gigalith
Generation V · #0526 — Compressed Pokémon
Gigalith, known as the Compressed Pokémon, stands as the final and most formidable evolution in the Roggenrola line, debuting in Generation V. This Rock-type powerhouse is instantly recognizable by its striking blue body adorned with vibrant reddish-orange crystalline protrusions that jut from nearly every surface. At 1.7 meters tall and weighing an impressive 260 kilograms, Gigalith commands respect both in appearance and capability. Its National Pokédex number is #526, and it represents the pinnacle of mineral-based evolution, available through trade evolution from Boldore. With a base stat total of 515, Gigalith specializes in physical attack with a phenomenal Attack stat of 135, coupled with a substantial Defense of 130, making it a force to be reckoned with in battles requiring raw power and resilience.
Base Stats
Height
1.7m
Weight
260.0kg
Category
Compressed Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
blue
Shape
tentacles
Abilities
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Summons a sandstorm that lasts indefinitely upon entering battle.
Strengthens rock, ground, and steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Gigalith Biology & Physical Characteristics
Gigalith is a quadrupedal Pokémon constructed of stone so incredibly dense and hard that it serves as the foundation of its remarkable defensive capabilities. Its body is predominantly blue, while its distinctive reddish-orange crystals appear along its back, chest, feet, and face, creating a visually striking contrast. The creature's yellow ears from its previous evolutionary forms have evolved to become red-filled structures resembling eyes, adding to its intimidating presence. Internally, Gigalith possesses an energy core of tremendous power—the compression of energy within this core allows it to unleash attacks capable of devastating mountain-sized landmasses. The Pokédex notes that when firing these attacks at maximum power, the sheer force of the resulting blast creates multiple cracks and fissures across its body, demonstrating the immense internal pressure it contains. Additionally, Gigalith can absorb solar energy through its orange crystals and magnify it within its body, converting sunlight into devastating energy balls that can obliterate dump trucks, though this ability is rendered useless during nighttime or rainy weather conditions.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Gigalith Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Gigalith maintains a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male to 50% female, allowing for flexible breeding strategies regardless of which gender a trainer obtains. As a member of the Mineral Egg Group, Gigalith is compatible with other mineral-based Pokémon and certain stone-based creatures when breeding. The breeding process results in eggs of its pre-evolution, Boldore, which will hatch after 15 cycles of travel—equivalent to approximately 3,599 to 3,855 steps depending on various in-game factors. Trainers seeking to breed Gigalith should note that the resulting offspring will begin as Roggenrola, requiring careful planning if they wish to develop a competitive Gigalith line through breeding rather than wild capture or evolution of existing Boldore. The base friendship value for Gigalith is 70 out of 255, indicating a moderately receptive personality toward new trainers, though consistent positive interactions and favorable battle experiences will strengthen the bond between trainer and Pokémon.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
everstone
training
Held: Prevents level-based evolution from occuring.
Cost: 3000
everstone
training
Held: Prevents level-based evolution from occuring.
Cost: 3000
everstone
training
Held: Prevents level-based evolution from occuring.
Cost: 3000
everstone
training
Held: Prevents level-based evolution from occuring.
Cost: 3000
everstone
training
Held: Prevents level-based evolution from occuring.
Cost: 3000
everstone
training
Held: Prevents level-based evolution from occuring.
Cost: 3000
everstone
training
Held: Prevents level-based evolution from occuring.
Cost: 3000
everstone
training
Held: Prevents level-based evolution from occuring.
Cost: 3000
everstone
training
Held: Prevents level-based evolution from occuring.
Cost: 3000
everstone
training
Held: Prevents level-based evolution from occuring.
Cost: 3000
everstone
training
Held: Prevents level-based evolution from occuring.
Cost: 3000
everstone
training
Held: Prevents level-based evolution from occuring.
