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 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 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 |
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodRoute 20 Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Gyarados builds →Hydro Pump 4x154-182%KO Waterfall 4x118-139%KO | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
 Tangela Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Tangela builds →Power Whip 4x92-108%KO Vine Whip 4x36-43% Mega Drain 4x85-101%KO Absorb 4x46-54% | ||
 Parasect BugGrass | C | |
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Lapras builds →Blizzard 2x100-118%KO Hydro Pump 4x201-236%KO Ice Beam 2x82-97% Surf 4x165-194%KO | ||
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 Edge11-13% | ||
 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 Bomb17-20% Fire Blast63-74% | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golem View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x83-98% Fire Blast47-55% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Golem View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake 2x124-146%KO Ice Shard 2x50-59% Knock Off27-32% | ||
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee 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 495 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Golem Best Moveset
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
How to Get Golem in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
The chain to 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 ✓
Golem Guide
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.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 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.
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