The Rock Salt Pokemon, Nacli, and its evolutions, Naclstack and Garganacl, have made their way into Pokemon GO for the first time, thanks to the ongoing Journey to Paldea event (ending on December 9 at 8 pm local time).
Pokemon GO players can use this guide to learn how to get their hands on Nacli, how to evolve it, tips for getting Nacli Candy, and cover shiny availability.
Pokemon GO 'Journey to Paldea' Scarlet and Violet Collection Challenge Guide
There are two collection challenges to complete as part of the 'Journey to Paldea' event in Pokemon GO. Here's how to complete both!
How to Get Nacli in Pokemon GO
Get the Rock Salt Monster
There are a couple of different ways to find Nacli in Pokemon GO during the 'Journey to Paldea' event:
- Look for it as a wild spawn.
- Complete Field Research Tasks (Catch five different species of Pokemon/Power up Pokemon 10 times)
- Purchase the 'Journey to Paldea' Premium Timed Research ticket for $1.99 (A Nacli encounter is the final reward, along with Stardust and Premium Battle Passes).
On the main Pokemon GO map screen, you can click on that little bar in the bottom-right corner underneath the Binoculars icon to find nearby Nacli. The Pokemon might be greyed out if you have yet to encounter one, but you should see a medal icon on the silhouette since the Pokemon is part of the current Collection Challenges.
How to Evolve Nacli in Pokemon GO
Candy Time
Nacli |
Naclstack |
Garganacl |
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Nacli can evolve into Naclstack by feeding it 25 Nacli Candy. You can then evolve Naclstack into Garganacl by feeding it 100 Nacli Candy.
If you want to try and get Candy as fast as possible, make sure to use Pinap Berries when you find a Nacli before you catch it to get double Candy. Once you get your first Nacli, be sure to set it as your Buddy Pokemon to get even more candy for walking with it.
Can Nacli Be Shiny in Pokemon GO?
Not Yet
As of the time of writing, no, Nacli does not have a shiny version available in Pokemon GO just yet. But if you're curious about how Nacli and its evolution line look in their shiny forms, we have some pictures below from Pokemon Home:
Shiny Nacli |
Shiny Naclstack |
Shiny Garganacl |
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What are the Best Moves for Nacli, Naclstack, and Garganacl in Pokemon GO?
Go for Rock-type Moves
If you're aiming to use Nacli and its evolution line for battling in Pokemon GO, the best moves you should attach to it are Rock Throw, Rock Blast, and/or Smack Down.
These are all Rock-type moves, giving players STAB damage. STAB stands for same-type attack bonus, and just means that if you use, let's say, a Rock-type Pokemon, it will deal extra damage if it uses Rock-type moves.
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