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Gigalith ex card from the Fantastical Parade set
Illustration by PLANETA CG Works. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 2 Pokémon ex

Gigalith ex

A powerful Stage 2 Fighting type that deals heavy damage but must rest afterward.

Fighting190 HPStage 2Advanced to play

What this card does

Gigalith ex costs four Fighting Energy to use its Megaton Cannon attack.

The attack deals 140 damage to one of your opponent's Pokémon.

After using this attack, Gigalith cannot attack during your next turn.

Signature attack

Megaton Cannon

This attack does 140 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. During your next turn, this Pokémon can't attack.

Megaton Cannon is a high impact move that removes a significant portion of an opponent's health in a single hit. The trade off is that your Gigalith must sit out for a full turn, so you need to plan your strategy carefully around this pause.

Attacks

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Megaton Cannon

This attack does 140 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. During your next turn, this Pokémon can't attack.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits decks built around the Fighting energy type and other Stage 2 Pokémon. It works well in aggressive strategies where you can afford to lose a turn of attacks for a big hit.

Strengths
  • High damage output
  • Fighting type teamwork
  • Stage 2 evolution power
Watch out for
  • One turn attack lock
  • Grass weakness
  • Four Energy cost
Pro tip

Use Megaton Cannon to finish off a weakened Pokémon and secure a Prize card, knowing your Gigalith will be safe from attacks during its resting turn.

From the Pokédex

Gigalith is known for its massive size and the ability to crush rocks with its powerful fists.

Note for the parent

Remind your child that playing Megaton Cannon means their Gigalith will be unable to attack on their next turn, which might leave them vulnerable.

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