Cost: 3000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
tm06
firered leafgreen
tm06
diamond pearl
tm06
platinum
tm06
ruby sapphire
tm06
colosseum
tm06
black 2 white 2
tm06
xd
tm06
black white
tm06
heartgold soulsilver
tm06
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm06
ultra sun ultra moon
+510 more TMs/HMs
gigalith's Evolution Chain
Gigalith Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Gigalith is the final evolutionary stage of the Roggenrola line, reached when its second form, Boldore, is traded to another trainer. This trade evolution mechanic emphasizes the importance of connection and exchange between trainers, a core theme in the Pokémon franchise. The evolution from Boldore to Gigalith represents a dramatic increase in power and density, with the creature's energy core becoming more concentrated and capable of producing stronger attacks. The physical transformation includes the development of additional crystalline protrusions and the solidification of its body into an even more formidable form. Unlike many other Pokémon lines, Gigalith does not possess a Mega Evolution form, meaning its standard evolved state represents its ultimate power level in terms of official evolution mechanics. This makes the trade evolution to Gigalith a singularly important milestone for trainers using this line, as it marks the achievement of the Roggenrola family's full potential without additional transformative mechanics.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Gigalith Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Gigalith makes its home in caves and tunnels deep underground, where it spends much of its time in relative darkness. Despite this preference for subterranean environments, the Pokémon's reliance on solar energy absorption demonstrates an interesting adaptability, suggesting it surfaces or inhabits caverns with natural light sources. Known for its exceptional hardiness and impressive horsepower, Gigalith has become a popular and valued companion for construction workers and miners across various regions. In the Galar region specifically, Gigalith works alongside the industrial Copperajah on construction sites and in mines, forming effective partnerships that showcase its utility beyond pure battling. The creature's combination of physical strength, durability, and reliability makes it an ideal working partner in human society, where its stone-hard body and powerful energy projection abilities serve practical purposes in excavation and construction activities.
Pokedex Entries
Compressing the energy from its internal core lets it fire off an attack capable of blowing away a mountain.
The solar rays it absorbs are processed in its energy core and fired as a ball of light.
The solar energy absorbed by its body’s orange crystals is magnified internally and fired from its mouth.
The solar rays it absorbs are processed in its energy core and fired as a ball of light.
Compressing the energy from its internal core lets it fire off an attack capable of blowing away a mountain.
The solar rays it absorbs are processed in its energy core and fired as a ball of light.
Compressing the energy from its internal core lets it fire off an attack capable of blowing away a mountain.
The blasts of energy it makes from sunbeams have terrifying power. However, it’s not able to fire its blasts at night or on rainy days.
When it fires off energy with all its might, the power creates countless fissures on its body.
Known for its hefty horsepower, this Pokémon is a popular partner for construction workers.
It absorbs rays of sunlight and shoots out energy. It’s usually lurking deep beneath the surface.
This hardy Pokémon can often be found on construction sites and in mines, working alongside people and Copperajah.
Although its energy blasts can blow away a dump truck, they have a limitation— they can only be fired when the sun is out.
Gigalith Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Gigalith is a sophisticated portmanteau combining 'giga,' a prefix denoting something of enormous size or scale, with 'lith,' derived from the Greek word for stone. This naming convention perfectly encapsulates the Pokémon's nature as a massive, compressed stone creature of extraordinary density and power. The Japanese name, Gigaiath, follows a similar pattern, emphasizing the grandiose nature of this final evolution. Visually, Gigalith's design represents a natural progression from its predecessors, with Roggenrola establishing the basic crystalline rock aesthetic and Boldore expanding on it, but Gigalith perfects the concept through increased angularity and a more pronounced warrior-like appearance. The blue coloration sets it apart from the brownish tones of earlier evolutions, suggesting a transformation into something more refined and powerful. The reddish-orange crystals that cover its body serve both aesthetic and functional purposes, as they are explicitly tied to its solar energy absorption abilities in Pokédex entries. The overall design evokes imagery of ancient megaliths and geological formations, reinforcing its role as a primal force of nature harnessed and concentrated into a single creature.
