No. 0934
Garganacl
Rock Salt Pokémon
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Garganacl is a Rock-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Grass, with a base stat total of 500. In Pokémon Champions it’s #206 on the Doubles ladder and #181 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.
- Height
- 2.3 m 7′07″
- Weight
- 240 kg 529.1 lbs
- Base stat total
- 500 Higher than 70% of Pokémon
- Introduced
- Gen IX Scarlet & Violet
Leftovers · Impish · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpD 32Full set →
Many Pokémon gather around Garganacl, hoping to lick at its mineral-rich salt.
Base stats
Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Def.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 9 types
With : Ghost becomes ½×
Speed tiers
The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 35); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Garganacl outspeeds 8 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on ShowdownSmogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Abilities
Ghost damage to this Pokémon dealt with a halved offensive stat; can't be statused.
Everything about Purifying Salt →If this Pokémon is at full HP, it survives one hit with at least 1 HP. to .
Everything about Sturdy →Other Pokémon with Sturdy 42
Geodude
Graveler
Golem
Magnemite
Magneton
Onix
Sudowoodo
Pineco
Forretress
Steelix
Shuckle
Skarmory
Donphan
Nosepass
Aron
Lairon
Aggron
Relicanth
Regirock
Shieldon
Bastiodon
Bonsly
Magnezone
Probopass
Roggenrola
Boldore
Gigalith
Sawk
Dwebble
Crustle
Tirtouga
Carracosta
Tyrunt
Carbink
Bergmite
Avalugg
Togedemaru
Cosmoem
Nacli
Naclstack
Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon
ArchaludonPrevents other Pokémon from lowering this Pokémon's .
Everything about Clear Body →
Tentacool
Tentacruel
Beldum
Metang
Metagross
Regice
Registeel
Klink
Klang
Klinklang
Diancie
Dreepy
DrakloakCompetitive
Ranked ladder · in-game
Doubles
#206 of 262 used
Leftovers (45.9%) · (75.5%) · Impish (23.8%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpD 32 (15.0%)
Singles
#181 of 262 used
Leftovers (53.3%) · (89.8%) · Impish (53.4%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (31.1%)
Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.
Usage over time
Values
| Month | Regulation | Battles | Share of teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,122,222 | 0.2% |
| May 2026 | Reg M-A | 3,355,619 | 0.1% |
| Jun 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,163,315 | 0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,764,686 | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | Reg M-B | 1,269,250 | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | Reg M-C | 1,631,943 | 0.1% |
Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Sep 20260.5% of teams · rank #151 · Singles · about 1,533 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.4% of teams · rank #153 · Singles · about 703 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.3% of teams · rank #132 · Singles · about 174 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026
0.4% of teams · rank #99 · Singles · about 23 teams · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 23 teams behind this, too few to show its set.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Impish
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Careful
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Careful
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.5%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.4%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.3%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.4%
Moves
- Salt Cure95.3%
- Recover90.5%
- Stealth Rock55.3%
- Body Press42.1%
- Protect42.0%
- Iron Defense30.6%
- Earthquake14.3%
- Avalanche3.8%
Items
- Leftovers50.8%
Sitrus Berry18.5%
Rocky Helmet12.7%
Hard Stone8.2%
Shuca Berry2.5%
Chople Berry2.1%
Abilities
- 92.3%
- 6.0%
- 1.6%
Stat Points
- Impish 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def23.3%
- Careful 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpD15.9%
- Careful 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD13.9%
- Impish 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD4.9%
These 4 cover 58.0% of its sets.
Most common partners
Corviknight31.5%
Toxapex17.9%
Golisopod-Mega12.4%
Samurott-Hisui11.6%
Rillaboom10.3%
Volcarona9.2%
Moves
- Salt Cure99.2%
- Recover96.8%
- Stealth Rock59.0%
- Body Press48.4%
- Protect43.8%
- Iron Defense31.3%
- Earthquake6.0%
- Curse4.2%
Items
- Leftovers57.7%
- Sitrus Berry17.3%
- Rocky Helmet13.3%
- Shuca Berry3.9%
- Hard Stone2.0%
- Chople Berry1.9%
Abilities
- 94.2%
- 5.5%
- 0.3%
Stat Points
- Careful 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpD25.8%
- Impish 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def22.8%
- Careful 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD20.0%
- Impish 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD4.5%
These 4 cover 73.1% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Corviknight41.1%
- Toxapex22.1%
- Rillaboom17.7%
- Golisopod-Mega16.9%
- Samurott-Hisui15.8%
Charizard-Mega-Y13.9%
Moves
- Salt Cure99.9%
- Recover99.5%
- Stealth Rock70.3%
- Protect58.9%
- Body Press35.4%
- Iron Defense22.8%
- Ice Punch4.9%
- Earthquake4.0%
Items
- Leftovers73.1%
- Rocky Helmet7.9%
- Sitrus Berry6.3%
- Shuca Berry6.0%
- Chople Berry3.6%
- Hard Stone1.5%
Abilities
- 97.5%
- 2.5%
- 0%
Stat Points
- Careful 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpD46.1%
- Impish 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def21.0%
- Careful 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD16.1%
- Impish 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD7.2%
These 4 cover 90.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Corviknight62.6%
- Rillaboom41.2%
Aegislash35.7%- Charizard-Mega-Y34.6%
Hatterene31.1%- Toxapex20.7%
0.4% of teams · rank #177 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 522 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.3% of teams · rank #173 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 278 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.3% of teams · rank #141 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 44 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026
0.2% of teams · rank #170 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 1 teams · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 1 team behind these numbers.Few players at this level: about 695 teams’ worth of games in this format.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Impish
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Impish
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Sitrus Berry
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Careful
- Stat Points
- 30 HP / 5 Def / 31 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Adamant
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.4%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.3%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.3%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.2%
Moves
- Salt Cure98.9%
- Recover88.5%
- Body Press39.9%
- Protect39.1%
- Stealth Rock29.8%
- Curse29.3%
- Earthquake18.8%
- Iron Defense15.6%
Items
- Leftovers52.4%
- Sitrus Berry20.9%
- Rocky Helmet11.7%
Silk Scarf5.5%- Chople Berry2.6%
Focus Sash2.1%
Abilities
- 96.9%
- 2.1%
- 1.0%
Stat Points
- Impish 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD19.6%
- Impish 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def19.3%
- Impish 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpD15.1%
- Careful 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD9.1%
These 4 cover 63.1% of its sets.
Most common partners
Maushold16.5%- Toxapex15.4%
Grimmsnarl14.6%
Staraptor-Mega13.5%
Mimikyu13.1%
Gholdengo12.5%
Moves
- Salt Cure99.1%
- Recover87.8%
- Protect43.0%
- Body Press41.7%
- Stealth Rock39.8%
- Curse34.6%
- Iron Defense15.0%
- Earthquake13.0%
Items
- Leftovers58.8%
- Sitrus Berry24.2%
- Silk Scarf7.4%
- Shuca Berry3.2%
- Rocky Helmet2.0%
- Chople Berry1.3%
Abilities
- 98.7%
- 0.9%
- 0.5%
Stat Points
- Impish 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpD23.9%
- Impish 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def15.0%
- Careful 30 HP / 5 Def / 31 SpD11.4%
- Careful 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD11.2%
These 4 cover 61.5% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Toxapex23.4%
- Grimmsnarl23.0%
- Staraptor-Mega19.7%
- Maushold18.8%
Garchomp-Mega-Z18.3%
Salamence-Mega18.1%
Moves
- Salt Cure100.0%
- Recover90.2%
- Stealth Rock66.3%
- Protect63.5%
- Body Press24.9%
- Curse23.5%
- Iron Defense12.0%
- Explosion9.4%
Items
- Sitrus Berry51.0%
- Leftovers32.8%
- Silk Scarf9.4%
- Shuca Berry6.3%
- Chople Berry0.3%
Psychic Seed0.1%
Abilities
- 99.9%
- 0%
- 0%
Stat Points
- Careful 30 HP / 5 Def / 31 SpD48.1%
- Impish 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpD14.1%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD9.4%
- Careful 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD7.7%
These 4 cover 79.3% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Toxapex47.2%
- Garchomp-Mega-Z46.1%
- Mimikyu44.9%
Kingambit44.7%
Blaziken-Mega44.2%- Staraptor-Mega13.9%
Moves
- Salt Cure100.0%
- Recover74.6%
- Stealth Rock61.8%
- Protect48.7%
- Curse30.3%
- Explosion25.0%
- Body Press23.7%
- Iron Defense19.7%
Items
- Leftovers45.6%
- Sitrus Berry25.3%
- Silk Scarf24.9%
- Shuca Berry3.8%
- Chople Berry0.1%
- Psychic Seed0.1%
Abilities
- 100.0%
- 0%
- 0%
Stat Points
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD24.9%
- Careful 30 HP / 5 Def / 31 SpD24.2%
- Impish 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD10.9%
- Careful 32 HP / 8 Def / 26 SpD10.8%
These 4 cover 70.8% of its sets.
Most common partners
Basculegion23.5%
Pawmot23.5%
Glalie-Mega23.4%
Starmie-Mega23.4%
Runerigus23.4%- Toxapex23.1%
0.2% of teams · rank #213 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 6,497 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #216 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 1,967 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #201 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 215 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026
0.1% of teams · rank #208 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 8 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 8 teams behind these numbers.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Impish
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Impish
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Impish
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Stat Alignment
- Impish
- Stat Points
- 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by Showdown level
- Showdown: all games0.2%
- Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.1%
- Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.1%
- Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.1%
Moves
- Salt Cure84.9%
- Wide Guard59.9%
- Protect57.3%
- Recover56.6%
- Body Press39.8%
- Rock Slide23.7%
- Iron Defense17.5%
- Stealth Rock9.5%
Items
- Leftovers46.9%
- Rocky Helmet13.9%
- Sitrus Berry10.5%
- Hard Stone3.7%
- Psychic Seed3.4%
Expert Belt2.5%
Abilities
- 77.2%
- 14.4%
- 8.4%
Stat Points
- Impish 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def12.8%
- Careful 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD6.3%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD5.2%
- Careful 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpD5.1%
These 4 cover 29.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom16.9%
Sinistcha16.0%
Incineroar15.0%
Farigiraf13.2%- Golisopod-Mega12.9%
Indeedee-F12.9%
Moves
- Salt Cure82.7%
- Wide Guard65.5%
- Recover58.8%
- Protect54.0%
- Body Press40.5%
- Rock Slide26.5%
- Iron Defense15.2%
- Stealth Rock9.2%
Items
- Leftovers52.7%
- Rocky Helmet13.4%
- Sitrus Berry11.1%
- Psychic Seed3.4%
- Hard Stone2.5%
- Chople Berry2.0%
Abilities
- 77.8%
- 16.0%
- 6.2%
Stat Points
- Impish 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def10.2%
- Careful 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpD7.0%
- Adamant 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD4.8%
- Impish 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD4.4%
These 4 cover 26.4% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom21.2%
- Golisopod-Mega18.1%
- Incineroar15.7%
- Indeedee-F14.9%
- Sinistcha14.8%
- Farigiraf13.1%
Moves
- Wide Guard72.8%
- Salt Cure70.2%
- Body Press56.7%
- Recover56.0%
- Protect53.2%
- Stone Edge20.3%
- Rock Slide18.4%
- Iron Defense13.9%
Items
- Leftovers55.9%
- Rocky Helmet23.3%
- Sitrus Berry4.5%
- Psychic Seed3.8%
Normal Gem2.0%
Grassy Seed1.6%
Abilities
- 67.5%
- 29.1%
- 3.4%
Stat Points
- Impish 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpD13.9%
- Impish 32 HP / 2 Atk / 30 Def / 2 Spe9.3%
- Impish 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def9.3%
- Relaxed 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD5.1%
These 4 cover 37.6% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom32.0%
- Gholdengo25.7%
- Salamence-Mega24.3%
Torkoal22.0%- Volcarona21.4%
- Grimmsnarl20.3%
Moves
- Wide Guard66.9%
- Body Press66.4%
- Salt Cure58.4%
- Protect54.1%
- Recover50.4%
- Stone Edge26.5%
- Rock Slide24.2%
- Iron Defense16.2%
Items
- Leftovers45.4%
- Rocky Helmet33.9%
- Psychic Seed9.8%
Rindo Berry3.1%- Sitrus Berry1.4%
- Normal Gem1.3%
Abilities
- 56.2%
- 41.2%
- 2.6%
Stat Points
- Impish 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def17.2%
- Relaxed 32 HP / 32 Def / 2 SpD10.3%
- Brave 32 HP / 8 Atk / 10 Def / 16 SpD7.9%
- Careful 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 SpD6.9%
These 4 cover 42.3% of its sets.
