Gigalith Pokemon GO — #9 Rock Attacker, Meteor Beam 16.3 DPS

Q: Is Gigalith good in Pokemon GO?

Gigalith is a Tier A Rock-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #9 at 16.3 DPS — worth the Stardust for raids. Power it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you have a full team of six.

Q: What is the best moveset for Gigalith in Pokemon GO?

Gigalith's best moveset in Pokemon GO is Lock On and Meteor Beam. This combination provides the highest damage output for raids and gym battles. Use a Charged TM or Fast TM to get the optimal moves.

Q: What are Gigalith's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Gigalith is a Rock-type Pokemon weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type moves in Pokemon GO. When battling against Gigalith, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Gigalith resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison-type moves.

Q: What is Gigalith's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Gigalith's maximum CP is 3,650 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 3,228 at level 40. Its base stats are 226 Attack, 201 Defense, and 198 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 625. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Gigalith?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Gigalith has 1844 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2306 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 3,650 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Gigalith showing 1844 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: Is Shadow Gigalith better than regular Gigalith?

Shadow Gigalith deals 20% more damage than its regular counterpart but also takes 20% more damage. For raids, Shadow Gigalith is generally the better investment due to higher DPS output. For PvP, it depends on the specific matchups — the extra damage taken can be a significant drawback in extended battles. Shadow Gigalith comes with Frustration, which should be replaced using a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event.

Q: How do you get Gigalith in Pokemon GO?

Gigalith can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Gigalith from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Gigalith as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.

Q: Can Gigalith be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Gigalith availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Lock On Meteor Beam 16.3 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on Meteor Beam. Meteor Beam is an Elite TM move. Meteor Beam costs 100 energy for 140 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Gigalith takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Fighting1.6× Grass1.6× Ground1.6× Steel1.6× Water1.6×

Resists

Fire0.625× Flying0.625× Normal0.625× Poison0.625×

Base stats

Attack 226

Defense 201

Stamina 198

Stat total: 625
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,844 CP

Editor's notes

Among Rock-type Pokémon, Gigalith it ranks among the better Rock-type attackers (#9), a solid budget option if you don't have the premium picks. Its 226/201/198 base stats give it a fairly balanced stat spread.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Gigalith is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Gigalith moves

3 fast · 5 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Lock On Best	Normal	2	10	0.5s	4	20
Mud Slap	Ground	19	13	1.5s	12.7	8.7
Smack Down STAB	Rock	13	7	1.0s	13	7

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Heavy Slam	Steel	70	50	2.0s	35	1.40
Rock Slide STAB	Rock	75	50	2.5s	30	1.50
Solar Beam	Grass	180	100	5.0s	36	1.80
Super Power	Fighting	85	50	3.0s	28.3	1.70
Meteor Beam Best STAB Elite	Rock	140	100	2.0s	70	1.40

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Lock On	Normal	1	5	—	—	—
Mud Slap	Ground	11	10	2	5.50	5.00
Smack Down	Rock	11	8	2	5.50	4.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Heavy Slam	Steel	70	50	1.40	—
Rock Slide	Rock	75	45	1.67	—
Solar Beam	Grass	150	80	1.88	—
Super Power	Fighting	85	40	2.13	Buff / debuff
Meteor Beam	Rock	120	60	2.00	Buff / debuff

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Gigalith runs Lock On with Meteor Beam — 16.3 DPS and 339 TDO as a Rock-type attacker. It also covers the Normal slot with Lock On and Meteor Beam.

The highest-damage fast move is Smack Down (13 DPS); Lock On builds energy fastest (20 EPS). Meteor Beam is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Rankings

Where Gigalith places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Rock	#9	A	16.3	339	Lock On Meteor Beam
Normal	#15	B	16.3	339	Lock On Meteor Beam

Evolution

Roggenrola 50 Candy

Boldore 200 Candy

Gigalith

Family

Roggenrola

Boldore

Gigalith This page

Shadow forms Shadow Roggenrola Shadow Boldore Shadow Gigalith

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Gigalith is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Gigalith

1

Mega BlazikenMega CounterAura Sphere 35.5DPS 528TDO 2

Mega LucarioMega Force PalmAura Sphere 34.8DPS 486TDO 3

Primal KyogreMega WaterfallOrigin Pulse 32.3DPS 879TDO 4

Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 32.2DPS 876TDO 5

Shadow BlazikenShadow CounterAura Sphere 30.8DPS 320TDO 6

Shadow GroudonShadow Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 30.5DPS 554TDO

Counters carrying Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water moves deal the most damage.

Use Gigalith against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Masquerain Tier 5 #4rank

Mothim Tier 5 #4rank

Beautifly Tier 5 #4rank

Oricorio (Baile) Tier 5 #4rank

Talonflame Tier 5 #5rank

Sizzlipede Tier 5 #5rank

Mega Pinsir Tier 5 #5rank

Larvesta Tier 5 #5rank

Centiskorch Tier 5 #5rank

Butterfree Tier 5 #5rank

How to get Gigalith

Evolve from: Boldore · 200 Candy
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Gigalith knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
Purification: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Trading: Can be traded between trainers

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	82	2,790
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	82	3,021
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,808	1,890
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,249	2,352
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,808	1,890
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,367	1,429
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,808	1,890

Is Gigalith good in Pokemon GO?

Worth powering up

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Gigalith is a Tier A Rock-type attacker at rank #9, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.

Attack is its highest stat (226), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Shadow Gigalith deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	45
Lv 2	143
Lv 3	240
Lv 4	338
Lv 5	435
Lv 6	532
Lv 7	630
Lv 8	727
Lv 9	825
Lv 10	922
Lv 11	1,014
Lv 12	1,107
Lv 13	1,199

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,291
Lv 15	1,383
Lv 16	1,476
Lv 17	1,568
Lv 18	1,660
Lv 19	1,752
Lv 20	1,844
Lv 21	1,937
Lv 22	2,029
Lv 23	2,121
Lv 24	2,213
Lv 25	2,306
Lv 26	2,398

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,490
Lv 28	2,583
Lv 29	2,675
Lv 30	2,767
Lv 31	2,813
Lv 32	2,859
Lv 33	2,905
Lv 34	2,951
Lv 35	2,998
Lv 36	3,044
Lv 37	3,090
Lv 38	3,136
Lv 39	3,182

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,228
Lv 41	3,269
Lv 42	3,310
Lv 43	3,352
Lv 44	3,394
Lv 45	3,436
Lv 46	3,478
Lv 47	3,520
Lv 48	3,563
Lv 49	3,606
Lv 50	3,650

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0526
Height: 1.70 m
Weight: 260.00 kg
Buddy size: Big
Candy to evolve: 25
Family forms: 6 released forms
Game ID: V0526_POKEMON_GIGALITH

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Gigalith in Pokemon GO?

Gigalith's best moveset is Lock On (fast) with Meteor Beam (charged), worth 16.3 DPS as a Rock-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Gigalith's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Gigalith takes super effective damage from Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water-type moves. It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison, so avoid those types against it.

What is Gigalith's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Gigalith reaches 3,650 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,228 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.

What CP is a 100% IV Gigalith?

A perfect 15/15/15 Gigalith shows 1,844 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,306 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.

Is Shadow Gigalith better than regular Gigalith?

Shadow Gigalith deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.

How do you get Gigalith in Pokemon GO?

Evolve it from Boldore (200 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.

Can Gigalith be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Gigalith depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.

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