Learnable Moves
Gigalith can learn 56 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| block | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| body press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| explosion | normal | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flash cannon | steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| gravity | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| harden | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heavy slam | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| meteor beam | rock | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| nature power | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| power gem | rock | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock blast | rock | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 |
| rock polish | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sand attack | ground | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| sand tomb | ground | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| self destruct | normal | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smack down | rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
Gigalith Competitive Battle Guide
Gigalith's competitive viability centers on its exceptional Attack stat of 135 and solid Defense of 130, making it a formidable physical wall and attacker in appropriate team compositions. With three ability options—Sturdy, Sand Stream, and the hidden ability Sand Force—Gigalith offers strategic flexibility depending on the competitive format and metagame. Sturdy is invaluable for surviving one-hit knockout moves and preventing KOs from full health, leaving the user with one HP instead, which can turn the tide of critical moments in competitive battles. Sand Stream automatically summons a sandstorm upon entry, providing passive damage to opposing Pokémon while enabling weather-dependent strategies. The hidden ability Sand Force is particularly potent, increasing the power of Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3 times their normal damage during sandstorm while simultaneously protecting Gigalith from sandstorm damage itself. Gigalith's low Speed stat of 25 presents a significant limitation, typically requiring trick room support or careful team positioning to optimize its effectiveness. Its mediocre Special Attack of 60 means it should rely entirely on physical moves, with access to powerful attacks like Stone Edge, Earthquake, and Close Combat through leveling and technical machines, making it best suited for dedicated physical attacker roles in competitive teams.
Commonly Asked Questions About Gigalith
What type is Gigalith?
Gigalith is a rock type Pokemon.
What does Gigalith evolve from?
Gigalith evolved from boldore that evolved from roggenrola.
What are Gigalith's weaknesses?
Gigalith is weak to fighting, ground, steel, water and grass type moves.
Gigalith Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Gigalith has established itself within Pokémon culture as a symbol of industrial strength and reliable partnership with humanity, particularly in professional mining and construction contexts. Its association with worker Pokémon rather than legendary creatures gives it an understated but significant presence in the franchise's broader worldbuilding. The Pokémon's design has resonated with fans who appreciate mineral and crystal-based aesthetics, contributing to the enduring popularity of Rock-type Pokémon despite their relative scarcity in many competitive metagames. Gigalith's appearance in the anime and various Pokémon media has consistently portrayed it as a respected and capable ally, reinforcing its image as a dependable partner Pokémon. Within fan communities, Gigalith enjoys appreciation from players who value functionality and practical strength over flashy designs, with many competitive players respecting its role as a solid physical attacker and defensive presence in sandstorm-based team configurations. The Pokémon's relatively straightforward yet visually impressive design has made it a favorite subject for fan art, merchandise, and community discussions surrounding underrated Rock-type Pokémon.
Where to Find Gigalith in Every Pokémon Game
Gigalith's availability varies significantly across different generations and games, with players typically encountering Boldore in the wild and requiring a trade to evolve it into Gigalith. In Pokémon Black and White, Gigalith is accessible in areas inhabited by Boldore, with players needing to facilitate a trade to complete the evolution. Subsequent generations have maintained similar patterns, with Boldore appearing in cave systems and mineral-rich environments where trainers can catch them and arrange trades. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Gigalith can be encountered in the wild throughout various regions including the Isle of Armor DLC, providing alternative methods to obtain the final evolution without necessarily breeding or trading. The game data indicates that Gigalith has appeared in multiple Pokédex iterations across different regions, including the Kalos regional Pokédex entries (as number 122 in Coastal Kalos), the Alola Pokédex (as numbers 100 and 122 depending on version), and the Galar Pokédex (as number 170, with number 156 in the Isle of Armor). Modern games with expanded wild Pokémon availability have made acquiring Gigalith more straightforward than in earlier generations, though the trade requirement for evolution ensures that community interaction remains a component of obtaining this Pokémon.