Most common partners
- Rillaboom35.5%
- Gholdengo34.2%
- Salamence-Mega32.2%
- Volcarona29.7%
- Indeedee-F22.3%
- Basculegion20.1%
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
3.7% of teams · rank #44 · Singles · 1695 weighting · 574,541 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Nature
- Careful
- EVs
- 252 HP / 52 Def / 204 SpD
- Tera Type
- Water
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games5.8%
- 1500 weighting5.3%
- 1695 weighting3.7%
- 1825 weighting4.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Salt Cure99.9%
- Recover99.6%
- Protect64.3%
- Stealth Rock57.6%
- Curse27.0%
- Body Press18.5%
- Iron Defense12.3%
- Earthquake10.3%
- Ice Punch4.8%
- Block2.3%
Items
- Leftovers96.8%
Heavy-Duty Boots2.7%- Rocky Helmet0.1%
Covert Cloak0.1%
Life Orb0.1%
Air Balloon0%
Abilities
- 99.8%
- 0.1%
- 0.1%
EV spreads
- Careful 252 HP / 52 Def / 204 SpD28.0%
- Careful 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD15.5%
- Careful 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD5.6%
- Sassy 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD4.7%
- Impish 248 HP / 180 Def / 80 SpD2.6%
Tera types
- Water61.2%
- Fairy21.3%
- Ghost5.1%
- Flying4.7%
Common teammates
Great Tusk43.0%- Gholdengo29.5%
Zamazenta26.0%
Slowking-Galar23.9%
Moltres19.7%
Ogerpon-Wellspring16.5%- Samurott-Hisui16.1%
Dragapult14.7%
Checks & counters
- Ogerpon-Cornerstone92.3%
- Sinistcha84.4%
Clefable74.3%
Ogerpon74.2%- Ogerpon-Wellspring68.2%
- Kingambit63.7%
3.0% of teams · rank #48 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Nature
- Careful
- EVs
- 252 HP / 12 Atk / 16 Def / 228 SpD
- Tera Type
- Ghost
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games3.4%
- 1500 weighting3.3%
- 1695 weighting3.0%
- 1825 weighting0.9%
Usage by month
Moves
- Salt Cure99.6%
- Recover92.1%
- Protect78.8%
- Wide Guard55.5%
- Stealth Rock20.2%
- Body Press18.3%
- Iron Defense14.8%
- Avalanche12.3%
- Curse1.5%
- Helping Hand1.4%
Items
- Leftovers92.6%
Maranga Berry4.3%- Rocky Helmet0.8%
- Covert Cloak0.5%
Lum Berry0.5%- Sitrus Berry0.5%
Abilities
- 98.3%
- 1.2%
- 0.4%
EV spreads
- Careful 252 HP / 12 Atk / 16 Def / 228 SpD29.9%
- Careful 252 HP / 112 Def / 144 SpD12.1%
- Careful 252 HP / 52 Def / 204 SpD10.0%
- Careful 252 HP / 252 SpD8.3%
- Impish 252 HP / 148 Def / 108 SpD7.2%
Tera types
- Ghost76.2%
- Water10.3%
- Rock3.8%
- Fairy2.4%
Common teammates
- Incineroar54.4%
Ninetales-Alola45.0%
Ting-Lu31.6%
Rotom-Wash29.8%
Kyurem29.7%- Sinistcha29.2%
- Rillaboom21.6%
- Toxapex19.9%
2.7% of teams · rank #40 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Nature
- Careful
- EVs
- 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
- Tera Type
- Water
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games3.1%
- 1500 weighting2.7%
- 1630 weighting2.7%
- 1760 weighting4.2%
Usage by month
Moves
- Salt Cure100.0%
- Recover99.1%
- Iron Defense73.6%
- Body Press73.1%
- Protect23.6%
- Stealth Rock17.8%
- Curse4.2%
- Earthquake3.8%
- Avalanche1.1%
- Substitute1.0%
Items
- Leftovers72.0%
- Heavy-Duty Boots27.1%
- Rocky Helmet0.4%
Chesto Berry0.3%- Air Balloon0.1%
Aguav Berry0%
Abilities
- 99.1%
- 0.7%
- 0.3%
EV spreads
- Careful 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD45.8%
- Relaxed 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def12.8%
- Relaxed 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD10.5%
- Careful 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD5.6%
- Careful 252 HP / 52 Def / 204 SpD5.3%
Tera types
- Water56.6%
- Ghost30.2%
- Fairy5.3%
- Rock3.5%
Common teammates
Kyogre36.9%
Ditto36.7%
Alomomola35.3%
Arceus-Flying32.9%
Shaymin-Sky30.6%
Skeledirge27.7%
Ho-Oh25.5%
Gliscor17.3%
Checks & counters
- Arceus-Ground71.0%
Koraidon57.2%
Lunala65.1%
Necrozma-Dusk-Mane60.6%
Zacian-Crowned58.0%- Kyogre50.2%
1.8% of teams · rank #86 · Singles, one type per team · 1630 weighting · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Nature
- Impish
- EVs
- 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games2.2%
- 1500 weighting2.2%
- 1630 weighting1.8%
- 1760 weighting0.5%
Usage by month
Moves
- Salt Cure99.9%
- Recover99.8%
- Body Press70.6%
- Protect53.9%
- Iron Defense44.1%
- Earthquake10.5%
- Sandstorm10.3%
- Substitute4.6%
- Stealth Rock3.1%
- Curse2.4%
Items
- Leftovers90.4%
- Rocky Helmet9.2%
- Covert Cloak0.2%
- Focus Sash0.1%
Choice Band0%
Assault Vest0%
Abilities
- 99.9%
- 0.1%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Impish 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def52.4%
- Careful 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD13.8%
- Careful 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD11.3%
- Relaxed 252 HP / 112 Def / 144 SpD8.8%
- Careful 252 HP / 252 SpD / 4 Spe3.7%
Common teammates
Glimmora93.3%- Ogerpon-Cornerstone90.7%
Tyranitar83.7%
Arcanine-Hisui72.3%
Kleavor57.5%
