Physical
Balanced
35Speed · Very Slow

Is Golett Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?

Breed-only. Ground/Ghost with AbilityIron Fist boosting punch moves. Golurk brings 124 Attack and a unique defensive typing. Flygon covers Ground natively though.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadGEGEBTTTTEETERoxanneGym 1BrawlyGym 2WattsonGym 3FlanneryGym 4NormanGym 5WinonaGym 6Tate & LizaGym 7WallaceGym 8GolettTradeSidneyE4PhoebeE4GlaciaE4DrakeE4StevenChamp*
Roxanne
Gym 1
Good

Golett has the type edge here and should clean up Roxanne's team.

You Win
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Sturdy
TackleDefense CurlRock Tomb
You Win
Nosepass
Lv 14
Rock
Magnet Pull
TackleHardenRock Tomb
Brawly
Gym 2
Even

Golett trades roughly evenly with Brawly's team.

You Win
Machop
Lv 14
Fighting
Guts
LeerKarate ChopSeismic TossBulk Up
Even
Makuhita
Lv 16
Fighting
Guts
Arm ThrustKnock OffSand AttackBulk Up
Wattson
Gym 3
Good

Golett has the type edge here and should clean up Wattson's team.

You Win
Magnemite
Lv 19
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
Thunder WaveTackleVolt Switch
You Win
Voltorb
Lv 19
Electric
Soundproof
RolloutChargeVolt Switch
You Win
Magneton
Lv 21
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
SupersonicMagnet BombVolt Switch
Flannery
Gym 4
Even

Golett trades roughly evenly with Flannery's team.

You Win
Slugma
Lv 26
Fire
Flame Body
OverheatRock ThrowLight ScreenSunny Day
Even
Numel
Lv 26
FireGround
Simple
Earth PowerLava PlumeAmnesiaSunny Day
Even
Torkoal
Lv 28
Fire
White Smoke
OverheatBody SlamCurseSunny Day
Norman
Gym 5
Bad

Norman's Pokemon outpace and outclass Golett here.

Avoid
Slaking
Lv 28
Normal
Truant
EncoreRetaliateYawnFeint Attack
Risky
Vigoroth
Lv 28
Normal
Vital Spirit
Fury SwipesFeint AttackRetaliateEncore
Avoid
Slaking
Lv 30
Normal
Truant
Chip AwaySwaggerRetaliateFeint Attack
Winona
Gym 6
Tough

Winona's team hits Golett's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Swellow
Lv 33
NormalFlying
Guts
Quick AttackAerial AceDouble TeamEndeavor
Risky
Pelipper
Lv 33
WaterFlying
Keen Eye
Water PulseRoostProtectAerial Ace
Risky
Skarmory
Lv 33
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
Sand AttackAir CutterSteel WingAerial Ace
Risky
Altaria
Lv 35
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
EarthquakeDragon BreathCotton GuardRoost
Tate & Liza
Gym 7
Tough

Tate & Liza's team hits Golett's weaknesses hard.

Even
Lunatone
Lv 45
RockPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Light ScreenPsychicHypnosisCalm Mind
Risky
Solrock
Lv 45
RockPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Sunny DayRock SlidePsychicSolar Beam
Wallace
Gym 8
Tough

Wallace's team hits Golett's weaknesses hard.

Even
Luvdisc
Lv 44
Water
Swift Swim
Water PulseAttractSweet KissDraining Kiss
Risky
Whiscash
Lv 44
WaterGround
Oblivious
Mud SportWaterfallZen HeadbuttEarthquake
Even
Sealeo
Lv 44
IceWater
Thick Fat
EncoreBody SlamAurora BeamWaterfall
Risky
Seaking
Lv 44
Water
Swift Swim
Aqua RingRain DanceWaterfallHorn Drill
Risky
Milotic
Lv 46
Water
Marvel Scale
Hydro PumpDisarming VoiceRecoverIce Beam
Sidney
Elite Four
Tough

Sidney's team hits Golett's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Mightyena
Lv 50
Dark
Intimidate
SwaggerTake DownSucker PunchCrunch
Risky
Shiftry
Lv 50
GrassDark
Chlorophyll
Fake OutFeint AttackExtrasensoryLeaf Blade
Risky
Cacturne
Lv 50
GrassDark
Sand Veil
Leech SeedPaybackNeedle ArmSpiky Shield
Risky
Sharpedo
Lv 50
WaterDark
Rough Skin
CrunchPoison FangAqua JetSlash
Risky
Absol
Lv 52
Dark
Super Luck
Aerial AceNight SlashPsycho CutSlash
Phoebe
Elite Four
Even

Golett trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.

