- Heavy Slam
- Hidden Power
- Iron Head
- Protect
- Rest
- Rock Tomb
- Sandstorm
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Gigalith in Sun and Moon
- Careful Nature ( 252/56/56/0/144/0/ )
- Adamant Nature ( 252/252/4/0/0/0/ )
- Optimize Gigalith's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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