QC: Raiza / Anty / Magnemite
GP: P Squared / The Dutch Plumberjack
[OVERVIEW]
Despite Gigalith's better bulk and higher Attack stat along with a solid ability in Sturdy, it is completely outclassed by Golem due to Golem's higher Speed, secondary Ground typing giving it an immunity to Electric-type attacks, and ability to perform the same role Gigalith can, but better. Gigalith's high Defense lets it act as a decent check to Normal- and Flying-types such as Dodrio and Stoutland, but is outclassed by Carracosta in this regard. Furthermore, Gigalith's pure Rock typing gives it weaknesses to common attacking types such as Water, Ground, and Grass. Its horrendous Speed lets it get easily worn down by faster and stronger threats such as Simisage and Carracosta.
[SET]
name: Tank
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Stone Edge / Rock Blast
move 3: Superpower
move 4: Toxic
item: Leftovers
ability: Sturdy
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Stealth Rock benefits all teams, as it wears down foes switching in while also breaking Focus Sash and Sturdy. Stone Edge is Gigalith's Rock-type STAB attack, allowing it to hit Fire- and Flying-types such as Rapidash and Dodrio. Rock Blast can be used over Stone Edge to break Substitutes and Focus Sash from Pokemon such as Kadabra, and has a more reliable accuracy but it is generally weaker than Stone Edge. Superpower hits Steel-types such as Pawniard and Probopass, which resist Rock Blast, as well as nailing Rock-types such as Carracosta and Barbaracl, and Piloswine harder, at the expense of lowering Gigalith's Attack and Defense. Toxic wears down common switch-ins to Gigalith such as Torterra and Tangela.
Set Details
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Running 252 EVs in HP maximizes Gigalith's bulk. Maximum investment in Attack allows Gigalith to deal out the most damage possible. Sturdy is the preferred ability, as it lets Gigalith take one hit at full HP. Leftovers is the preferred item, as it gives Gigalith passive recovery to take hits longer.
Usage Tips
========
Keep Gigalith healthy, as its bulk allows it to better check Pokemon such as Dodrio and Stoutland; keep in mind that it is easily worn down due to a lack of recovery. Though it doesn't have to be used as a lead, Gigalith can be used early in the game, as its main priority is to set up Stealth Rock. Be mindful of faster Taunt users such as Misdreavus, which can easily take advantage of Gigalith's low Speed to prevent it from setting up Stealth Rock.
Team Options
========
Spikes support from Pokemon such as Roselia and Quilladin complements Gigalith's Stealth Rock support to keep pressure on the opponent's team. Ghost-types such as Misdreavus and Gourgeist-XL can block Rapid Spin to keep Stealth Rock on the opponent's side of the field. Defiant users such as Pawniard and Purugly deters foes from using Defog to clear the field of Stealth Rock. Wallbreakers and setup sweepers such as Ursaring and Ninetales appreciate Gigalith's Stealth Rock support to aid them in wearing down their checks and counters. Grass-types such as Tangela and Sawsbuck can handle Water- and Ground-types, while Fire-types such as Rapidash and Simisear can take care of Grass- and Steel-types for Gigalith.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Earthquake provides solid coverage alongside Rock Blast, hitting Steel-types such as Probopass and Pawniard without having to incur the Attack and Defense drop from Superpower. Custap Berry in conjunction with Explosion and Sturdy allows Gigalith to act as a suicide lead, but this is better done by Golem. Choice Band lets Gigalith act as a bulky attacker, dealing out massive damage at the expense of being locked into a move. A physically defensive spread of 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def with an Impish nature can be used to better check Pokemon such as Ursaring. While Gigalith might seem like an ideal Pokemon to run Assault Vest on, it isn't worth the extra bulk, as it forces Gigalith to forgo Stealth Rock and Toxic, which it needs because its attacking movepool is lackluster; besides, Gigalith is easily worn down without Leftovers.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Bulky Grass-types**: Grass-types such as Tangela and Gourgeist can take a Stone Edge with ease; additionally, the former can put Gigalith to sleep with Sleep Powder or force it out with Giga Drain, while the latter can cripple Gigalith with Will-O-Wisp or heal off any damage taken with Synthesis.
**Bulky Water-types**: Water-types such as Poliwrath and Simipour can break through Gigalith without much trouble, with the former being able to switch in and scare it out with any of its STAB attacks, whereas the latter cannot switch in, but can easily OHKO Gigalith.
**Ground-types**: Ground-types such as Torterra and Stunfisk resist Rock Blast and can retaliate with Earthquake and Earth Power, respectively. The former can also carry Bullet Seed to break Gigalith's Sturdy.
**Anti-leads**: Gigalith is extremely slow, so any user of Taunt can prevent Gigalith from setting up Stealth Rock. Examples of this include Misdreavus and Grumpig. Pokemon that can break its Sturdy such as Bullet Seed Torterra can also prevent it from being effective.