Iron Boulder47.3%
Lycanroc-Dusk8.5%
Minior6.6%
0.6% of teams · rank #132 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Nature
- Careful
- EVs
- 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All games1.2%
- 1500 weighting0.9%
- 1630 weighting0.6%
- 1760 weighting0.5%
Usage by month
Moves
- Salt Cure99.8%
- Recover95.4%
- Protect60.1%
- Stealth Rock58.9%
- Iron Defense25.2%
- Body Press22.0%
- Earthquake17.7%
- Curse16.5%
- Block1.2%
- Ice Punch1.2%
Items
- Leftovers97.5%
- Heavy-Duty Boots1.4%
- Assault Vest0.3%
- Rocky Helmet0.3%
- Sitrus Berry0.2%
- Covert Cloak0.1%
Abilities
- 99.7%
- 0.3%
- 0.1%
EV spreads
- Careful 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD30.1%
- Careful 252 HP / 52 Def / 204 SpD24.1%
- Careful 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD8.9%
- Careful 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD8.2%
- Careful 252 HP / 252 SpD / 4 Spe5.4%
Common teammates
- Ogerpon-Wellspring22.6%
- Zamazenta22.4%
- Moltres18.9%
- Gliscor18.5%
- Rillaboom18.2%
- Corviknight18.0%
Landorus-Therian16.6%
Venusaur-Mega15.3%
Checks & counters
- Ogerpon-Wellspring79.5%
- Zamazenta76.7%
Garchomp75.6%
Clodsire63.8%- Kingambit66.3%
Urshifu-Rapid-Strike62.3%
Evolution
- #0932NacliRock
- Level 24#0933NaclstackRock
- Level 38
#0934GarganaclRock
Moves
Level up 19
| Evo | Hammer ArmLowers the user's Speed by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 100 | 90% | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlockPrevents the target from switching out. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 1 | HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1. | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 1 | Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Rock | Phys | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| 1 | TackleNo additional effect. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Wide GuardProtects allies from multi-target moves this turn. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 5 | Rock ThrowNo additional effect. | Rock | Phys | 50 | 90% | 15 |
| 7 | Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Ground | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| 10 | Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Rock | Phys | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| 13 | Rock PolishRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 16 | Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 24 | Salt CureDeals 1/8 max HP each turn; 1/4 on Steel, Water. | Rock | Phys | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| 30 | RecoverHeals the user by 50% of its max HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| 34 | Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Rock | Phys | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| 40 | Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 44 | Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target. | Steel | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| 49 | EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig. | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| 54 | Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio. | Rock | Phys | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| 60 | ExplosionHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints. | Normal | Phys | 250 | 100% | 5 |
TM / HM / TR 46
| TM01 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM07 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM25 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM28 | Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1. | Ground | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM35 | Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Ground | Spec | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| TM36 | Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1. | Rock | Phys | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| TM43 | FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies. | Dark | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM46 | AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target. | Ice | Phys | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| TM47 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM49 | Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves. | Fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM50 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM51 | SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD. | Rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM55 | DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2. | Ground | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM58 | Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune. | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM59 | Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch. | Psychic | Phys | 80 | 90% | 15 |
