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.
It deliberately blows itself up, then uses this explosive force to jump from mountain to mountain.
Golem Weakness
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 |
 Ting-Lu DarkGround | S | |
Obtain MethodSocarrat Trail Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake 4x132-155%KO Earth Power 4x118-139%KO Body Press 2x35-41% Stomping Tantrum 4x99-116%KO | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 4x138-163%KO Earth Power 4x135-159%KO Dig 4x112-132%KO Brick Break 2x35-41% | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 4x132-155%KO Earth Power 4x138-163%KO Dig 4x105-124%KO Body Press 2x35-41% | ||
 Toedscruel GroundGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Toedscruel builds →Power Whip 2x54-64% Solar Beam 2x105-124%KO Earth Power 4x157-186%KO Seed Bomb 2x37-45% | ||
 Sandaconda Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Sandaconda builds →Earth Power 4x135-159%KO Dig 4x102-120%KO Body Press 2x34-40% Bulldoze 4x79-93% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Torkoal's Eruption hits Golem for 39-46%. Annihilape deals 43-51% with Drain Punch.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemCharcoal NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Golem View Torkoal builds →Eruption39-46% Heat Wave25-29% | ||
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golem View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x43-51% | ||
Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golem View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 4x134-158%KO Knock Off22-26% Close Combat 2x54-63% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Golem View Zapdos builds →Hurricane14-16% Volt Switch18-21% Heat Wave16-19% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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
Breeding
Breed with Golem to get Geodude eggs easily using 55 partners from the Mineral egg group.
Scarlet & Violet Golem Best Moveset
For a hazard lead, Golem wants max HP and Attack EVs and Custapberry. The Adamant nature tilts toward physical duty, and Sturdy contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Golem best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
- Explosion
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Explosion
- Earthquake
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Explosion
- Earthquake
- Unknown
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Explosion
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Earthquake
- Explosion
- Rock Polish
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Golem learns Meteor Beam and Thunder naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Steel and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Alolan Golem in Scarlet & Violet
Alolan Golem isn't available in the wild in Scarlet & Violet. Start by transferring Geodude from Red, Yellow, or Gold. The evolution path from Geodude to Alolan Golem is covered in the steps below.
Golem Guide
For Scarlet & Violet, we rate Golem C-Tier: a niche pick in Scarlet & Violet's meta. At 495 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Stealth Rock 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 Scarlet & Violet, the core moveset is Stealth Rock, Earthquake, Explosion, and Stone Edge. Stealth Rock leads at 22% 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