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Gigalith
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,693 |
| Generation | Unova (Gen 5) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
About Gigalith
Gigalith is a Rock-type Pokémon from Unova (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,693 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Gigalith has base stats of 226 Attack, 201 Defense, and 198 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 625.
With a strong Defense stat of 201, Gigalith is a solid defensive choice for gym defense and PvP battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Partly Cloudy weather, Gigalith receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Gigalith is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Slap | Ground | 19 | +13 | 12.7 | 8.7 | 4.0 | 3.3 |
| Smack Down STAB | Rock | 13 | +7 | 13.0 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 2.7 |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Slide STAB | Rock | 75 | -50 | 30.0 | 75 | -45 |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 180 | -100 | 36.0 | 150 | -80 |
| Super Power | Fighting | 85 | -50 | 28.3 | 85 | -40 |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | 70 | -50 | 35.0 | 70 | -50 |
| Meteor Beam ELITE STAB | Rock | 140 | -100 | 70.0 | 120 | -60 |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Gigalith takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Gigalith takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Gigalith
Top Pokémon to use when battling Gigalith in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kartana
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 2 |
Pheromosa
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 3 |
Palkia
| Water Dragon | 280 | 215 | 189 | 4,565 |
| 4 |
Dialga
| Steel Dragon | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 5 |
Kyogre
| Water | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 6 |
Groudon
| Ground | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 7 |
Marshadow
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 8 |
Inteleon
| Water | 262 | 142 | 172 | 3,391 |
| 9 |
Garchomp
| Dragon Ground | 261 | 193 | 239 | 4,532 |
| 10 |
Terrakion
| Rock Fighting | 260 | 192 | 209 | 4,231 |
🏆 Gigalith PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 1,497 |
| 2 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 1,497 |
| 4 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 1,500 |
| 5 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 1,491 |
| 6 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 1,500 |
| 7 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 1,494 |
| 8 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 1,497 |
| 9 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 1,500 |
| 10 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 1,498 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 29 | 2,497 |
| 2 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 29 | 2,497 |
| 3 | 0 | 15 | 12 | 29 | 2,491 |
| 4 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 29 | 2,496 |
| 5 | 1 | 14 | 12 | 29 | 2,496 |
| 6 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 29 | 2,491 |
| 7 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 29 | 2,496 |
| 8 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 29 | 2,496 |
| 9 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 29 | 2,491 |
| 10 | 1 | 12 | 14 | 29 | 2,496 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Gigalith IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,767 | 1,383 | 1,844 | 2,306 | 3,228 | 3,660 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,761 | 1,380 | 1,840 | 2,300 | 3,221 | 3,652 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,761 | 1,380 | 1,840 | 2,300 | 3,221 | 3,652 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,743 | 1,371 | 1,828 | 2,285 | 3,200 | 3,628 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,741 | 1,370 | 1,827 | 2,284 | 3,198 | 3,626 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,719 | 1,359 | 1,812 | 2,265 | 3,171 | 3,596 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,694 | 1,347 | 1,796 | 2,245 | 3,143 | 3,564 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,710 | 1,355 | 1,806 | 2,258 | 3,161 | 3,584 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,646 | 1,323 | 1,764 | 2,205 | 3,087 | 3,501 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,413 | 1,206 | 1,609 | 2,011 | 2,815 | 3,192 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Gigalith with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,660 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,228 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,764 - 1,844 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,205 - 2,306 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,764 - 1,844 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,323 - 1,383 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Gigalith with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 26 | 3,228 |
| 2 | 3,228 | 27 | 3,228 |
| 3 | 3,228 | 28 | 3,228 |
| 4 | 3,228 | 29 | 3,228 |
| 5 | 435 | 30 | 2,767 |
| 6 | 3,228 | 31 | 3,228 |
| 7 | 3,228 | 32 | 3,228 |
| 8 | 3,228 | 33 | 3,228 |
| 9 | 3,228 | 34 | 3,228 |
| 10 | 922 | 35 | 2,998 |
| 11 | 3,228 | 36 | 3,228 |
| 12 | 3,228 | 37 | 3,228 |
| 13 | 3,228 | 38 | 3,228 |
| 14 | 3,228 | 39 | 3,228 |
| 15 | 1,383 | 40 | 3,228 |
| 16 | 3,228 | 41 | 3,228 |
| 17 | 3,228 | 42 | 3,228 |
| 18 | 3,228 | 43 | 3,228 |
| 19 | 3,228 | 44 | 3,228 |
| 20 | 1,844 | 45 | 3,453 |
| 21 | 3,228 | 46 | 3,228 |
| 22 | 3,228 | 47 | 3,228 |
| 23 | 3,228 | 48 | 3,228 |
| 24 | 3,228 | 49 | 3,228 |
| 25 | 2,306 | 50 | 3,660 |
📖 Complete Gigalith Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Gigalith (#526) is a Rock-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,693 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Gigalith is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Gigalith in 2026.
📊 Gigalith Stats Analysis
Gigalith's Attack stat is 226 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Gigalith a strong damage dealer.
With 201 Defense (Excellent) and 198 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 625. This gives Gigalith reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Rock-type Pokémon, Gigalith's stat distribution is balanced.
⚔️ Best Gigalith Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Gigalith depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Mud Slap (Fast) with Rock Slide (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Gigalith has 2 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Gigalith has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
🏆 Gigalith PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Gigalith can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Rock typing provides useful matchups against Normal, Fire, Poison-type threats while being weak to Water, Grass, Fighting types.
Master League
With 3,660 CP at Level 50, Gigalith is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.
💪 Gigalith Raid Guide & Counters
Gigalith appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Water, Grass, Fighting-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Gigalith at Level 20 (1,764 - 1,844 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,205 - 2,306 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,844 CP.
🎯 How to Get Gigalith in Pokémon GO
Gigalith can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Partly Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Gigalith Evolution Guide
Gigalith is part of a 3-stage evolution family:
- Roggenrola (#524)
- Boldore (#525) — 50 Candy
- Gigalith (#526) ← current — 200 Candy
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
✨ Shiny Gigalith in Pokémon GO
Shiny Gigalith is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Gigalith gets a weather boost in Partly Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,205 - 2,306 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Gigalith
Q: What is Gigalith's max CP?
A: 3,660 CP at Level 50, or 3,228 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Gigalith good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.
Q: Can Gigalith be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Gigalith is available.
Q: What is Gigalith weak to?
A: Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Mud Slap + Rock Slide for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated November 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.