You Win
Dusclops
Lv 51
Ghost
Pressure
Shadow PunchConfuse RayCurseFuture Sight
Even
Banette
Lv 51
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallSpiteWill O WispFeint Attack
Risky
Sableye
Lv 51
DarkGhost
Prankster
Shadow ClawFoul PlayPower GemFake Out
Even
Banette
Lv 51
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallGrudgeToxicPsychic
Even
Dusknoir
Lv 53
Ghost
Pressure
HexFire PunchIce PunchThunder Punch
Glacia
Elite Four
Even

Golett trades roughly evenly with Glacia's team.

Risky
Glalie
Lv 52
Ice
Inner Focus
Light ScreenIce ShardHailCrunch
Even
Froslass
Lv 52
IceGhost
Snow Cloak
Confuse RayBlizzardHailOminous Wind
Risky
Glalie
Lv 52
Ice
Inner Focus
ProtectIce ShardHailFreeze Dry
Even
Froslass
Lv 52
IceGhost
Snow Cloak
Draining KissBlizzardHailShadow Ball
Risky
Walrein
Lv 54
IceWater
Thick Fat
SurfBody SlamBlizzardSheer Cold
Drake
Elite Four
Tough

Drake's team hits Golett's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Altaria
Lv 53
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
Aerial AceCotton GuardDragon PulseMoonblast
Risky
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
EarthquakeDragon ClawRock SlideSupersonic
Risky
Kingdra
Lv 53
WaterDragon
Sniper
Dragon PulseSurfYawnIce Beam
Risky
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
FlamethrowerBoomburstDragon PulseScreech
Risky
Salamence
Lv 55
DragonFlying
Intimidate
Dragon RushZen HeadbuttCrunchThunder Fang
Steven
Champion
Even

Golett trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.

Risky
Skarmory
Lv 57
SteelFlying
Sturdy
ToxicAerial AceSpikesSteel Wing
Even
Claydol
Lv 57
GroundPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
ReflectLight ScreenExtrasensoryEarth Power
You Win
Aggron
Lv 57
SteelRock
Sturdy
Stone EdgeEarthquakeIron TailDragon Claw
Even
Cradily
Lv 57
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Giga DrainAncient PowerSludge BombConfuse Ray
Even
Armaldo
Lv 57
RockBug
Battle Armor
X ScissorRock BlastMetal ClawCrush Claw
Even
Metagross
Lv 59
SteelPsychic
Clear Body
Bullet PunchZen HeadbuttMeteor MashGiga Impact
Trade
Trade only
Type
GroundGhost

Golett cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Golett locations

How to Get Golett in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

No wild encounters for Golett in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Bring Golett over from Black & White, X & Y, or Scarlet & Violet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.

How to Obtain Golett in ORAS

  1. Golett
    Step 1Golett
    CARTRIDGE TRADE
    from X & Y
    Available
    Catch in X & Y via Walking · Route 10, then trade to the current game via link cable.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Black & White via Walking · Dragonspiral Tower. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears 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 APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Watchtower Ruins · Normal Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Polar Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
  2. Golurk
    Step 2Evolve into Golurk

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.

Golett Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
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

Good
5Weak
3Resist
3Immune
Score+3
4xCritical
None
½xResist
¼xResist

What is Golett Strong Against

7Strong
0Resisted
0Immune
Score+7
½xResisted
None
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Golett

Golett Evolutions

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

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Golett
GroundGhost
Golurk
GroundGhost
HP
59
89+30
ATK
74
124+50
DEF
50
80+30
SP.ATK
35
55+20
SP.DEF
50
80+30
SPE
35
55+20
BST
303D-Tier
483C-Tier+180
ROLE
Balanced
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Difficult

Golett is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Mineral egg group.

