Sp. Atk and Defense carry most of Gholdengo's stat budget. Attack's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Its body seems to be made up of 1,000 coins. This Pokémon gets along well with others and is quick to make friends with anybody.
It has a sturdy body made up of stacked coins. Gholdengo overwhelms its enemies by firing coin after coin at them in quick succession.
Gholdengo is weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, and Dark. On the flip side, it's immune to Normal, Fighting, and Poison-type moves entirely. With 9 resistances, the defensive profile is strong.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting, Poison |
Pecharunt's Shadow Ball hits Gholdengo for 52-61%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonpuppeteer ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Gholdengo View Pecharunt builds →Shadow Ball 2x52-61% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Gholdengo View Corviknight builds →U Turn3-4% | ||
 Spidops Bug | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityStakeout ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Gholdengo View Spidops builds →Knock Off 2x36-42% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWellbakedbody ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Gholdengo View Dachsbun builds →Play Rough13-15% | ||
Gholdengo evolved from Gimmighoul through a special method, landing at 550 stats as a Steel/Ghost type. Breeding isn't in the picture. Speed grew the most through evolution (+74 over Gimmighoul), and Gholdengo peaks at 550 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Life Orb buys the setup turn. Gholdengo clicks Nasty Plot, then starts cleaning with Makeitrain and the remaining moves. Timid nature with flexible EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Gholdengo best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Make It Rain
- Shadow Ball
- Protect
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Make It Rain
- Shadow Ball
- Nasty Plot
- Recover
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Make It Rain
- Shadow Ball
- Protect
- Nasty Plot
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Make It Rain
- Shadow Ball
- Nasty Plot
- Recover
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Gholdengo learns Steel Beam and Make It Rain naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Rock and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs carry this one. Gholdengo learns Steel Beam and Make It Rain naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Rock and beyond give it real matchup play.
Can't catch Gholdengo directly. Start with Gimmighoul at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 2-stage line from Gimmighoul to Gholdengo is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Gholdengo in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Gholdengo starts with Gimmighoul at Lv. 10-50 via fixed encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GimmighoulSouth Province (Area Three) - WatchtowerVioletInteract with Pokemon Lv.10 RouteEarlySouth Province (Area Three) - WatchtowerScarletInteract with Pokemon Lv.10 RouteEarlySouth Province (Area Two) - WatchtowerVioletInteract with Pokemon Lv.10 RouteEarlySouth Province (Area Two) - WatchtowerScarletInteract with Pokemon Lv.10 RouteEarlyEast Province (Area Three) - WatchtowerVioletInteract with Pokemon Lv.25 RouteMidEast Province (Area Three) - WatchtowerScarletInteract with Pokemon Lv.25 RouteMidGlaseado Mountain - WatchtowerVioletInteract with Pokemon Lv.35 CaveLateGlaseado Mountain - WatchtowerScarletInteract with Pokemon Lv.35 CaveLateSouth Province (Area Six) - Leaking TowerVioletInteract with Pokemon Lv.40 RouteLateSouth Province (Area Six) - Leaking TowerScarletInteract with Pokemon Lv.40 RouteLateNorth Province (Area One) - WatchtowerVioletInteract with Pokemon Lv.50 RoutePostNorth Province (Area One) - WatchtowerScarletInteract with Pokemon Lv.50 RoutePostCasseroya Lake - Watchtower No. 2VioletInteract with Pokemon WaterCasseroya Lake - Watchtower No. 2ScarletInteract with Pokemon WaterEast Province (Area One) - WatchtowerVioletInteract with Pokemon RouteEast Province (Area One) - WatchtowerScarletInteract with Pokemon RouteWest Province (Area One) - WatchtowerVioletInteract with Pokemon RouteWest Province (Area One) - WatchtowerScarletInteract with Pokemon Route
Step 2Gholdengo ✓
Gholdengo can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Gimmighoul from Scarlet and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Gholdengo in Legends: Z-A
- Step 1Obtain Gimmighoul
Special encounter in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.
- Step 2Gholdengo ✓
We rate Gholdengo S-Tier: one of the best competitive options available. At 550 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Base 133 Sp. Atk stands out.
Good As Gold is the go-to ability for Gholdengo. It gives immunity to status moves. It's Gholdengo's only ability.
Base 84 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Gholdengo is a special attacker with base 133 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Best way to handle Gholdengo: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
Gholdengo joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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