#526 · Generation 5
Gigalith
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 3,228 / 3,650
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,844 / 2,306
- Research CP (L15)
- 1,383
- Buddy distance
- 3 km
- 2nd charged move
- 50,000 dust · 50 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Keep
Gigalith earns its spot: A-tier Rock raid attacker (Shadow).
Battle roles
- ARock raid attackershadow#6 Rock · 16.4 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #6 of 294 Rock-type attackers with Lock On / Meteor Beam (needs an Elite TM).
- CMaster Leagueshadow#138 of 409 · score 71.1
The Shadow version is ranked #138 in Master League on PvPoke with Lock On / Meteor Beam / Super Power.
- CRock raid attacker#18 Rock · 14.1 DPS
It ranks #18 of 294 Rock-type attackers with Lock On / Meteor Beam (needs an Elite TM).
- CMax Battle attackerdynamax#2 Rock · 223 per Max Move
Dynamax Gigalith ranks #2 of 11 Rock-type Max attackers: 223 damage per Max Rockfall at level 40 (fast move Smack Down). Only a copy caught in a Max Battle can use it.
- CMax Battle tankdynamax#32 of 157 tanks
C-tier Max Battle tank (#32 of 157 by Defence × HP): it takes the boss's hits and shields the party with Max Guard.
- –Great League#603 of 1154 · score 72.2
Ranked #603 of 1154; not competitive in Great League.
- –Ultra League#376 of 851 · score 75.9
Ranked #376 of 851; not competitive in Ultra League.
Collection value
- Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
- Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
Roggenrola- →50 candy
Boldore - →200 candyGigalith
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | – | #603 / 1154 | 72.2 | Lock On · Super Power · Meteor Beam | L17 · 5/14/15 |
| Great LeagueShadow | – | #639 / 1154 | 71.4 | Lock On · Super Power · Meteor Beam | L17 · 5/14/15 |
| Ultra League | – | #376 / 851 | 75.9 | Lock On · Super Power · Meteor Beam | L28.5 · 4/15/13 |
| Ultra LeagueShadow | – | #535 / 851 | 71.2 | Lock On · Meteor Beam · Super Power | L28.5 · 4/15/13 |
| Master League | – | #172 / 409 | 66.9 | Lock On · Super Power · Meteor Beam | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Master LeagueShadow | C | #138 / 409 | 71.1 | Lock On · Meteor Beam · Super Power | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Ultra Premier | – | #308 / 689 | 78.6 | Mud Slap · Super Power · Meteor Beam | |
| Ultra PremierShadow | – | #519 / 689 | 68.2 | Mud Slap · Meteor Beam · Super Power | |
| Master Premier | C | #80 / 274 | 74.2 | Lock On · Super Power · Meteor Beam | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Master PremierShadow | – | #101 / 274 | 69.7 | Lock On · Meteor Beam · Rock Slide | L50 · 15/15/15 |
Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.
Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)
Gigalith can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.
Max Moves
Max Battle roles
- AttackerC Dynamax
- Tank (Max Guard)C Dynamax
Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| rockShadow | A | #6 / 294 | 16.4 | 293 | Lock On · Meteor BeamElite TM |
| rock | C | #18 / 294 | 14.1 | 302 | Lock On · Meteor BeamElite TM |
| steelShadow | – | #33 / 182 | 13.3 | 238 | Smack Down · Heavy Slam |
| steel | – | #55 / 182 | 11.3 | 241 | Smack Down · Heavy Slam |
| grassShadow | – | #55 / 344 | 13.1 | 233 | Smack Down · Solar Beam |
| fightingShadow | – | #72 / 283 | 13.0 | 231 | Smack Down · Super Power |
| grass | – | #90 / 344 | 11.1 | 238 | Smack Down · Solar Beam |
| fighting | – | #119 / 283 | 10.9 | 234 | Smack Down · Super Power |
Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mud-Slap | ground | 19 | +13 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 11 | +10 | 3 turns |
Smack DownSTAB | rock | 13 | +7 | 1.0s | 13.0 | 11 | +8 | 3 turns |
Lock-On | normal | 2 | +10 | 0.5s | 4.0 | 1 | +5 | 1 turn |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rock SlideSTAB | rock | 75 | -50 | 2.5s | 1.50 | 75 | -45 | |
Solar Beam | grass | 180 | -100 | 5.0s | 1.80 | 150 | -80 | |
Superpower | fighting | 85 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.70 | 85 | -40 | 100% chance: -1 own Atk, -1 own Def |
Heavy Slam | steel | 70 | -50 | 2.0s | 1.40 | 70 | -50 | |
Meteor BeamElite TMSTAB | rock | 140 | -100 | 2.0s | 1.40 | 120 | -60 | 100% chance: +1 own Atk |
Questions people ask
- Is Gigalith good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Gigalith is A-tier for Rock raid attacker and has 4 other ranked roles.
- Should I keep or transfer Gigalith?
- Gigalith earns its spot: A-tier Rock raid attacker (Shadow).
- Is Gigalith a good raid attacker?
- Gigalith ranks #18 of 294 rock attackers with 14.1 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
- Can Gigalith be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Gigalith is available from evolution, photobomb, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
- Is Shadow Gigalith worth keeping?
- Shadow Gigalith hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. The Shadow form is A-tier for Rock raid attacker, so keep it.
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