Egg Groups
Gender
GenderlessDittoDitto only
Hatch Time
25 cycles·6,425 steps
Moderate~6 min with Flame Body

ORAS Golett Best Moveset

Ground/Ghost at 74 Attack with AbilityIron Fist boosting punching moves. AbilityNo Guard as a hidden ability makes every move connect. The moveset fires at pre-evolution power. Golurk one evolution away adds 124 Attack.

Best Build

Experimental
Hazard Setter
Ability
Iron Fist
Item
EvioliteBULK
Best Nature for Golett

Golett best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def

EVs

Hazard Setter Moveset

  • EarthquakeSTAB
  • Ice Punch
  • Drain Punch
  • Stealth Rock

Moves List

Stall teams hate this. Golett can spread damage across 11 types, with Normal and Rock punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Earthquake and Earth Power keeps the pressure honest on everything else.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Astonish
4510015Ghost
Lv 1
Defense Curl
40Normal
Lv 1
Pound
D4010035Normal
Lv 5
Mud-Slap
3010010Ground
Lv 9
Rollout
D309020Rock
Lv 13
Shadow Punch
C9020Ghost
Lv 17
Iron Defense
C15Steel
Lv 21
Mega Punch
808520Normal
Lv 25
Magnitude
10030Ground
Lv 30
Dynamic Punch
D100505Fighting
Lv 35
Night Shade
D10015Ghost
Lv 40
Curse
C10Ghost
Lv 45
Earthquake
B15010010Ground
Lv 50
Hammer Arm
C1009010Fighting
Lv 55
Focus Punch-3
C15010020Fighting

TM Moves

TM
TM31
Brick Break
D7510015Fighting
TM78
Bulldoze
C9010020Ground
TM100
Confide
20Normal
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
B15010010Ground
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM70
Flash
D10020Normal
TM56
Fling
D10010Dark
TM52
Focus Blast
D120705Fighting
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM86
Grass Knot
D10020Grass
TM74
Gyro Ball
D1005Steel
TM10
Hidden Power
D6010015Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
D9010010Ice
TM47
Low Sweep
6510020Fighting
TM98
Power-Up Punch
D4010020Fighting
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM29
Psychic
D9010010Psychic
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM69
Rock Polish
A20Rock
TM80
Rock Slide
D759010Rock
HM06
Rock Smash
D4010015Fighting
TM39
Rock Tomb
D609515Rock
TM48
Round
6010015Normal
TM20
Safeguard
D25Normal
TM94
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
D12010015Ghost
TM88
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
HM04
Strength
D8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
TM87
Swagger
9015Normal
TM46
Thief
D6010025Dark
TM06
Toxic
C9010Poison

Egg Moves

Golett doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Block
D5Normal
Tutor
Drain Punch
B7510010Fighting
Tutor
Earth Power
D13510010Ground
Tutor
Fire Punch
B7510015Fire
Tutor
Focus Punch-3
C15010020Fighting
Tutor
Gravity
5Psychic
Tutor
Ice Punch
B7510015Ice
Tutor
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
Tutor
Iron Defense
C15Steel
Tutor
Low Kick
D10020Fighting
Tutor
Magic Coat+4
C15Psychic
Tutor
Shock Wave
6020Electric
Tutor
Signal Beam
D7510015Bug
Tutor
Snore
D5010015Normal
Tutor
Stealth Rock
B20Rock
Tutor
Superpower
C1201005Fighting
Tutor
Thunder Punch
A7510015Electric

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 5
Telekinesis
D15Psychic

Base Stats

Base Stats
Avg
HP59
D
Attack74
C
Defense50
D
Sp. Atk35
F
Sp. Def50
D
Speed35
F
Total303
Details
Catch Rate
Easy190 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height1.0 m
Weight92.0 kg
Base XP61
Abilities
Iron Fist
Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.
Klutz
Prevents the Pokémon from using its held item in battle.
No GuardHidden Ability
Ensures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit.
EV Yield
HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe
Attack training source
Pokedex Entry

The energy that burns inside it enables it to move, but no one has yet been able to identify this energy.

Ancient science fashioned this Pokémon from clay. It’s been active for thousands of years.

Golett Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide

  • For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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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