**Status**: Being burned severely cripples Gigalith, lowering its Attack and breaking its Sturdy.
GP: P Squared / The Dutch Plumberjack
[OVERVIEW]
Despite Gigalith's better bulk and higher Attack stat along with a solid ability in Sturdy, it is completely outclassed by Golem due to Golem's higher Speed, secondary Ground typing giving it an immunity to Electric-type attacks, and ability to perform the same role Gigalith can, but better. Gigalith's high Defense lets it act as a decent check to Normal- and Flying-types such as Dodrio and Stoutland, but is outclassed by Carracosta in this regard. Furthermore, Gigalith's pure Rock typing gives it weaknesses to common attacking types such as Water, Ground, and Grass. Its horrendous Speed lets it get easily worn down by faster and stronger threats such as Simisage and Carracosta.
[SET]
name: Tank
move 1: Stealth Rock
move 2: Stone Edge / Rock Blast
move 3: Superpower
move 4: Toxic
item: Leftovers
ability: Sturdy
nature: Adamant
evs: 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Stealth Rock benefits all teams, as it wears down foes switching in while also breaking Focus Sash and Sturdy. Stone Edge is Gigalith's Rock-type STAB attack, allowing it to hit Fire- and Flying-types such as Rapidash and Dodrio. Rock Blast can be used over Stone Edge to break Substitutes and Focus Sash from Pokemon such as Kadabra, and has a more reliable accuracy but it is generally weaker than Stone Edge. Superpower hits Steel-types such as Pawniard and Probopass, which resist Rock Blast, as well as nailing Rock-types such as Carracosta and Barbaracl, and Piloswine harder, at the expense of lowering Gigalith's Attack and Defense. Toxic wears down common switch-ins to Gigalith such as Torterra and Tangela.
Set Details
========
Running 252 EVs in HP maximizes Gigalith's bulk. Maximum investment in Attack allows Gigalith to deal out the most damage possible. Sturdy is the preferred ability, as it lets Gigalith take one hit at full HP. Leftovers is the preferred item, as it gives Gigalith passive recovery to take hits longer.
Usage Tips
========
Keep Gigalith healthy, as its bulk allows it to better check Pokemon such as Dodrio and Stoutland; keep in mind that it is easily worn down due to a lack of recovery. Though it doesn't have to be used as a lead, Gigalith can be used early in the game, as its main priority is to set up Stealth Rock. Be mindful of faster Taunt users such as Misdreavus, which can easily take advantage of Gigalith's low Speed to prevent it from setting up Stealth Rock.
Team Options
========
Spikes support from Pokemon such as Roselia and Quilladin complements Gigalith's Stealth Rock support to keep pressure on the opponent's team. Ghost-types such as Misdreavus and Gourgeist-XL can block Rapid Spin to keep Stealth Rock on the opponent's side of the field. Defiant users such as Pawniard and Purugly deters foes from using Defog to clear the field of Stealth Rock. Wallbreakers and setup sweepers such as Ursaring and Ninetales appreciate Gigalith's Stealth Rock support to aid them in wearing down their checks and counters. Grass-types such as Tangela and Sawsbuck can handle Water- and Ground-types, while Fire-types such as Rapidash and Simisear can take care of Grass- and Steel-types for Gigalith.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Earthquake provides solid coverage alongside Rock Blast, hitting Steel-types such as Probopass and Pawniard without having to incur the Attack and Defense drop from Superpower. Custap Berry in conjunction with Explosion and Sturdy allows Gigalith to act as a suicide lead, but this is better done by Golem. Choice Band lets Gigalith act as a bulky attacker, dealing out massive damage at the expense of being locked into a move. A physically defensive spread of 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def with an Impish nature can be used to better check Pokemon such as Ursaring. While Gigalith might seem like an ideal Pokemon to run Assault Vest on, it isn't worth the extra bulk, as it forces Gigalith to forgo Stealth Rock and Toxic, which it needs because its attacking movepool is lackluster; besides, Gigalith is easily worn down without Leftovers.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Bulky Grass-types**: Grass-types such as Tangela and Gourgeist can take a Stone Edge with ease; additionally, the former can put Gigalith to sleep with Sleep Powder or force it out with Giga Drain, while the latter can cripple Gigalith with Will-O-Wisp or heal off any damage taken with Synthesis.
**Bulky Water-types**: Water-types such as Poliwrath and Simipour can break through Gigalith without much trouble, with the former being able to switch in and scare it out with any of its STAB attacks, whereas the latter cannot switch in, but can easily OHKO Gigalith.
**Ground-types**: Ground-types such as Torterra and Stunfisk resist Rock Blast and can retaliate with Earthquake and Earth Power, respectively. The former can also carry Bullet Seed to break Gigalith's Sturdy.
**Anti-leads**: Gigalith is extremely slow, so any user of Taunt can prevent Gigalith from setting up Stealth Rock. Examples of this include Misdreavus and Grumpig. Pokemon that can break its Sturdy such as Bullet Seed Torterra can also prevent it from being effective.
**Status**: Being burned severely cripples Gigalith, lowering its Attack and breaking its Sturdy.
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