Is Golem Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Trade evolution brings Alolan Golem's Rock/Electric power to full strength. AbilityGalvanize makes every Normal move an Electric attack, giving it a big edge against Kahili's Flying E4. Quad weak to Ground limits it against Hapu and portions of Molayne's team.
Geodude resists most of Ilima's coverage and hits back hard.
Hala's team hits Geodude's weaknesses hard.
Geodude trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Geodude has the type edge here and should clean up Kiawe's team.
Geodude trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Geodude has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Geodude trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.
Geodude trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Geodude trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Geodude trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Hapu's team hits Geodude's weaknesses hard.
Golem trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Golem has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Golem trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Golem trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Golem trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Catch Graveler on Route 12 (walking, Lv 29-32).
Most players are ready to trade before reaching Molayne.
How to Get Golem in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
A trade step sits in Golem's 3-stage chain from Geodude. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Geodude shows up in the wild, so the starting catch is the easy part.
How to Obtain Golem in USUM
The path to Golem starts with Geodude at Lv. 29-36 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
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 |
What is Golem Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Golem
 Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Slowbro builds →Water Gun 4x91-107%KO Brick Break 2x27-32% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Petilil Grass | C | |
 Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
 Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Crabrawler builds →Brick Break 2x45-54% Bubble 4x36-43% Frost Breath 2x27-32% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Vaporeon builds →Water Pulse 4x138-162%KO Aurora Beam 2x47-57% | ||
 Grovyle Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Grovyle builds →Mega Drain 4x138-162%KO Brick Break 2x23-27% | ||
Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Slowbro builds →Water Gun 4x89-105%KO Brick Break 2x24-30% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Popplio Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 1 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Popplio builds →Bubble Beam 4x103-122%KO Icy Wind 2x30-35% | ||
Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Vaporeon builds →Water Pulse 4x141-168%KO Aurora Beam 2x51-62% | ||
Grovyle Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Grovyle builds →Mega Drain 4x150-176%KO Brick Break 2x25-29% | ||
Slowbro WaterPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Slowbro builds →Water Gun 4x97-115%KO Brick Break 2x26-32% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Brionne Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Brionne builds →Water Gun 4x90-106%KO Icy Wind 2x37-44% | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Gallade builds →Leaf Blade 4x90-106%KO Brick Break 2x57-68% | ||
Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Vaporeon builds →Water Pulse 4x135-159%KO Aurora Beam 2x49-58% | ||
Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
Grovyle Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Grovyle builds →Energy Ball 4x167-197%KO Brick Break 2x23-28% | ||
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x54-65% Energy Ball 4x68-81% | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Gallade builds →Leaf Blade 4x89-105%KO Brick Break 2x56-66% Bulldoze 2x31-37% | ||
Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Vaporeon builds →Water Pulse 4x140-165%KO Aurora Beam 2x49-59% | ||
Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
Grovyle Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Grovyle builds →Energy Ball 4x168-198%KO Brick Break 2x24-29% | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Venusaur builds →Petal Dance 4x252-297%KO Bulldoze 2x23-27% | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Primarina builds →Sparkling Aria 4x234-276%KO Energy Ball 4x156-184%KO Ice Beam 2x77-92% | ||
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Decidueye builds →Leaf Storm 4x270-319%KO Low Sweep 2x29-34% Steel Wing 2x32-38% | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Dividing Peak Tunnel Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Golisopod builds →Razor Shell 4x114-135%KO Brick Break 2x38-45% Ice Beam 2x42-50% | ||
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Torterra builds →Wood Hammer 4x151-178%KO Earthquake 2x62-74% | ||
Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Primarina builds →Sparkling Aria 4x222-261%KO Energy Ball 4x148-174%KO Ice Beam 2x74-87% | ||
Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Decidueye builds →Leaf Storm 4x262-309%KO Low Sweep 2x27-32% Steel Wing 2x29-35% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
 Chesnaught GrassFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Chesnaught builds →Solar Beam 4x317-374%KO Hammer Arm 2x61-72% Bulldoze 2x25-30% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Torterra builds →Solar Beam 4x320-377%KO Earthquake 2x62-74% | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Venusaur builds →Solar Beam 4x403-474%KO Bulldoze 2x20-24% | ||
 Sceptile Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Sceptile builds →Solar Beam 4x421-496%KO Focus Blast 2x84-99% Bulldoze 2x21-25% | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
Chesnaught GrassFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Chesnaught builds →Solar Beam 4x323-380%KO Hammer Arm 2x62-74% Earthquake 2x42-49% | ||
Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Torterra builds →Solar Beam 4x325-383%KO Earthquake 2x62-74% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 4x376-443%KO Close Combat 2x65-77% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Aggron's Earthquake hits Golem for 47-55%.
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityAftermath ItemLightclay NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golem View Electrode builds →Explosion11-13% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemCustapberry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Golem View Aggron builds →Earthquake 2x47-55% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemEviolite NatureJolly Moves View Scyther builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityAftermath ItemAssault Vest NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Golem View Skuntank builds →Sucker Punch12-14% Pursuit7-8% Fire Blast18-21% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySuperluck ItemScopelens NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Golem View Absol builds →Sucker Punch19-22% Stone Edge13-15% Knock Off17-20% | ||
Golem Evolutions
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, Curse and 7 more.
USUM Golem Best Moveset
120 Attack at 130 Defense with AbilitySturdy guaranteeing survival of one hit at full HP. Rock/Ground TermStab hits hard but 45 Speed acts dead last. The Alolan form shifts to Rock/Electric with AbilityGalvanize turning Normal moves into Electric. The moveset absorbs one physical hit and retaliates, but D-tier Speed defines the limits.
Best Build
Golem best EVs are Attack and Defense
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge
- Explosion
- Rock Polish
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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 Earthquake and Stone Edge.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
When Golem grow old, they stop shedding their shells. Those that have lived a long, long time have shells green with moss.
It detonates its own body. The power from that explosion can propel it up steep mountain paths with amazing speed.
Golem Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, we rate Golem C-Tier: a niche pick in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon's meta. At 495 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Earthquake with Weakness Policy is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
Golem is obtained by trade-evolving Graveler. Catch or evolve a Graveler first, then trade. Trade needs a Game Boy Advance link cable and a second GBA running another Gen 3 game (FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald). Trade Graveler to a friend, then have them trade it back. The 2026 Switch re-release supports the same trade through local wireless on the Pokemon Center 2F Wireless Club, with no cables required.
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.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves