Stats & Training
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 is enclosed in a hard shell that is as rugged as slabs of rock. It sheds skin once a year to grow larger.
Its boulder-like body is extremely hard. It can easily withstand dynamite blasts without taking damage.
Golem Weakness
Golem is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, and Steel. Watch out for Water and Grass attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric-type moves entirely. 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) | Water, Grass |
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Starmie threatens a KO with Surf (192-226%). Claydol deals 51-60% with Earthquake.
 Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemMagnet NatureModest Moves View Magneton builds →
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 Starmie WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golem View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin3-3% Ice Beam 2x64-75% Surf 4x192-226%KO | ||
 Claydol GroundPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Golem View Claydol builds →Rapid Spin4-5% Earthquake 2x51-60% Explosion21-25% Psychic26-31% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golem View Heracross builds →Megahorn42-49% Rock Slide9-10% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityEffect Spore ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golem View Breloom builds →Mach Punch 2x29-35% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen Evolution
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 485 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Golem to get Geodude eggs easily using 23 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Block, Mega Punch, Rock Slide.
FireRed & LeafGreen Golem Best Moveset
You commit to a move every time Golem comes in. Choice Band gives raw power at the cost of move flexibility, and Rockhead adds to that. Max HP and Attack EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. Normal coverage covers the rest.
Best Build
Golem best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Explosion
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Golem gets Block and Mega Punch exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Fighting coverage rounds out the picture alongside Earthquake and Dig.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Golem in FireRed & LeafGreen
Golem's 3-stage chain starts with Geodude, which appears at solid rates in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
How to Obtain Golem in FireRed & LeafGreen
Geodude is your first catch on the way to Golem. You'll find rock smash and walking encounters from Lv. 5-55 across 82 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch GeodudeRock Tunnel - B1FFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.5-30 Cave95%EarlyRock Tunnel - B1FLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.5-30 Cave95%EarlyKindle RoadLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.5-30 RouteCommonEarlyKindle RoadFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.5-30 RouteCommonEarlyMt. Ember - 1F Ruby PathFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.5-30 VolcanoCommonEarlyMt. Ember - 1F Ruby PathLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.5-30 VolcanoCommonEarlyMt. Ember - 1F Summit PathFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.5-30 VolcanoCommonEarlyMt. Ember - 1F Summit PathLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.5-30 VolcanoCommonEarlyMt. Ember - 2F Summit PathFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.5-30 VolcanoCommonEarlyMt. Ember - 2F Summit PathLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.5-30 VolcanoCommonEarlyMt. Ember - 3F Summit PathFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.5-30 VolcanoCommonEarlyMt. Ember - 3F Summit PathLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.5-30 VolcanoCommonEarlyMt. Ember - B1F Ruby PathLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.5-30 VolcanoCommonEarlyMt. Ember - B1F Ruby PathFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.5-30 VolcanoCommonEarlyMt. Ember - B3F Ruby PathLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.5-30 VolcanoCommonEarlyMt. Ember - B3F Ruby PathFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.5-30 VolcanoCommonEarlyMt. Ember - B4F Ruby PathFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.5-30 VolcanoCommonEarlyMt. Ember - B4F Ruby PathLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.5-30 VolcanoCommonEarlyMt. Moon - 1FFireRedGrass Lv.7-9 CaveCommonEarlyMt. Moon - 1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.7-9 CaveCommonEarlyMt. Moon - B2FFireRedGrass Lv.9-10 CaveCommonEarlyMt. Moon - B2FLeafGreenGrass Lv.9-10 CaveCommonEarlyRock Tunnel - 1FFireRedGrass Lv.15-17 CaveCommonEarlyRock Tunnel - 1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.15-17 CaveCommonEarlyRock Tunnel - B1FFireRedGrass Lv.15-17 CaveCommonEarlyRock Tunnel - B1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.15-17 CaveCommonEarlyCerulean Cave - 1FFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.30-50 Cave65%MidCerulean Cave - 1FLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.30-50 Cave65%MidCerulean Cave - 2FFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.30-50 Cave65%MidCerulean Cave - 2FLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.30-50 Cave65%MidCerulean Cave - B1FLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.30-50 Cave65%MidCerulean Cave - B1FFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.30-50 Cave65%MidSevault CanyonLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.25-40CommonMidSevault CanyonFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.25-40CommonMidMt. Ember - 2F Summit PathFireRedGrass Lv.30-34 VolcanoCommonMidMt. Ember - 2F Summit PathLeafGreenGrass Lv.30-34 VolcanoCommonMidMt. Ember - 1F Ruby PathLeafGreenGrass Lv.34-42 VolcanoCommonLateMt. Ember - 1F Ruby PathFireRedGrass Lv.34-42 VolcanoCommonLateMt. Ember - B4F Ruby PathLeafGreenGrass Lv.34-42 VolcanoCommonLateMt. Ember - B4F Ruby PathFireRedGrass Lv.34-42 VolcanoCommonLateMt. Ember - B1F Ruby PathFireRedGrass Lv.40-44 VolcanoCommonLateMt. Ember - B3F Ruby PathFireRedGrass Lv.40-44 VolcanoCommonLateMt. Ember - B1F Ruby PathLeafGreenGrass Lv.44 VolcanoCommonLateMt. Ember - B3F Ruby PathLeafGreenGrass Lv.44 VolcanoCommonLateKindle RoadLeafGreenGrass Lv.31 RouteUncommonLateKindle RoadFireRedGrass Lv.31 RouteUncommonLateVictory Road - 1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.32 CaveUncommonLateVictory Road - 1FFireRedGrass Lv.32 CaveUncommonLateVictory Road - 3FFireRedGrass Lv.32 CaveUncommonLateVictory Road - 3FLeafGreenGrass Lv.32 CaveUncommonLateMt. Ember - BaseFireRedGrass Lv.33 VolcanoUncommonLateMt. Ember - BaseLeafGreenGrass Lv.33 VolcanoUncommonLateVictory Road - 2FLeafGreenGrass Lv.34 CaveUncommonLateVictory Road - 2FFireRedGrass Lv.34 CaveUncommonLateSevault CanyonLeafGreenGrass Lv.46CommonPostSevault CanyonFireRedGrass Lv.46CommonPost- Step 2Catch or Evolve GravelerMt. Ember - 1F Ruby PathLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.25-40 VolcanoCommonMidMt. Ember - 1F Ruby PathFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.25-40 VolcanoCommonMidMt. Ember - 2F Summit PathLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.25-40 VolcanoCommonMidMt. Ember - 2F Summit PathFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.25-40 VolcanoCommonMidMt. Ember - 3F Summit PathLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.25-40 VolcanoCommonMidMt. Ember - 3F Summit PathFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.25-40 VolcanoCommonMidMt. Ember - B1F Ruby PathLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.25-40 VolcanoCommonMidMt. Ember - B1F Ruby PathFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.25-40 VolcanoCommonMidMt. Ember - B3F Ruby PathLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.25-40 VolcanoCommonMidMt. Ember - B3F Ruby PathFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.25-40 VolcanoCommonMidMt. Ember - B4F Ruby PathFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.25-40 VolcanoCommonMidMt. Ember - B4F Ruby PathLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.25-40 VolcanoCommonMidSevault CanyonLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.30-50CommonMidSevault CanyonFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.30-50CommonMidKindle RoadLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.25-40 RouteRareMidKindle RoadFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.25-40 RouteRareMidMt. Ember - 1F Summit PathLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.25-40 VolcanoRareMidMt. Ember - 1F Summit PathFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.25-40 VolcanoRareMidRock Tunnel - B1FFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.25-40 Cave5%MidRock Tunnel - B1FLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.25-40 Cave5%MidCerulean Cave - 1FFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.40-55 Cave35%LateCerulean Cave - 1FLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.40-55 Cave35%LateCerulean Cave - 2FFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.40-55 Cave35%LateCerulean Cave - 2FLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.40-55 Cave35%LateCerulean Cave - B1FLeafGreenSmashing rocks Lv.40-55 Cave35%LateCerulean Cave - B1FFireRedSmashing rocks Lv.40-55 Cave35%Lateor evolve from Geodude (Step 1)
Step 3Golem ✓
Golem Guide
For FireRed & LeafGreen, we rate Golem C-Tier: a niche pick in FireRed & LeafGreen's meta. At 485 BST, it fits the tank role. Earthquake with Choice Band is the standard set.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Golem's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Venusaur (Grass), and Lapras (Ice), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Gyarados is the most dangerous since Water moves deal 4x damage. Fighting, Ground, and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Rock Head is the go-to ability for Golem. It protects against recoil damage. Its hidden ability Sand Veil 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 110 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a tank.
For FireRed & LeafGreen, the core moveset is Earthquake, Rock Slide, Explosion, and Double Edge. Earthquake leads at 23% usage. Earthquake provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
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 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves