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|jtranslit=Kyojiōn | |jtranslit=Kyojiōn | ||
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|type1=Rock | |type1=Rock | ||
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'''Garganacl''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''キョジオーン''' '' | '''Garganacl''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''キョジオーン''' ''Kyojiohn'') is a {{type|Rock}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IX]]. | ||
It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Naclstack}} starting at [[level]] 38. It is the final form of {{p|Nacli}}. | It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Naclstack}} starting at [[level]] 38. It is the final form of {{p|Nacli}}. | ||
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Garganacl and its pre-evolved form, {{p|Naclstack}}, are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Salt Cure}}. Garganacl and its pre-evolved forms are also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Purifying Salt}} as an [[Ability]]. | Garganacl and its pre-evolved form, {{p|Naclstack}}, are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Salt Cure}}. Garganacl and its pre-evolved forms are also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Purifying Salt}} as an [[Ability]]. | ||
== | ===Evolution=== | ||
= | Garganacl evolves from {{p|Naclstack}} and is the final form of {{p|Nacli}}. | ||
== | (For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].) | ||
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|name1=Nacli | |||
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|name3=Garganacl | |||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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{{Dex/Header|type=Rock}} | {{Dex/Header|type=Rock}} | ||
{{Dex/NA|gen=IX}} | {{Dex/NA|gen=IX}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen/ | {{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=131|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Garganacl will rub its fingertips together and sprinkle injured Pokémon with salt. Even severe wounds will promptly heal afterward.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Garganacl will rub its fingertips together and sprinkle injured Pokémon with salt. Even severe wounds will promptly heal afterward.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Many Pokémon gather around Garganacl, hoping to lick at its mineral-rich salt.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Many Pokémon gather around Garganacl, hoping to lick at its mineral-rich salt.}} | ||
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| style=" | |style="border:2px solid #{{rock color light}}; background:#{{rock color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Garganacl SV.png|x200px]] | ||
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| Garganacl in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}} | | Garganacl in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}} | ||
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{{Availability/NA|gen=IX}} | {{Availability/NA|gen=IX}} | ||
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Area Zero]]}} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Area Zero]]<br>[[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 5★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Garganacl|5★}}, {{DL|List of 6★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Garganacl|6★}})}} | ||
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====In side games==== | ====In side games==== | ||
====In events==== | |||
{{eventAvail/h|Region/Language|type=Rock}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Jiseok Lee's Garganacl|All|Online|50|February 16 to 20, 2023|link=List of event Pokémon distributions (Scarlet and Violet)#Jiseok Lee's Garganacl}} | |||
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===Held items=== | ===Held items=== | ||
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|newghost=½ | |newghost=½ | ||
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===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
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{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}} | {{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}} | {{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM179|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM220|Meteor Beam|Rock|Special|120|90|10||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM225|Hard Press|Steel|Physical|—|100|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Garganacl|Rock|Rock|9}} | {{learnlist/tmf/9|Garganacl|Rock|Rock|9}} | ||
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | ====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | ||
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Garganacl|Rock|Rock|9}} | {{learnlist/breedh/9|Garganacl|Rock|Rock|9}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/ | {{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0837|Rolycoly}}{{MSP/H|0838|Carkol}}{{MSP/H|0839|Coalossal}}{{MSP/H|0969|Glimmet}}{{MSP/H|0970|Glimmora}}|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5||'''|grid=5}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/ | {{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0712|Bergmite}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg}}{{MSP/H|0713|Avalugg|form=-Hisui}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10|grid=5}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed9||Fissure|Ground|Physical|—|30|5}} | {{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0878|Cufant}}|Fissure|Ground|Physical|—|30|5|*|grid=5}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/ | {{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0299|Nosepass}}{{MSP/H|0476|Probopass}}{{MSP/H|0969|Glimmet}}{{MSP/H|0970|Glimmora}}|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20||'''|grid=5}} | ||
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Garganacl|Rock|Rock|9}} | {{learnlist/breedf/9|Garganacl|Rock|Rock|9}} | ||
====By a prior [[evolution]]==== | ====By a prior [[evolution]]==== | ||
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Garganacl|Rock|Rock|9}} | {{learnlist/prevoh/9|Garganacl|Rock|Rock|9}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/prevo9null}} | ||
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Garganacl|Rock|Rock|9}} | {{learnlist/prevof/9|Garganacl|Rock|Rock|9}} | ||
===Side game data=== | ===Side game data=== | ||
===Evolution=== | {{Spindata/Head|type=Rock}} | ||
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=0934 | |||
|hatch=N/A | |||
|buddy=5 | |||
|evolution=N/A | |||
|stamina=225 | |||
|attack=171 | |||
|defense=212 | |||
|fast={{m|Smack Down}}, {{m|Mud Shot}} | |||
|special={{m|Rock Blast}}, {{m|Rock Tomb}}, {{m|Ancient Power}} | |||
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===Evolution data=== | |||
{{evobox-3 | {{evobox-3 | ||
|pictype=art | |pictype=art | ||
|type1=Rock | |type1=Rock | ||
|no1= | |no1=0932 | ||
|name1=Nacli | |name1=Nacli | ||
|type1-1=Rock | |type1-1=Rock | ||
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 24}} | |evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 24}} | ||
|no2= | |no2=0933 | ||
|name2=Naclstack | |name2=Naclstack | ||
|type1-2=Rock | |type1-2=Rock | ||
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 38}} | |evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 38}} | ||
|no3= | |no3=0934 | ||
|name3=Garganacl | |name3=Garganacl | ||
|type1-3=Rock | |type1-3=Rock | ||
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===Sprites=== | ===Sprites=== | ||
{{Spritebox/Header|type=rock}} | |||
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX}} | |||
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{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0934}} | |||
{{Spritebox/Footer|934|Garganacl}} | |||
==In the anime== | |||
===Main series=== | |||
[[File:Sidian Garganacl.png|thumb|250px|Garganacl in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | |||
====Major appearances==== | |||
Garganacl debuted in ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', under the ownership of [[Sidian]]. In the [[HZ025|next episode]], it was used to take out the wild Pokémon living at the [[ancient castle]] before facing off against [[Liko]] and [[Roy]]. It reappeared in [[HZ043]] in order to battle [[Liko's Sprigatito]]. | |||
====Minor appearances==== | |||
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===Pokémon: Paldean Winds=== | |||
[[File:Aliquis Garganacl.png|thumb|250px|Garganacl in [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]]] | |||
A Garganacl appeared in ''[[PPW02|Breathe In]]'', under the ownership of [[Aliquis]]. It battled and defeated [[Nemona]]'s {{p|Kilowattrel}}, but lost to her {{form|Tauros|Combat Breed}} {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Tauros}}. | |||
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==In the manga== | |||
==In the TCG== | |||
{{main|Garganacl (TCG)}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Garganacl is based on {{wp|Halite|rock salt}} crystals and {{wp|Sedimentary rock|sedimentary layers}} of bedrock,<ref>[https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1605483704565895170 Hitoshi Ariga on Twitter]</ref> as evidenced by its arms and legs having the layered pattern of {{wp|Stratum|strata}}. Garganacl's physique resembles a large bipedal creature, perhaps specifically Hebrew {{wp|golem}}s given its role as a gentle earth-based creature. The structures on Garganacl's shoulders resemble a {{wp|ziggurat}}, although they could also reference how salt can form {{wp|hopper crystal}}s or pyramid crystals, which are often found in high-end brands of coarse salt. Garganacl's glowing eyes may be based on {{wp|Salt lamp|Himalayan salt lamps}}. | <!--Do NOT add the Super Mushroom or Minecraft as possible origins. Specific copyright characters must NOT be used. Also, the designer has already given a definite origin.--> | ||
Garganacl is based on {{wp|Halite|rock salt}} crystals and {{wp|Sedimentary rock|sedimentary layers}} of bedrock,<ref>[https://twitter.com/ariga_megamix/status/1605483704565895170 Hitoshi Ariga on Twitter]</ref> as evidenced by its arms and legs having the layered pattern of {{wp|Stratum|strata}}. Garganacl's physique resembles a large bipedal creature, perhaps specifically Hebrew {{wp|golem}}s given its role as a gentle earth-based creature. The structures on Garganacl's shoulders resemble a {{wp|ziggurat}} or a Canary pyramid like the {{wp|Pyramids of Güímar}}, although they could also reference how salt can form {{wp|hopper crystal}}s or pyramid crystals, which are often found in high-end brands of coarse salt. Garganacl's glowing eyes may be based on {{wp|Salt lamp|Himalayan salt lamps}}. | |||
Garganacl being able to heal injured Pokémon with its salt may be a play on both the term "salt curing" (the word "cure" meaning to restore health, as well as to preserve food) and the idiom "[[wiktionary:rub salt in the wound|to rub salt in the wound]]", meaning to make worse an injury or ailment. | Garganacl being able to heal injured Pokémon with its salt may be a play on both the term "salt curing" (the word "cure" meaning to restore health, as well as to preserve food) and the idiom "[[wiktionary:rub salt in the wound|to rub salt in the wound]]", meaning to make worse an injury or ailment. It may also be inspired by historical and modern {{wp|saline (medicine)|medical uses for salt}}. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Garganacl may be a combination of ''gargantuan'' and ''NaCl'' (chemical formula for {{wp|sodium chloride}}; table salt). | Garganacl may be a combination of ''gargantuan'' and ''NaCl'' (chemical formula for {{wp|sodium chloride}}; table salt). It may also borrow from ''tabernacle''. | ||
Kyojiohn may be a combination of 巨人 ''kyojin'' (giant), 塩 ''shio'' (salt), and ''geo-'' (prefix for earth). | |||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{Other languages|type=Rock|type2=Rock | {{Other languages|type=Rock|type2=Rock | ||
|ja=キョジオーン '' | |ja=キョジオーン ''Kyojiohn''|jameaning=From {{tt|巨人 ''kyojin''|giant}}, {{tt|塩 ''shio''|salt}}, and ''{{tt|geo-|prefix for earth}}'' | ||
|fr=Gigansel|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|gigantesque|gigantic}}'' and ''{{tt|sel|salt}}'' | |fr=Gigansel|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|gigantesque|gigantic}}'' and ''{{tt|sel|salt}}'' | ||
|es=Garganacl|esmeaning=Same as English name | |es=Garganacl|esmeaning=Same as English name | ||
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|ko=콜로솔트 ''Kollosolteu''|komeaning=From ''colossal'' and ''salt'' | |ko=콜로솔트 ''Kollosolteu''|komeaning=From ''colossal'' and ''salt'' | ||
|zh_cmn=鹽石巨靈 / 盐石巨灵 ''Yánshíjùlíng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|石鹽 / 石盐 ''shíyán''|rock salt}}, {{tt|巨 ''jù''|giant}}, and {{tt|靈 / 灵 ''líng''|spirit}} | |zh_cmn=鹽石巨靈 / 盐石巨灵 ''Yánshíjùlíng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|石鹽 / 石盐 ''shíyán''|rock salt}}, {{tt|巨 ''jù''|giant}}, and {{tt|靈 / 灵 ''líng''|spirit}} | ||
|zh_yue=鹽石巨靈 ''Yìhmsehkgeuihlìhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|石鹽 ''sehkyìhm''|rock salt}}, {{tt|巨 ''geuih''|giant}}, and {{tt|靈 ''lìhng''|spirit}}}} | |zh_yue=鹽石巨靈 ''Yìhmsehkgeuihlìhng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|石鹽 ''sehkyìhm''|rock salt}}, {{tt|巨 ''geuih''|giant}}, and {{tt|靈 ''lìhng''|spirit}} | ||
|hi=नमकायडन ''Namkaaydan''|himeaning=From {{tt|नमक ''namak''|salt}} and {{tt|-दान ''-dān''|container/holder}} | |||
|th=เคียวจีโอน ''Khiaochi-on''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | |||
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Garganacl (Japanese: キョジオーン Kyojiohn) is a Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX.
It evolves from Naclstack starting at level 38. It is the final form of Nacli.
Biology
Garganacl is a large, bipedal Pokémon primarily made up of rock salt and sedimentary rock. Its head has a rugged look and two eyes shaped like right angles. Each of the eyes are orange in color with yellow squares at their centers, and they can glow an orange-red. Garganacl's shoulders comprise tall three-stepped structures made up of blocks of white rock salt, below which its arms connect to. These stepped structures completely cover Garganacl's head from the sides. A taller block of salt is also present behind Garganacl's head.
Garganacl's arms and legs are rugged and blocky, and they are similar in appearance and length, with the arms reaching close to the ground due to their location on the body. The upper limbs are dark brown at the base, while the forelimbs are decorated in stripes of lighter brown, before ending in white. Garganacl's hands have three fingers each. Garganacl's torso is really short in comparison to its limbs; it is brown and about as large as its head, with a white block of rock salt on the pelvic area that its legs connect to. Square patches of salt dot the entirety of Garganacl's body.
Garganacl's salt is rich in minerals and known to have medicinal properties. Garganacl will scrape its fingertips together to share its salt with injured Pokémon, which can heal them quickly. Many Pokémon gather around Garganacl in hopes to lick up its salt.
Garganacl and its pre-evolved form, Naclstack, are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Salt Cure. Garganacl and its pre-evolved forms are also the only known Pokémon that can have Purifying Salt as an Ability.
Evolution
Garganacl evolves from Naclstack and is the final form of Nacli.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
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Major appearances
Garganacl debuted in Reunion at the Ancient Castle!, under the ownership of Sidian. In the next episode, it was used to take out the wild Pokémon living at the ancient castle before facing off against Liko and Roy. It reappeared in HZ043 in order to battle Liko's Sprigatito.
Minor appearances
Pokémon: Paldean Winds
A Garganacl appeared in Breathe In, under the ownership of Aliquis. It battled and defeated Nemona's Kilowattrel, but lost to her Combat Breed Paldean Tauros.
In the manga
In the TCG
- Main article: Garganacl (TCG)
Trivia
- Garganacl's evolutionary line was designed by Hitoshi Ariga.[1]
Origin
Garganacl is based on rock salt crystals and sedimentary layers of bedrock,[2] as evidenced by its arms and legs having the layered pattern of strata. Garganacl's physique resembles a large bipedal creature, perhaps specifically Hebrew golems given its role as a gentle earth-based creature. The structures on Garganacl's shoulders resemble a ziggurat or a Canary pyramid like the Pyramids of Güímar, although they could also reference how salt can form hopper crystals or pyramid crystals, which are often found in high-end brands of coarse salt. Garganacl's glowing eyes may be based on Himalayan salt lamps.
Garganacl being able to heal injured Pokémon with its salt may be a play on both the term "salt curing" (the word "cure" meaning to restore health, as well as to preserve food) and the idiom "to rub salt in the wound", meaning to make worse an injury or ailment. It may also be inspired by historical and modern medical uses for salt.
Name origin
Garganacl may be a combination of gargantuan and NaCl (chemical formula for sodium chloride; table salt). It may also borrow from tabernacle.
Kyojiohn may be a combination of 巨人 kyojin (giant), 塩 shio (salt), and geo- (prefix for earth).
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