Garganacl Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

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Garganacl Pokemon Guide

Garganacl is a Rock-type Pokemon. This guide covers Garganacl stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Pokemon Champions information.

Rock type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Garganacl

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Shiny Form

Shiny Garganacl

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Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Garganacl guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Garganacl Description

Garganacl is a Rock-type Pokemon with the National Dex number #0934. It is known as the Rock Salt Pokemon and has appeared across modern Pokemon games depending on availability.

Competitive Overview

Is Garganacl Good in Competitive?

Garganacl can be useful in competitive Pokemon depending on the format, available moves, abilities and team support.

Use Garganacl carefully around its common weaknesses and build around the role it performs best in each Pokemon game.

Garganacl Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Garganacl, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Garganacl

National Dex

#0934

Type

Rock

Species

Rock Salt Pokemon

Height

7’07” / 2.3 m

Weight

529.1 lbs / 240.0 kg

Abilities

Purifying Salt, Sturdy, Clear Body

Garganacl Stats

Use the stats section below to review Garganacl base stats and compare its offensive, defensive and Speed profile.

Hp
100
Attack
100
Defense
130
Special Attack
45
Special Defense
90
Speed
35

Garganacl Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

These are some of Garganacl’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.

Salt Cure

A useful move option for Garganacl across Pokemon games and competitive formats.

Recover

A useful move option for Garganacl across Pokemon games and competitive formats.

Stone Edge

A useful move option for Garganacl across Pokemon games and competitive formats.

Rock Slide

A useful move option for Garganacl across Pokemon games and competitive formats.

Body Press

A useful move option for Garganacl across Pokemon games and competitive formats.

Earthquake

A useful move option for Garganacl across Pokemon games and competitive formats.

Stealth Rock

A useful move option for Garganacl across Pokemon games and competitive formats.

Protect

A useful move option for Garganacl across Pokemon games and competitive formats.

Garganacl All Moves

Use the section below to view Garganacl’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
StartHammer Arm Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical10090
1Block Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
1Harden Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
1Rock Blast Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical2590
1Tackle Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
1Wide Guard Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status––
5Rock Throw Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical5090
7Mud Shot Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special5595
10Rock Tomb Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical6095
13Rock Polish Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status––
16Headbutt Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
24Salt Cure Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical40100
30Recover Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
34Rock Slide Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical7590
40Stealth Rock Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status––
44Heavy Slam Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical–100
49Earthquake Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical100100
54Stone Edge Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical10080
60Explosion Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical250100
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMAvalanche Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Physical60100
TMBody Press Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical80100
TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
TMBrick Break Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical75100
TMBulldoze Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical60100
TMCurse Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status––
TMDig Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical80100
TMDouble Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
TMEarth Power Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special90100
TMEarthquake Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical100100
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFire Punch Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical75100
TMFlash Cannon Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Special80100
TMFling Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical–100
TMFocus Punch Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical150100
TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
TMGravity Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
TMHard Press Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical0100
TMHeavy Slam Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical–100
TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
TMIce Punch Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Physical75100
TMIron Defense Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status––
TMIron Head Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical80100
TMMeteor Beam Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Special12090
TMMud Shot Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special5595
TMPower Gem Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Special80100
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status––
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
TMRock Blast Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical2590
TMRock Slide Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical7590
TMRock Tomb Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical6095
TMSandstorm Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status––
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMSmack Down Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical50100
TMStealth Rock Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status––
TMStomping Tantrum Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical75100
TMStone Edge Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical10080
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status––
TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
TMThunder Punch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical75100
TMZen Headbutt Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Physical8090

Garganacl Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Garganacl is a Rock-type Pokemon. This typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities in battle.

Type

Rock type Pokemon icon
Rock

Weaknesses

Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground and Steel

Resistances

Normal, Fire, Poison and Flying

Immunity

None

Garganacl Abilities

Garganacl’s abilities can affect how it performs in battle and what role it fills on a team.

Purifying Salt

Purifying Salt is one of Garganacl’s available abilities in compatible Pokemon games.

Sturdy

Sturdy is one of Garganacl’s available abilities in compatible Pokemon games.

Clear Body

Clear Body is one of Garganacl’s available abilities in compatible Pokemon games.

Garganacl Evolution

Garganacl evolves from Naclstack at Level 38. Nacli evolves into Naclstack at Level 24.

Garganacl

Garganacl evolves from Naclstack at Level 38. Nacli evolves into Naclstack at Level 24.

Where to Find Garganacl in Pokemon Games

Garganacl’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Older games from before Garganacl was introduced are included for consistency.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Garganacl
Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Garganacl
Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Garganacl
Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Garganacl
Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Garganacl
Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon White box artPokemon White Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Garganacl
Pokemon X box artPokemon X Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Garganacl
Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Garganacl
Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available because Garganacl had not been introduced yet.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Garganacl
Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Evolve from Naclstack at Level 38. Wild Garganacl can also appear in higher-level Paldea areas.
Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Evolve from Naclstack at Level 38. Wild Garganacl can also appear in higher-level Paldea areas.
Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Not available in this game.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Garganacl
Pokemon Winds and Waves box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Garganacl FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Garganacl. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Garganacl?

Garganacl is a Rock-type Pokemon.

What is Garganacl weak against?

Garganacl is weak against Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground and Steel-type moves.

What does Garganacl evolve from?

Garganacl evolves from Naclstack at Level 38. Nacli evolves into Naclstack at Level 24.

What are Garganacl’s abilities?

Garganacl’s abilities are Purifying Salt, Sturdy, Clear Body.

What are Garganacl’s best moves?

Garganacl’s best moves often include Salt Cure, Recover, Stone Edge, Rock Slide, Body Press, Earthquake, Stealth Rock, Protect.

Is Garganacl good in Pokemon?

Garganacl can be strong when used in the right format, team and matchup.


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