Where can I find Garganacl in SoulGold?

Garganacl can be found in 6 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Garganacl?

Garganacl is a rock-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Garganacl learn in SoulGold?

Garganacl can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Garganaclin Pokémon SoulGold

rock

Pokédex Entry

Rock Salt Pokémon

Garganacl will rub its fingertips together and sprinkle injured Pokémon with salt. Even severe wounds will promptly heal afterward.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Rock

Dex

#934

Abilities

Purifying Salt(Primary)

Protected by pure salts.

Sturdy(Secondary)

Negates 1-hit KO attacks.

Clear Body(Hidden)

Prevents ability reduction.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

mineral

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

250

EV Yield

3 Defense

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×2grass ×2fighting ×2ground ×2steel ×2

Resists

normal ×0.5fire ×0.5poison ×0.5flying ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Nacli

Base form

→

Naclstack

Level up Nacli to Lv. 24

→

Garganacl

Level up Naclstack to Lv. 38

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How to Obtain

You can catch Garganacl in Victory Road Kanto 1F (rare), in Victory Road Kanto B1F (rare), and in Victory Road Kanto B2F (rare). Wild ones range from level 51 to 57.

Wild Encounters (3)

Level Up Moves (19)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Hammer ArmLevel: 0Hammer Arm	fighting	100	90	10
0	Hammer ArmLevel: 0Hammer Arm	A swinging fist attack that also lowers Speed.
1	BlockLevel: 1Block	normal	0	0	5
1	BlockLevel: 1Block	Blocks the foe's way and prevents escape.
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	Wide GuardLevel: 1Wide Guard	rock	0	0	10
1	Wide GuardLevel: 1Wide Guard	Evades wide-ranging attacks for one turn.
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	normal	0	0	30
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
1	Rock BlastLevel: 1Rock Blast	rock	25	0	10
1	Rock BlastLevel: 1Rock Blast	Hurls boulders at the foe 2 to 5 times in a row.
5	Rock ThrowLevel: 5Rock Throw	rock	50	0	15
5	Rock ThrowLevel: 5Rock Throw	Throws small rocks to strike the foe.
7	Mud ShotLevel: 7Mud Shot	ground	55	95	15
7	Mud ShotLevel: 7Mud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
10	Rock TombLevel: 10Rock Tomb	rock	0	0	0
10	Rock TombLevel: 10Rock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
13	Rock PolishLevel: 13Rock Polish	rock	0	0	20
13	Rock PolishLevel: 13Rock Polish	Polishes the body to sharply raise Speed.
16	HeadbuttLevel: 16Headbutt	normal	70	100	15
16	HeadbuttLevel: 16Headbutt	A ramming attack that may cause flinching.
24	Salt CureLevel: 24Salt Cure	rock	40	100	15
24	Salt CureLevel: 24Salt Cure	Hurts foe every turn. Double damage to Steel and Water.
30	RecoverLevel: 30Recover	normal	0	0	20
30	RecoverLevel: 30Recover	Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP.
34	Rock SlideLevel: 34Rock Slide	rock	75	90	10
34	Rock SlideLevel: 34Rock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
40	Stealth RockLevel: 40Stealth Rock	rock	0	0	20
40	Stealth RockLevel: 40Stealth Rock	Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
44	Heavy SlamLevel: 44Heavy Slam	steel	1	100	10
44	Heavy SlamLevel: 44Heavy Slam	Does more damage if the user outweighs the foe.
49	EarthquakeLevel: 49Earthquake	ground	100	100	10
49	EarthquakeLevel: 49Earthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
54	Stone EdgeLevel: 54Stone Edge	rock	100	80	5
54	Stone EdgeLevel: 54Stone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
60	ExplosionLevel: 60Explosion	normal	0	100	5
60	ExplosionLevel: 60Explosion	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.

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Egg Moves (4)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Ancient PowerAncient Power	rock	60	100	5
Ancient PowerAncient Power	An attack that may raise all stats.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	0	10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
FissureFissure	ground	1	30	5
FissureFissure	A one-hit KO move that drops the foe in a fissure.
Power GemPower Gem	rock	0	100	20
Power GemPower Gem	Attacks with rays of light that sparkle like diamonds.

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TM/HM Moves (25)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire PunchFire Punch	fire	75	100	15	TM69TM69
Fire PunchFire Punch	A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	80	100	10	TM91TM91
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Ice PunchIce Punch	ice	75	100	15	TM100TM100
Ice PunchIce Punch	An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Smack DownSmack Down	rock	50	100	15	TM23TM23
Smack DownSmack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	75	100	15	TM63TM63
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.