Electric moves don't affect Golem at all — that's the advantage of Rock/Ground typing. It works well under Trick Room. An original Gen 1 pick. Known as the Megaton Pokemon.
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 tumbles down mountains, leaving grooves from peak to base. Stay clear of these grooves.
Even dynamite can’t harm its hard, boulder-like body. It sheds its hide just once a year.
Golem Weakness
FragileGolem is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, and Steel-type moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Golem to get Geodude eggs easily from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Autotomize, Block, Curse and 7 more.
For a hazard lead, Golem wants max HP and Attack EVs and Weakness Policy. The Adamant nature tilts toward physical duty, and Sturdy contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Best Golem Moveset
- Earthquake
- Explosion
- Stealth Rock
- Rock Blast
Recommended Teammates
Egg moves make a real difference. Golem gets Autotomize and Block exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Steel and Normal coverage and more rounds out the picture alongside Earthquake and Stone Edge.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
The chain to Golem requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Geodude at decent 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 X & Y
To get Golem, start by catching Geodude through walking and rock smash encounters at Lv. 23-59. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GeodudeEASYRoute 18XGrassLv.23UncommonMidRouteHorde battleEASYRoute 18YGrassLv.23UncommonMidRouteHorde battleEASYTerminus Cave - 1FXGrassLv.23UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYTerminus Cave - 1FYGrassLv.23UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYTerminus Cave - 2F LeftXGrassLv.23UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYTerminus Cave - 2F LeftYGrassLv.23UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYTerminus Cave - 2F RightXGrassLv.23UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYTerminus Cave - 2F RightYGrassLv.23UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYTerminus Cave - B1FXGrassLv.23UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYTerminus Cave - B1FYGrassLv.23UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYTerminus Cave - B2FXGrassLv.23UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYTerminus Cave - B2FYGrassLv.23UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYVictory Road - Cave 1XGrassLv.28UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYVictory Road - Cave 1YGrassLv.28UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYVictory Road - Cave 2XGrassLv.28UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYVictory Road - Cave 2YGrassLv.28UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYVictory Road - Cave 3XGrassLv.28UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYVictory Road - Cave 3YGrassLv.28UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYVictory Road - Cave 4XGrassLv.28UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYVictory Road - Cave 4YGrassLv.28UncommonMidCaveHorde battle
Step 2Catch or Evolve GravelerEASYRoute 13XSmashing rocksLv.26-28CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 13YSmashing rocksLv.26-28CommonMidRouteEASYVictory Road - Cave 2YGrassLv.29UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYVictory Road - Cave 2XGrassLv.29UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYVictory Road - Cave 3XGrassLv.29UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYVictory Road - Cave 3YGrassLv.29UncommonMidCaveHorde battleEASYRoute 18YSmashing rocksLv.44-46CommonLateRouteEASYRoute 18XSmashing rocksLv.44-46CommonLateRouteEASYTerminus Cave - 1FYSmashing rocksLv.44-46CommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - 1FXSmashing rocksLv.44-46CommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - B1FYSmashing rocksLv.44-46CommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - B1FXSmashing rocksLv.44-46CommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - B2FXSmashing rocksLv.44-46CommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - B2FYSmashing rocksLv.44-46CommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - 1FYGrassLv.44-46UncommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - 1FXGrassLv.44-46UncommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - 2F LeftYGrassLv.44-46UncommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - 2F LeftXGrassLv.44-46UncommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - 2F RightYGrassLv.44-46UncommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - 2F RightXGrassLv.44-46UncommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - B1FYGrassLv.44-46UncommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - B1FXGrassLv.44-46UncommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - B2FXGrassLv.44-46UncommonLateCaveEASYTerminus Cave - B2FYGrassLv.44-46UncommonLateCaveEASYRoute 18XGrassLv.45-46UncommonLateRouteEASYRoute 18YGrassLv.45-46UncommonLateRouteRed FlowerEASYRoute 18YGrassLv.45-46UncommonLateRouteEASYRoute 18XGrassLv.45-46UncommonLateRouteRed FlowerEASYVictory Road - Cave 1YSmashing rocksLv.57-59CommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 1XSmashing rocksLv.57-59CommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 2YSmashing rocksLv.57-59CommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 2XSmashing rocksLv.57-59CommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 1YGrassLv.57UncommonPostCaveShaking spotEASYVictory Road - Cave 1YGrassLv.57-58UncommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 1XGrassLv.57UncommonPostCaveShaking spotEASYVictory Road - Cave 1XGrassLv.57-58UncommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 2YGrassLv.57UncommonPostCaveShaking spotEASYVictory Road - Cave 2YGrassLv.57-58UncommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 2XGrassLv.57UncommonPostCaveShaking spotEASYVictory Road - Cave 2XGrassLv.57-58UncommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 3YGrassLv.57-58UncommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 3XGrassLv.57UncommonPostCaveShaking spotEASYVictory Road - Cave 3XGrassLv.57-58UncommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 3YGrassLv.57UncommonPostCaveShaking spotEASYVictory Road - Cave 4XGrassLv.57-58UncommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 4YGrassLv.57UncommonPostCaveShaking spotEASYVictory Road - Cave 4YGrassLv.57-58UncommonPostCaveEASYVictory Road - Cave 4XGrassLv.57UncommonPostCaveShaking spotor evolve from Geodude (Step 1)
Step 3Golem ✓
We rate Golem C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 495 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Base 130 Defense stands out.
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.
Golem appears in 20 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Golem has appeared in 20 titles over 9 generations. Along the way, it received an Alolan form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A