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 fires rocks charged with electricity. Even if the rock isn't fired that accurately, just grazing an opponent will cause numbness and fainting.
Because it can't fire boulders at a rapid pace, it's been known to seize nearby Geodude and fire them from its back.
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 |
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 4x151-178%KO Surf 2x52-62% Dig 4x121-143%KO Brick Break 2x38-45% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Obtain MethodPoni Wilds Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 4x105-124%KO Muddy Water 2x88-105%KO Surf 2x88-105%KO Waterfall 2x43-50% | ||
 Palossand GhostGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Palossand builds →Earthquake 4x95-112%KO Earth Power 4x187-221%KO Energy Ball 2x62-74% Giga Drain 2x52-62% | ||
 Piloswine IceGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Piloswine builds →Earthquake 4x121-143%KO Mud Bomb 4x92-108%KO Bulldoze 4x75-89% Mud-Slap 4x33-39% | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 4x121-143%KO Earth Power 4x112-132%KO Dig 4x99-116%KO Mud Bomb 4x82-97% | ||
In Sun & Moon, 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
Breeding
Breed with Golem to get Geodude eggs easily using 58 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Autotomize, Block, Counter and 7 more.
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
Golem best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Rock Blast
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Explosion
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Explosion
- Rock Slide
- Sucker Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Explosion
- Rock Polish
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Golem gets Autotomize and Block exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 7 types rounds out the picture alongside Thunder and Stone Edge.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer 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 Sun & Moon
To get Golem, start by catching Geodude through walking and trade encounters at Lv. 26-34. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GeodudeRoute 12MoonGrass Lv.26-29 Route40%MidRoute 12SunGrass Lv.26-29 Route40%MidBlush MountainMoonGrass Lv.26-29 Cave30%MidBlush MountainSunGrass Lv.26-29 Cave30%Mid
Step 2Catch or Evolve GravelerRoute 17 - NortheastMoonGrass Lv.31-34 Route20%LateRoute 17 - NortheastSunGrass Lv.31-34 Route20%LateTapu VillageMoonIn-game trade Lv.32 CityLateTrade for (give Haunter)Tapu VillageSunIn-game trade Lv.32 CityLateTrade for (give Haunter)or evolve from Geodude (Step 1)
Step 3Golem ✓
For Sun & Moon, we rate Golem C-Tier: a niche pick in Sun & Moon'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 Sun & Moon, 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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