Garganacl (Japanese: キョジオーン, Hepburn: Kyojiōn) (GAHR-gah-NAK-ull[1]) is a Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX. It is the final form of Nacli.
Biology
Physiology
Garganacl is a blocky, golem-like Pokemon which resembles a ziggurat or Mayan pyramid, made of rock salt and sedimentary rock. Its head looks rugged and its face consist of 2 eyes shaped like the outlines of a right angle that can glow orange red when its active or enraged. It has 3 fingers on its long arms, and both its arms and legs are much larger compared to its torso. It is covered in white squares, presumably being salt.
Behavior
Garganacl will scrape its long fingers together to create special healing salt.
Natural Abilities
The salt Garganacl produces is rich in minerals and has a very potent healing ability. Many pokemon gather around it to lick up this special salt.
Evolution
Garganacl evolves from Naclstack at 38, which in turn evolves from Nacli at level 24.
Game Info
Locations
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Pokédex entries
- Scarlet
Garganacl will rub its fingertips together and sprinkle injured Pokémon with salt. Even severe wounds will promptly heal afterward.
- Violet
Many Pokémon gather around Garganacl, hoping to lick at its mineral-rich salt.
Stats
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Total | 500
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Learnset
Leveling
Generation IX | ||||||
Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
1 | Block | ![]() |
Status | - | -% | 5 |
1 | Wide Guard | ![]() |
Status | - | -% | 10 |
1 | Rock Blast | ![]() |
Physical | 25 | 90% | 10 |
1 | Harden | ![]() |
Status | - | -% | 30 |
1 | Tackle | ![]() |
Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
Evo. | Hammer Arm | ![]() |
Physical | 100 | 90% | 10 |
5 | Rock Throw | ![]() |
Physical | 50 | 90% | 15 |
7 | Mud Shot | ![]() |
Special | 55 | 95% | 15 |
10 | Smack Down | ![]() |
Physical | 50 | 100% | 15 |
13 | Rock Polish | ![]() |
Status | - | -% | 20 |
16 | Headbutt | ![]() |
Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
24 | Salt Cure | ![]() |
Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 |
30 | Recover | ![]() |
Status | - | -% | 5 |
34 | Rock Slide | ![]() |
Physical | 75 | 90% | 10 |
40 | Stealth Rock | ![]() |
Status | - | -% | 20 |
44 | Heavy Slam | ![]() |
Physical | - | 100% | 10 |
49 | Earthquake | ![]() |
Physical | 100 | 100% | 10 |
54 | Stone Edge | ![]() |
Physical | 100 | 80% | 5 |
60 | Explosion | ![]() |
Physical | 250 | 100% | 5 |
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TM
Breeding
To see the Egg Moves that Garganacl can learn, refer to Nacli. |
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Tutoring
Generation IX | ||||||
Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Sprites
Anime

Trivia
- Garganacl is similar to Golem and Gigalith. They are Rock Types made of geo material.
Origin
Garganacl is based on rock salt and sedimentary bedrock, as evidenced by its layered design. Its shoulders resembles a ziggurat (though salt can form pyramid like structures), while its gentle nature and Rock-type implies its also a Hebrew Golem, much like Golurk.
Etymology
Garganacl is a combination of "gargantuan" and NaCl (the chemical formula for table salt; sodium chloride).
Kyojiōn comes from 巨人 (kyojin, "giant"), 塩 (shio, "salt") and "geo-", a prefix meaning "earth".
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 205. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.