Type matchups
Damage Garganacl takes from each attacking type.
As a Rock type, Garganacl has 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 19 other Pokémon share the Rock typing.
- With Purifying Salt: Ghost 1× → ½×
Base stats
- HP
- 100
- Attack
- 100
- Defense
- 130
- Sp. Atk
- 45
- Sp. Def
- 90
- Speed
- 35
- Total
- 500
Garganacl has a base stat total of 500, higher than 64% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (130). With Attack (100) well above Sp. Atk (45), it works best as a physical attacker. At 35 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 100 HP, 130 Defense and 90 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.
Garganacl can have the abilities Purifying Salt, Sturdy and Clear Body.
How to beat Garganacl
Garganacl takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Grass moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal, Flying, Poison and Fire moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Rock moves. Cobalion hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock moves. Great Tusk hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Rock moves.
Evolution
Garganacl is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Nacli → Naclstack → Garganacl), evolving from Naclstack.
Best counters to Garganacl
Other Rock Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Garganacl weak to?
As a Rock type, Garganacl takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Grass moves.
What is Garganacl resistant to?
Garganacl resists Normal, Flying, Poison and Fire moves.
What are the best counters to Garganacl?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zamazenta, Cobalion and Great Tusk, which hit Garganacl with super-effective attacks.