# Gigalith - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gigalith in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Gigalith)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Gigalith
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Gigalith.

## Common Moves
- **Rock Slide**: 98.418%
- **Protect**: 82.044%
- **Superpower**: 55.473%
- **Curse**: 48.421%
- **Heavy Slam**: 29.024%
- **Earthquake**: 25.919%
- **Wide Guard**: 17.766%
- **Stone Edge**: 16.525%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 16.500%
- **Other**: 9.908%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Stream**: 99.396%
- **Sturdy**: 0.563%
- **Sand Force**: 0.041%

## Common Items
- **Fightinium Z**: 40.403%
- **Weakness Policy**: 18.549%
- **Rockium Z**: 9.654%
- **Groundium Z**: 8.591%
- **Assault Vest**: 6.298%
- **Choice Band**: 4.093%
- **Figy Berry**: 3.148%
- **Smooth Rock**: 2.696%
- **Passho Berry**: 1.429%
- **Life Orb**: 1.337%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Bulu**: 35.409%
- **Metagross-Mega**: 28.315%
- **Volcarona**: 27.284%
- **Scrafty**: 27.140%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 16.512%
- **Lurantis**: 12.324%

## FAQ for Gigalith in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Gigalith?
The most common moves for Gigalith are Rock Slide, Protect, Superpower, Curse. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gigalith?
Gigalith is frequently paired with Tapu Bulu, Metagross-Mega, Volcarona, Scrafty. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Gigalith?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Gigalith?
The top build for Gigalith features a **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 39.147% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gigalith?
Gigalith is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Stream** (99.396%) and the item **Fightinium Z** (40.403%).

### What is the most common role for Gigalith?
Based on common item usage (Fightinium Z), Gigalith often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018pgl-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Gigalith?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 85 |
| Attack | 135 |
| Defense | 130 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 25 |
| **BST** | **515** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Gigalith on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Gigalith) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018pgl) - Build teams with Gigalith
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*