Garganacl

Garganacl is a Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 9.

Evolution of Naclstack.

Garganacl

Garganacl artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokédex data

National № 0934
Type Rock
Species Rock Salt Pokémon
Height 2.3 m (7′07″)
Weight 240.0 kg (529.1 lbs)
Abilities 1. Purifying Salt
2. Sturdy
Clear Body (hidden ability)
Local № 0131 (Scarlet/Violet)

Training

EV yield 3 Defense
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 250
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Mineral
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 100
310 404
Attack 100
184 328
Defense 130
238 394
Sp. Atk 45
85 207
Sp. Def 90
166 306
Speed 35
67 185
Total 500 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Garganacl.

Purifying Salt ability Sturdy ability Clear Body ability
NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
½½222½2
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
½2
NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
½½222½2
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
½2

Evolution chart

Nacli#0932
Nacli
Rock
(Level 24)
Naclstack#0933
Naclstack
Rock
(Level 38)
Garganacl#0934
Garganacl
Rock

Pokédex entries

Scarlet Garganacl will rub its fingertips together and sprinkle injured Pokémon with salt. Even severe wounds will promptly heal afterward.
Violet Many Pokémon gather around Garganacl, hoping to lick at its mineral-rich salt.

Moves learned by Garganacl

Scarlet/Violet

Moves learnt by level up

Garganacl learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BlockNormalStatus — —
1HardenNormalStatus — —
1Rock BlastRockPhysical 25 90
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Wide GuardRockStatus — —
5Rock ThrowRockPhysical 50 90
7Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
10Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
13Rock PolishRockStatus — —
16HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
24Salt CureRockPhysical 40 100
30RecoverNormalStatus — —
34Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
40Stealth RockRockStatus — —
44Heavy SlamSteelPhysical — 100
49EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
54Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
60ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Garganacl learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Hammer ArmFightingPhysical 100 90

Egg moves

Garganacl learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Garganacl gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
CurseGhostStatus — —
FissureGroundPhysical — 30
Power GemRockSpecial 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Garganacl is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
07ProtectNormalStatus — —
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
28BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
35Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
36Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
43FlingDarkPhysical — 100
46AvalancheIcePhysical 60 100
47EndureNormalStatus — —
49Sunny DayFireStatus — —
50Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
51SandstormRockStatus — —
55DigGroundPhysical 80 100
58Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
59Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
67Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
68Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100
69Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
76Rock BlastRockPhysical 25 90
84Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100
85RestPsychicStatus — —
86Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
89Body PressFightingPhysical 80 100
93Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
99Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
101Power GemRockSpecial 80 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus — —
104Iron DefenseSteelStatus — —
116Stealth RockRockStatus — —
121Heavy SlamSteelPhysical — 100
130Helping HandNormalStatus — —
133Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
149EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
150Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100

Garganacl sprites

Type Generation 9
Normal Garganacl sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny —

Where to find Garganacl

Scarlet
Violet		 The Great Crater of Paldea

Answers to Garganacl questions

Other languages

English Garganacl
Japanese キョジオーン
German Saltigant
French Gigansel
Italian Garganacl
Spanish Garganacl
Korean 콜로솔트
Chinese (Simplified) 盐石巨灵
Chinese (Traditional) 鹽石巨靈

 

English Rock Salt Pokémon
Japanese がんえんポケモン
German Steinsalz-Pokémon
French Pokémon Halite
Italian Pokémon Salgemma
Spanish Pokémon Halita
Korean 암염포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 岩盐宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 岩鹽寶可夢

Name origin

gargantuan
huge, giant
NaCl
chemical formula for salt (sodium chloride)