Nacli Evolution
Nacli Abilities
Protects from status conditions and halves damage from Ghost-type moves.
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Nacli Moves
| Move▲ | Type▲ | Cat.▲ | Pow▲ | Acc▲ | Method▲ | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | physical | 40 | 100 | Level 1 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| Harden | normal | status | – | – | Level 1 | The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat. |
| Rock Throw | rock | physical | 50 | 90 | Level 5 | The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to inflict damage. |
| Mud Shot | ground | special | 55 | 95 | Level 7 | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| Smack Down | rock | physical | 50 | 100 | Level 10 | The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. If the target is in the air, it will be knocked down to the ground. |
| Rock Polish | rock | status | – | – | Level 13 | The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This sharply boosts the user's Speed stat. |
| Headbutt | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | Level 16 | The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Iron Defense | steel | status | – | – | Level 20 | The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat. |
| Recover | normal | status | – | – | Level 25 | The user regenerates its cells, restoring its own HP by up to half its max HP. |
| Rock Slide | rock | physical | 75 | 90 | Level 30 | Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. |
| Stealth Rock | rock | status | – | – | Level 33 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokémon that switch into battle. |
| Heavy Slam | steel | physical | – | 100 | Level 35 | The user slams into the target with its heavy body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move's power. |
| Earthquake | ground | physical | 100 | 100 | Level 40 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it. |
| Stone Edge | rock | physical | 100 | 80 | Level 45 | The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit. |
| Body Slam | normal | physical | 85 | 100 | TM | The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Bulldoze | ground | physical | 60 | 100 | TM | The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit. |
| Dig | ground | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user burrows into the ground on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. |
| Earth Power | ground | special | 90 | 100 | TM | The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Endure | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| Facade | normal | physical | 70 | 100 | TM | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| Flash Cannon | steel | special | 80 | 100 | TM | The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat. |
| Helping Hand | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. |
| Iron Head | steel | physical | 80 | 100 | TM | The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Meteor Beam | rock | special | 120 | 90 | TM | The user gathers energy from space and boosts its Sp. Atk stat on the first turn, then attacks on the next turn. |
| Protect | normal | status | – | – | TM | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Rain Dance | water | status | – | – | TM | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks. |
| Rest | psychic | status | – | – | TM | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| Sandstorm | rock | status | – | – | TM | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types. |
| Sleep Talk | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| Stomping Tantrum | ground | physical | 75 | 100 | TM | Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed. |
| Substitute | normal | status | – | – | TM | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| Sunny Day | fire | status | – | – | TM | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks. |
| Take Down | normal | physical | 90 | 85 | TM | A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| Tera Blast | normal | special | 80 | 100 | TM | If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user. |
| Zen Headbutt | psychic | physical | 80 | 90 | TM | The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch. |
| Ancient Power | rock | special | 60 | 100 | Egg | The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also boost all the user's stats at once. |
| Curse | ghost | status | – | – | Egg | A move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not. |
| Fissure | ground | physical | – | 30 | Egg | The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits. |
| Power Gem | rock | special | 80 | 100 | Egg | The user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones. |
Nacli Sprites
It was born in a layer of rock salt deep under the earth. This species was particularly treasured in the old days, as they would share precious salt.
The ground scrapes its body as it travels, causing it to leave salt behind. Salt is constantly being created and replenished inside Nacli’s body.
Nacli's Japanese name is Kojio (コジオ). Here are all the official names for Nacli across different languages:
Nacli Breeding
How to Get Nacli
Nacli is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Nacli in every game where it is available:
About Nacli
Nacli is a Rock-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 9. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 280, Nacli is classified as a Rock Salt Pokémon and is part of the Nacli → Naclstack → Garganacl evolution line.
In competitive play, Nacli is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Purifying Salt and Sturdy and Clear Body, which allow it to function as a reliable lead with built-in survivability. Nacli is weak to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Nacli can learn 39 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.4m tall and weighing 16kg, Nacli has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Paldea region games.