Golett Best Moveset
Ground/Ghost at 74 Attack and 35 Speed with AbilityIron Fist boosting punch moves. AbilityNo Guard guarantees all moves hit (yours and the opponent's). Pre-evolution stats. The moveset needs evolution. Golurk at 124 Attack with No Guard makes every attack a guaranteed connection.
Golett saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Golett's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Ironfist with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Golett best EVs are Attack and Defense
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
- Drain Punch
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Golett saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Golett maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Ironfist with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
- Drain Punch
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Golett saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Golett maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Ironfist with Eviolite, favoring a Impish nature.
Wall Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Earthquake
- Drain Punch
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Golett saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Golett maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Ironfist with Eviolite, favoring a Relaxed nature.
Wall Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Power Up Punch
- Earthquake
- Poltergeist
Recommended Teammates
Golett saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Golett maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Ironfist with Rocky Helmet, favoring a Brave nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Curse
- Brick Break
- Shadow Ball
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Golett Weakness
Type-wise, Golett takes extra damage from Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, and Dark. Normal, Electric, and Fighting moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Electric, Fighting |
What is Golett Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Golett
Kyurem can KO Golett with Draco Meteor (115-135%). Swampert threatens a KO with Liquidation (146-172%). Kartana's Knock Off also KOs at 98-116%.
 Kyurem DragonIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLoaded Dice NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golett View Kyurem builds →Icicle Spear 2x34-40% Draco Meteor115-135%KO | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Golett View Swampert builds →Earthquake86-102%KO Flip Turn 2x104-122%KO Liquidation 2x146-172%KO | ||
 Kartana GrassSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golett View Kartana builds →Knock Off 2x98-116%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golett View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x153-181%KO Energy Ball 2x115-135%KO Flamethrower86-102%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golett View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x109-129%KO Ice Shard 2x67-79% | ||
Evolution
One evolution ahead. Golett grows into Golurk through a straightforward two-stage chain. No compatible partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 180 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Golett is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyHow to Get Golett
Golett appears at moderate rates across 6 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Golett in SV
Golett is your first catch on the way to Golett. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 50-80 across 12 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Golett ✓Canyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCanyon BiomeLv.64Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve into GolurkCanyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCanyon BiomeLv.70Overworldor evolve from Golett (Step 1)
Golett can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Golett from Black & White, X & Y, or Scarlet & Violet and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Golett in LZA
- Step 1Golett ✓CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Scarlet & VioletAvailableCatch in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Polar Biome, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Dragonspiral Tower. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 10. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Haina Desert · Alternate S.O.S. encounters. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Giant's Seat · Sandstorm. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Golurk
Golett is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 40 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Golett in SwSh
To get Golett, start by catching Golett through walking encounters at Lv. 7-65. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Golett ✓Watchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 40%Normal WeatherWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 40%Intense SunWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 40%SandstormDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 35%SandstormRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 20%SandstormRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 20%SandstormNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 60%SandstormWatchtower RuinsLv.26-29OverworldRate 60%Normal WeatherGiant's CapLv.26-28GrassRate 40%Intense SunGiant's CapLv.26-28GrassRate 40%SandstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%SnowingStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%OvercastStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%SandstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%RainingStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Intense SunStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%SnowstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 60%SandstormRoute 8Lv.39-41OverworldRate 25%All Weather
Step 2Catch or Evolve into GolurkLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 23%SandstormLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 20%OvercastLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 20%Heavy FogLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 20%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 20%SnowingLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 20%Normal WeatherLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 20%RainingLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 20%Intense SunLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 13%SnowstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy Fogor evolve from Golett (Step 1)
A few locations for Golett with moderate rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Golett in USUM
Step 1Golett ✓Haina DesertLv.32-35GrassUltra SunSOS from Dugtrio (Alolan Dugtrio)
Step 2Evolve into Golurk
Base Stats
Attack and HP carry most of Golett's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 Attack EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
They were sculpted from clay in ancient times. No one knows why, but some of them are driven to continually line up boulders.
Golett Guide
You can run Golett through the first few routes without issues. 303 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Golurk as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Golett joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 9 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1RB
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 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
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
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