Defense leads and Speed gets almost nothing. That's Golem's stat line in a nutshell. 3 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 3 Defense EVs.
It uses magnetism to accelerate and fire off rocks tinged with electricity. Even if it doesn't score a direct hit, the jolt of electricity will do the job.
It uses magnetism to accelerate and fire off rocks tinged with electricity. Even if it doesn't score a direct hit, the jolt of electricity will do the job.
Golem is weak to Ground, Water, Grass, and Fighting. Watch out for Ground attacks, those deal 4x damage. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Golem's physical bulk (base 130 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ground |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Fighting |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Electric, Poison |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Flying |
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 4x151-178%KO Drill Run 4x121-143%KO | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 4x121-143%KO Dig 4x99-116%KO | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Marowak builds →Bone Club 4x69-81% Bonemerang 4x52-62% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Onix builds →Earthquake 4x69-81% Dig 4x55-66% | ||
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Cobalion's Close Combat hits Golem for 82-97%. Volcanion deals 63-74% with Fire Blast.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golem View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x82-97% Stone Edge23-27% | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golem View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb35-41% Fire Blast63-74% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Golem View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 4x249-293%KO Ice Shard25-30% Knock Off27-32% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golem View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 4x179-211%KO Rapid Spin7-9% | ||
Getting Golem requires a trade, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Geodude. Breed this form to get Geodude eggs (quick to hatch). HP grew the most through evolution (+40 over Geodude), and Golem peaks at 495 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
For a hazard lead, Golem wants max Attack and Speed EVs and Custapberry. The Adamant nature tilts toward physical duty, and Sturdy contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Golem picks up Take Down and Self-Destruct along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Normal and Fighting coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The chain to Alolan Golem requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Geodude at solid rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
How to Obtain Golem in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
To get Golem, start by catching Geodude through walking and trade encounters at Lv. 5-56. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GeodudeMt. Moon - 1FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.5-10 Cave40%EarlyMt. Moon - 1FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.5-10 Cave40%EarlyMt. Moon - B1FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.5-10 Cave34%EarlyMt. Moon - B1FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.5-10 Cave34%EarlyRock Tunnel - B1FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.18-23 Cave20%MidRock Tunnel - B1FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.18-23 Cave20%MidVermilion City - CityLet's Go EeveeIn-game trade Lv.16 CityMidTrade for (give Geodude)Vermilion City - CityLet's Go PikachuIn-game trade Lv.16 CityMidTrade for (give Geodude)Rock Tunnel - 1FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.18-23 Cave10%MidRock Tunnel - 1FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.18-23 Cave10%MidVictory Road - 1F-3FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.41-46 Cave10%LateVictory Road - 1F-3FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.41-46 Cave10%LateCerulean Cave - 1FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.51-56 Cave10%PostCerulean Cave - 1FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.51-56 Cave10%PostCerulean Cave - B1FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.51-56 Cave10%PostCerulean Cave - B1FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.51-56 Cave10%PostCerulean Cave - 2FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.51-56 Cave5%PostCerulean Cave - 2FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.51-56 Cave5%Post
Step 2Catch or Evolve GravelerRock Tunnel - 1FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.18-23 Cave20%MidRock Tunnel - 1FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.18-23 Cave20%MidRock Tunnel - B1FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.18-23 Cave10%MidRock Tunnel - B1FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.18-23 Cave10%MidVictory Road - 1F-3FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.41-46 Cave15%LateVictory Road - 1F-3FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.41-46 Cave15%LateCerulean Cave - 2FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.51-56 Cave20%PostCerulean Cave - 2FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.51-56 Cave20%PostCerulean Cave - 1FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.51-56 Cave15%PostCerulean Cave - 1FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.51-56 Cave15%PostCerulean Cave - B1FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.51-56 Cave15%PostCerulean Cave - B1FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.51-56 Cave15%Postor evolve from Geodude (Step 1)
Step 3Golem ✓
For Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, we rate Golem C-Tier: a niche pick in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee's meta. At 495 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Rock Blast with Custapberry is the standard set.
Magnet Pull is the go-to ability for Golem. It prevents steel opponents from fleeing or switching out. Its hidden ability Galvanize can work in specific setups. Sturdy is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Golem is a physical attacker with base 120 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
For Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, the core moveset is Rock Blast, Stealth Rock, Earthquake, and Explosion. Rock Blast leads at 25% usage. Earthquake provides reliable STAB damage.
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Golem has appeared in 20 titles over 10 generations. Along the way, it received an Alolan form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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