Normal, Fighting, and Poison moves don't affect Gholdengo at all — that's the advantage of Steel/Ghost typing. It needs some investment to avoid getting outsped. Its damage comes from the special side. Introduced in Gen 9.
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 Weakness
FortressGholdengo is weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, and Dark-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Normal, Fighting, and Poison-type moves entirely. With 9 resistances, the defensive profile is strong.
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.
How to Evolve
Life Orb buys the setup turn. Gholdengo clicks Nasty Plot, then starts cleaning with Makeitrain and the remaining moves. Timid nature with flexible EVs EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Best Gholdengo Moveset
- Make It Rain
- Shadow Ball
- Protect
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
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
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 PokemonLv.10EarlyRouteSouth Province (Area Three) - WatchtowerScarletInteract with PokemonLv.10EarlyRouteSouth Province (Area Two) - WatchtowerVioletInteract with PokemonLv.10EarlyRouteSouth Province (Area Two) - WatchtowerScarletInteract with PokemonLv.10EarlyRouteEast Province (Area Three) - WatchtowerVioletInteract with PokemonLv.25MidRouteEast Province (Area Three) - WatchtowerScarletInteract with PokemonLv.25MidRouteGlaseado Mountain - WatchtowerVioletInteract with PokemonLv.35LateCaveGlaseado Mountain - WatchtowerScarletInteract with PokemonLv.35LateCaveSouth Province (Area Six) - Leaking TowerVioletInteract with PokemonLv.40LateRouteSouth Province (Area Six) - Leaking TowerScarletInteract with PokemonLv.40LateRouteNorth Province (Area One) - WatchtowerVioletInteract with PokemonLv.50PostRouteNorth Province (Area One) - WatchtowerScarletInteract with PokemonLv.50PostRouteCasseroya Lake - Watchtower No. 2VioletInteract with PokemonWaterCasseroya Lake - Watchtower No. 2ScarletInteract with PokemonWaterEast Province (Area One) - WatchtowerVioletInteract with PokemonRouteEast Province (Area One) - WatchtowerScarletInteract with PokemonRouteWest Province (Area One) - WatchtowerVioletInteract with PokemonRouteWest Province (Area One) - WatchtowerScarletInteract with PokemonRoute
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.
Gimmighoul evolves into Gholdengo through a special method. Gholdengo is the fully evolved form. At 550 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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.
Gholdengo can be found in Legends: Z-A and Scarlet & Violet.
Gholdengo joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 2 titles so far. With 1 generation of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A