| TM66 | Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target. | Normal | Phys | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| TM67 | Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target. | Fire | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM68 | Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target. | Electric | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM69 | Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target. | Ice | Phys | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| TM70 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM76 | Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Rock | Phys | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| TM84 | Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed. | Ground | Phys | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM85 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM86 | Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch. | Rock | Phys | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| TM89 | Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation. | Fighting | Phys | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM93 | Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Steel | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM99 | Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch. | Steel | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TM101 | Power GemNo additional effect. | Rock | Spec | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| TM103 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM104 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM116 | Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness. | Rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM121 | Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target. | Steel | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM130 | Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM133 | Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Ground | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TM149 | EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig. | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| TM150 | Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio. | Rock | Phys | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| TM152 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM163 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM171 | Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera. | Normal | Spec | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| TM178 | Gravity5 turns: no Ground immunities, 1.67× accuracy. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM179 | Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity. | Rock | Phys | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM192 | Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits. | Fighting | Phys | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| TM204 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| TM220 | Meteor BeamRaises user's Sp. Atk by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2. | Rock | Spec | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| TM224 | CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def. | Ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM225 | Hard PressMore power the more HP the target has left. | Steel | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
No moves match those filters.
Biology
Nacli, Naclstack, and Garganacl are salt-like Pokémon. Nacli evolves into Naclstack, and then into Garganacl.
Design & origin
The names of Nacli, Naclstack, and Garganacl are derived from "NaCl", the chemical formula for sodium chloride (table salt).
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Pokédex entries
- Rock Salt Pokémon
- Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
- Color
- Brown
- —
Many Pokémon gather around Garganacl, hoping to lick at its mineral-rich salt.
VioletGarganacl will rub its fingertips together and sprinkle injured Pokémon with salt. Even severe wounds will promptly heal afterward.
Scarlet
Names around the world
- English
- Garganacl
- Japanese
- キョジオーン
- Japanese (romaji)
- Kyojiohn
- Korean
- 콜로솔트
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 鹽石巨靈
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 盐石巨灵
- French
- Gigansel
- German
- Saltigant
- Spanish
- Garganacl
- Italian
- Garganacl
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Generation IX · animated models
Training
- 3 Def
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 50
- 250
- Medium Slow
Breeding
- Mineral
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Evolves from Naclstack: Level 38.
Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.
Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.